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Monday, September 19, 2011

Fashion Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the Fashion Blog Hop.  We have 8 wonderful ladies showing off some fashion ideas for you.  If you just happened upon my blog or are reading this through your email, please start here with Bernice.  I'm so excited to be here today with the wonderful ladies on this hop.  I knew I wanted to make something jewelry like for this hop and remembered a friend of mine AMY suggested I check out a Youtube video a while back featuring grunge bracelets.  I so knew I was going to try to recreate it and this is what I came up with.
I started out with a piece of chipboard, not too thick cut at 1.5 inches by 7.25 inches.  I just held the chipboard around my wrist and this is the approximate size I needed.  I lobbed 1/2 inch off for the added chain I would need for the closure.
Then I painted both sides of the piece with plain white acrylic paint
I also rounded the corners
Then I punched holes on each side for the Orings.
Then I stamped the words LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE
and some random flowers and swirlies on the bracelet
with my Michaels $1 bin stamp set...
Then I added a closure with some o-rings.
I also inked the edges to give it a finished look.
and here is my wrist with bracelet.
and my daughter decided to take it for herself.
I do think it looks pretty good on her also.
Now I hope I've inspired you to try to recreate a grunge bracelet for yourself.  I know I might be making some more now that I've had to relinquish this one...maybe I'll even make a video...it's about time don't you think?  If you would like, you can leave a comment (I'd love to hear what you have to say) and tell me if you would like a bracelet because that's my blog candy for you.  Please become a follower if you aren't already; like me on Facebook or follow me on twitter.  Sign up to receive my emails on the right sidebar.  Leave me a comment for each entry separately to gain more chances to win.  I will draw a winner for ALL of my monthly drawings on October 3rd, so that gives you plenty of time to leave comments and send your friends over to take a peak.

21 comments:

  1. That is a neat creation. I had never seen those before.

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  2. Great idea, Brenda! Your bracelet looks fabulous. I would love to have one of my own. :)

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  3. what a creative and wonderful bracelet. love it

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  4. Very Cute! I could see all her friends wanting one too. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

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  5. You did a good job on your project. It's cool that your daughter thought it was cool. Thanks for sharing.

    http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ or
    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  6. Precioso el brazalete. A ver si hago uno para mi y otro para mi niña.
    Ya soy tu seguidora. Felicidades.
    Saludines

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  7. Oh my gosh, I LOVE this, Brenda! What a great idea! Wow, I am thinking up so many ideas for bracelets! Thank you for the inspiration...you are so amazing!! And thank you for the help with my FB page! I set it up thanks to your expert instructions...I just haven't had a chance to do anything with it yet!! :D

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  8. Looks fabulous Brenda! I may have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  9. Brenda, it looks great!!! You know I love it!!!

    All the projects look wonderful!!!

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  10. So nice project! Thank you for being part of this blog hop.

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  11. That's super cute! Love it and would love to win it! :0) Thanks for the chance. :0)

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  12. I subscribe to your emails! :0)

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

    XO ~ Amy Jo
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  13. I am a FB fan. :0) Amy Courchaine

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

    XO ~ Amy Jo
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  14. I follow you on twitter now too. :0) @amyjrockstar.

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!

    XO ~ Amy Jo
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  15. I love this bracelet! I'm very inspired~I'm definitely going 2 try & make 1! Already a follower via GFC! Thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com

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  16. I love this bracelet! I'm very inspired~I'm definitely going 2 try & make 1! Already a follower via GFC! Thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com

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  17. Already a follower and now we are into the jewellery aspect of crafting! Such fun, thanks for sharing and inspiring us to keep that paper & stamp pad handy! Just thinking what I could stamp on today???? Claire
    http://scrapmyway.blogspot.com/

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  18. :) Love, love, LOVE your bracelet -- It's so totally your style!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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