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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Safety Pin Bracelet

Today I'm going to share a tutorial for a safety pin bracelet!
That's right... I said safety pins!!


What you'll need:
100+ medium safety pins
(make sure pins have both top & bottom holes - see photo of pins below)
1 package Seed Bead mix, or a few if you want to mix colors
Elastic cord or clear Stretch Magic
Pliers

Pour beads into a bowl & lay out the safety pins.

Since the beads are so small, the easiest way I found to get them on the pins is to scoop the pin through the bowl of beads and they put themselves on. If you want them in a specific pattern, though, you'll have to put them on by hand.

When the pin is full, close the pin and set it aside. I would say make about 100 for an adult bracelet. You may need more or less depending on the size of your wrist.

Once you have all your pins put together, take the pliers and pinch the safety pin closed so it won't accidentally come open while you're wearing it.

Next, measure your wrist and cut the elastic a little larger than your measurement. Don't make it too tight, otherwise it won't be comfortable and will be difficult to put on. I originally made this for my daughter, but couldn't get her to hold still long enough to get a measurement. So, I used one of her "bracelets" (aka hair elastic) as a guide.
**If you do it this way, make sure to measure the inside of the elastic... not the outside... It makes a big difference.

Thread your elastic through the top and bottom holes of the safety pins, laying the pins in opposite directions but keeping the beads on the outside. I noticed that some of the top holes of the safety pins were too small/bent so I couldn't get the thread through. You won't be able to use these, so either check before putting the beads on, or take the beads off and use another pin that will work. Make sure to set the defective ones aside so you don't keep having to fix pins.

Tie top elastic cords & the bottom elastic cords together to finish the bracelet.
Tie it tight, double knot - do what you have to to make sure it won't come undone.

Like I mentioned earlier, my measurements were just a little bit off...

But, don't worry:
It fits me perfectly!! :)

  Oh yeah, and don't forget to enter the giveaway I've got going on from Shabby Apple!
Giveaway ends November 12th!

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  1. Beautiful job. I am pinning this one my nieces would love them. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. LOVE this idea :) I remember seeing it when you guest blogged about it. This would make a great gift! I hope youll link this up to my fashion linky tomorrow :)

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  3. We used to make these back in 7th-8th grade (97'ish) =). Brings back memories!

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  4. That is so cute. It's also a great idea for a kids' craft, as long as they're old enough to put the beads on the pins and young enough not to fight over them. :-)

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  5. Super cute!! I want to make one. So easy and such a brilliant idea. Saw you at fireflies and jellybeans linkup.

    Megan
    campbellsstoop.blogspot.com

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  6. Thank you for sharing with Blog Stalking Thursday! I have seen these before and though eh, but this one is gorgeous! I love it!

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  7. So cute!! I just love it!

    You are using my handwriting font on your logo! It is always so fun to see people use it. My little signature heart is on all your sidebar items. I love that!!

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  8. Love the bracelet. I remember making these in girl scouts, but to be honest I had forgotten the steps. Would love to have you come link-up at Finished it Friday! Have a fabulous weekend!
    ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva

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  9. I think this will be perfect craft idea for my nieces during the Thanksgiving hullaballoo, thanks for sharing!

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  10. LOVE this! I can't believe its safety pins. I am going to feature this on my facebook page.. Thanks so much for linking and sharing.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blissful-and-Domestic/201492943207047

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  11. I love these bracelets! My daughter made me one and it's one of my favorites!

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  12. What lovely items to choose from Shabby Apple. I like the Versailles Headband. What a fun giveaway, please enter me in your giveaway. I put you on my facebook "like". Christmas is near and what a fun time a person can have shopping your page shop:-)Thank you

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  13. This is so cute and it looks easy... which is how I like things! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Super cute and it'd be something fun to do while watching tv!

    P.S. I'm giving away 25 free shutterfly holiday cards... come on by! http://acraftyescape.blogspot.com/2011/11/giveaway-shutterflys-2011-holiday-cards.html

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  15. Stop by for a look at my Shabby Apple "Little Black Dress" Giveaway! Hope you'll join the fun!

    ciao

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  16. Love it! Very cute!

    http://dreamdesigndelight.blogspot.com/

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  17. What a great idea!
    I have to go get some pins so I can make some :)
    I am a new follower coming from Think Pink Sundays.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Cute! I've seen these floating around but I didn't realize they were THAT easy. It turned out gorgeous!

    Stopping by from Think Pink Sundays!

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  19. Thanks for sharing on my Follow me Fridays! Such a cool and fairly easy and enexpensive way to create a neat piece of jewelry!
    -Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  20. How adorable I love it! It'll make a great, and affordable, Christmas gift!

    New follower, stop by and visit me :))

    http://thereforyoumelissa.blogspot.com/

    -Melissa

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  21. Love this one Lindsay! Thanks for linking up!
    Ellie

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  22. Love this idea. It came out great!

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  23. Love this idea.I will have to try it some time.
    http://newyearsresolutionexercise.blogspot.com/

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  24. I used to make these all the time when I was a kid. I loved them. I need to do this again-- you have inspired me! Thanks!

    Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking...

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  25. I used to make these all the time when I was a kid. I loved them. I need to do this again-- you have inspired me! Thanks!

    Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking...

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  26. I used to make these all the time when I was a kid. I loved them. I need to do this again-- you have inspired me! Thanks!

    Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking...

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  27. Gorgeous bracelet Lindsay! I love that the beads 'put themselves on' the pins!! How helpful of them!~ :)

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  28. So cute! I love how casual and yet not casual this is and funky, yet you could wear it with just about anything.

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  29. Super cute! Very creative!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  30. Love this. I remember making them when I was little. Thank you for linking up to More the Merrier Mondays.
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  31. I.absolutely.love.this.

    Everything about it is amazing:) This post is so informative and I think my subscribers would really enjoy reading this. I would love for you to come share it at Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways on Frugally Sustainable this Wednesday. And, I really hope that you will put Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways on your list of carnivals to visit and link to each Wednesday!

    Warmly,
    Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable
    Here's the link: http://www.frugallysustainable.com

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  32. OH I got a huge smile to see this over at Skip to My Lou! I remember making one of these when I was in 6th grade!!!! I remember seeing one at Limited Express (what it was called back then...) and not having enough money for it. So, my sister and I made our own!!! How FUN to see this again. : )

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  33. Really creative project! My nieces would love one of these for Christmas! Really appreciate the tutorial! I would love for you to share this at my party tomorrow too!
    http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com/

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  34. This is awesome! Love it, can't wait to make one for myself :) Thanks for sharing.
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  35. Way cute and awesome tutorial!!
    Thanks for sharing at Show & Share!

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  36. I used to make these all the time when I was a little girl! So fun. :)

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  37. I really like your blog. I am your newest follower!! I am new to blogger, but am excited to share my New boutique that is coming soon with the latest trends on clothing at affordable prices. I also will be selling Mineral Makeup. I will be giving a lot of free giveaways here shortly for our grand opening! I hope you will stop by my blog and follow me back and like my facebook... And Look out for free giveaways on makeup and clothing :)

    -B. Haven
    bhavenboutique.blogspot.com

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  38. How darling!!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  39. This is waaay cute and I love the tutorial.

    Love to invite you to join my Thingamajig Thursday party going on now...http://radcrafter.com/2011/11/thingamajig-thursday-party-3/

    Alida

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  40. Love it! I used to love making these as a kid.. such nostalgia! Yours came out beautiful and I may have to borrow this idea for my Girl Scouts for a mother's day gift project!
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!

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  41. Yes, I used to make these in college! So much fun and always interchangable! They always looked awesome. Love your white one! andrea@townandprairie

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  42. I featured your awesome bracelet in this week's Make Yourself Monday! Please feel free to grab a Featured button on my left sidebar. :o)

    Thanks for playing!

    Jamie
    For Love of Cupcakes

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  43. This takes me back to the old days back in HS. I use to make these all the time. Thanks so much for the flashback...like they say what is old is new again. I just love this!! Thanks for the great tutorial and for linking to Strictly Homemade Tuesday!

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