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Gift Bow Cuff Bracelet

DIY Quick Gift

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/gift-bow-cuff-bracelet • Posted by Jenna C.

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!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

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!

Instructions

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    Gather your materials and plug in your hot glue gun.

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

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

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    Cut an additional 2" piece of trim.

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

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

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

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

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    Thread needle.

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    Stitch through center of bow to keep layers in place.

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    Knot in the back once secure, and clip thread.

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

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

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

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

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    Now you're all wrapped up...

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    ... and pretty as a present!