Thursday, 28 June 2012

Free Bracelet Tutorial and Giveaway....

 Anyone remember this...


This is one of the pieces I created for the Bead Soup Blog Party back in September of 2011 and since then a lot of people have asked me about the technique I used for the beaded section.


I've always been happy to share it with anyone who asked but when it came up again very recently I thought perhaps it was time I put together a little tutorial, although 'tutorial' does sound rather grand considering it's such a simple technique! 

For the purposes of the tutorial I've worked up some bracelets which are very versatile and I think look pretty cool. You can go with a simple single colour version like this...


Or toning shades of your favourite colour...


Or you can mix it up a bit and have fun with contrasting colours...


And you can create different effects simply with the way you place your colours...


Not only are these little bracelets good enough to wear on their own they're also perfect components for stacker sets. You can mix and match several of these together or you can mix one with other styles as I've done here...


Pretty effective don't you think? The techniques is also easily adaptable for necklaces.

I've set up a separate page for the tutorial and there is a link at the bottom of this post but before you dive in there's a little something extra I want to share. Since this is the first tutorial I've ever written and I like to celebrate firsts, I'm giving the bracelet stack away to one lucky blog reader. 

To be in with a chance to win just share this tutorial post on any or all of your preferred social networks  be that Facebook, Twitter, Google +, your own blog...wherever you like. You can also get extra entries by signing up to follow my blog or my Facebook page. (Please note: I am having issues with my Facebook business page at the moment so if you cannot access it through the link above please go to my personal page and click the link under my profile picture). Once you've done that come back here and leave a separate comment for each of the ways you've shared - if you only leave one comment you'll only be counted once. 

The giveaway will close at 8pm BST on Sunday 1st July and I will pick a winner using Random.org

So here's the link to the tutorial - I hope you give it a go and have fun with it and good luck with the giveaway.

Lesley


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66 comments:

  1. Marsha of Marsha Neal Studio28 June 2012 at 19:12

    These are AWESOME!!! I'm off to share it (and to grab supplies later!)

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  2. Linda28 June 2012 at 19:15

    These are so cool Lesley! Congrats on your 1st tutorial! I'll do some sharing and then come back.

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  3. bo hulley28 June 2012 at 19:16

    I've posted it on my business page
    Bo
    x

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  4. bo hulley28 June 2012 at 19:16

    And my personal page!
    x

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  5. SmittenBeads28 June 2012 at 19:51

    Okay, I'm loving this! What a brilliant design. Shared on my page and my personal page for all to see. mentioned your etsy store too, I'll pop a link on later! Now I know that you write tutorials watch out I'll be after your help with my newsletter! Claire x

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  6. Michael and Cherrie Fick 28 June 2012 at 19:59

    I love these. I am working on stacking sets and have yet to try this type of technique. I would love to own, win and make these. Thanks for sharing. I'll go spread the word. Cherrie

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  7. Meridy 28 June 2012 at 20:13

    Lesley, what a great technique! Thanks for writing a tutorial...I'm off to share. xo Meridy

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  8. Rising Designs28 June 2012 at 20:20

    This is awesome, I became a follower and can't wait for more of your super posts!!

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  9. Jill28 June 2012 at 20:32

    tweeted you Lesley, they are gorgeous BTW

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  10. Marla28 June 2012 at 20:35

    Yay I am so going to use this for a blog hop I have scheduled on Saturday! Thank you for the inspiration! I shared this on Spice Box Designs on Facebook and I already am a follower and a liker lol. Thanks so much!

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  11. Therese's Treasures28 June 2012 at 20:42

    Hi Lesley,
    This is so cool it looks like something that would be difficult but it is a very simple construction with an awesome outcome. I will be making some of these soon.
    Therese

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  12. Therese's Treasures28 June 2012 at 20:46

    Lesley,
    I shared on my facebook time line.
    Therese

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  13. Jennifer Cameron28 June 2012 at 20:50

    I love this! I am already following your blog and facebook!

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  14. Michelle W28 June 2012 at 20:52

    I love the look of this bracelet! I checked out the tutorial and pinned it. The bracelet is so pretty, it looks like it would be harder to make.

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  15. Carrie28 June 2012 at 21:00

    Shared on Facebook

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  16. Carrie28 June 2012 at 21:02

    Also pinned to Pinterest. Great tut Lesley - thanks very much.

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  17. Jennifer Cameron28 June 2012 at 21:05

    Just shared on my Glass Addictions and Art Jewelry Elements fb pages :-)

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  18. Sandra28 June 2012 at 21:07

    Great tutorial! I never would have thought these bracelets are actually so simple to do. o.0 Shared on Facebook, will probably add it to Pinterest later on as well.

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  19. lamplight crafts28 June 2012 at 21:08

    Now, that I have Tweeted, posted on FB and my blog about your wonderful beading technique, I am going to have to try this out! I love it.

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  20. Nancy28 June 2012 at 21:11

    Posted on my FB page--love your tutorial!
    And would so love to win your beautiful bracelets!

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  21. Erica28 June 2012 at 21:16

    posted to facebook! Super cool techniue!

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  22. Erica28 June 2012 at 21:17

    Now "like" you on facebook!

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  23. Erica28 June 2012 at 21:17

    shared on business page on facebook, stamped with heart.

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  24. DespinaV28 June 2012 at 21:18

    It looks amazing, can't wait to try it out!!
    Shared the tutorial post on Facebook (Despina Vnt) and tagged you
    http://www.facebook.com/despina.vnt/posts/153157481486310
    If I won these beauties, I'd do the biggest happy dance ever!!!!!!!!!
    <3 <3

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  25. DespinaV28 June 2012 at 21:19

    I follow your blog via GFC (deb_oro), Networked blogs (Despina Vnt) and email

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  26. DespinaV28 June 2012 at 21:19

    Also a Facebook fan, as Despina Vnt

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  27. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry Designs28 June 2012 at 21:26

    These look awesome. Thanks for sharing your technique with us. I was already a follower of your blog. I am now going to share on my FB page and will blog about it on Friday. Thanks
    Sonya

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  28. Joanna-Gloria28 June 2012 at 21:29

    I happily shared on FB, as Gloria Grahame:
    http://www.facebook.com/gloria.grahame1/posts/450680721623025
    It is a wonderful project for all levels of experience and it looks 100 times harder to make if you just look at it!!
    Thank you for sharing,
    Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  29. Joanna-Gloria28 June 2012 at 21:29

    I follow on Networked Blogs (Gloria Grahame) and via email

    Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  30. Joanna-Gloria28 June 2012 at 21:31

    And of course a Facebook fan!!
    (FB: Gloria Grahame)

    Joanna-Gloria, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  31. Anonymous28 June 2012 at 21:42

    I PUT IT ON PINTEREST

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  32. Gale28 June 2012 at 21:51

    I'm in a bracelet-making mood, too! Posted to my Tools and Techniques board on Pinterest. (I'm a visual sort of gal and prefer that to FBooking; I'm Ms.Bartleby there.)

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  33. Gale28 June 2012 at 21:52

    Oh, just saw you included Google+. I plussed your tut.

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  34. Gale28 June 2012 at 21:53

    I already follow you.

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  35. Gale28 June 2012 at 21:54

    Will like your FB page. Going for broke.

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  36. Deelitful Boudoir Photography28 June 2012 at 22:37

    I am now a follower of your facebook page and a follower of your blog! I am off to share the tutorial! I hope I win! (deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com)

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  37. Gerry of gersgems28 June 2012 at 22:38

    Wow that looks so simple. Can't wait to try it out

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  38. Lisa Martin29 June 2012 at 01:11

    Awesome tutorial! thank you. I blogged about it!

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  39. Lisa Martin29 June 2012 at 01:11

    I pinned it, if that counts... :)

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  40. Lisa Martin29 June 2012 at 01:13

    I just clicked to follow your blog!

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  41. Lilik Kristiani29 June 2012 at 02:48

    I hope I'm lucky enough to win it =)

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  42. Unknown29 June 2012 at 03:56

    Fantastic tutorial- I've followed your blog and FB page now. I reposted on my FB business page (TerraBeadworks) so am hoping I win along with a hundred others! Great pictures!

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  43. KayzKreationz29 June 2012 at 04:45

    I follow your blog. This is a fantastic set of bracelets. And thanks so much for the tutorial. I love it.

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  44. KayzKreationz29 June 2012 at 04:49

    I'm pretty sure I follow you on facebook, although I'm having issues with my internet tonight, so I can't check to make sure. But if I'm not, I'll follow in the morning. http://facebook.com/KayzKreationzGlassKreationz

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  45. KayzKreationz29 June 2012 at 04:50

    Tweeted about your post and giveaway. (Hopefully it will show up, since I'm having internet problems tonight.)

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  46. rockcreekcreations29 June 2012 at 05:23

    I remember your necklace from last time. Loved it then, glad I will be able to make it myself!!

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  47. Sweet Freedom29 June 2012 at 07:44

    Just read your tutorial - what a fun idea! Thanks for sharing

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  48. Sweet Freedom29 June 2012 at 11:35

    Blogged! http://sweetfreedom-designs.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-giveaway.html

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  49. Sweet Freedom29 June 2012 at 11:36

    And now I'm a follower!

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  50. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)30 June 2012 at 00:38

    I love this look. The simplest ideas are always the most elegant. Thanks for sharing, Lesley!

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  51. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)30 June 2012 at 00:56

    Lesley, I shared on my FB wall (your connection problem seems to be solved).

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  52. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)30 June 2012 at 00:58

    I was already a GFC follower but I added G+1. (Can you tell I really want to win?)

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  53. Shannon Chomanczuk30 June 2012 at 04:32

    thanks for the link to the tutorial, I am so using this method for some etched copper pieces! thanks

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  54. baymoondesign30 June 2012 at 12:43

    I am following your blog and finding all kinds of wonderful things.

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  55. Julie30 June 2012 at 15:20

    Thank you for the free tutorial! I shared on my Facebook!

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  56. ReJoyce30 June 2012 at 16:35

    I shared on my Facebook.

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  57. ReJoyce30 June 2012 at 16:37

    I followed your blog.

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  58. ReJoyce30 June 2012 at 16:39

    I followed your Facebook page.

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  59. Meridy 30 June 2012 at 20:14

    Love this technique--in fact, I made two bracelets yesterday with supplies I had on hand. The simple technique makes for very fast work. I have photos...where would you like me to post them so you can see the addiction you've created? LOL! Thanks again, Lesley!

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  60. Lesley30 June 2012 at 20:20

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  61. Jean A. Wells30 June 2012 at 21:51

    Haven't had good luck winning giveaways lately, but I'd love to win these bracelets. They are wonderful.

    I have been a follower of your blog for some time now.

    jeanawells@kc.rr.com

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  62. Jean A. Wells30 June 2012 at 23:16

    I have now spread the word about your giveway on my facebook at Jean A. Wells Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry.

    jeanawells@kc.rr.com

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  63. Jean A. Wells1 July 2012 at 03:35

    I followed your Facebook page.

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  64. Unknown1 July 2012 at 14:19

    Great piece! Thanks for the tutorial.
    I shared on facebook and pinterest.

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  65. Jean A. Wells1 July 2012 at 17:14

    I shared this on my blog and twitter.

    Jean

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  66. Jean A. Wells1 July 2012 at 17:15

    Oh, that should have been two entries.

    I shared on twitter.

    Jean

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