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on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:“So pretty! I love shells in jewelry. You did an awesome job on this bracelet!…” read »
on “Zig Zag Wrap Bracelet”:“Very pretty bead pattern...my eyesight does not let me create anything involving beads smaller than 3mm. I…” read »
on “Raven Pearls”:“The luster of these black pearls with the gold accents is perfect! Lovely design.…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Love the subtle greens in the beads you chose and combined with the copper metal. …” read »
- on “Hardware Copper and Bones”:
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- on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:
“What a fun multi-media project! This would certainly inspired one to pick this journal up…” read »
on “Wild Jasper”:“I like it! great colors…” read »
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“Cute!…” read »
on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:“Thank all of you ladies for your lovely comments.…” read »
on “All the luck!”:“Thank you very much all !!…” read »
on “Wild Jasper”:“This is so beautiful. That Jasper is gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“Soothing sea colors. I love this!…” read »
on “Little Green Man”:“Thanks for all your lovely comments!!…” read »
on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:“Lovely creativity! So fun and happy and joyful!…” read »
- on “Hardware Copper and Bones”:
“Very interesting components! Nice composition, too.…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“This is simple yet stunning and went straight to my Faves!…” read »
- on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:
“Love the colors and the design using the new chain. This bracelet actually determined my…” read »
on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:“Great journal! This would be a place to display my wonderful 1967 Mardi Gras trophy bead-string.…” read »
- on “Repurposed Steel Pendant”:
“Lovely.. . for some reason it makes me think of an elegant succulent dish-garden I saw…” read »
on “Fused Glass & Lava Rock Mala Necklace”:“This is very pretty. I like the spring shades in the tassel. And the matching beads…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“I remember now...it's blue calsilica jasper and LB has some gorgeous strands!…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“I can't recall the name I have always known it by, but I agree that the…” read »
- on “Repurposed Steel Pendant”:
“Excellent repurposing! Very original and great colors!…” read »
- on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:
“Very pretty journal! I've seen several very pretty journal covers on YouTube by some artists…” read »
on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:“I’m so glad you posted a new way to use that pretty bead chain as well…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“The contest between the mask and the copper chain above is pretty.…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“This is super. I did not know you could patina pewter. Did you patina…” read »
- on “Wild Jasper”:
“Great necklace!! I love the natural organic look.…” read »
on “Little Green Man”:“Very unusual and wonderful necklace! Gives an ancient feeling immediately, like being part of a tribe.…” read »
on “Little Green Man”:“Wow is right! The focal is exceptional and the colors are perfect with it.…” read »
- on “Speed”:
“A speedometer cable! What a novel idea. I'm all for unusual components and that cable…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“Great bracelets and what's not to love about Kingman turquoise! And those artichokes are just…” read »
- on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:
“This is really beautiful! Love the colors. I've never worked with waxed linen. This makes me…” read »
- on “Raven Pearls”:
“Rich, rich color! I love pearls of every color and shape. Beautiful color combo…” read »
- on “Spring flowers”:
“Spring is here, (almost)! Enamel work is always so fantastic and your pieces are no…” read »
- on “Amethyst and Ametrine”:
“Amethyst and gold are always a great color combo. Ditto to all of the above…” read »
- on “Tumbled Citrine”:
“Love the rich golden color of the nuggets. Great color and design.…” read »
- on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:
“I think this is a great bracelet...not real sure about the sliding square knot, but I…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“All are lovely! I especially like the blue bracelet and that focal bead!…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Tomasina....the mask is patina ed pewter. It's from a shop on Etsy called Inviciti. Thanks!…” read »
Butterfly Kisses Bracelet
About this design:
There are so many possibilities when it comes to these Nunn Design birthstone pieces and the channel beads. The large holes in the channel beads are perfect for stringing either chain or several leather lengths through them. When it came to deciding how to embellish it, you have a ton of options! Since the theme for my bracelet started around the kids, I went with the butterfly transfer image, and Payton and Gable's birthstones for chatons--diamond and emerald. Payton used to love to come up to me and give butterfly kisses with her eyelashes on my cheek, so the Green Girl butterfly button was the perfect closure when paired with a cyclamen leather loop.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 1' Silver (plated) Etched Oval Cable Chain
- 2 channel beads (one large, one small)
- 6" ribbon
- 2.5' leather cord
- birthstone chatons
- 2 Circle Bezel Tags
- 1 button
- 1 transfer image
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: To decorate my butterfly channel bead, I used the transfer sheet image, cutting off approximately 1/8" from the image made to fit this size bead. |
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Step 2: To decorate the ribbon channel bead, I used 6" of ribbon and wrapped around the bead until I was happy with the coverage, I then finished off the ribbon by securely knotting and dabbing with adhesive. |
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Step 3: The birthstone charms where really simple. Just choose your birthstone to use and apply small amount of adhesive to the bezel setting, then place your chosen chaton. See Tip: Make a Birthstone Pendant |
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Step 4: For the button closure I made a loop tying an overhand knot to the end of the chain. I then strung on the ribbon channel bead and secured with another overhand knot. |
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Step 5: Using leather cord that I strung through the butterfly channel bead, I attached the button. Rather than ending the bracelet there and attaching the birthstone charms to the bracelet using jump rings, I took the tails of leather cord and strung on the charms to their individual tails knotting the cord on the front of the charm. |
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On Mar 01, 2012 at 3:14 pm #
NY Bella says:Ali, this is awesome!! Thanks for the instructions!
On Mar 04, 2012 at 8:37 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:love this!
On Mar 06, 2012 at 8:28 pm #
Krystone Jewelry says:Love it!
On Mar 14, 2012 at 9:51 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Love it!