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Double Zig-Zag Friendship Bracelet Tutorial

You’ll need 2 different colors of thread 40″ each. For the purpose of this pattern, we’ll say four 40″ blue thread and six 40″ yellow threads.

Arrange threads in this manner: (The threads are parted in such a way to illustrate the 5 threads that will make the left and right zig-zags)


Legend: Y=Yellow B=Blue

1. First, you’ll be working on the right zig-zag of the double zig-zag. Starting with the 5th string from right (Y), make four forward double knots.


2. Do the same with the next four strings until you create a diagonal stripe with Y, B, Y, B, Y pattern.


3. To create the zig-zag, create four backward knots using the rightmost string (Y).


4. Do step 3 four more times with the succeeding strings to create the same Y, B, Y, B, Y pattern.


5. Now, work on the left zig-zag. Take the 5th string from left and create four backward knots.


6. Do step 5 four more times using the succeeding strings to create Y, B, Y, B, Y pattern.


7. Create four forward knots with the leftmost string (Y).


8. Repeat step 7 four more times.


9. To join the left and right zig-zags, make a double knot using the two strings in the middle (5th and 6th strings).


10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until the desired length.


11. Tie your bracelet and cut the remaining strings.

Etsy Favorites 03.18.08

Today I decided on featuring a few recycled, reconstructed, Trashionista items from Etsy!



I really like this fork bangle from joyrog's store! It is hand-crafted from antique EPNS cutlery(at least 100 years old). I believe that joyrog is new to etsy (just joined in Jan.), and from Australia! Aussie Aussie Aussie OY OY OY! Haha. Make sure to check out all of her other recycled "jewellery" soon to become very popular around here.



Check out this handmade Thank You card from hoipolloi! It is completely, and I mean COMPLETELY recycled! Not only is this beautiful photo stitched onto handmade paper (made from eggcartons and toilet paper rolls),

"It will be shipped to you sewn up in sheets of re-used birthday tissue, between several layers of cardboard cut from cereal or granola boxes, with love."

You can also take a peek at Amanda's blog to see a few snapshots of her paper-making process: HERE



Here is what KateBlack likes to call a "Trash Book". It has been reconstructed out of a 1960's childs encyclopedia book! The cover features a violin & bow, a photo of moon craters, stained glass and more. This hand bound work of art is perfect for writing poems, songs, or journal entries, as well as sketches, designs, and photos!



Okay, I know it isn't Christmas anymore, but this reusable Bodywreath really made me laugh! It's funny because almost all of the dolls that I had growing up somehow managed to become naked and/or headless somewhere around my room. If only I had thought of this idea first, huh? Haha!



This bracelet is made from non other than recycled Black & White grocery bags! Arnym also has gorgeous clutches and purses made from this seemingly endless medium. The colors she uses are wonderful and can be made to match practically any article of clothing you have. This just goes to show that you really CAN reuse almost anything and in the most incredible ways!



Don't be fooled by the magnitude of this photo. These are tiny little gold, silver, and copper colored rings made by folding what looks like little strips of metallic paper! UNBE-WEAVE-ABLE! All rings are made to order so make sure to specify the size you'd like. Also don't forget to have a look at the rest of FrucciDesign's shop, full of many a wonderous paper things!

HANDMADE NATION

I think I wasted a good 3 valuable hours today on YouTube.

But it was all worth it because I found this kick as video clip!

This is A sneak peak of selected footage from a crafty documentary called

Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY Art, Craft & Design.

Learn more here: http://www.handmadenationmovie.com/