Here's an idea for matchy-matchy bead bracelets for a mother-child workshop in the run-up to Mother's Day. The Seed beads flower bracelet is a simple, colorful and easy-to-make piece of jewelry, perfect for a moment of complicity and shared creation.
Seed beads are ideal for this type of project: they come in many colors, are lightweight, and their small size makes it easy to create pretty floral patterns. Children or teenagers can have fun choosing their favorite colors, while moms create or accompany, each at their own pace. The idea is to have a good time together, while creating a little piece of jewelry to offer or wear as a duo, a matchy matchy mother-daughter bracelet. The "flower" effect adds a cheerful springtime touch, while remaining discreet and easy to wear on a daily basis. You can imagine a mother-child match, with the same flowers but different colors, or two totally identical bracelets for a pretty wink.
This type of DIY gift for Mother's Day appeals precisely because it's simple, homemade and personalized. There's no need for complicated materials or special skills: with a few beads, a bit of thread and a pinch of patience, you can create a personal gem and a perfect memento of this moment of sharing.
The Seed beads flower bracelet is therefore a great idea for a family craft activity, as well as a sweet and thoughtful gift to celebrate this special day. A simple way to say "I love you" with your hands.
Cut 1.5 m of transparent nylon wire to size 0.20 mm. Thread a wire protector over the wire and place it in the center of the wire. Cross the two wire ends in a golden Seed bead. Tighten well, checking that both wires are the same length.
Thread a dark blue bead onto the first thread, then pass the second thread through the bead so that it crosses over into this new bead. Tighten securely. Thread two dark blue beads onto each thread, then a gold bead onto both threads at the same time, without crossing the threads.
Iron one of the threads through the two dark blue beads threaded on one side in step 2, then repeat for the other side with the other end of thread. Tighten a little.
Thread a final dark blue bead and cross the two wires in this bead to finish the first flower. Tighten to form the flower.
Repeat the above steps to make several flowers, alternating the colors of the beads (blue, gold, etc.) and following the same process for each flower.
Add larger beads such as a pearly bead and Seed beads 8/0 between the flowers to vary the design. To do this, once the wires have been crossed in a golden Seed bead 8/0, thread a golden Seed bead 11/0 onto each end of the wire. Cross the wires in a pearly bead. Thread a gold Seed bead 11/0 onto each wire and cross the wires into a Seed bead 8/0.
Continue making flowers until you obtain the desired length for the bracelet (the size of your wrist plus about 1 cm).
To finish, thread a Crimp bead onto both wire ends, then pass both wires through the wire guard and the Crimp bead. Flatten the crush bead to secure the wires, then pass the wires through the following beads to solidify the bracelet. Cut off the wire ends.
Attach a clasp on one side with an open ring. Put an open ring on the other side and a matching heart charm on each bracelet.
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