My version of Fossil Double Glitz bracelet.

I hate missing out on something that is so cute and for a semi-okay price. I was browsing the Fossil website and saw a bracelet for $15 and it was so me. I wanted it so bad. As in right now. Unfortunately it was already sold out. (..Seriously Fossil??)

So I analyze what I'm seeing and realize- I can totally make that! So I go on the hunt and thank goodness for Etsy and some really awesome people on there for carrying exactly what I need. (Oh, and to JoAnn Fabrics for carrying buttons.) :)

So here is the inspiration:

Courtesy of Fossil website.

Supplies needed:

Rhinestone chain of your choosing ( Measure your wrist to determine the length, double if single strand of rhinestone
1mm cord of coordinating color (Approximately 48")
1 button (1/2" with shank on the back)
Super glue
Scissors
Tape

Step 1:
Unless your able to find double rhinestone chain in the color you want, keep reading. Glue the rhinestone ' boxes' together with superglue. Let dry completely. You should still be able to pull and push the boxes apart and together.

(Side note: the reason I recommend super gluing the boxes together is because I noticed that when I tried without, the two strands were not holding together and as the picture shows above.)

Step 2:
Find the halfway point of the cord and tie the button on using a regular overhand knot. Directions here.

Step 3:
Now this step I could not get a picture of, I'm sorry! I'll try to describe it as best I can.

Right below the knot place the rhinestone chain. Take one tail of the cord and start wrapping it around the chain and getting the cord to lay between the boxes. Do about an inch of this and then using your fingers, hold the cord in place. Next, grab the other cord and start wrapping around but opposite. Once you reach an inch where both cords have wrapped around, tape this to a table. Continue wrapping as you started until you reach the end. Tie a double knot .

Step 4:
Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and decide how much space you have left.

I had plenty left considering I was frugal with my chain. Sorry for the weird picture, it's really hard to take a picture of a bracelet that isn't hooked around your wrist! :)

Step 5:
I tied a knot a little further down to create some length and used that point to decide where the final knot is supposed to be located. This final knot is what the button is going to pull up against when around your wrist. Pull tight and trim.

Step 6:
Wear and enjoy!

I'm thoroughly happy with this bracelet. It wasn't hard, it was more time consuming to find the right products.

I bought the cord from Sarah at Fast Running Fox. And the rhinestone chain was from Rhinestone Jewelry. Both of these wonderful stores are at Etsy. One of my favorite haunts now!

Hugs,

A.