Craft Tutorials: Three Bracelets Inspired By Three Designer Bags

A few weeks ago, I went window shopping at the new Neiman Marcus in my town. It had been a while since I was surrounded with such creative inspiration – not looking at pictures online, but actually looking at designer pieces in person. I was most in awe of the new collections of handbags displayed in the store. While I so very very sadly could not purchase any of the bags, their beauty followed me home in my head.

I did not want to knock off the bags themselves, but just capture the details I loved in a smaller form, and I thought bracelets would be perfect. I love cuff bracelets in particular because they stay close to my wrist, not flopping around while I play with my girls (or chase them around a store or cut up their food in a restaurant).

I had a wonderful time bringing my visions to life, and creating tutorials on how to make them. They were surprisingly easy and quick to make, even for me, the one who makes everything complicated.

Click on the following links for each tutorial:

Whip-Stitched Chain Cuff Bracelet

{Inspired by the edgy meets bohemian style of the Stella McCartney Falabella Bag}

Painted Wood and Leather Cuff,

{Inspired by the modern graphic design mixed with the traditional leather detail of the Fendi Patchwork Peekaboo Bag}

Lace and Patent Leather Bow Cuff,

{Inspired by the gorgeous lace and fun patent bow of the Valentino Nuage Straw and Lace Bag}

Hope you enjoy the tutorials as much as I enjoyed creating them!

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Thank you to Premiere Props for providing the wire jewelry display.