Sunday, December 11, 2011

DIY Nordstrom Bracelet

As promised, I am going to share this lovely bracelet that is all DIY and so easy and cute!
Saw something similar to this at Nordstrom and knew it could be re-created for much cheaper!

Materials:
Medium findings (gold circles in the bracelet)
Large findings (to finish the bracelet)
Clasps
Suede Cord (so many colors to choose from! Next up is teal)
Fabri-Tac or hot glue
**I am a gold person, but there are so many different colors

Directions:
Cut 3 even pieces of the suede cord (about 11 inches) Using all three pieces, tie one end in a knot.
 Start braiding the cord at the end where the knot is
Thread on the findings, each time you cross over the braid, but only on the two outside cords
When you have the desired length, tie a knot to end the braid.  You will now have the bracelet with a knot on each end.
You will then add a large finding to each end.  Fold over the extra cord and glue.
Add a clasp to one end and on the other end add as many small findings as you want to be able to adjust the size of bracelet.


And there you have it! So simple and cute! I am excited to make more colors using different suede cord and different color findings.  Oh the possibilities :) They look cute doubled or even tripled up too. 

*If something doesn't make sense in this tutorial, let me know and I can explain better! :)






BabyBerry




20 comments:

Chelsea L said...

Oo that's so fun! I think I'll make one tomorrow : ) Thanks!

Liz said...

I think that was a perfect tutorial. I totally love it! Make sure you link that up to parties b/c it is a great DIY!!!

his little lady said...

that is so cute! and i love how you pinned it with the gold watch. i need to make this immediately!! :)
xo TJ

Anonymous said...

Ooooooooooooh, you're so crafty!!

Britney Kass said...

I noticed that yesterday and would never have guessed you made it. Your so creative. Love you

EvA. . . said...

what a cute idea!!! i love the white with the gold :) saw you over at Sunday Social. love your cute blog. I'm your newest follower :)
p.s. i enjoyed reading your about me page! Jesus is the best :)

Jennifer said...

Totally awesome!!
Coming from the Sunday Social!
Following now! Oh and pinning that bracelet too! :)

A To Zebra Celebrations said...

wow!!! it looks great!! new follower- nancy :)

Anonymous said...

Love it! It turned out great :)

Anonymous said...

Can you show us how you did the knots???

Anonymous said...

LOVE it! Just came over from the Sunday Social at The Kurtz Corner. I'm your newest follower :)

www.lovelindseyblog.com

Unknown said...

This is so pretty! I totally want to make some for Christmas gifts!

Candice said...

This is darling! I'm sending this to my sister who is a craft queen..perhaps I'll get one for Christmas :)

Kadydid Designs said...

So cute!! Can't wait to try it! New fan from the Sunday Social.

Ruby Jean said...

Hi just coming over from your Sister-In-Law's blog and let me just say how wonderfully blessed you are to have that relationship... I love your tutorial, I have just signed up as your newest follower and I am starting a brand new linky party and would LOVE for you to join in on the fun tomorrow... http://shoprubyjean.com/ hope to see you there and I look forward to following along with you... Have a Blessed week!!!

Ruby Jean said...

Hi Ashely I just wanted to let you know that your Bracelet was just featured at http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/

Would love for you to stop by and link up your latest project :)

Anonymous said...

These are SO cute!! Wish I would've found your blog before Christmas :)

Anonymous said...

Was curious where you got the suede cord from. & what size is it?

Shannon said...

Was curious where you got the suede cord from. & what size is it?

Unknown said...

It actually looks very pretty and simple. yay!
Thanks for the tutorial, I linked it in a series I'm writing for my blog (http://rock-n-roll-stops-the-traffic.blogspot.it/2012/05/diy-from-head-to-toe-9.html#more), hope you don't mind :D