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Spring Ribbon Jewelry

It's March and today it feels like January, although I shouldn't complain since there in the North East we have had a very mild Winter with very little snow. But today it is cold and snowy and I am thinking about spring. This year Spring fashion is all about Bright and Stripes. So I thought why not make few bright and striped jewelry pieces.
I started by finding some bright Ribbon in my Stash.
Next I cut a piece about 10 Inches long and hold over about 1 1/2 inches on each end to make a pocket Then my ribbon was now 7 inches long.
The sewed it shut just on one side on each end.
Next I used 2 pieces of bronze colored chain that measured 7 1/2" each.
Next I cut two pieces 1 inch long and threaded them thru the pockets and linked them up to both chains.
Lastly I added a lobster claw to the back and a vintage button to the front and I was done.
I have my spring bracelet and it perfect for St Patrick's Day.
So easy that I made two more.
Simple and Easy.

Bright and Striped!
Enjoy!
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  1. Christina at I Gotta Create!March 9, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    What a fun, "springy" project! Very cute <3 Thanks SO much for linking up!
    igottacreate.blogspot.com
    "Kiss Me I'm Irish" linky party now open!

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  2. utah jewelryMarch 16, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Nice post. Thanks for sharing useful information.

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