Ok, I confess, I’m a huge fan of The Hunger Games, and can’t wait until the movie comes out. And after making the book page necklace I showed you yesterday, I think I went a little crazy thinking about all the ways to wear my favorite books. :)
Last Halloween I made a Spiderweb Bracelet, knowing I’d adapt it to another occasion somewhere down the line. Well, that occasion has arrived! (And a side note, can I just mention that I have been so proud of myself lately for doing all my crafting out of my stash!)
If you want the full tutorial, hop on over to my original post. This is a really easy project. All you need is some sort of chain with bezels/blanks (this one came from Michael’s, and last time I was there, I saw that they still carry them), flat-bottomed glass gems from the floral dept, a heavy-duty permanent adhesive (like E6000), your graphic, and some Mod Podge.
A note: the glass gems you get from the floral department aren’t perfectly round, nor are they perfectly flat on the bottom. So if this is what you use, expect a few bubbles.
Personally, that doesn’t bother me at all – it’s my opinion that it adds character, but I know a less-than perfect look isn’t for everyone. So if you prefer a smooth and bubble-free look, you’ll want to order smooth glass tiles, or try Mod-Podging to the top of something small (what about Scrabble tiles?) and add some dimensional glaze to the top. You can achieve a similar look with a lot of different mediums!
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~ Adrianne
I saw this bracelet on pinterest and came to this website for finding the instructions. Amazing and beautiful idea!!!
And I m even happier that I came here because this website is amazing!!!! So many gorgeous ideas, can’t wait to discover them all!!!
Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!
I cannot find the bracelet with the blanks! No luck at Michael’s store, no luck at AC Moore and no luck using Google! Does anybody know where I can get these?
What a beautiful creation! Oh my! This is the cutest book page bracelet ever!
I love love love this :-D I have featured you on my blog this week: http://emilysummers-designer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/diy-saturday-jewellery-edition.html
Thanks for sharing your fab idea!
Emily
emilysummers-designer.blogspot.co.uk
I will try both! Thanks so much for your help! And yes, when I finish up I will stop by on Facebook and share! :)
Awesome! You know, if you don't smooth out the bubbles really well when you Mod-Podge it onto the underside of your glass, you will still have a little “roughness”. You could also smudge it with a little bit of ink if you're careful.
I'd love to see photos when you're done – feel free to visit the Happy Hour Facebook page and post your photos anytime!
I thought that might be it and since I am not using circles I had to order the square glass which is perfectly clear :(, I wonder if I could find a way to grunge it up- I do like that look much better!
I am using the Hunger Games books! I am also making the necklace you have in another tutorial with the real or not real quote and I ordered a Mockingjay charm for really cheap to hang on the chain with it!
Thanks so much for both tutorials I have been searching for something special to give my daughter for her birthday and she is going to LOVE these!!!!!
I didn't do anything special to the paper, the “roughness” is actually the texture of the glass gems on the bottoms. And I did not shrink it down because what I wanted already fit nicely – but you certainly could shrink it to fit in all the main parts you want to say. What book are you using? :)
This is great, I am trying it now (only with a bracelet that has square blanks I could not find circles even though I wanted circles). How did you get the paper to look old? Also did you shrink when copying?
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that your beautiful project has been featured on Another Delightful Diversion! I made one of my own and posted it with credit to you. Thank you so much for the idea! All of my family wants one now! :)
If you want to see the one I made, it's here: http://anotherdelightfuldiversion.blogspot.com/2012/05/crafty-narnian-jewelry-socktopus.html
Thanks again!
I want it lol it looks awesome
I do not like how my scanner/printer reprints the pages. However, at our local landfill, there are different stations for dumping items. Recycling area, paints, oils, etc. One area had stuffed animals and PILES of books. Many of them were missing pages or covers and was really in bad shape. I took home a few pages from a dictionary from 1978 and an old encyclopedia set that was missing chunks of pages, (I also took all of the stuffed animals to wash and fix to donate to the children's hospital here). Then I find out that Bazzill card stock comes in something called Antique Book Papers. These have old books printed on really nice papers, they also have reprinted vintage newspapers. No more trips to the dump for me!
Very fun bracelet! I love the Hunger Games theme – perfect :D
Hi, I just love this idea! I have a question though. I've been looking for a bracelet base similar to this one, and I can't seem to find one anywhere! I even checked the Michaels website! Unfortunately there isn't a Michaels nearby I can go to. (Or any craft store for that matter. LOL – small town ) Do you know of any website where I could order one that would work? Thanks :)
Your pretty bracelet is a feature this week!
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/03/features.html
I am now on book 2. I am about half way through and am having a hard time getting anything else done….., but read. I LOVE your bracelet and will be featuring it tomorrow at our party. Whoohoo!
Big time fan! Just finished the series last week and I can't wait to go see the movie. This bracelet is so cool! You're being featured today at Mom On Timeout – thanks for sharing!
Dropping by a second time to let you know I am featuring your project on this week's Inspire Me Monday – congrats! Can't wait to see what you're working on this week!
Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
What an awesome bracelet! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday @ Create With Joy – look forward to seeing this week's creations! :-)
Create With Joy
http://create-with-joy.com
Thanks for linking up @CountryMommaCooks…..have a wonderful weekend:)
This is a great idea! I'm always looking for ideas for new jewelry pieces. I haven't read the Hunger Games yet, but it's sitting on my bookshelf waiting for me to pick it up. Now following :)
Neat jewelry piece! Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday! http://www.bearrabbitbear.com
I love this bracelet and I love even more that it is from The Hunger Games! I would love for you to share with my readers on Blog Stalking Thursday! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-stalking-thursday-31_07.html
I have not read the book but look forward to the movie. Your bracelet is beautiful.
Just hopped over from the Shady Porch…this is so cool!
Great idea! Would you like to link this at my link party at http://imaziet.blogspot.com ?
I LOVE Hunger Games. What a net idea for a piece of jewelry!
LOVE THIS!!! I am going out to buy these supplies today Can't wait to make one of these!! I love anything with book text and I love unique jewelry pieces!!
What a cute idea! Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday and I hope you'll stop back soon :)
This is such a creative idea. I would love for you to stop by and Link up at my Link Party via: http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
PS: I am your newest Linky Follower!
Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Love that bracelet! Found you from the Linky Followers blog hop! Hope you can follow me back at http://www.lucasandmahina.com!
I am late getting on this Hunger Games bandwagon, how embarrassing, lol. Love your bracelet though and using stuff from your stash is so satisfying!!
I like this idea and your book necklace — very nice!
This and the necklace turned out so cute!! I just started the Hunger Games and am already IN LOVE!
you did a beautiful job on this love it. wow!
This turned out so cool! I love it!
Love it! Just seeing the glimpse of words in the bracelet take me back to particular parts of the story!! I just finished re-reading them! So excited for the movie! I keep telling my husband that he has to read them but he has yet to do so….
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Congrats for using your stash. I am a huge supporter of the economy and love to shop more than I care to admit – so when I use up what I have I too feel a sense of accomplishment! This is a great way to wear what you read. My house is eagerly awaiting The Hunger Games too!