tutorial: j. crew worthy wrapped bracelet

Let's be honest. Who doesn't love things that sparkle?
I've got the perfect, deceptively inexpensive accessory just in time for New Year's Eve.


Tutorial: J. Crew Worthy Sparkling Wrapped Bracelet


What you'll need:
an old bracelet
ribbon - about a yard
mismatched faux pearls, faceted beads, etc.
needle and thread
[ OR ]
your handy-dandy glue gun


What you'll do:

You could begin by securely attaching your beads with a needle and heavy thread or...

...you could grab your handy glue gun. Probably not quite as secure.
I decide to take a walk on the wild side and throw caution to the wind.
I use the glue gun.

I go to my ribbon stash and pull out this beautiful gray satin ribbon. But then...

[ clouds part. hallelujah chorus sings. ]

...I spot this small cluster of sparkly ribbons!

I glue one end of the ribbon to the inside of my bracelet
and begin wrapping.

Model promptly tries on said bracelet and refuses to part with it.
(sigh)


Enjoy and Happy New Year!