Friday, February 28, 2014

Bauble Bar inspired Jeweled Link Bracelet


I'm always browsing websites with the eye of a DIY-er. Now don't get me wrong, I love to shop and do it often. But there is something about the challenge of trying it myself (not to mention saving a little money) that always draws me in.


When I saw this bracelet on the Bauble Bar site I knew I had a project!

Source: Bauble Bar


Probably a year ago or so, my mom gave me a huge box of jewelry pieces. Lots of single earrings, broken necklaces, etc. I had no idea what I was going to do with them but it just goes to show there is something to be said for being a bit of a hoarder. I figured there had to be something in there that could work for the project. I pulled out a couple round filigree pieces that could have worked but then I hit the jackpot. I found almost the exact rhinestone link design as the original.


I had some leftover embroidery thread, 2 o-rings, and a lobster claw clasp (all from Michael's) so I was set.


First I cut 6 long pieces of thread and folded them in half. I attached 3 to each end link by slipping the loop through the ring then pulling the cut ends through the loop.


Next I separated the strings on each end into 3 groups of 2 and braided them. I secured the braid with a simple knot that also went through an o-ring and cut off the excess.


Finally, I attached one o-ring to the the lobster claw clasp.


I think this turned out almost exactly like the Bauble Bar version.

12 comments:

  1. exactly!!! i love it. the sparkles and blue go so well together!

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  2. The link doesn't work for the BaubleBar bracelet but this is so pretty with the rhinestones!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Jewelry Giveaway!

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    1. Thanks Sharon. I replaced the link with a photo since it wasn't working.

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  3. That is so pretty! I just love the color blue you chose! :-)
    Vanessa

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    1. Thank you! That color is one of my favorites.

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  4. What a great DIY! It's fun to look at things with a DIY eye and see if you can re-create something. The blue is so pretty and will go perfectly with your beautiful hair!

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    1. Thanks! I'm pretty sure its going to become a staple of mine.

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  5. This is so beautiful! I wanted the bauble bar one's and now I know how to make my own :)

    dontcoralwithme.blogspot.com

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    1. So easy and so fun. The possibilities are endless with this project.

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  6. This is SO cool! I was just reading a DIY BuzzFeed article today about DIY versions of Anthro things. You should totally be on there :)

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    1. Thanks!!! Maybe they will discover me soon!!

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