DIY Beaded Bracelet

First of all I just have to say again how amazing you all are. In response to yesterdays post, I have received some many love filled comments, emails, and prayers. I am so thankful for them. I am thankful that we can uplift, inspire, and pray for one another. Thank you for being amazing readers. You make blogging completely fun! So thank you, thank you, thank you!

Today I have another DIY for all you lovelies. Recently I received a package of goodies from Wholeport.com They sent me some fun beads to create with. I also used some birthday money from my grandmother to buy more jewelry making supplies. After making that bib necklace, I couldn't wait to make more bobbles to wear. It is just too fun! I used thin elastic to string my beads and then I double knotted the ends to finish it. Nothing too fancy..... Just simple and quick. 

 

I couldn't stop at my chunky bracelet. I had more beads left, so I made some basic bracelets to add to my jewelery collection.

Multi colored and yellow beads are from HERE, Black and Teal Chunky Bracelet Beads are from Hobby Lobby, and the black beads I found at the thrift store.

Happy crafting today!

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XO Danielle

DIY Bib Necklace

This week I squeezed in a little crafting, while Hubby entertained the littles. It felt so good to create and be inspired. A few weeks back one of you lovelies asked me if I made my own jewelry. I was sad that I had to say "no". Well that got me thinking..."Why don't I make my own jewelry?" I blog stalk Anne all the time..... She is always making something fabulous on her blog, specifically jewelry. I decided to give it a try.

I used some of my goodies I received from WholePort.com, popped in my head phones....the Legally Blonde Musical Soundtrack was playing....and I got to designing.

I had this black bracelet, which Hubby bought me a few Christmases ago. I loved it and was so excited when he surprised me with it. It broke though, only three weeks after having it. I was bummed to say the least. I have kept hold of it, since then. I figured some day I would find a project or something for it. I am so glad I did. I gave that broken necklace new life in this DIY Bib Necklace Tutorial. This was a simple project and I am excited to wear it on my next date night with the Hubbs:)

I strung the chunky beads onto thin elastic. 

I tied the ends of my elastic onto metal rings.

I slip knotted my black ribbon onto the rings.

I finished by adding some clear nail polish to the ends of my ribbon. 

It prevents it from fraying.

I love the way it came out. There is nothing like a quick, fun project to get the creative wheels turning. Now I want to do more with jewelry! The ideas are swirling around in this noggin of mine. I think more jewelry tutorials are in B and D's near future:) What did you ladies and gents create this week?

P.S.

Here is a new selfie. I got a haircut this past weekend. I was needing something new to get out of the frump I was in, so I went short and added some bangs. I am in love!

Have a fabulous day lovelies!

XO Danielle