DIY PROJECT #6: THE SUPER SPARKLY BRACELET

Beaded macrame bracelets are really common these days, and can be purchased at many stores. It's really easy to make, and requires just a few materials. I decided to make mine really flashy by adding rhinestone and a fancy button enclosure. But that's just me, I like flashy. You can easily make this type of bracelet more casual by opting out of using anything sparkly. This bracelet does take a little more time than some of the other projects that I've talked about. But the result is well worth the time!

To add a little sparkle to your life, you'll need:

• wax cotton cord (1 yard) (any colour you like! I used a pastel green)
• rhinestone chain
• seed beads (any colour - flashy me chose gold)
• a fancy button 
• needle 
• fishing line

Step 1: Cut two pieces of cord. One piece, about half an arm's length. The other piece, about an arm's length. Fold the first piece in half, creating a loop at the top. 

Step 2:Fold the other piece in half as well, and place it behind the first piece, perpendicular. 

  
Step 3: Slip a bead on the right side and then tie a knot OVER the bottom piece. Repeat for the other side and continue this pattern. 

Step 4: When you finish this pattern, secure a button at the end. On the other end, fashion a loop out of the cord. I chose to put beads over the loop, you can too if you want!

Step 5: When you have finished making your button clasp, take your needle and fishing line and sew the rhinestone onto your bracelet.

It should look like the picture to your left once you've got your groove going.













This is a project that will probably take you an hour or so for your first time making it. After the trial run, it should be easy peasy. 

It was a beautiful day in the city today, so I took to the streets to snap some shots of some DIY projects in action. Have a look-see!

 Above: DIY button earring. Below: DIY arrowhead necklace, DIY sparkly bracelet, and DIY button earrings.