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Sunday, April 3, 2011

30 Days of DIY: Day 3 ~ Fringe Bracelet, Necklace & Earrings

I'm on a roll!  Today is Day 3 of my 30 Days of DIY for April! Woohoo!  Today's project began as an inspiration from the uber-amazing, talented, lovely, etc... Jenni from I Spy DIY.  In February's InStyle magazine, she showed us how to make this gorgeous and super simple to make fringe necklace.  I felt the immediate need to make matching earrings and then a bracelet.  I was so stoked and was having so much fun that I did not take pics of the necklace and earrings tutorial.
As for the earrings,  I cut about three inches of fringe, folded it in thirds, and sewed along the top so they were secure.  I then took a small jump ring and pushed it through where I had just sewn and added an earring hook to that.  Pretty easy for sure!
Here's where I actually took pictures!  To make the bracelet, I used a plastic bangle I got from the thrift store, E6000 glue, scissors, and fringe trim.
Starting at the bottom of the bangle (we are going to do two rows of fringe on the bracelet), lay out about 2 inches of glue and securely press the fringe trim onto it.  Wait a few seconds (like 20) before going on because the fringe will slide around.
Repeat all the way around, working about 2 inches or so at a time.
Here's one complete row, I tried to make the ends meet as flush together as possible.
My vision coming true....ready?  It's a total Hula Girl Skirt!! 
Let's get started on the top!  Again working about 2 inches or so, lay out the glue...
...and lay the fringe over the glue.  Repeat all the way around, until your ends meet.
Total Hula Girl skirt.  I'm in love. 
I love how this hangs on the wrist.  It's a little impractical, but totally fun!

Let me know what you guys think of this DIY, I hope you love it all as much as I do! 
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xxooxoxo
Lia

6 comments:

  1. I would totally rock those earrings! Love!

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  2. I love them too!! Super easy to make, even for DIY challenged :)
    xoxo
    Lia

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  3. So cool, Lia! Love the color of the fringe you chose!

    -Hallie :)
    coralsandcognacs.blogspot.com

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  4. Thanks Hallie! I wanted something really vibrant and jewel toned, so I went with this awesome shade of red. PS, great blog! I'm following :)
    xoxo
    Lia

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  5. What a great idea! Keep them coming, Lia! :) Thanks for the Butler support, by the way. I woke up still bummed out, but hopefully I'll get over it soon!

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  6. Thanks Tara! I've got a ton of awesome DIYs planned, and I am really going to expand my blog too! I know what it's like when ur team loses for sure. I usually just drown my sorrows with beer or vodka :)
    xoxo
    Lia

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