Fabric Wrapped Bracelets

I got this idea from Blue Cricket Design. I had a lot of those rubber bracelets. It seems like my kids are always getting them for free, they were even passing them out when we were at Legoland. I loved the idea of covering them with fabric and making them into something I might even wear.

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Pick a fabric you like. Cut or tear in 1″ wide and at least 16″ long strips. Glue one end of the fabric to the inside of the bracelet.

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Start wrapping the fabric around the bracelet. Pull it a little as you wrap, but not too tight. Glue the fabric to the inside of the bracelet when you’re finished wrapping.

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I used fabric glue to attach the embellishments like beads, jewels, buttons or fabric bows. I think they would look great with fabric flowers too. Maybe I’ll try that tomorrow.

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These would be fun and easy gifts to make for the girls in your life for Christmas or birthdays. My 14 year old just walked in and wants me to make her more. That’s a pretty good endorsement.

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  • Jane November 9, 2009, 3:50 am

    Super cute. I am going to bookmark this for Mothers Day projects for my 4th graders to make.

  • The DIY Show Off November 9, 2009, 11:45 am

    What a cute idea! So pretty, easy and so many options. I’m really loving your creativity! I couldn’t help but feature a few of your projects today (grab the button!). 😉

    Congratulations on your 35th post! I look forward to lots more!

    Roeshel

  • Mandi November 9, 2009, 2:24 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a great idea! I think I just threw out one of those braclets bc I never wore it. Sugar, now I wish I had it!

  • jenjen November 9, 2009, 6:10 pm

    Very cute! I have tons of those rubber bracelets around here. I love that idea!

    XOOX
    Jen

  • Kimm at Reinvented November 10, 2009, 5:14 am

    Wow, what a fabulous idea. My girls would love these. Thanks for linking up!

  • nannykim at spindle cottage November 10, 2009, 6:22 am

    Cute ideas!!! I was wondering if you can use regular hot glue instead of fabric glue. I haven’t heard of fabric glue. Oh and how do you follow your blog?? I don’t see an option for that???

  • nannykim at spindle cottage November 10, 2009, 6:26 am

    Oh I just added you to my lower side bar and it allows me to follow you that way.

  • Amy at The Red Chair Blog November 10, 2009, 10:54 am

    Very cute!

  • Amanda Coale November 10, 2009, 3:59 pm

    I love this idea!! I’m a teaching so this would be a great project to do with my students for Mom’s on Mother’s Day! Thanks!!

  • Shannon November 10, 2009, 5:30 pm

    Oh I love these! What a fun and creative way to make inexpensive jewelry! Great job!

  • Viktoria Slutsky - VISART November 11, 2009, 6:34 am

    Lovely tutorial, I have lots of these, but have only boys so maybe it would be some great gifts for grendmas
    Thanks you!

  • jenn November 11, 2009, 9:30 am

    This is such a cool craft! Wow now I would wear those bracelets too! I have so many and lots of extra fabric. This is a brilliant idea!

    Thank you!!
    jenn
    http://www.LearnHowToMakeHolidayBows.com

  • Jamie November 11, 2009, 1:14 pm

    What a great idea. My daughter will love making these!

  • Andy Porter November 13, 2009, 10:14 am

    Great idea. I swear those bracelets fall from the sky. There’s always a cazillion laying around my house. Way to put them to good use!!

  • Jules November 13, 2009, 1:32 pm

    Great idea! I may use that one day. Over the past several years, my Mom, Sister, & I have worked hard at making and trying to find bracelets with flowers on them for Mother’s Day for a local resthome. This would be a great idea to use for that. thanks for sharing your ideas with the rest of us. :o)

  • Heather November 13, 2009, 1:33 pm

    Very cute idea ~Blessings Heather ;D

  • Lissa November 13, 2009, 3:34 pm

    These are SO much more sheik than the rubber band bracelet things. Very cute and super smart.

  • Funky Junk Interiors November 14, 2009, 10:10 am

    Very cute and easy too! I love how unique you can make it. Mine would be burlap for certain with something rusty on it. haha!

    FJ Donna

  • Silken purse November 14, 2009, 9:16 pm

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  • cindy November 16, 2009, 7:38 am

    Totally great idea Leanne. I’m thinking my teens could make some for their friends at school since we have so many of those bracelets too. Great way to play with your creativity too!
    Thanks for linking up 🙂
    peace.

  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy November 20, 2009, 8:31 am

    Hi Leanne,
    These are sooo pretty! What a great use for those rubber bracelets!

  • Wendy @ The Shabby Nest November 21, 2009, 1:15 pm

    Clever!

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