5.15.2011

Where there's a will, there's a way

I love twofer posts! And by twofer I mean I'm killing two birds with one stone! Man, I'm crafty like a fox. The first, the promised picture of all 53 bracelets I've made for {Craft Hope!} I've worked on them ALL week with almost all of my free time. My poor neglected hubby. I plan on making a few more before I send them off, but I reached my goal of 50!

Second, this weeks photo challenge over at Bugaboo, Mini, Mr, and Me! I had a really hard time with the title "where there's a will, there's a way." I could not think of anything fitting! That is, until I was done beading, looked down at my pile of bracelets, and realized that BAM! That was it! I wanted so badly to reach my goal of 50 bracelets (the will) that I used up alll my crafting time this week to reach my goal (the way!) I wish you could actually feel how heavy this wrapping-paper-roll-filled-with-bracelets weighed. It actually took some effort to hoist that over my head.

I feel like 50 bracelets just isn't enough, but when I look at the pile I'm like "Holy crap!"

I had a pretty good mix of both beaded elastic bracelets and {braided bracelets.} I had so much fun playing with different braiding materials and beads. Since these are going to girls between 4-18, I tried to include some more "grown up" bracelets as well as some teeny tiny bracelets with colorful pony beads. 

I'm so happy I accomplished my goal. :) Did any of you make any bracelets for Craft Hope? {Send me} a pic if you did, I would be tickled pink!

Oh! And there is good news for you! While I was experimenting, I came up with another version of the button bracelet! {Original bracelet here} If anyone wants a tutorial let me know and I'll write one up.








7 comments:

Unknown said...

Holy moley! That is beyond impressive! Not only did you create over 50 bracelets but you created over 50 GORGEOUS bracelets! This is one of the coolest things I have read about lately. I am definitely going to participate in this great program! Thanks for blogging about it! As for the button bracelet tutorial, of course I would love to see how you created that gorgeous bracelet! Please share! :)

Crystal said...

Wow! You are amazing. Your bracelets are beauitful and they are going to make some little (and big)girls really happy.

Crystal said...

oh and I would love a tutorial :)

Emily said...

OH my word girl your amazing. I would get a little bored of making braclets after awhile. Way to go!

Cheri said...

Wow! Great job! Thanks for visiting my blog...I'm a new follower to yours!

SewHappyGeek said...

Wow, that's so impressive! I love the button bracelet! If you do decide on a tutorial, I'd love to feature it on my blog (www.sewhappygeek.co.uk) sorry, too tired to do the html!
It's so sweet of you to make all those. I've got baby quilts to make and give away, better get busy :)

lisbonlioness said...

Holy Crap alright!! You are, if I may say so, a pretty darn impressive gal, and I hope you are stinkin' proud of yourself. I mean, pat your own shoulder repeatedly- proud. WHOW!!

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