I have fond memories of growing up and sitting with my girlfriends, making friendship bracelets. We spent countless hours “working” on different patterns & colors and gifting them to each other.
I’m not sure what triggered those memories, but a couple weeks ago I was reminded of how fun it used to be to make these cute bracelets.
I raided my craft stash and found some leftover embroidery floss.
No $$ spent = the perfect nifty and thrifty project! ;)
What you’ll need:
- embroidery floss in 4 different colors
- a pair of scissors
- some tape or a safety pin
I remember me and my friends being superstitious and making a wish when putting on the bracelet.
We really believed the wish would only come true if the friendship bracelet fell off on its own. ;)
That would sometimes mean having to wear a bracelet for up to a year (if the maker was good at making the bracelets, hehe).
Where you and your friends superstitious like that?
How to:
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I’m partying here! ♥
Comments
Lovely… I remember these :)
Thanks, Kerryanne! ;)
I hope you’re having a fun week!
xo! Vanessa
I remember making these too! This might be something fun to do with my niece.
Ohh, definitely! How old is your niece? I bet she would love it! ;)
Thanks for your sweet comment!
xo! Vanessa
I used to make these (and another pattern) all the time as a teen.
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It’s been so long, I thought I’d start with the chevron pattern for now. But it was so much fun making these bracelets again, that I’m sure I’ll post again, hehe.
Hugs!! Vanessa
This just brought back crazy good memories;)) Love these little things! Sad but true — I made a friendship bracelet for my lil’ girl’s faux American Girl doll.….. and then made one for her cousin’s doll! Hey, it was quicker than sewing up a skirt or dress! Thanks for sharing — I keep a can of this embroidery floss behind my sewing machine. It makes for a pretty display with all the pretty colors! Best, Katie
That’s so cute! Thanks for sharing the story! ;)
And I can promise: it’s still fun to make the bracelets — even now, hehe.
I hope you’re having a great week!
xo! Vanessa
love it and have forgotten how to make them!
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Thanks, Roanna! Did the post inspire you to make the bracelets? ;)
xo! Vanessa
I have deeply fond memories of making these, too… out of my mom’s stash of candle-wicking thread…
she never did finish that candle-wicked bedspread…heheh.e.
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Haha! Those are good memories! ;)
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Gwen!
I hope you’re having a fantastic week!
Hugs to you!
I have made friendship bracelets but only the kind that are braided?! I love the tutorial. THANKS!
Thank you so much, Melody! I hope you’ll give this version a shot! ;)
xo! Vanessa
Loved seeing your friendship bracelet and the tutorial. Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories and your beautiful creation. I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well on my blog at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com
Hugs, Gayle.
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Gayle! ;) I’m off to check out your blog right now.
Have a wonderful remaining weekend!
xo! Vanessa
Hi Vanessa! Making these cute friendship bracelets brings back childhood memories. They’re really part of a girl’s life. I also made these bracelets inspired by The Purl bee.. I’d be glad if you checked it too. http://misselayneousthings.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-friendship-bracelet.html
Good Day!!
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Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving some comment love! ;)
I’m off to check out your blog right now.
xo! Vanessa
I love friendship bracelets! I remember spending hours making them on the bus trips to summer camp, how fun. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
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Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my linkups, Jessi! :)
I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend!
xo! Vanessa
Just wanted to let you know that I featured this on my blog today! You can check out the feature and grab a button here: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/09/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-18/
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I love your friendship bracelets. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/natural-coconut-bubble-bath-and.html
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Debi! I’m off to check out the party! ;)
I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
XO! Vanessa
Hi Vanessa,
Thank you so much for sharing your cute friendship bracelets with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/how-to-make-natural-tinted-lip-balm-and.html
from Wednesday until Sunday.
Hope to see you there.
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Your friendship bracelet looks awesome! My bracelets never looked that good– not one of my skills. Maybe I’ll have to give it another try with your tutorial. I would love to be able to teach my daughter how to make one when she gets older. Have a wonderful week :)
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Hehe, thank you so much!!
You should definitely give it another shot. They’re addictive to make. ;)
xo! Vanessa
I never made these, as a teen I wasn’t as patient as I am now. I think I will try to make them so I can teach my girls when they are older, I was trying to make the paracord bracelets for them lol these are so much cuter and girly :)
Let me know how they turn out for you, Leti! :)
It’ll be a fun craft to do with the little ones, once they’re a little older.
Hugs to you!
I love to see craft ideas from other bloggers, always so inspiring!
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Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful project on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I remember making these friendship bracelets, lots of fun. Thanks for the diy on them.
Jody
Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my link ups, Jody! :)
I’m so happy to be back to linking up!
XO! Vanessa
PS: Have you entered my current giveaway yet? Stop on by for a chance to win a $50 {mystery box} from Pick Your Plum! ;) http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/09/giveaway-pick-your-plum-2.html
Hi Vanessa,
Great feature! Great work and a beautiful friendship bracelet! Thanks for sharing it!
Have a lovely week!
Hugs from Portugal
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Ana! :)
Hugs from Germany to Portugal!
Vanessa
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Very pretty, and I sure would love it if a friend made me one! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
Thank you so much, Cathy! :)
XO! Vanessa
Those are beautiful bracelets, Vanessa! I remember having those growing up, but none looked that pretty. I don’t know if my sausage fingers could pull that off! I’ll be waiting for mine in the mail, my friend ;) Lovely tutorial!
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Thank you so much, Britni!
I wouldn’t mind doing a craft trade and sending one of the friendship bracelets over! Just let me know. ;)
Hugs! Vanessa
I remember making these too! My daughter has a book with all kinds of different types, I should get it out and try some! Thanks for sharing these this week at Gettin’ Krafty With It!
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Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Kathie! :)
Hugs to you!
Vanessa
i will try this one as a hobby since i do not have anything to do every weekend