This week we got a new line of bracelets in at the store I
work at, called Chavez for Charity. These charming beaded bracelets send money
to different charities based on which color bracelet you buy. When I saw them I
thought, “I could make these!” and it inspired me to start making bracelets
myself again. I still have a ton of supplies from when I was in middle school
and I liked to spend my days making dozens upon dozens of beaded necklaces and bracelets that I
attempted to sell at a local craft fair (I didn’t sell very many at all!).
Once I got my beads out inspiration took off and I spent
several hours making bracelets on elastic using beads from my youth and also pieces
from old jewelry I took apart. It felt so good to be back at it and let my
creativity flow into a crafty project! And I have to say I am pretty excited
about some of the results. I’ve even had a few requests to make some for
friends and family.
I had been staying away from wearing beaded jewelry
recently, because of the laid back homemade look, and sticking to bold bangles,
leather bracelets, and my trusty pearls, but something about these was just too
fun to pass up on. They have a great summery, easy, bohemian feel to them that is
calling to me as I am anticipating spring (and potentially a warm weather
vacation…!). Layering several of these bracelets will add a little casual sparkle to a simple maxi dress, or some color to a breezy white top with jeans. I have been wearing my new creations all week, and I am hoping to get even more use out of them as the weather (slowly) begins to warm up in the coming months.
Above left: Chavez for Charity display. Above right: other bracelets that inspired me.
Nails: Covergirl Outlast, "vio-last."
-C.C.
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