bohemian chic bracelet

NEEDS:

Felt

Cording- 1 yd.

Velcro

Beads

Its a little different, I know. But its bold and different. So I like it.

EASY too.

                                                                                       

Begin by measuring your wrist. Cut the length and the width of the felt according to the width of the cording.

Cut two small pieces of velcro for the ends of the felt. Sew the velcro to the end of one side, and on the opposite end of the other side- so when you fold it around your wrist, the right sides of the velcro meet.

Then sew each of the cording pieces side by side. I actually thought about leaving it without the beads, but after I put the first one on, I knew I liked it. Thats all!

Necklace makeover

A long, long time ago I purchased a cute necklace at a yard sale for $.10. It traveled with me to the beautiful island of Hawaii and I wore it once. It had the feel of the tropics and looked great with my hibiscus print dress. I would recommend wearing this to a luau, but probably not anywhere else.  That poor necklace has been hidden in the shadows of my jewelry box for quite some time.
But no longer...

NEEDS: Old necklace with no purpose. Double the length in a fun fabric and have enough to wrap around the necklace twice. Some thread that matches the fabric.

Begin by rolling the necklace into the fabric and pin it to hold it in place. Start wrapping thread around each ball, starting at the middle and working out. Tie double knots to ensure durability. Continue alternating from one side of the center to the other until the necklace is finished. I think it's pretty cute. It kinda has a Wilma Flinstone vibe... I think it would be adorable paired with a silk flower just like this one.