Bracelets made from silk ribbons and charms are quite popular right now, with some going for several hundred dollars – each!
This lovely one from jewelry designer Catherine Michiels features three gold charms strung on a length of variegated silk ribbon – and retails for $220 US.

It’s beautiful, but of course, I like the challenge of making something myself – especially for a piece of jewelry that’s a tad beyond my budget.
My local jewelry supply store has some very similar silk ribbon – it even comes in variegated colors too.  I could also cut thin strips of duppioni silk, zig-zag the …read more

Bangle bracelets are a trendy accessory again, with gorgeous prints, paisleys and ethnic patterns showing up.
Of course, I can’t help but look at this pretty bangle bracelet from Juicy Couture:
And wonder if I can make it myself…
I took an empty roll of packing tape, some wide ribbon, felt and glue and came up with this:
It cost a fraction of what most bangle bracelets will run you ($2 or less  for my bracelet) and I get to create something totally unique.
I’ll take you through the complete how-to in my next post