I thought I'd share a project I made for a guest post I did the other day at the blog
I was honored when Bella invited me over to guest post! One of the things I love most about blogging is how supportive and helpful bloggers are to each other.
Washer Charm Bracelet
Like so many of us creative bloggers, I’d be lost without The Dollar Tree! I go there at least once a week just to walk the aisles and see what I might find. Last time I was there I found this pack of washers.
I had some chain on hand in my jewelry making stash:
I got mine at JoAnn’s but you can get this or similar many places. I measured off two lengths bracelet size. I attached the two chains to either side of a toggle clasp using jump rings.
Then I went to work on my washer charms.
I made sets of small, medium, and large based on the size of the washers, putting a jump ring on each:
On the small ones, I put one of the smallest washers on either side. Then I just started adding these to the chain, eyeballing the spacing but not being overly precise.
It doesn’t matter which of the chains you attach your washer charms to. It all kinda blends.
If you haven’t ever made jewelry, don’t be intimidated. Working with chain is very forgiving and there are tons of instructions out there. Here’s a video on how to open / close a
jump ring and once you do that, you can open / close the links of chain…same principle.
20 comments:
That is SO pretty. I've been wanting to get into jewelry making, but do feel a bit intimidated by it. But this looks simple enough for me...if I don't get too frustrated with doing all the little linky thingies!
Cheers,
Tracy All Thumbs Crafts
I love this! I think I have everything to make one--yay!!!
My first job was at a hardware store. I love this bracelet! Seeing it brought back a lot of memories of my growing up years. I will definitely make one for myself. Thanks!
That is beyond awesome. I love it - you a one clever lady (I already knew that1)
This is beyond awesome... I am super intimidated in terms of making jewelry but might give this a try.
Nice...I made a necklace like this, but if you will had some beads it will really pop.
You did a great job. It looks beautiful.
That is adorable! thanks for sharing.
This is awesome!
I love this shiny silver braclet. Absolutely love that you used washers in it too. I should make one! My dad asks me on occation to help him fix machinery and such...I've always though there had to be a fun way to use washers. :)
Easy and awesome! How fun!
Would love for you to share at my new link party!
http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/04/want-to-party.html
This is a very cool bracelet! I'll be on the lookout for those washers next time.
This turned out cute...who'd a thunk it? (with the washers & all, hehe) I also like the chain that you use, it looks pretty!
The bracelet turned out great, something I could definately wear. :)
Thank you for linking to my K.I.S.S. blog bash this past week. I so appreciate you taking the time to share your charming craft. Tomorrow is another blog bash, please drop by & share more of your inspiring ideas!
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LOVE this! I'm off to raid my hubbies tool chest!!
I really love this bracelet! Great idea! In fact, I scheduled a mini feature of it at Extreme Personal Measures.
for this afternoon!
Denise
Extreme Personal Measures
Hi, I featured this on my blog today. Grab a button from the side bar if you wish.
Wow! this is a great idea. totally cute! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.
Superb use of washers, never thught of using them myself, but this looks great. I will go buy myself some on my next days off I think. Thanks for sharing x
I finally made this today. I didn't have enough chain to make it double so I used some eye pins and made links with pearls and metal roses. I love it. Thanks for sharing this project plus I have lots of washers leftover.
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