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DIY Quick Gift
Styling Tips:
1. Wear with a destroyed studded sweater - stay tuned for that in the How-To guides!
2. Wear with a simple black dress, available in our apparel section!

Posted by Jenna C. from New York, New York, United States • Published See Jenna C.'s 118 projects »
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  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather your materials and plug in your hot glue gun.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut approx 5 1/2" of stretch velvet trim.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 3
    Step 3

    Be sure this length will fit comfortably around the widest part of your hand (keep in mind that it stretches). Adjust measurement if needed.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cut an additional 2" piece of trim.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 5
    Step 5

    Use the 2" piece to join the bracelet edges together as shown (with hot glue). Let cool completely.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 5
    Step 6

    Cut 20" of pleated ribbon trim (or more, depending on how elaborate you wish to make your bow).

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 6
    Step 7

    Fold in one hand, looping edges as shown, to begin bow shape.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 7
    Step 8

    Continue folding and looping to create a fully rounded out bow.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 8
    Step 9

    Thread needle.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 9
    Step 10

    Stitch through center of bow to keep layers in place.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 10
    Step 11

    Knot in the back once secure, and clip thread.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 11
    Step 12

    Apply hot glue to the back of your bow and press to bracelet cuff.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 12
    Step 13

    Press the cuff in your hands to be sure it dries securely in place (but be careful not to burn yourself).

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 13
    Step 14

    Once the glue has cooled, choose the perfect brooch to pin in the center.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 14
    Step 15

    Slip the brooch pin through the bow and pin in place.

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 15
    Step 16

    Now you're all wrapped up...

  • How to make a cuff earring. Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet - Step 16
    Step 17

    ... and pretty as a present!

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Mallory T.
Mallory T. · Newland, North Carolina, US · 3 projects
where did you get your materials? and could you use different color and embellishments if you wanted?
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Ms. Nikell
Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects
Pretty!
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