Let me start by saying I had no clue if this pattern was chevron, tribal, triangles or just something random. Thanks to a few helpful Twitter friends I was informed that it is indeed chevron. A chevron pattern was my original plan but things that I concoct up in my brain do not always translate into what I had originally imagined...hello house decorating. Whole other story so anywhoo...What you will need:
- Strip of leather (found at Michaels)
- Some kind of closure. I used button snaps
- Paint brush
- Acrylic paint
- Scissors
- Blue painters tape
Decide how wide you want your bracelet and cut the leather accordingly.
Cut out thin triangle strips like above and place evenly spaced along the leather strip.
Paint the strip of leather.
Wait about 20 minutes until the paint is dry (I am so impatient so this was hard) and remove the blue tape to reveal the pattern.
Attach the button closure.
Such a fun little accessory to make! Plus, the whole project only cost me $5 (cost of leather) since I had everything else.On a side note: It is the first day of December, which means....I am going to eat the first piece of chocolate in our advent calendar :)
*Update my husband just got nosy and wanted to see what I was giggling about while I was typing...bummer we have to split the chocolate now :(
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42 comments:
How cool! I love chevron and I can't believe you made this yourself. I hope you get lots of compliments on it : )
Hahaha. Cute bracelet, even cuter about eating the 1st piece and the CUTEST about the hubby. ;) Sharing the chocolate: THAT is love.
I always admire the ones who craft jewelry themselves, you're great at making bracelets!
Cute!
wow, awesome dear! i would like to try soon, thanks for sharing :D i love your blog <3
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Very creative and easy too!
so cool! I never know what to call things either, and end up googling things like "pointy line pattern." : )
I like this! I have almost everything to make it - pinning so I remember to actually do it!
Wow!! This is adorable! First DIY I've ever seen that I thought I could actually accomplish!
love love love this!!
So cute! I totally love this!!!
This is amazing, you are soo creative! Definitely making 10 or 20 of these for gifts for the holidays!
Xoxo,
Sara
So pretty! I LOVE all of your jewelry!
Jo-Anna
Another great bracelet! Darn that giggling, huh? :)
Beautiful!!! :) Great job!
This is such a cute idea! I wish I were as crafty as you! Thanks for sharing another great DIY jewelry piece! Hope you have a wonderful day!
This is awesome. I really want to try making these! It would be a perfect xmas gift too!
you should make more of these and sell if its not gonna cos you too much...someone needs to change the trend with an invention and i think you just did...cool idea!!!
You always amaze me; you come up with the most brillant and beautoful pieces! I wish I had your talent ♥
Happy First!
hahaha Darn that sharing!! :) LOVE this DIY!!
LOL - next time ya gotta be more sneaky! :o)
The bracelet turned out really cute.
Brilliant and beautiful! Way to go!
The last little sentence made me laugh. I love Advent Calendars! And your bracelet turned out great!
ah! i love this! so cute and so simple!!
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First: Lindsay I love this idea...it came out so cute (and cheap, big in my book). Second when I read the part about the chocolate and you giggling to yourself with excitement about it, I burst into laughter. Totally know that feeling. Hope it was tasty even if you had to share! ;)
lovely DIY, looks easy to do and the result looks awesomeee
What a fun and cute idea. Gosh you just have the best ideas out there and I absolutely love reading your blog. I keep coming back to get to read your tips on skin care or whatever else you have in mind.
Hahaha, that is a bummer! Cool bracelet.
Ahh cute!! Another great idea, thanks :)
Sadie xx
adorable!! i may need to make one for a sister in law for christmas :)
Mmmmm this is so well done, girl! Great job.
You always have the most delightful, easy to make accessories. I love your DIYs so much. You should get the tomorrow's advent chocolate for rocking this project!
Love it! What a fun project!
This is adorable! Um, you must have the best jewelry collection ever! I want one of these, maybe you should do a giveaway, or send one to me, okay, I can just make one. :)
Super cute. You are so stinkin' crafty! I pinned your clay bracelets you posted about last month, on Pinterest. Someday, I will make them!
Fun :) I see christmas presents.....
This is too cute! :) Love it!
I always LOVE your DIY jewelry tutorials, Lindsay! :) So creative! Would love for you to link up at Find Your Craft Friday over at my blog if you have time... Have a great Friday!
So stylish! Love it.
You have the greatest ideas that always come out great!! I love this!!
Seriously, you come up with -the best- ideas!!!
I don't know why I hadn't thought to paint leather. Simple and beautiful!
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