DIY Friday: Great Gatsby Inspired Bracelet

I whipped up this retro little number after re-reading my Great Gatsby jewelry post.  I ordered a bunch of these pretty little rhinestone connectors and couldn't wait to start putting them to use. I decided to use the pink and gold gems with a double strand of gold chain on each side. To complete the Gatsby look, I added a gold chain tassel in the middle of the bracelet. The result is a fun, feminine, and totally flapper appropriate bracelet. Now if only we could still have parties like Gatsby's...

blazer c/o Tart Collections

I can't wait to see this story come to life on the big screen and will definitely wear my Gatsby bracelet to the movie. Will you be checking out The Great Gatsby?

DIY Friday: Silver Beaded Bracelet with Tassel

I know that most of you will be hitting the malls tomorrow in full combat gear, but if you decide to stay home and want to try your hand at making something (instead of buying something) why not try this simple silver beaded bracelet with tassel?  I wanted something delicate that I could layer with my other silver pieces and thought these small, silver plated beads would be perfect. And the tassel? It's there for a bit of pizazz and color.

You will need:

- silver beads

- elastic cord

- embroidery thread in multiple colors

- scissors

Step 1: 

Measure your wrist with doubled elastic cord, leave extra room for tying. Fold elastic in half (doubling) and start stringing beads onto the cord.  Doubling up on the cord does take a little extra stringing time but it's worth the added security and strength.

Step 2:

Continue stringing beads until you have enough to encircle your wrist.  Tie a double knot (pulling tightly) and snip your ends.

Step 3:

Cut 2 inches of embroidery thread in each color. Fold them in half over the knot. Take another 2 inch strand and tie around the thread (double knot) at the top.  Trim the ends.

 Ta Da!

I frayed the ends a little more by separating the thread for a fuller look. Then I paired it with another silver bracelet to complete the look.  

 Stay tuned for a DIY on the floral, crystal bracelet I made (wearing above) next Friday!