I have been yearning for a creative outlet lately, and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, DIY beaded bracelets felt like the perfect project.  Mom gets a personalized gift this year, and I get a chance to revive my long-lost creativity.  It seems like a winning combination to me!

If you haven’t had the opportunity to make a beaded bracelet, don’t despair.  The process is super easy, inexpensive (depending on your bead quality/taste), and stress relieving.  I had so much fun; I decided to order more beads to craft some bracelets to keep on hand for gift-giving this year.

If you’re ready to get started, here’s what you need:

My process for bracelet making is oversimplified (and possibly omits some necessary steps), so you may find this set of instructions more useful in your process.

I would love to see your creations.  Also, if you can share any ideas for sourcing unique beads, I would appreciate it. Happy creating!