12 Days of Gift Giving: Water Bottle Bracelets
What you'll need:
Plastic water bottles
Doublesided cardstock or other paper
1 fine tip Sharpie
Scissors
Paint brush
Embellishments (buttons, gears, flowers, rhinestones, etc.)
Sandpaper
Glue (I like Aleen's)
Step by step:
1. Cut a 1-2" (depending on how thick you want your bracelet) strip of plastic from the curve of the bottle. Use your sandpaper to buff out any abrasive edges.
2. Cut a strip of paper the same size as your plastic cuff. If you'd like to write a personal message or inspirational phrase on the inside now's the time.
3. Using your gel medium adhere your paper to the outside of the plastic cuff. Let dry completely.
4. Cover the top of the paper with gel medium creating a protective layer. Let dry.
5. If you're using any paper embellishments be sure to add a layer of gel medium as a sealer and let dry. Adhere your embellishments and let dry.
Just a note:
I love these fabulous little bracelets! Not only do they remove plastic from our landfills but they are so easy to customize. My favorite part? The secret messages I get to leave, of course!
Happy Crafting,
Misty
If you loved this free tutorial look into booking one of my creative workshops.
