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Find 12 Ways to Make Friendship Bracelets in New AllFreeJewelryMaking eBook

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When you picture friendship bracelet patterns, you probably think of basic embroidery floss and knots, but friendship bracelets have come a long way since our playground days, and they’ve never been more on trend. The very definition of “friendship bracelets” has expanded to include all kinds of awesome arm candy, from crystal-embellished macrame bracelets to colorful leather cord wrap bracelets, and in our new free eBook, How to Make Friendship Bracelets: 12 Fun Friendship Bracelet Patterns, you can find 12 ways to make friendship bracelets that you’ve probably never thought of before.

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If you think friendship bracelets are just for kids, think again. This collection of patterns includes designer-inspired knockoffs that any fashionista would want to get around her wrists. These chic DIY Silk + Chain Friendship Bracelets are inspired by a much-buzzed-about Ariel Gordon design and look just like the original (but cost way, wayyy less). And they couldn’t be easier to make!

 

If basic string bracelet patterns seem like a bore to you, then you’ll love the super hip Punch and Judy Friendship Bracelet, which turns up the volume on traditional friendship bracelet designs by adding bead weaving into the mix. This bracelet has a tribal vibe that is so fun and boho chic, don’t you think?

 

 

But don’t worry! If traditional embroidery floss friendship bracelet patterns are what you’re looking for, this collection includes those too! Projects like the Classic Spiral Friendship Bracelet tutorial and the Wavy Friendship Bracelet will get you your recess-esque friendship bracelet fix (with a twist).

 

 

This is just a little taste of what’s in store for you when you download your free copy of the How to Make Friendship Bracelets: 12 Fun Friendship Bracelet Patterns free eBook. In addition to these awesome friendship bracelet designs, you’ll also find a crochet pattern, a bangle bracelet tutorial, a painted wrap bracelet, and macrame patterns galore. There’s definitely something for every style and skill set included in this collection. Grab your free copy and make an arm party today!

 

Now the only question left is…

Will you give these friendship bracelets to your BFF, or will you keep them all for yourself?

 

 

 

Learn How to Make Easy Bracelets with a New Free eBook

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We’ve all been there: It’s morning and you’re exhausted. Your outfit is in dire need of accessorizing. Painfully, you drag your feet to your jewelry box, but when you open the lid…nothing looks good.

It’s time to end this nonsense! AllFreeJewelryMaking proudly presents a new eBook as a tool for everyone who has struggled with stitching, stringing or knotting.  By downloading this eBook today, you can learn how to make easy bracelets out of hemp, embroidery floss, beads and more. The bracelet basics featured in Easy DIY Bracelet Designs: 14 Ways to Make Bracelets will help you make simple, but beautiful bracelet designs. Detailed photographs in this eBook accompany step-by-step instructions, making it impossible for you to get lost along the way. Some of these bracelet designs had been on my list of jewelry projects to try for a long time. With the help of this crafty collection of DIY bracelets, though, I’m ready to break out my pliers and stuff my jewelry box with new bracelets.

Learn How to Make Easy DIY Bracelets with New Free eBook

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When I first browsed through Easy DIY Bracelet Designs: 14 Ways to Make Bracelets, I was amazed at the bracelet patterns featured. They looked so complicated from the pictures. After taking a closer look at the jewelry instructions, though, I realized I could actually make these stunning pieces easily. I passed these designs on to some buddies who were equally as surprised. In some cases, you can whip up a new DIY bracelet in less than an hour.

 

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I’m also very pleased that there are several hemp bracelet designs in Easy DIY Bracelet Designs: 14 Ways to Make Bracelets. The combination of the coarse rope and seed beads in these bracelet designs is just what I’m after as the weather heats up. I’m so excited to rock out my wrists with bohemian-style bracelets. You won’t believe how accessible these jewelry instructions are.

 

Easy DIY Bracelet Designs: 14 Ways to Make Bracelets
‘Tis the season when those friendship bracelets make their full-blown appearance on the wrists of every girl from ages 8 to 80. These DIY bracelets will never cease to be a hit in the jewelry-making world. Maybe you’re a little stuck, though, on exactly how to knot these beautiful bangles. Don’t worry; in Easy DIY Bracelet Designs: 14 Ways to Make Bracelets, there are some great bracelet tutorials that you can work off of to make the personal friendship bracelet you’ve been after.

 

 

Make your mornings bearable again by loading your jewelry box with DIY bracelets that you love. Once you download Easy DIY Bracelet Designs: 14 Ways to Make Bracelets, you’ll be amazed at how much your jewelry-making world opens up. You’re most welcome in advance.Learn How to Make Easy DIY Bracelets with New Free eBook

What’s your favorite DIY bracelet design from this eBook?

 

Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts: 8 Free Jewelry Making Tutorials

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Don’t know what to get your mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, or best friend for Mother’s Day? How about some gorgeous handmade jewelry? Every mom deserves to be treated like a queen on Mother’s Day, and with these beautiful jewelry tutorials for Mother’s Day jewelry gifts, you can show mom just how special she is.

Skip the kitschy #1 Mom mug this year and give her something she can really use. This Wire Mom Cuff lets her wear her mommy moniker with pride! It is a simple yet intricate looking wire work piece that any woman would be ecstatic to receive. She’ll be so impressed with your jewelry making skills, she’ll be proud to call herself your mom!

If you want to give her a keepsake piece that she’ll be sure to cherish for years to come, you won’t find a better, more thoughtful gift than this beautiful Glass Photo Pendant. This jewelry making tutorial allows you to preserve one of her favorite family memories and keep it close by her always. You won’t find anything this heartfelt at a jewelry store, that’s for sure. Just be prepared with some tissues if you give her this special pendant, because there are sure to be some waterworks…

For the young mom who still has little ones running around, this Thumbprint Heart Necklace is a great gift to preserve her babies’ prints! This is the perfect project to get the kids involved and is something she can actually get use out of (as opposed to some of those glitter glue projects they make at school…). The kids will have fun making it, and mom will have fun wearing it. A win-win! Plus, this is another piece that will be cherished for years, rather than go out of style with the next season.

If you love these designs, you’ll definitely want to check out the rest of the jewelry projects in our Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts: 8 Free Jewelry Making Tutorials eBook! In this collection, you’ll find the full tutorials for all of the projects described above, plus five other amazing ideas for Mother’s Day jewelry gifts. There’s still time to make her something special, so download the eBook today! Your work will definitely be worth it when you see the look on her face.

Would you rather receive store-bought or handmade jewelry for Mother’s Day?

Bead Fun and Fashionable Jewelry with Free eBook

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Just like you can never have too many shoes (unless of course they can’t fit in your closet), you can never have too much jewelry (seriously, just buy another jewelry box; it can’t take up that much room). Regardless of how many baubles you’ve collected, you will always find a pair of earrings or a necklace that adds something new to a particular item of clothing. Jewelry exponentially expands your wardrobe, with each new combination of accessories giving new life to boring or over-worn outfits. Wearing clothing without jewelry is like eating a sundae without toppings: sure it still tastes great, but in the back of your mind you know it could taste like heaven. Jewelry is the all-important hot fudge, sprinkles, and whipped cream that make a scoop of vanilla ice cream divine. But a never-ending collection of jewelry doesn’t come cheap; even inexpensive costume jewelry can add up when you’re buying jewelry boxes full of it.

So what’s the solution? How do you build a collection of stylish jewelry for every outfit and occasion without breaking the bank? Get crafty! You can easily make beautiful jewelry yourself, and we’ve got an entire new eBook full of free beading patterns to prove it. Jewelry for You! How to Make Handmade Beaded Bracelets and Necklaces is a free eBook with over 30 pages of jewelry making projects from Consumer Crafts and Crafts Unleashed. This downloadable eBook has everything from delicate beaded bracelets to chunky statement necklaces, and even a few beaded earring patterns!

The cover of the Jewelry for You! eBook boasts a bold but versatile bib necklace decorated with fabric roses and ribbon. This necklace (p.16) would glam up a plain white top in a casual setting or add a gorgeous accent to a black dress for a more formal event. Likewise, the chunky multi-strand disc necklace on page 32 adds a brightness to any outfit and easily transitions from work to parties. If you like something a little more subdued for everyday wear, try one of our simple beaded bracelets, like the Get a Blue Clue bracelet and earrings (p.10) or the crystal pearl prayer bracelet (p.8).

Some of my favorite projects in Jewelry for You! How to Make Handmade Beaded Bracelets and Necklaces are the trendy pendant necklaces. These necklaces are so cute and fashionable that no one will ever know you made them yourself. The distressed wooden pendant necklace (p. 18) capitalizes on the popularity of owls and the “It’s Easy Being Green” necklace and earring ensemble (p. 30) lend a rustic feel to earth-toned outfits. However, if you’re looking for something with a classic beauty that will never go out of style, I suggest the floating pearl necklace (p. 27). Its timeless elegance is perfect for every occasion, from vacuuming your carpet in heels (a la June Cleaver of course) to hobnobbing with European royalty.

Enhance your jewelry collection today by downloading the free Jewelry for You! eBook and getting started on those beading projects! Your wardrobe will thank you.

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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