Want to make some quick and easy gifts for Christmas?
Why not this heart bracelet that is not only easy to make, but easy on the wallet.
Tutorial
Things you need
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Wire
- Cord
- Buttons
- Ruler
- Fabric glue,~not shown~
measure a piece of wire 3 inches long~ cut with pliers.
find the middle and bend in half
now bend the two corners of the top of the heart
twist the two middle pieces together
Cut two pieces of cord about 12 inches long, fold one cord in half
Attach to the side of the heart.
Repeat for the other side
now measure from the heart about three inches and attach your button
tie a knot
place some glue on the knot
on the other side measure about three inches and tie your first knot.Then make another knot about 3/4 of an inch from that first knot .
OR Just make sure your button can fit through.
Put a dab of glue on that knot as well.
Trim the excess
Perfect little gift .
Have a wonderful Day
Lots of <3
Anne
So super duper cute! It reminds me of an Irish heart ring (Claddagh)~
ReplyDeleteVery creativ!! Nice idea!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I just think I'll have to try my hand at making a few of those. :o)
ReplyDeleteGirlie this is awesome! I may even have to make one of these for myself! I featured you today in my DIY Gifts Edition of Friday I'm In Love! I just couldn't resist, this was too perfect for the collection!!
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XOXO
Jenn
I have just the friend in mind, now I need to check my jewelry makning supplies I don't have too many of them...
ReplyDeleteVery cute and a great idea for a gift :)
ReplyDeleteSadie xx
I love it! And your instructions are really simple. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHey there! Sorry I haven't been to your blog in a while! I don't have much time to read as many blogs as I did before my internship started.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Your creativity inspires me :)
Thank you Anne, I made a Aqua,and white one :)
ReplyDeleteI am a complete beginner here -- could you tell me what gauge wire you used?
ReplyDeleteI used a 12 gauge wire. I would tend to use a thicker wire. I bought mine at wal-mart in the craft section. I hope this helps.
Deletei found it today, so cute!!!
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