I was at Target a month ago and saw this pretty necklace displayed in the jewelry section of the store. Not sure how much it was, but I don't think I had the urge to purchase it. However, if you know me very well, you know that I would definitely say "hmm, I could make that".
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| Things I had handy: rope, glue, jewelry making tools, scissors, end caps, chain, embroidery floss, clasp and wire not pictured |
I started with my project and it reminded me of the time when I used to make friendship bracelets with embroidery floss. I know that most of you remember that. I still see a lot of people wearing them too. I decided that instead of making a necklace, I wanted to make a "grown up friendship bracelet". It just so happens that I had everything I needed.
I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. I am kind of disappointed how the ends got messy with the glue.
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| My end result. These will be added to my bracelet collection. |
Have you ever been to a store and said..."hmm I can make that" and ended up making something the same or similar at home? What was it? Do share.
20 comments:
I'm pretty hopeless at being crafty and pulling of DIY stuff...but you are amazingly awesome at it!
Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
These bracelets you made are so cute- color me impressed! :)
WOW you are good !
I usually don't have enough patience to complete projects.
well arent you crafty!
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I have a list of "I can make that" on my computer but never really get around to trying to make it! Those bracelets look great !
Seriously, you are so cool! Yours look so much better than mine :/ So cute though!!
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No I've never said that, as I'm not as talented as you. But now I can say..."HMM Christine can make that for me." Hahaha! RIGHT??
christine, those bracelets are fabulous! I've been figuring out how to make the necklace ones for a while now... just haven't had time to sit down and do so!
♥ laura
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Wow this is so cool! And so easy to make. Three of my close friends have birthdays in June...this might be the perfect gift! Thanks!
-Ellie
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Ohhh these came out great!
I have definitely done that -- the pink skirt I made is a clone of something I'd been lusting after from ModCloth...
Chic on the Cheap
great job Christine, they look gorgeous and as good as the original design. Yes, I am always figuring out how to make my own so I don['t need to buy something I see at the store. Sometimes the store people will look at me so suspiciously because I was examining the items so closely...haha
mongs
mythriftycloset.blogspot.com
You did a great job with the bracelets! There is not a crafty bone in my body... LOL! All of my projects turn out terrible.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
I just saw that necklace! Have to say, I like your bracelet version better. Cooler colors and clasps!
Those are SO pretty! I wish I was half as crafty as you are :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Those are SO pretty! I wish I was half as crafty as you are :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Good job! I like the colors :)
Ooh it came out so great!!! I need to steal my moms embroidery floss to make bracelets. I used to make stuff all the time :)
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I wish I had your skills! Sometimes I do that with clothing, but my jewelry making skills are minimal. You are so creative, I admire that!
I definitely like these WAY better than regular friendship bracelets, awesome job!
People now also like to buy mini friendship bracelets and turning them into rings, as it looks more pretty.
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