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Crazy Easy Anthro Knockoff Bracelet

So the last week or so I’ve been out of the swing of things because of a little pinched nerve in my back. Oh joy.

I can’t really lay around for a week and not get fidgety.
I reread the entire Harry Potter series – and watched all the movies. (I’m not the only rereader out there right??)
I stalked people on Instagram. (seriously - how addicting is that?? I just really need to know what you’re having for lunch or what your new shoes look like.)
And I definitely couldn’t go the week without crafting.
The problem was I was pretty limited in what I could do – so I needed something super easy!

I did a little online browsing and found a super simple Anthro Bracelet to knock off!

These are sweet little fabric wrapped cuffs that are decorated with a bit of bling. They come together really fast – like a half an hour.
{Though that info is NOT in the title – nor will it ever be again. Apparently when you include the time it takes you to make something in the title of the post it incites riots. Just in case you were wondering.}

Aren’t they cute??

Here’s the Anthro inspiration – it comes in at $58.

And here’s what you’ll need to make your own!

  • 1 metal cuff – these came from Michael’s but you can find them on Etsy too
  • Fabric for wrapping
  • Pin or vintage earring or other decorative piece
  • Hot Glue, E-600

Start by cutting two 2″ x 2″ pieces of your fabric. Glue the square of fabric to the end of the cuff, so half the fabric is on the cuff, and half can be wrapped to the back.

Trim any extra fabric, wrap it to the back and glue down.

Repeat for the other end of the cuff.
Cut a long strip of fabric, about 45″ x 2″. Fold one side over and glue the strip to the back of the cuff. For all the fabric glueing, I used a hot glue gun.

Start wrapping the strip around the cuff, with the folded edge covering the unfolded edge as you wrap.

Continue wrapping until you reach the other side of the cuff. Add a bit of glue under the fold each time you wrap to hold the fabric in place.
When you get to the last wrap of the cuf, fold over both sides and tuck the end of the strip under. Glue the end to the back side of the cuff.

Now glue your decorative piece in the center of the cuff. E-6000 will hold this down a little better and be less messy.
You can use a brooch, a big button, vintage clip-on earrings – anything that you want!

You will just want to clip off any metal pieces that make the piece sit up too high. You can usually use heavy duty wire clippers for that.

It’s so easy to make up cuffs for any outfit or style! I love how this pink version came together! I used a lightweight voile for the fabric and a vintage clip-on earring.
(a seriously huge clip-on earring)

These would make great presents or stocking stuffers too!

What do you think? Crazy Easy right? :)

What color combination would you make first?

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Wow, I can’t believe I have the honor of being a guest poster for this fabulous series.

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My name is Vanessa and I blog over at Our Thrifty Ideas. I am a Play At Home Mommy of 2 littles living in Utah with my amazing husband Sean. I share fun and thrifty DIY, Crafts, and any other Mommy Life related tasks. I love to share my adventures with my readers, and more than anything, inspire them to get creative themselves.

Speaking of getting creative, today’s feature is of Allison Vial. She has such creative boards, that draw you in for more. She has 18 boards containing 865 pins! Sweet Girl!

So, ya wanna know what makes Allison’s Pinterest Boards so fun? Check them out…

Hello, who doesn’t need a whole board dedicated to just Wreaths?!

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And a Mommy’s best friend, cleaning tips.

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But you gotta add some fun in there with these fun color pallets.

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And fun/inspirational quotes!

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But digging even deaper, Allison has some pins that I’m slightly dying over!

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I might base my family pictures next month of this color pallet from design seeds that Allison pinned.

toy organization

She pinned this organization that this is so smart, while cute at the same time from I heart organizing.

Floating Books Shelf

Plasticland has these fun floating book shelves. I love this pin

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This print is just too cute from Sycamore Street Press on Etsy.

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But the pin I love the absolute most, is this Adult Tee into Baby Shortall from Feather’s Flights. Maybe it has something to do with the BYU one in the main picture (Go Cougs)?!!

Make sure to check out Allison’s Pinterest Profile, and admire her boards as much as I did! She’s got such a fun eye for creativity.

Thanks so much to the wonderful Hostesses for letting me stop by today.

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Thanks so much for this great feature, Vanessa! You’ve definitely inspired me to go check out Allison’s Pinterest boards!

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Allison, feel free to grab a featured button!


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