Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Ribbon Necklace and Bracelet

I saw a bracelet similar to this a little while ago and I wanted to try and make one for myself.  I made a necklace and a bracelet and I love how they turned out.

I started out with some ribbon that I liked, some pearls, beading elastic and a darning needle (This needle has a bigger hole and it is easier to thread the elastic through.)

Now, I took the ribbon and accordian folded it with a pearl in between each of the folds and threaded the beading elastic through. 
Once I had as many pearls as I wanted, I tied the elastic at the end of each section of pearls and then tied the remaining ribbon to make the bracelet.  Because of the elastic, it stretches and will easily fit on and off without having to undo the tie. 

I then used the same technique to make the necklace.  The necklace also fits on and off easily because of the elastic in the beading area.

I am linking this up to:

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9 comments:

  1. Rhonda EmeryJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    beautiful jean you are like a litte martha stewart ha.

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  2. Beckie WilliamsJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    This is so pretty...thank you for sharing

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  3. ValerieJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Pretty! Those would make wonderful Mother's Day gifts.

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  4. Flamenco92627/ JulietaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I bought a bracelet like that for my DD for Christmas! She loved it. You did such a terrific job with your set!!

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  5. Audrey FrelxJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Jean, I saw this somewhere too, but I love yours so much better!!! Love-love-love it!!!

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  6. Sandy AngJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    How sweet are these ! Happy new year.

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  7. LeslieJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    These are adorable! I want a set just like them. I featured them over at Hoo's got talent. Thanks for linking up to the party!

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  8. JeanJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Thanks for the feature Leslie!!

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  9. LisaFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I love this homemade bracelet.

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