Browsing the Calypso St. Barth line at Target the other day, I saw this lovely woven bracelet. I mentioned my obsession with them here, and this looked WAY too easy to spend $20 bucks on. (It says $15 online but I swear it was more at my Target.)
Quick aside – I didn’t end up buying anything from the Calypso collection. It was expensive! I tried on one tunic top and could not cough up over $30 for it. I mean, really, this is STILL Target people.
But back to the bracelet. I paid $2.37 for the ribbon (bought 3 yards, only needed 2) and $2.79 for the chain. It literally took less than 5 minutes to make.
Get 2 yards of whatever color ribbon you like and small link gold (or silver) chain. I used ribbon clamps that I had on hand and a lobster claw thing for a closure.
First, wrap the ribbon around your wrist the number of times your plan to wear it to measure the length. (Add a bit more for a cushion.)
Then cut the ribbon into two equal lengths. Cut the chain to the same length. Attach together with a rubber band or a ribbon clamp. Then anchor and start braiding! Soooo easy!
An up close of what I used for the closure.
I love it as a wrapped bracelet but makes a great necklace. I braided this version more loosely.
P.S. The winner of the $50 Target gift card is #143, Rob! I will email you for your address!
Hi there Stephanie, thanks for sharing this tutorial, I love how delicate the necklace version looks :)
I linked it in a serie I’m writing for my blog (http://rock-n-roll-stops-the-traffic.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-from-head-to-toe-2.html#more) I hope you don’t mind!
what kind of ribbon did you use, i cannot see what it is. thanks
I made them yesterday! I love them! Ran out of chain before I could make the navy one, but made a light pink and cream one already!
That's awesome Michelle. Let me know how they turned out. Go you!