One of my very first tutorials was a braided bracelet – and with that my love of a good DIY was born. DIY bracelets are especially close to my heart because they are usually fast, simple and easy to wear. What more could you ask for? Read on for 25 of my favorite DIY bracelet projects.
1. Spike rope bracelet – P.S. I made this
Originally made as a good luck charm for sailors, rope bracelets are more fashionable than ever. Make one with spikes for an edgy look.
2. Beaded bow bracelet DIY – Trinkets in Bloom
Make a bracelet that combines pearls, ribbon and a hardware store hose clamp – genius!
3. DIY macrame bracelet – Honestly WTF
The WTF girls have done it again! Get a trendy arm party with macrame and some connectors.
4. Transparent Cuffs – Love Aesthetics
You need some special equipment for this DIY but the amazing outcome is worth the effort.
5. DIY Bungee Cord Bracelet – Thanks, I Made It
Who knew there was so much jewelry waiting to be found at the hardware store?
6. Striped Bangles – Martha Stewart
Get the color block effect of these pretty striped bracelets with just basic bangles and tissue paper.
7. Braided Marni bracelet – Who What Wear
Be inspired by Marni and make some braided bracelets. Cute on grownups and kids.
8. DIY Braided Clay Bracelet – Delighted Momma
So pretty and delicate, these are made entirely from clay.
9. Dressed up Target sailor bracelet – Under the Sycamore
Combine two braided bracelets with some pretty fabric for one statement bracelet that you’ll love to wear.
10. Sweater bangle – A Bit of Sunshine
Recycle old sweaters into these cozy accessories for fall.
11. Braided T-Shirt Bracelets – Henry Happened
I do love making bracelets! This one is fun to make with old t-shirts.
12. Painted Leather Bracelet DIY – A Beautiful Mess
There are endless color and pattern possibilities with this painted leather bracelet.
13. Willy Nilly bracelet tutorial – Flamingo Toes
Who doesn’t like a cute bracelet at a fraction of the price? This Anthropologie knockoff looks just like the real thing and you don’t need much to make it yourself.
14. DIY Bead Bracelets – DaWanda Blog
Aren’t these gorgeous? So simple and elegant.
15. DIY a killer summer friendship bracelet for you and your BFF – Refinery 29
Remember all those friendship bracelets you made as a child? You gotta love this grown up version.
16. Jersey Knit Bracelets – V and Co.
Check out the cool finger braiding technique of these infinity bracelets.
17. Ribbon Colored Bracelets – MondoCherry
Pretty ribbon wrapped brangles. The red striped version is so nautical chic!
18. Rope Bracelet Tutorial – Sew.Craft.Create.
A shabby chic DIY bracelet that allows you to use up your fabric scrap stash.
19. Starfish bracelet – V Juliet
Made from clay, this star bracelet is so chic for summer. Even better, it looks expensive!
20. Leather Bracelet DIY – Lebenslustiger.com
Perfect stacking bracelets for a summer arm party – and they are deceptively easy to make.
21. DIY hinge bracelet with gold chains – Love, Maegan
Did you ever consider using hinges as part of a DIY jewelry project? Me neither. But it makes an awesome bracelet.
22. DIY gold twig bangles – A Pair and a Spare
Who knew twigs could be so useful for DIY bracelets? With just some metallic spray paint, you can make them into gorgeous bracelets.
23. DIY leather bow bracelet - Oh The Lovely Things
Is anything prettier than a bow? Turn your leather scraps into a chic bracelet with just a couple of supplies.
24. DIY Anthropologie purl one bracelet – Crochet Clouds
So much cheaper than the original Anthropologie bracelets and so fuzzy! How fun is the combination of chain and crochet?
25. DIY Button Bracelets – Morning Creativity
I love how simple and colorful these button bracelets are. A fun project for young girls.
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Thanks for this collection! Great ideas!
Will save this for the future :)
Great post, so much inspiration, thank you! :)
These are all so cute! Thank you for sharing.
<3 Melissa
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i am so inspired by those bracelets. you made me understand the beuaty of being creative.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
This is a fantastic post! Being so inspired now! :)
Thank you! There are so many fun bracelets to make – I hope you try some!
amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg,love this tutorial so cute :)
I was just saying that I wanted to make some jewelry this week…perfect timing! I love all of these different ideas you’ve rounded up.
Stay in the Lines
I’m itching to make more bracelets now too – It’s hard to decide which to do first! :)
These are amazing! I can’t get over the wealth of info here! Have a great weekend!
xo
Sharon
Great round-up! I always love your bracelet ideas. I still need to do those t-shirt bracelets one of these days!
One of these days … I have so many projects in that category! :)
I;ve been wanting to make those macrame bracelets forevaaaaa. Sigh….not enough hours in the day for this little DIYselfer. Great list though; may give me the kick in the bootay that I need.
Glad to deliver the kick in the bootay :) Hey, you can make blue ones and they’ll be gorgeous!
Love them all ! I just posted a DIY bracelet on my blog come and check it out !
http://a-pretty-nest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/my-diy-chain-and-lanyard-bracelet.html
Thanks Marie-Eve! Will definitely check out your design – anything that involves hardware store supplies must be good!
the third and 22nd one are my favorites! soooo perfect!
xo TJ
Those twig bracelets are cool! I had no idea it was made from a real branch!
This roundup is AWESOME. I’m just starting to dabble in jewelry making myself. Right now, I’m working on some beaded bracelets.
Thanks for the inspiration. Bookmarking this round up to my to-do list. :)
Thanks Erica! Beaded bracelets sound fun – I can’t wait to see!
i am a bracelet freak and i definitely see some diy’s in my future
thanks
brett
I didn’t know you were a bracelet freak Brett. Bracelets are definitely my fave accessory – the kids can pull on them and it doesn’t hurt!
this is amazing… what an incredible round up.
Thanks Alyson! Apparently I have a bit of problem with list making :)
Love the bracelets.
Thanks lady :) Have you made fun ones with your girls? Hope you had a great weekend!