Thursday, April 18, 2013

Lately I have been  going crazy with all these buttons I have bought from Arnie's Arts & Crafts. After the Rainbow Button Bracelet I made awhile ago, I made one for a friend from work. She likes to call it "50 Shades of Purple".  I'll post pictures of it in a later post. For this post, I made a less crowded button bracelet. At first it was just going to be buttons, but then I added beads, ribbon, and a charm. The anchor craze that's going around isn't really my style, and I prefer bright colors, but I did end up liking how this turned out. 


Project takes about an hour
Materials:
  • Small buttons in your choice of colors
  • Chain approx. 7-7 1/2in. Or whatever length works for you
  • Toggle clasp
  • Jump rings large enough to go through the buttons
  • Pliers
Optional: 
  • Ribbon
  • Beads
  • Super Glue
  • Charm

Whenever working with chain, I always like to add the toggle clasps first. I thought about using lobster claw clasps, but I favor toggles. 
Then I started adding the buttons with the jump rings. They were large enough to also add a seed bead, and I used alternating colors.


Normally, I connect two buttons to each link, but I decided to add one button every other link. I'm sure it would look good with more buttons as well, as long as there is some sort of pattern. I continued adding buttons and beads, weaved a ribbon through the chain, and added an anchor charm at the end. I was so excited about finishing it, that I forgot to take a picture at each step. The only issue I had was getting the ribbon to stay put. I weaved it into the tiny jump ring that connects the chain to the toggle, and tried to secure it with fabric glue... Did. Not. Work. I had to use super glue. Other than that, it's a fairly simple bracelet. 



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15 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! You really have a knack for making fun and pretty jewelry!!! I've pinned this one on my Pinterest General Arts & Crafts board. :)

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  2. OMG! I love this bracelet! I love just about anything with anchors, so I absolutely adore this cute bracelet! I'm pinning it! Great job!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://www.usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-27_14.html

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    1. Thank you so much for your support! I was a little nervous because I'm not into the fad,but I'm glad you like it! Thanks for pinning too!

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  3. That's super cute! The colors and anchor make me think of summer!

    Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!

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    1. That's what I was going for! I'm ready ready for summer now!

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  4. I've never tried jewelry before, but your example makes me wanna try it out! Thanks for visiting my craft room and sharing this!

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    1. If you do make one, let me know! I'd love to see what you come up with!

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  5. I love button projects this is so cute. I found you via a hop. Visiting from DearCreatives.com drop by anytime for a visit. I'd love to have you stop by.

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    1. I love your blog! Such good posts! Thanks for inviting me =]

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  6. I've been going through your work you are so talented! Following via gfc

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  7. These are so pretty! I love the colors. Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.

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  8. Thank you for linking up at All Things Pretty! Your gorgeous blue bracelet is one of the features this week.

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