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Bracelets! I have a love-hate relationship with them. Sometimes I totally HAVE to have them (which is usually when I am shopping) and at other times I wonder why anyone even needs them (you guessed it, this is when I am getting dressed to go out). I think this is what created a mental block: I cannot ever create bracelets. The biggest concern has been what size should I make, there really can't be a standard size for it (and yes, you big chain stores, there IS NOT a standard size! Maybe you ought to stock something for the smaller boned people too, so the bangles don't fall off their wrists!)
I made my first bracelet ever for my little niece. She is all of 8 years old and was visiting me over Christmas. I asked her what I should make for her, and she said she wanted an anklet. Gulp! We settled for a bracelet instead and together we made something very cute with red beads and little fish. But see, she was there, I could size is properly. Anyway...enough rambling....
I saw this challenge Tracy announced early this month.
I knew it was now or never for me! Time to overcome the block! I took it up.
And I did make bracelets. 4 of them! And I loved them. The fear is gone. I can't wait to make more. But the challenge that Tracy had set was to stack them. That one I think I failed at :( All four bracelets I made were SO different from each other, no way I could stack them together. So I picked one, and rummaged through my jewelry drawer to find something I could stack it with. I found two bracelets..handmade...by my husband! (He's the brave one! He never had any bracelet-phobia!). I decided to use those.
Time to click pictures...I searched all around the house to find something to use to photograph the stack. Found NOTHING! So I failed again :(( I did take some awful pics in the bad light that was left when I got home this evening.
So ... here goes...my meagre offerings....
This is a pic of the bracelet my husband made. He made two of these...
The bracelet is actually so very pretty, I hate to post this crappy pic here. Hope he doesn't see it, he'll hate me for it!
And here's the bracelet I made following Erin Seigel's tutorial
And here is my sad stack
Here's the list of all the participants:
Bracelets! I have a love-hate relationship with them. Sometimes I totally HAVE to have them (which is usually when I am shopping) and at other times I wonder why anyone even needs them (you guessed it, this is when I am getting dressed to go out). I think this is what created a mental block: I cannot ever create bracelets. The biggest concern has been what size should I make, there really can't be a standard size for it (and yes, you big chain stores, there IS NOT a standard size! Maybe you ought to stock something for the smaller boned people too, so the bangles don't fall off their wrists!)
I made my first bracelet ever for my little niece. She is all of 8 years old and was visiting me over Christmas. I asked her what I should make for her, and she said she wanted an anklet. Gulp! We settled for a bracelet instead and together we made something very cute with red beads and little fish. But see, she was there, I could size is properly. Anyway...enough rambling....
I saw this challenge Tracy announced early this month.
I knew it was now or never for me! Time to overcome the block! I took it up.
And I did make bracelets. 4 of them! And I loved them. The fear is gone. I can't wait to make more. But the challenge that Tracy had set was to stack them. That one I think I failed at :( All four bracelets I made were SO different from each other, no way I could stack them together. So I picked one, and rummaged through my jewelry drawer to find something I could stack it with. I found two bracelets..handmade...by my husband! (He's the brave one! He never had any bracelet-phobia!). I decided to use those.
Time to click pictures...I searched all around the house to find something to use to photograph the stack. Found NOTHING! So I failed again :(( I did take some awful pics in the bad light that was left when I got home this evening.
So ... here goes...my meagre offerings....
This is a pic of the bracelet my husband made. He made two of these...
The bracelet is actually so very pretty, I hate to post this crappy pic here. Hope he doesn't see it, he'll hate me for it!
And here's the bracelet I made following Erin Seigel's tutorial
And here is my sad stack
Here's the list of all the participants:
That's so cool your hushand beads. These are all wonderful. NO sad stack, it's very pretty and I love the mix of beads.
ReplyDeleteI like the mixed metals and the glass combo.
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces!
Congrats on looking your bracelet-making fear in the eye and conquering it! You should be very proud of your stack ... it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud that you pushed through the uncertainty to create a lovely, coordinated piece. Nobody is born an artist-- it's something you have to work at. Congrats to you!
ReplyDeleteNice job!! I love the fact that your husband made one of these! I have to teach my husband to bead! :)
ReplyDeleteKashmira! First - there are no sad stacks! I'm happy you were able to get out of your comfort zone and make 4 bracelets! Your stack is exactly what I asked for. You were absolutely right to go shopping in your stash for bracelets to coordinate. I love that your husband made bracelets for you. That is really cool. Thanks for playing along and showing your work!
ReplyDeleteTracy : )
Oh goodness, this is not a sad stack! It's a lovely trio of stacked beauties!
ReplyDeleteI love your stack! Really nice work... Your only problem , if there is a problem is you gave up to soon! Lovely really ! And don't pu t yourself down so much!!!
ReplyDeleteJist keep making them! And I too have small wrists so I make the
Em to fit me... Now when I wear them and I hated bracelets before I just admire all my hard work and how I have learned and grew though out the process.
So cheers to you and stop being so hard on yourself ... Your lovely!
Cynthia at Beatnheart
You're too hard on yourself. I love the bracelets, both apart, and as a stack. The colors are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteKashmira, what a great post! I can't believe you just recently - months ago- made your first bracelet. You are a natural. That is really cool that your stack included a bracelet by your husband - what a collaboration. Your grouping looks great together - its great to see our current jewelry in a new way and wear them like that- now you know what to wear the next time you're looking for something eye-catching when you go out! :-) Kashmira, you found your muse (wink)! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the bracelet you made with Erin's tutorial. Looks great with your husbands bracelet. I made some with her tutorial and love them.
ReplyDeletethat is not a sad stack at all! I love that you incorporated something special your HUSBAND made... mine would never even attempt that! And I am with you on the wrist challenged thing. I think this may have broken the rut but still bad on the sizing!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day.
Erin
Not sad at all! The colors a lovely, and it looks like a set you would buy in a store, but it fits your arm! :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou can definitely wear your stack together!! I think you made a wonderful set!! Congratulations on getting over your bracelet phobia! You did a awesome job!
ReplyDeleteSo great to read everyones inspirations and stories, your's included. What a great collaboration between you and your husband! Love the colors on the middle bracelet, too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the colours you've used in the one you made from Erin's tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWow, hubby's got a good eye for design!
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Not a failure at all! Your colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeletenothing sad about your stacks.Your macrame is really nice. If you want some tips about sizing & making bracelets (& amklets) drop me an email :D )
ReplyDeleteYou, my dear, are way too hard on yourself! Your bracelet is *beautiful* and looks good with his as well. Now go make more! :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny!!! I am just the opposite!!! I tend to start with bracelets and then make earrings and necklaces to coordinate! Your bracelet using Erin's tutorial looks great. I look forward to trying her tutorial!! Terrific stack!!
ReplyDeleteHi Kashmira! I totally understand your love/hate thing with bracelets. I was like that too. I especially have a hard time buying bangles! I ADORE bangles but I have pudgy hands and a small/medium wrist so while the bangle would totally fit my wrist, it would never EVER pass over my hand. And then the "plus-size" bangles I've found are never as pretty as "normal-size" bangles. Le sigh.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to see the bracelets you made. But the ones you have here in your post are gorgeous! I love the fact your husband made you two bracelets! And the one you made for this stack goes so well with his! I love the rich colors. They remind me of Fall. :D
Kashmira, I'm glad you overcame your bracelet fears. I love the one you made and it works well with your husband's bracelets. I agree with you on the "standard sizing." I've had to restring a few bracelets because they would fall off my hand otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI think they look really cute! They go great together! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I love your bracelet stack! It's wonderful that you incorporated bracelets that your husband made. I don't now why, but I love it when men are creative. And your pictures are pretty good!
ReplyDeleteI love that your husband made one for you!
ReplyDeleteI love the bracelet you made! It's so colourful!
ReplyDeleteYour stack is not sad, it's cute! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteOkay - I don't think your stack is sad at all - I think it's quite nice, actually. And the one your hubby made is great - he's got talent. And I really like the one you made from Erin's tutorial - I love the pops of red!! I'm glad you joined the challenge and you had fun!
ReplyDeleteAwww...Chin up! It looks great. Hubs is quite the jewelry maker. I think they look great stacked together.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't call that a "sad stack!" I think they go wonderfully together! (I can't believe I missed this challenge. I've always loved wearing 3 or 4 or 6 or 7 bracelets on my arm at once! ha!)
ReplyDeleteI think you BOTH did great and I think it's fun that you did it as a team!
Love it that your grand daughter got you into making bracelets. Love your Erin Segal inspired bracelet the best.
ReplyDeleteLOL I had to laugh! I always parade around the house with bracelets then get annoyed when I wear them out and end up with them in my purse lol!!! You did great : )
ReplyDeleteI really like your bracelet stack and don't think it's one bit sad!! Your colors and textures look so nice together. Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think they look perfect together and how fun that your husband made one :0) I plan on trying Erin's tutorial at some point, looks like you had fun with it.
ReplyDeleteSad stack! Ha! not so much! I love your stack...and your stories and inspiration too :) Awesome that your husband got involved too!
ReplyDeleteI think it is sweet that you husband go in on the action too. I too made a bracelet using Erin's tutorial. Aren't they the greatest? They make a great combo. What a fun challenge.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are not near as bad as you think they are. I think your stack turned out great and can't wait for you to show off the other ones you made.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you chose for the bracelet you made. It's so neat how one tutorial can lead to so many different combinations! xoxo Beth
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