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Word Bracelets

04/25/2012 by Adrianne Surian 65 Comments

I’ve been having so much fun with simple woven bracelets,everyone seems to be enjoying them – so I thought I’d show you another woven bracelet idea.  If you picked up the supplies to try either version of the wish bracelet tutorial, here’s another way to use the hemp cord you probably still have a lot of. :)

Put a word to your wish, or just wear a little bit of inspiration:

I found these little word beads at Michael’s and they were just perfect!

For these, start with three strands of hemp about 16″ long for a bracelet-length.  You’ll want to go longer for an ankle-length bracelet – between 18″ and 20″.  You can also use cotton cord, it doesn’t have to be hemp – whatever you happen to have on-hand, or like the looks of.  You just want it to be fairly thin so that the beads will fit.

Tie a knot about 1/4″-1/2″ off center.  Thread your word bead onto the center strand.

With one thread going over the top, and one going under the bottom, carefully tie another knot on the other side of the bead.  Keep the threads as snug as you can.

I decided to braid each end to finish it off, but you could easily just be done here without the additional braiding, and tie them on loose.  That’s it – I told you this one was a simple idea. :)

What word would you choose?

I link up to these great parties!
~ Adrianne

Filed Under: Bracelets, Jewelry, Tutorials Tagged With: 10-minute project, bracelet, woven

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  1. www.mspy.com

    07/02/2016 at 8:11 pm

    Very superb information can be found on weblog.

    Reply
  2. Dorothy Owens

    10/22/2015 at 10:03 pm

    I found the word beads on Beadaholique.com if anyone is interested. They were a great price, $1.39-$1.99 and they have a great selection of words. I am not sure what size was used for this project but the beads on Beadaholique are 8X5mm

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  3. Babs

    09/25/2014 at 12:10 pm

    How did you finish this bracelet?

    Reply
    • Adrianne

      09/25/2014 at 12:48 pm

      Just an overhand knot, I made these as a tie-on. A glue-on end cap would work nicely too in about a 3mm size.

      Reply
  4. Julie

    03/10/2014 at 3:15 pm

    Love the idea, got the stuff, but I can’t keep the charm from flipping around :(

    Reply
  5. Julie

    03/10/2014 at 3:14 pm

    I can’t’ seem to tie the word charm tight enough to keep it from flipping around :(

    Reply
  6. Jenn

    12/10/2013 at 8:45 pm

    Adrianne, you kinda rock. Hope ya know.

    Reply
  7. Easypurl Project

    08/27/2013 at 6:15 am

    So cute and sweet…….These are awesome!!!! I love all the modern stuff.

    Reply
  8. Megan

    07/16/2013 at 10:23 pm

    How did you finish off the ends so they could be tied?

    Reply
  9. vanina

    06/05/2013 at 3:46 pm

    I love this one! All of your bracelets are so cool! And you make it look easy too :)

    Reply
  10. Sandra D

    03/14/2013 at 1:34 pm

    How do you finish the ends?

    Reply
  11. jelly andrews

    01/02/2013 at 5:52 am

    Whoa! I love it. I want to try making this DIY idea too. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

    Reply
  12. Meredith

    06/01/2012 at 2:05 pm

    Love this idea! Featuring you today on Favorite Pins Friday! http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/2012/06/01/favorite-pins-friday-3/

    Reply
  13. Hilani - Handmade by Hilani

    05/15/2012 at 12:53 pm

    This is so darn cute! I really want to make one!

    Reply
  14. Garage Sales R Us

    05/15/2012 at 4:00 am

    These are so cute! I would love to make them! I am visiting from the One Artsy Mama Craft Contest and I am new follower! I hope you will stop by http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and do the same

    Robin

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  15. Mandy

    05/14/2012 at 11:28 pm

    I voted! I love these. I think I'm going to have to run out to the craft store tomorrow and make some for myself. I'm a sucker for anything with inspirational words on them.

    Mandy
    http://www.indisposablemama.com

    Reply
  16. Amanda

    05/07/2012 at 7:59 pm

    These are so great! I've been on a serious 90s style friendship bracelet making kick lately, and these would be a fantastic addition. Thanks so much for sharing!!

    I would love it if you would link up at Watch Out, Martha!’s first link up party: Martha Mondays, going on now through Wednesday! Hope to see you there!
    http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2012/05/martha-monday-link-up-party.html

    Reply
  17. Connie

    05/04/2012 at 6:16 pm

    They are just adorable. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects

    05/04/2012 at 12:31 pm

    I think it's just called an overhand knot? Where you take all three strands together and knot it? It's tough to get it snug on the opposite side of the bead until I did it a few times.

    Reply
  19. Angie Ramirez

    05/04/2012 at 5:20 am

    Just Lovely and great pictures!!

    Thanks for sharing at Create & Inspire!

    Angie

    Reply
  20. Kelly

    05/04/2012 at 3:48 am

    Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday! I featured you!

    http://www.herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/2012/05/fabulous-friday-24.html

    Reply
  21. smcteach

    05/04/2012 at 1:47 am

    What type of knot did you tie? Mine doesn't seem to be working.

    Reply
  22. smcteach

    05/04/2012 at 1:47 am

    What type of knot did you tie? Mine doesn't seem to be working.

    Reply
  23. smcteach

    05/04/2012 at 1:47 am

    What type of knot did you tie? Mine doesn't seem to be working.

    Reply
  24. smcteach

    05/04/2012 at 1:47 am

    What type of knot did you tie? Mine doesn't seem to be working.

    Reply
  25. Lisa

    05/03/2012 at 6:32 pm

    These are so cute! This would be a great project for my daughter and me. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

    Reply
  26. Amy

    05/02/2012 at 7:08 pm

    These are adorable! I've seen those same beads at Michaels and wondered how I could use them in a fun way. Great idea! I love all your jewelry creations, especially the ones you've been posting lately. Best of luck in One Crafty Contest; I'd love to see what you do with the different materials!

    Reply
  27. Six Sisters

    05/02/2012 at 2:15 am

    These bracelets are so cute!! Girls love these! Thanks for being a part of our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope to see you again real soon!! -The Sisters

    Reply
  28. Alecia

    05/01/2012 at 8:40 pm

    I love simple jewelry like this! I used to wear beaded hemp ankle bracelets all summer until I started getting bruises from my muck boots. I may have to rethink my no ankle bracelet policy for these!

    Thanks for linking up at What's Cluckin'!

    Reply
  29. MisYahd

    05/01/2012 at 5:46 pm

    I'd like to try using cotton on this one. I think it will be much softer and much nicer to wear.
    artisan designer jewelry

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  30. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects

    04/30/2012 at 2:51 pm

    Thanks, Danielle! I've been on the hunt for a source, I just placed an order to try them out, they had a good selection!

    Reply
  31. Danielle3313

    04/29/2012 at 8:34 pm

    I just ordered message beads from charmfactory.com good prices, awesome shipping

    Reply
  32. Shannon

    04/29/2012 at 4:22 pm

    These are so cute, I'm going to make them with my daughter!!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

    Reply
  33. Jean Davis

    04/28/2012 at 4:43 pm

    Love those! Of course you know what I'm thinking…

    Reply
  34. Jill

    04/27/2012 at 8:14 pm

    These are soooo cute! Would love for you to stop by and link up to the Pomp Party!

    http://jill-createcraftlove.blogspot.com/2012/04/pomp-party-15.html

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    Reply
  35. madeinminch

    04/27/2012 at 6:47 pm

    Simply beautiful! Pinned it :) thanks for sharing, clever thing!
    jen@madeinminch

    Reply
  36. Toni

    04/27/2012 at 5:03 pm

    So cute and simple too! This is the perfect project for me to do with my tween cousins. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  37. Renewed Upon a Dream

    04/27/2012 at 1:53 pm

    Oh my gosh these are soo cute! I'm pinning them so that I can make some later! :)

    Reply
  38. Courtney

    04/27/2012 at 1:17 pm

    So pretty, I love how they can go with a casual or more elegant outfit.

    Reply
  39. Jill

    04/27/2012 at 3:46 am

    Those are adorable! Love this! Thanks so much for sharing this as well at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

    Reply
  40. Terry

    04/26/2012 at 2:23 pm

    This is the greatest idea. I think that they could almost be used as affirmations or to help you get through a tough day. That's a lot of value in a simple sweet bracelet.

    Reply
  41. Kelsey

    04/26/2012 at 12:23 pm

    I love these!! Too cute! And I am a complete idiot, I've been in such a habit of linking up my wish necklace that when I clicked on the blog hop info to submit my blog I typed in Wish Necklace rather than my blog name. I'm so sorry! As soon as I submitted I realized what I had done… I'm blaming it on it being early in the morning..

    Reply
  42. Maureen Hayes

    04/26/2012 at 3:07 am

    I am officially in LOVE with these, but can I ask you a question? I cannot find any of these supplies at my Michael's, can you suggest anywhere else to find these or the large hole beads and pearls? Thanks! I really like your stuff.

    Reply
  43. Emmy Girl29

    04/25/2012 at 10:28 pm

    where do you get the beads for this? it's superrrr cute!

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    • lgurl

      04/04/2015 at 10:50 pm

      I know right?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I can’t figure out where to find the beads for those bracelets! WHERE TO FIND THEM????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Adrianne

        04/05/2015 at 7:29 am

        Good news guys – Goody Beads has some! https://www.goodybeads.com/store/products/A001738.htm

        You can just type “word bead” in the search bar at the top of the site and there are several in this style.

        Reply
  44. still being [molly]

    04/25/2012 at 9:21 pm

    these are SO cute!!!!

    Reply
  45. Amanda

    04/25/2012 at 8:48 pm

    These are so cute, such a great idea for those beads!

    Reply
  46. An Irish Italian Blessing

    04/25/2012 at 5:51 pm

    Oh ma gosh! These are so cute, thank you for sharing!!! I'm your newest follower and thrilled that I found your blog.

    Reply
  47. Morena Hockley

    04/25/2012 at 2:54 pm

    I love this idea! Pinning it!

    Reply
  48. LDH

    04/25/2012 at 2:49 pm

    Super adorable! Stopping by for the first time and looking forward to perusing more of your posts.

    Kindly, Lorraine

    Reply
  49. Kadie

    04/25/2012 at 2:30 pm

    Love these!! I finally made some with my daughter she LOVED it!! Now she wants to make some more to give to her friends for the end of school.:) I'll have to see if I can find these beads. It would be fun if they had a bead that said friends or something like that. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  50. Amy

    04/25/2012 at 1:51 pm

    These are so cute! My girls would love to make these! I would love for you to come share at my link party today if you have time!
    Amy@Homehappyhome

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  51. Wind Of March

    04/25/2012 at 12:01 pm

    So cute and sweet!

    Reply
  52. Lish

    04/25/2012 at 11:36 am

    These are awesome!!!! I love all the modern stuff you can do with an oldie but goodie friendship bracelet!

    Reply
  53. Jean

    04/25/2012 at 10:58 am

    These are simple but very pretty. I saw something similar to these going for around $20. This is a great way to save $ and make something beautiful

    Reply
  54. Danni Baird

    04/25/2012 at 10:57 am

    Adorable Adrianne!! Pinned it!

    Reply

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