Saturday, 25 August 2012

DIY Swarovski Bracelet

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It was my local Horticultural and Industrial show today and, having a Kirsty Allsopp moment, I entered 8 things. One of those was a Swarovski bracelet I made last week.


This was the first time I had done any beading and I won first prize for my efforts:)

I used this tutorial which was really simple to follow.


The only problem was I didn't have enough crystals so I used seed beads and the few remaining crystals to do the back of the bracelet then attached a button to close it.





16 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 August 2012 at 22:46

    This is gorgeous! I actually really like the seed beads to finish the back, I'd never have known it wan't intentional. I might have to go check out that tutorial and make myself one of these beauties =)

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  2. Carol26 August 2012 at 08:00

    Hi Alison.
    Your bracelet is lovely. Well done for winning first pize. What else did you enter and did you win anything else?
    Our show was last week and my daughter always enters the childrens section. Does your show have a childrens section?
    Carolx

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  3. Alison26 August 2012 at 08:47

    Thanks Carol! I entered lots of baking as well and got lots of seconds, plan to do a wee post about it once I take some photos! There is a childrens section but my two have not entered yet, they fancy doing a miniature garden next year though!
    A
    x

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    1. Carol28 August 2012 at 07:39

      Minature gardens are fun. My daughter loves doing them. She sets a theme and works around that. This year it was a fairy garden and won.
      I look forward to reading your post about your show. Well done.
      Carolx

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  4. Heather Nelsen27 August 2012 at 00:55

    First prize?! Way to go!! It's very pretty, Alison! Looks like you should start entering more items for contests, my dear! :)

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  5. Jill28 August 2012 at 01:00

    Gorgeous bracelet Alison! And congratulations on your first prize!!!! How exciting!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  6. Unknown28 August 2012 at 13:11

    It's gorgeous, no wonder you won first prize! Thanks for sharing your success with us at tip toe thru tuesday!

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  7. Andie Jaye29 August 2012 at 05:05

    that turned out so pretty! thakns for sharing at tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  8. Unknown30 August 2012 at 19:11

    This is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. I found you through A Round Tuit - Linky Party. New follower ;-)

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  9. Unknown7 September 2012 at 04:19

    This is just gorgeous! Love it! Would love to see a tutorial for this! :D

    Thanks for sharing! :D

    ~Stephanie

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    1. Alison10 September 2012 at 13:35

      Thanks! The tutorial is at http://bead-tutorial.livejournal.com/21246.html and I just added a loop to the end, threaded the seed beads on the individual strings and the crystals through both. Hope that makes sence!
      Alison
      x

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  10. Susan7 September 2012 at 14:49

    Congrats and what a pretty bracelet...I'm from S.W. MI and you'll have fun exploring your city...so much to do :D

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  11. Adorned From Above7 September 2012 at 16:54

    This is beautiful. I love it. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/simple-anti-aging-moisturizer-and.html
    I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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    1. Alison10 September 2012 at 13:38

      Thanks! I will pop over and link up on Wednesday!
      Alison
      x

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  12. Tammy8 September 2012 at 05:19

    This is really pretty. Good job! and Congrats on winning :)

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  13. Wendy26 September 2012 at 17:37

    It's beautiful, well done!

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