Paige over at Approaching Joy came up with the idea for this month’s craft day, for which we’re putting together craft packets for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The crafts are one way that the good people over at St. Jude’s help kids continue to be kids while undergoing treatment for their illnesses. All you crafty folks out there, please do get on the bandwagon and join us in sending some fun over to these young’uns!
This project was a challenge because I wanted to choose something that didn’t require any special tools, could be explained simply, and was budget-friendly (so that I could send at least five craft packets). I ended up choosing a ribbon and washer jewelry project after finding this great tutorial over at Nestled. Instead of the necklace Megan made, I chose to modify the project a little to make a bracelet, since I’m a fan of chunky wrist adornments.
Supplies: 2′ of 5/8″ wide grossgrain ribbon (satin ribbon is also lovely) // 13-18 washers (these are 5/16″) // scissors
Instructions:
1. Thread a washer about 5 to 6″ from the left end of the ribbon
2. Add another washer to the ribbon.
3. Loop the ribbon around that washer, then pull the end through the first washer.
4. Pull the ribbon taut so that the two washers are aligned and flat.
5. Continue with remaining washers.
At last!: Trim the ends and tie a bow.
Believe me, if I can do this, anyone can do it. I’m even thinking of making some as Christmas gifts. Thanks again to Louise for creating this ongoing Craft Date project. Check out her website for a roundup of all the creative projects we’re sending over to St. Jude’s!
This is so great! I have been meaning to make the washer and ribbon necklace that has been floating around pinterest. Now I want to make the bracelet too!
It actually happened this way because the ribbon I had was too short to make a necklace, but I ended up loving it. Hope you’ll post photos when you make yours!
Joy, this is BEAUTIFUL and so simple! I also love the way you explained it and took the photos.
Thank you! Since I’m a craft novice, I have to keep things simple, which I think will work out well for the kiddos.
This is my kind of craft–so simple even *I* could do it (with my kids, even!). Creative & simple, love that!
Absolutely. I think this is a great project to do with kids! No scary sharp tools, no hot glue (or glue of any kind!), just washers and ribbon! As I was thinking about the kids at St. Jude’s, I imagined that they could make these for their moms and aunties as Christmas gifts, if they wanted to.
I love this bracelet. i’ve seen a similar combination with hex bolts but never with washers. I can’t wait to try myself! what a beautiful cause!
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It really is — Paige is one of the kindest human beings around, and I’m so grateful to her for encouraging us all to do this small thing for St. Jude’s.
Oh my goodness, this is so pretty! We had the same approach with not wanting to use scissors and glue.
Love the ribbon you chose… perfect color for fall!