Tuesday, March 20, 2012

New Accessories to wear

I've been a busy little bee!  Before I get to what I've been up to I have a rant...just a little rant and it's not bad.  
Here it goes - I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrvve -> (that's LOVE in the crazy language) to wear accessories. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, broaches, scarves, hair flair everything!  Buuuuutttt this rant is about bracelets,  I don't know about you but I have come across some really cute bracelets {not the elastic stretchy kind}. I go to try them on and guess what....it doesn't go over my Fiona/Shrek hand....I mean who are the models for these things - skeletons...because I could barely get it over my fingers.  Okay I do have a pretty wide knuckle  maybe about 3 ½ inches.  Is that really big?  I don't think so, but whatever...my point is they don't fit.  I have to put the cute bracelet back and pout about how my sausage fingers barely made it through the bracelet. So I've come to my solution - buy stretchy or cuff bracelets oooooorrrrrr I can make them myself. 

Now I can show you what I've been up to.



I'm glad I have tons of scrap fabric to use.




 I'm going to make like a million of these bracelets!


Yup....in every single color too!


The green one above is by far my favorite!!! And guess what....they slip over my hand easily.  I love them and I am really happy with the results.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you like them.


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47 comments:

  1. Studio PaarsMarch 20, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    They look great! What did you use as a base for the fabric?

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  2. EtcetorizeMarch 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Great project and an awesome to use up all your scraps. Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize!

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  3. ChristineMarch 20, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    WOW!!!!! Keep making them.. they are wonderful!!!!!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!!

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  4. Homemade HeatherMarch 21, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    lol I love your rant!! I have the exact same problem! These are super cute ! thanks for linking up ~ featured on FB! :D
    xo

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  5. AM ZafaranMarch 21, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    These sure look like fun bracelets and, I liked the stripe patterned one best. I have sausage fingers too! hee hee!Have fun wearing them.

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    1. Fifi March 22, 2012 at 11:16 AM

      Thank you!! Glad I'm not the only one who has sausage fingers!

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  6. tobecontinuedMarch 21, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Love these! I also would love to know what you used as the base? I did save some thick cardboard from inside a skein of yarn...I think that might work!

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  7. Life HappensMarch 21, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Cute! Show us how you did it. And I busted out laughing when you said you had Fiona/shrek hands! LOL.

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  8. AmberMarch 21, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Those are so cute!! Found and started following your blog through the Welcome Wednesday hop!

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  9. Nat and HollyMarch 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    These are SO cool!! What did you use to get that braided effect on the green one? Is it knit? So gorgeous! Found you at Southern Lovely :)

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  10. ZoeMarch 21, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    These are super cool! I have the same problem too- can never get the bracelets to fit over my big hands! What did you use under the fabric- is it elastic? Thanks for linking to Scout's Sweet Sundays!!

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  11. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    love, Love, LOVE the green one! My fave too!! Found you on Welcome Wednessday...following along! (Love the bloggy background too :))

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  12. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your bracelets... the green is my fav too... Just awesome I am so glad I found you through the hop..


    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I love the green one. I adore the texture to it. Plus you must be able to wear it with so many different outfits. Thanks for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.

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  14. ChandraMarch 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Would love to be armed with those pretty little things! Love these:D

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  15. Rachel MarieMarch 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Those are awesome :) Great idea lovie. The green one is my favorite too. I'm following you from the hop and giggled at your blog name. I LOVE it!! I followed you via GFC :) Please feel free to check out my blog and follow along the happily ever after project

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    1. Fifi March 22, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      Hi Rachel! Happy you like them!! Thanks for visiting! Newest follower too!

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  16. Terriea KwongMarch 21, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Chic ! Just love the textures. Colorful or single tone are awesome.

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  17. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeMarch 22, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    They look amazing:)

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  18. Yvette @ AquaSeventy6March 22, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Great job!

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  19. WandaMarch 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    i ALSO WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU USED AS YOUR BASE FOR THE BRACELET?

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  20. ShilohMarch 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    I LOVE them! I totally agree about the non-stretchy bracelets. I don't like them super loose on my wrists, but I'm always afraid I'll never get them back off.:)

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    1. Fifi March 22, 2012 at 12:13 PM

      Glad you LOVE them!! lol!! I've had to cut a bracelet off before...so sad, haha!!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  21. Our Pinteresting FamilyMarch 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    What a super cute idea!! They are beautiful. Megan

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  22. Mindie HiltonMarch 22, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful, I really love the solid green one.

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  23. BridgetMarch 22, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Oh I just love them! your bracelets are so cute :)

    ps I have the opposite problem & if they're not stretchy most bracelets just fall right off my wrist :D

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  24. Little City FarmMarch 22, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Oh, these turned out so pretty. I love that green one too. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

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  25. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMarch 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I LOVE these!! I need to make a bunch! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  26. ChelseaMarch 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    I have incredibly tiny hands, so small I feel like I have child hands! Glad to know I can make my own cuffs to fit my wrist, now to find the perfect base!

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  27. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearMarch 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Lovely!! Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday!

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  28. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsMarch 23, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    These are so cute! I love how they turned out! We really appreciate you sharing this with us and hope you will join us again next week!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  29. ZoeMarch 25, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    So cute! I featured these this week at Scout's Sweet Sundays! Stop by and grab a button if you like! http://xstitchandcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/scouts-sweet-features-and-sunday-linky.html

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  30. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 25, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    love them. I would be hard pressed though to say which one was my favorite since they are all totally cool Now you need to give us a tutorial. :D Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
    pam

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  31. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    These are really fun! Love all the fabric choices!

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  32. Lauryn AshliMarch 25, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    these are SOOOO amazing! i love them! thank you so much for linking up to spread the love. i hope to see you again next week!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

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  33. Katie @ Creatively LivingMarch 25, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    I want a tutorial!!! I'm road trippin' it across the country in 2 days. I might have to make some of these while I'm riding along! These are awesome!

    Thanks for linking it up @ Creatively Living!
    --Katie

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  34. Katie @ Creatively LivingMarch 25, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I'm linking this up on my FB page tonight!

    --Katie

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  35. StaceyMarch 26, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Adorable and you can make them just the colors you want!
    Genius!
    Thanks for coming by to link up...I would love to have you back this week!
    See you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  36. Trish - Mom On TimeoutMarch 28, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Soo cute! I have the same problem with bracelets and I always chalk it up to my monster hands :) This is a great solution! Thanks for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

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  37. LesleyMarch 28, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Of course I had to feature these. They are awesome!

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  38. AbbieMarch 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Oooooh, I totally agree about the green one. My fave as well!

    LOVE it (love them all, actually)!

    Thanks so much for linking up at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!

    ~Abbie

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  39. BeverlyMarch 31, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Happy to have found you... Followed a link from Too Much Time on My Hands... The bracelets are adorable!

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  40. UnknownApril 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    pretty bangles! we are featuring this today, doll! ^^)

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  41. RosieApril 8, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    These are lovely....I have the opposite problem...my hands are so small that everything just falls off again...maybe there will be some kiddie bracelets somewhere I can do this to?!

    Love your green bangle though. It's my favourite colour.

    Your newest GFC follower. Would love it if you wanted to visit my blog sometime.

    http://craftbotics.blogspot.com
    Rosie xx

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