DIY Valentine's Day Craft: How to Make a Friendship Bracelet

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Chicks! 

In honour of this very special holiday and to celebrate our love for all our online BFFs (like you!), we're going to be show you how to make a very cute and easy friendship bracelet! Consider this a token of appreciation and love for all that you've done for us! 

As an added bonus, after making a few of these babies (and believe me, they only take about 15 minutes to make) try stacking them up arm candy style - we show you how over here!

 
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Step 1: Gather two long pieces of string. You can create this bracelet with pretty much any material but hemp or wax coated strings work best. Fold over both of these pieces in the middle.

Step 2: Tie a looped knot in the middle so you now have four pieces. 

Step 3: Two of these of pieces should be in the middle, the other two should be on each  side. Taking one side of the string, create a '4' figure, by putting it over top of the two strings in the middle. 

Step 4: Taking the other string on the opposite side, place over the end of the string creating the '4'. Place the string behind the two in the middle.

Step 5: Take the end of that same string, pull it through the same created by the '4' figure. 

Step 6: You should be able to see a knot forming, pull time and repeat the steps each time, switching sides. You'll be able to tell which side you should be working on because there will be an extra vertical notch on the outside.  

Note: If you do not switch sides, you will get a spiral pattern, not the flat one (also a pretty variation).


I used a metal clip that came with the string to attach the bracelet ends and a cute little valentine together. We love the pattern and style of this bracelet but if you wanted something a little easier, why not try out a basic braid? Or, check out this tutorial or this one here for more styles. 


Alternatively, punch a hole through either end and wear your valentine proudly! I think this would the perfect gift for a few of your special friends or co-workers, each having a fun little inside joke or message!  

What are you making, giving or receiving for Valentine's Day?

(adapted via dollarstorecrafts.com)

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