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10 DIY Beaded Bracelets for Every Occasion

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I used to wear a watch every single day until it broke. I couldn’t really fix it, and after a few days of going to work with a bare wrist, I got the itch. Do you ever feel that itch? Do you ever feel that need to have something decorative on your arm? As a temporary fix, I put together a couple of quick DIY beaded bracelets. They were simple, colorful, and fun, and at the time, I considered these bracelets as only a replacement to ward off that bare-wrist itch until I found a new watch. Little did I know that this temporary fix would become a regular jewelry-crafting habit.

If you’ve ever spent hours searching the web for beautiful watches, you already know that the ones you will want to show off are super expensive. In this day and age, watches are more for decoration than for practical purposes, too. We can always just check the time on our phones, right? Bracelets, on the other hand, can be cute and bubbly or decadent and ornate for way less money. For the price of one gorgeous watch, you can make a crazy amount of bracelets.  In crafting DIY beaded bracelets, I soon found myself making them for every occasion. I had bracelets for formal parties, small gatherings, summer outings, holidays, trips to the beach, and everything else under the sun! What started off as a simple bandage for my broken watch problem became a fun craft to pair with my daily wardrobe. These crafts also made phenomenal DIY gift ideas for friends, loved ones, nieces, cousins, etc.

10 DIY Beaded Bracelets for Every Occasion

10 DIY Beaded Bracelets You’ll Absolutely Love

  1. Party Time DIY Bracelet
  2. Sunshine Yellow Beaded Bracelet Pattern
  3. Beaded Friendship Bracelet
  4. Byzantine Beaded Chain Maille Bracelet
  5. Elegant Black Bead Flower Set
  6. Shades of Pink Bracelet
  7. Bead Soup Cuff Bracelet
  8. Daisy Chain Beaded Bracelet Pattern
  9. Bugle Cluster Beaded Bracelet
  10. Briolette Beaded Bangle

Looking for even more DIY beaded bracelets? Check out 35 Free Beaded Bracelet Patterns.

I’ve listed 10 fantastic DIY beaded bracelets. Are there any amazing bracelets that you think should be featured in this list?

17 Summery Hemp Bracelet Patterns

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Are you addicted to DIY bracelets? When summer rolls around, do you immediately stock up on anklets? Bangles and thick woven bracelets aren’t ideal for hot summer weather, but you can still feed your bracelet hunger with 17 Easy, Breezy Hemp Bracelet Patterns from AllFreeJewelryMaking. Whether you’re a seasoned maker of hemp bracelets or a complete newbie to the realm of twine and string, you’ll be sure to find the perfect hemp bracelet pattern.

Beginner's Wrap Bracelet

The Beginner’s Wrap Bracelet is a great place for newcomers to venture into hemp bracelet making. This simple bracelet pattern only needs some braiding and a simple decorative bead, and the result is stylish and easy to wear. Since it’s a wrap bracelet design, you can make the braid as long as you want. Go with two coils for minimal charm, or make a bold statement with four or five.

Make A Wish Anklet

Ankle bracelets are a great way to accessorize with your summer shorts and skirts, and with the Make a Wish Anklet, having a collection of your own DIY jewelry has never been easier. This is another great design for anyone who’s brand new to hemp bracelets, since it’s made by working some seed beads into a basic braid. Make a whole bouquet in different colors, and you’ll have a hemp bracelet for any occasion.

 

Inverted Square Knot Bracelet

Who says hemp bracelets can’t be high fashion? The Inverted Square Knot Bracelet gives runway glamor for a fraction of the cost, and shows you how to make hemp bracelets decorated with beautiful knots and beadwork. So take the next step in hemp bracelet making and learn how to work some macrame knots. This knockoff bracelet will have everyone thinking it’s the real deal, and it makes a beautiful accessory for your next summer party.

 

Beaded Barefoot Jewelry

In less formal settings, you’ll be glad to lose your shoes with Beaded Barefoot Jewelry. This adorable piece is a great way to work a little boho into your look, and even though it’s not a hemp bracelet, it’s still a cinch to make with hemp twine and beads. Shake up your summer style by using bright beads and bold cord, or go with monochrome elegance by matching the colors. Whether you’re at the beach, the park, or kicking back at home, this foot jewelry piece will bring a smile to the face of anyone who sees it.

 

If your appetite for hemp bracelets has been whet, make sure to check out the rest of the 17 Easy, Breezy Hemp Bracelet Patterns! Whether you’re in need of summer style or a quick project to pass the time, these hemp bracelet patterns are the perfect DIY jewelry project for crafters young and old.

What’s your favorite piece of summer jewelry?

Learn How to Make Beaded Bracelets and Necklaces with New FaveCrafts eBook

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Do you know what I heard last week? The swag bags given away to attendees of the Emmy award shows include handmade jewelry from independent artists. I was so happy and surprised to find that crafters like you and I are having their creations sent to celebrities and worn on television! You may think that kind of artistry is out of your reach, but many of the crafters who had their jewelry included in the swag bags were local artisans with little more than an online jewelry store or Etsy shop, and they had to start somewhere!

With a little practice, you can learn to make jewelry fit for celebrities too! Start with the new Jewelry for You! How to Make Handmade Beaded Necklaces and Bracelets eBook from FaveCrafts and Consumer Crafts. This free eBook includes over 30 pages of beautiful beaded jewelry projects to fit any outfit. You can find instructions for creating 5 different bracelets, 13 different necklaces, and even a few pairs of earrings.

If you like long, dangling pendant necklaces with interesting charms, the Jewelry for You! eBook provides tutorials for several different pendants. The distressed wooden pendant (p. 18) is earthy and adorable with the fashionable owl motif, while the “Key to Everything” charm necklace (p. 21) has a steampunk flair. If you prefer bigger statement necklaces, make a bib necklace with oversize fabric roses (p. 16) or a multistrand necklace covered in disc beads (p.32).

The jewelry projects in Jewelry for You! How to Make Handmade Beaded Necklaces and Bracelets also make wonderful gifts for friends and family. I especially like the idea of the fillable frames bracelet (p. 13) and necklace (p. 14). These locket-sized frame charms keep photos of loved ones close.

You can get all these jewelry making projects and more by downloading the Jewelry for You! How to Make Handmade Beaded Necklaces and Bracelets eBook. Download and print this free eBook to start making beautiful handmade jewelry today!

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