You all know (if you’re a frequent FT visitor) that I love doing knockoffs, particularly Anthropologie . . .
I thought it would be fun to do another Anthro knockoff – this time the super cute Willy Nilly Bracelet.
How much do you love that name???
Here’s my version:
And here’s the inspiration:
This is a great design because you can raid your stash to make up the different layers – pretty much anything goes. See? Willy Nilly. ;)
It’s also a super easy bracelet to do.
You’ll need:
• Assortments of beads. Enough for 3 strands of 3 different beads and 1 strand of whatever you have and want to throw in there.
• Scrap of fabric for tie
• Stretchy bead cord – I used .7 mm
• 8 crimp beads
• Needle nose pliers
Start by measuring your wrist. Add 1/2″ to this measurement.
Then add three inches to that – and cut 4 strands of stretchy cord this length.
(So my wrist is 6 1/2″ – I cut 4 10″ strands.)
Thread the first style of bead onto one of the cords.
Continue threading your beads until the strand measures 7″ (or the width of your wrist + 1/2″).
Thread a crimp bead onto each end.
Tie a knot in the cording.
Feed each end of the cord back through a crimp bead.
Using the pliers (grab hubby’s if you don’t have any. Manly tools work too.) squeeze the crimp beads so that they are tight around the cording.
Cut the loose ends of the cords off.
Repeat this two other times with two more different types of beads.
For the last strand, gather an assortment of beads. You can even cut up old necklaces if you have any lying around.
Make one small loop of beads just like the strands you’ve done, with only 4 or five beads.
Thread them on randomly, or willy nilly (I know. Enough already.) and finish the cording as before.
Cut a scrap section of fabric for your tie. Treat the ends with fray check so it doesn’t fray all over the place.
Layer the four strands together so the crimped ends are in line.
Knot the fabric around the crimped sections, tying all four strands together.
And you’re done!
The possibilities with this bracelet are pretty much endless.
You could do different color combinations or bead styles, or you could do 2 or 3 small strands for the little girls on your gift lists!
Wouldn’t this be sweet with some little pearls and charms for those princesses you know?
What do you think? I’d love to know.
Or you can tell me something random.
What is your favorite Elvis movie?
(Blue Hawaii baby)
What did you eat for breakfast?
(coffee)
When was the last time you ate chocolate?
(um. now?)
Roo {NiceGirlNotes} says
I’m going to make a serious effort to use the phrase “willy nilly” twice today. Other than that, I love the bracelet, of course. I do love the touch of gray in the original. I like the ribbon on yours better.
1) Don’t have one.
2) Apple pastry thingie.
3) Yesterday?
the thrifty ba says
oh i love this! im headed to hobby lobby NOW!
1. arent they all the same?
2. havent had time (and it is 12.44…i should work on lunch i guess)
3. sadly…weeks…
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
Another gorgeous knockoff!! You are seriously talented at this. I love the fabric you used on yours. Lovely!
Phoenix Peacock says
I really wish you were the elf stuffing my christmas stocking… :) Fabulous as always! One of these days I will have time to go back through your tutorials and learn some of these mad jewelery making skills of yours
Abeni says
Very cute and super easy, getting added to my Christmas gift list.
1. don’t have one
2. coffee and granola bar
3. last night in bed
Debby Messner says
I really love this. I may have to try to make this one for sure.
I would have answered the same to all three of those questions.
Connie Huntington says
You always have the cutest things!! I know that I have to have one of these. I guess I’d better raid the SIL’s bead stash.
Marie says
OMG! this is fabulous! visiting from It’s So Very Cheri! I’m your newest follower btw! luv ur blog!
Kara says
and once again….LOVE!
1. dont have one but my nana is his #1 fan…Im sure she has every movie he was ever in!
2. coffee & granola bar
3. I had brownies tonight…that counts right?! :)
Janet @ Cul-de-Sac Chic says
I love this. I think I might try to make this closer to christmas.
I’m stopping by from Its So Very Cheri.
Janet
Maria says
I love this bracelet and I’ve been eyeing in it your shop. I looked at beads at Joanns but couldn’t decide what looked good together without being too matchy. Funny that fabric doesn’t intimidate me at all, but beads were a whole different story. lol
Jill says
Hi….visiting and now following from Crafty Soirre….my daughter and I love this tutorial & will def. be trying it soon!
Blessings to you,
Jill @ Sweet Diva
Paisley Passions says
LOVE IT!!! Thanks for linking up to Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions. Hope to see you again next week :)
~Lori S.
Katie says
Thanks for sharing another great anthro inspired project at A Crafty Soiree, I always love how yours turn out. This is so fun and it’s the willy nilly fashion that makes it so cute. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing you next time too:)
PS: I ate tacos for breakfast, odd I know but leftover and quick.
Ann says
I like yours better than the original! Think I’ll make one with all my extra beads I have.
Krista @ While He Was Napping says
This is so gorgeous! It turned out fantastic! If you get a chance, I’d love for you to come link it to my party this weekend. Starts tomorrow at 6pm PST. Hope to see you there! Again, looks awesome!
whilehewasnapping.blogspot.com
Krista
Theresa says
Very beautiful! Anthro has so many inspiring pieces…I like the price tag on yours much better!!
Thanks for sharing!
I’m visiting from Strut Your Stuff.
Cheers!
Theresa
Sonya says
This is precious! So cute and so easy! Thanks for sharing.
Paige says
I am going to do this right now!
Leesa says
I love this and I think I have everything in my stash to make a few. This would be a great gift.
I can’t remember any Elvis movies.
I don’t eat breakfast
I had chocolate a few hours ago
the thrifty ba says
im gonna be spotlighting you on my blog on 10.27!
thethriftyba.blogspot.com
Joani says
This may be the coolest bracelet I have seen. I want it. I’d rather just have yours, since it’s perfect and all, but I guess I’ll just have to get down with my willy-nilly self and make my own! Thanks for the tute!
Annie says
It’s so cute! It actually inspired me to try making my own, although it’s not quite as willy-nilly as yours.
http://stingystitcher.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-first-foray-into-jewelry-making.html
Janete says
amei demais essas pulseiras…encontrei no amo craft o tutorial,vou visitar sempre!
Antonia says
Hello! This is my first time on your blog, but I will definitely be coming back! You have inspired me so much, I’m actually thinking of starting to make a bracelet like yours right now! Well, i don’t have this particular kind of beads, but I’ll use some others!
Yours looks even better than the “real” one<3
Thanks and best wishes from Sweden,
Antonia
consuelo says
CONGRATULACION IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL, GOOD LUCK IN YOUR BUSINESS, AND THANK YOU FOR SHARE,XOXOXOX CALIFORNIA
Tiffany says
I love this – I went out this weekend and bought supplies – hopefully I can create a bracelet similar!!
Lori says
Just found you this morning. I Love anthropologie and I love this bracelet and dare I say it, (I like yours better than the anthro version.)
As for the questions:
1. Blue Hawaii, they made too many and they were much too similiar.
2. Yogurt and granola, I’ve been eating good breakfasts for about 6 months now.
3. Yesterday and it was just a tiny piece but I’m waiting for valentines.
Hazel says
My first time and I love this kind of fun stuff!!!!!I’ll be back!
1.I’m not an Elvis fan, Sorry
2.Toast with P’nut Butter (the real stuff, no added junk)
3.Chocolate….Good to eat every day dark 85-90 % YUM!!!!
Laura says
Oh it is darling!
Madre says
How much would you charge to make 30 of these? All for my teacher friends in my building…….we will be getting our riff notices soon, so we need a pick me up. Teaching is getting a bad rap in the world today. :(
LisaG says
Like yours better!
Cindy says
What a creative and enchanting design!
Melissa Marro says
I loved your tutorial. I featured it in my blog today http://creatingthehive.com/blog-post/179590/some-fun-colorful-free-tutorials-easy
Ciel says
I love the bracelet you made. You inspired me to make one for myself. Thanks for sharing. ^_^
Shannon says
I made two of these and I love them. To see them check out my blog
http://craftybliggityblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/willy-nilly-bracelet-from-flamingo-toes.html
Thanks for all of these jewelry tutorials.
I didn’t have breakfast and my favorite movie…Wow that is very hard question. Um. I really like all of the POTC movies, Fight Club, A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, What Dreams May Come, Pan’s Labyrinth, Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias…Just to name a few.
Sally says
Hello. One question, and sorry if this sounds silly but I really don’t know. When wearing the bracelet, does the tie part stay on? Or, do you untie them and then slip them on. I see bracelets sold like this in stores all over the place (as a set of 3 or 4 stretchy bracelets tied together), but I never see anyone (friends, family or even strangers in the malls) wearing a stack with the tie still attached.
Thank you for these wonderful instructions. I’ve never done anything like this before and now i’m so excited to try, thanks to you :)
Dionne says
Very cute and very inspiring tutorials. We wish to feature your tutorial in our website if permitted and if there will be an available slot. Keep on creating wonderful creations for us enthusiasts
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Susie says
Love it!! And great instructions!
Maggie says
What a beautiful piece u made!
Sometimes I wonder if the ribbon holding them together just means it’s sold as a set.Lol
Pat C. says
Thank you for the excellent tut! What a fun look! xoxo
Tori says
What size glass beads and pearl beads did you use? Thanks for the tutorial. This is beautiful.
Tori says
I made one. Yay! I’ll email/facebook you a picture when I get a chance. I love it!
alice says
now I know how to use up all those extra beads! The bracelet is darling. Thanx for sharing!!
Marti says
I think it is very creative, and original. Thank you!
Barbara says
This is an adorable bracelet and what a great way to use the leftover beads I have, I can’t wait to make one,
thanks
Debra says
It’s beautiful, I never knew it was that easy, can’t wait to try it.
Margie says
It looks great, I’m going to try it this weekend. Thank you
Donna says
Love this bracelet! What a way to use up those loose beads! Thanks
Linda Massie says
I really think your knockoff is awesome, I make alot of jewelry myself and will be incorporating this design into a few items for myself. Thanks for the great pattern……….:)
Danacookie says
I love the braclet will try but will use ribbon instead
Sue says
Excellent instructions! Would love to see and hear from others simple bracelet ideas…this is so cute! Thank you!
Julia says
You have created some stunning “knock-offs”, but I hate to use that word. You’re talented in your own rite! There are so many wonderful tutorials on your site. Keep going!
Anzia Parks says
Hi just curious, never thought to use crimp beads on stretch cord before. Tell does it last long with this method or does it break faster?
I am not a big fan of stretch cord but I have lots of misc. beads in my stash so i have been looking into it.
Thanks for the help!
God’s Peace
Anzia
Linda says
I’m a newbie to beading so this a great pattern for me. Endless possibilities and it doesn’t require a lot of beads. My local bead shop sells $1 grab bags which would be perfect for this project. The fabric could be replaced with leather cord, ribbon, whatever…
Dee Proper says
Loved this tutorial.Made a set but included one strand of paper beads. Turned out beautiful!
Carol Bulmer says
Love the bracelet. Thanks not so sure about tie as it will need washing and this might affect the life of the bracelet itself.
Beverly says
So glad you like the bracelet Carol! I made mine so the fabric knot was removable – so you could always take it off and change it out if you need to.
Elise says
If you are using crimps on stretch cording then why do you need to tie cording is a knot? Also, are you tying both strings in a knot together then slipping unknotted ends back through opposite crimps? I will give this a go.
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Christine says
When I have a link to enter, every ” knockoff” piece that I have seen, is interesting! You do fabulous work.
I haven’t tried any yet. I’m building the stash. Thank you for the inspiration!
kathy says
This is dog-gone darling! I am making one this afternoon with all the beads that I have that I don’t know what to do with. Do you think 1/2 inch larger than your wrist is enough? I have never made any jewelry-I just don’t like tight stuff on my wrist. Need you expert opinion!
Beverly says
I think that would be fine Kathy! You’ll have a little stretch with this one so that will help. I would measure out then length you think you want (1/2″ larger than your wrist) and then wrap it around you wrist, see how it feels. Don’t forget that if you are using really big beads that will make it feel smaller. Hope that helps – I would love to see a photo when you’re finished! :)
Bev
Cyndie says
The bracelet is gorgeous!! Not only that but very do-able… even by my very, very beginner status! :-D. Love the tie accent, really makes it an eye catcher. Thank-you so much for sharing your talent and tutorial! All my girls (6) will be thrilled with their Christmas bracelets this year! First though I need to make mine & I know just the beads for my “Willy Nilly” strand!
Beverly says
Yay Cyndie, I’m so glad you like them!! I’d love to see a photo when you finish – and what a great idea to make them for gifts! Thanks!
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sandra says
Oh I will be making this!! Will be lovely for Summer. Thank you for the inspiration xxx
Bonnye says
Time goes by way too fast in the mornings when I should be getting ready for work..
Mary says
Your bracelet is even prettier than the original :D
Edye says
What a lovely bracelet! This would make a great homemade gift :]
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Charlotte says
This is really pretty. You could probably sell them on Etsy. Thanks for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-up. Please come back and join us again!
Mother of 3 says
I love this! Such a cute and simple bracelet idea. Pinned.
Ginger Wroot says
This is so lovely…I adore your sense of style and color! I have some older strands of bead bracelets that are languishing in my jewelry box. Thanks to your inspiration, I plan to tie them up with some pretty fabric, as you’ve done, for a chic and lovely updated look. Pinned, and thanks so much! –G
http://gingerwroot.com
Catherine Anne says
I really love this wee bracelet. I’ve been looking for something unique to make for a pamper hamper I’m putting together and I think this is perfect. I’m making all sorts for it, lotions, lip balm, crochet blanket, even the wee baggies are hand made!
I thank google for sharing inspiration at the tap of a screen! And I thank you for posting such a wee charm!
GI Blues
Coffee
…. I don’t like chocolate….
Lee says
The original is drab. Yours is much better! Nice work.