Recently I got a stash of my grandmom's old plastic bangles that she originally got from the 5 and 10 store. Although I love bangles the years had put a bunch of nicks and dings on them so I decided to give them an facelift. This project is super easy and cheap. One of the best parts is that you can not only use old bangles you can use all those bits and pieces of embroidery floss that you have left over from other projects. Supplies 2-skeins of embroidery floss* plastic bangle scissors white craft glue *You can use more than 2 colors, I encourage using as many as you want. Tie embroidery floss to the bracelet. Make sure to double not it so it doesn't slip off. Wrap the embroidery floss around the bracelet making sure to cover the short tail by wrapping the embroidery floss over it. To change colors tie one color of floss to the other. Make sure to double knot it tightly so the knot doesn't slip (3A). Closely trim the tails of the floss makin...
I’m a lifelong crafter with many different interests and an addiction to craft supply stores that I can’t seem to kick. If it is shiny, feathery or sparkly I love it! I always carry a camera around and take pictures of anything that interest and inspires me. I have started this blog to share these things. Please visit my Etsy site at http://www.designbynight.etsy.com