Monday, 4 June 2012

Beach Inspired Bracelet


Hello Everyone

Today I'm going to show you how I made this beachy bracelet. 
Its really easy and of course the sky is your limit with projects like this.

Recently I discovered I actually liked memory wire after years of avoiding it for some reason. So I'm loving creating all kinds of looks with it. And I have been inspired, quite a lot by my environment, last month I created a Winter inspired bracelet and this week the beach has been calling....

The image I had of the beach is one of my favourite photos that I took at Shakespeare Beach. Look at the rich colours, the sand and the greenish hue of the sea. It threatened a storm that day and there was a yellow tinge to everything.


What you need: 

beads of varying sizes, shapes and colours
charms for your theme - I used shells and starfish
jump rings to attach the charms to the bracelet
memory wire cut to your desired length - mine wraps around my wrist 5 times
I bought all my supplies from Spotlight.

Using a pair of long nosed pliers bend one end of the wire to form a loop. 
Then thread your beads and charms on, and end off again with another loop.
 So simple!
However, if you're anything like me, you will re-thread your beads over and over until you're happy with the look...


 Then you throw your family into the car for a trip to the beach and a photo shoot....


 I think this is by far my favourite creation yet. At least when I wear it this winter it will remind me of the beach and put some cheer into our cold dark days.
 
Take care

xxx

 
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58 comments:

  1. Lisa Fliehman4 June 2012 at 13:24

    Stunning!!! I love it and that you threw the family in the car for a photo shoot! I'm going to make one inspired by the mounatins. So maybe I will get a trip in for the photo shoot!!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days4 June 2012 at 23:38

      Ooh Lisa - I cant wait to see your creation. Thank you for your wonderful support xxx

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  2. Unknown4 June 2012 at 15:14

    This is such a precious piece, Natalie. The beach is my favorite place on earth. Your bracelet really has a beautiful beach vibe and your photos are amazing! Love ya!!

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  3. fiona anderson4 June 2012 at 20:34

    Absolutely love it Natalie, love the different sized beads and the gorgeous colours.
    Btw, I wear my Natalie creation all the time !
    Have a great week xx

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days4 June 2012 at 23:40

      Thank you so much hun - I'm super stoked you are wearing your bracelet xxxx

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  4. Unknown4 June 2012 at 21:02

    this is so stunning! a gorgeous bracelet and your pics are amazing!
    hugs
    jutta

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days4 June 2012 at 23:41

      Thank you so much Jutta - I'm still getting the hang of this new camera xxx

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  5. Danni@SiloHillFarm4 June 2012 at 23:24

    Best bracelet EVER!!! You take such great pictures! I so want to see that beach in person (while wearing that bracelet!)

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days4 June 2012 at 23:42

      Thank you dear Danni. I'm still learning with my camera and I would certainly love to take you to visit that beach one day xxxx

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  6. Four Marrs and One Venus5 June 2012 at 03:07

    Natalie- so very pretty! Love this bracelet..and what amazing photos you took to share! :)

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  7. Mary Neumann5 June 2012 at 09:15

    Such a great way to launch Inspiration Cafe, Natalie! I love your post and the beautiful piece you made! Your bracelet has me so excited for the beach next week! I'm pretty sure it's early in the morning for you (7:00am)....:O) Hope you have a great day!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days9 June 2012 at 16:20

      You're so lucky having a holiday at the beach. Enjoy every minute xxx

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  8. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com6 June 2012 at 12:51

    Pictures are beautiful! I'm heading to the beach soon, this bracelet would be perfect. Love it!

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  9. cheapcraftymama7 June 2012 at 00:15

    Ooh that is SO pretty! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  10. Lisa8 June 2012 at 00:56

    It's very pretty! Love the mix of colors and textures!

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  11. Unknown8 June 2012 at 01:57

    I am so into bracelets right now. Memory wire? I like the way the wire does wrap around you wrists, I love to wear several bracelets at once and this would totally be the same look. I would love to invite you to share this or any of your favorite posts at Freedom Fridays tomorrow. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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    1. Unknown8 June 2012 at 01:58

      PS I am now following you via Linky:)

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    2. Natalie @ NorthShore Days9 June 2012 at 16:23

      Awesome - I will link up in a mo - thank you Evelyn

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  12. Debra Kapellakis9 June 2012 at 03:04

    reminds me of the beach

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  13. Anonymous9 June 2012 at 04:11

    Love your bracelet Nats, beautifully inspired by the beach!I will share your first Inspiration Cafe post on my timeline. I think this will not only remind others of the beach but inspire them to create.


    xxx Audra

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  14. Christina at I Gotta Create!9 June 2012 at 15:16

    Your photos are FABULOUS!!! Isn't that one of the best parts-- finishing the project and then taking it outside for the photo shoot ?! Gorgeous bracelets, Natalie! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days9 June 2012 at 16:24

      Thank you so much Christina - I love linking up xxx

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  15. Susie @Bowdabra10 June 2012 at 08:03

    Natalie this is awesome! Love the color choices, too! What a great tutorial! We would LOVE for you to stop over and link this post up and any others in our Crafty Showcase. Our showcase runs from Sat-Thur and then on Friday our designers pick their favorite to be featured.

    Stop on over and share! We even have a linky for ETSY and Crafty Businesses. http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/06/09/saturday-showcase-craft-projects-5/#

    Thanks, Susie @Bowdabra

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days10 June 2012 at 16:02

      I have linked up - thank you Susie - I love your blog and you're on my reader so linking up is a weekly event for me now - with the time difference however it sometimes takes me a while to link. Thank you for your sweet comment xxx Nat

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  16. Unknown12 June 2012 at 04:19

    I was so happy when I saw you brought these awesome bracelets to my party. I just need to go get me some of that memory wire:) Thank you so very much for sharing at Freedom Fridays. Hope you have a super terrific week!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days17 June 2012 at 01:03

      Thank you so much Evelyn and for inviting me to the linky party xxx

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  17. Unknown12 June 2012 at 12:19

    I love the colors you chose. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.

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  18. Miss Kitty12 June 2012 at 14:13

    SO PRETTY! Congrats on being featured this week at the "Cowgirl Up!" blog party. Your photography is just as gorgeous as your actual project. It even looks and sounds easy enough for those of us who do not regularly make jewelry. Your bracelet is getting me in a summer-time mood.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days17 June 2012 at 01:05

      I'm so glad you like it - we are headed into winter, wish it was summer too. xx Nat

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  19. Etcetorize13 June 2012 at 02:35

    So pretty! I love all of the colours and different textures together. Anything that reminds me of the beach is a hit in my books. If you're looking for another place to share your creative projects, head on over to Etcetorize. Would love to see you there~

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  20. srpprcrftr13 June 2012 at 10:34

    Loving those beads and charms you used, so summery, beachy. Duh I especially love the yellowish colored beads. What are those? They look kinda mother of pearly but ? I hadn't used memory wire to make bracelets in long time. Think I"ll have to give it a go again. Alot easier than making 5 seperate bracelets. Love the look.
    How I envy you living in Australia. I've read so many books about Australia when it was first inhabited and then on. I also had a Senior Companion client that was from Brisbane. she shared some of the pictures she had of Australia, so gorgeous. I loved her accent and her way of thinking. I would so love to be able to visit there but fare there isn't in my budget for eons(meaning never since I'm almost 72). Lately a tv show (Househunters International) has featured
    several areas of Australia. I'm stuck to the tv when those shows are on. So beautiful and clean there.
    I love it that the internet makes it possible to "meet" people from other countries. There are several Australian bloggers. It was so nice to "meet" you. Look forward to visiting your blog often.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days17 June 2012 at 01:08

      Thank you so much for reading srpprcrftr, the yellow beads are a shell of some sort. I live in New Zealand which is just across the ditch from Australia - so still "Down Under" - I hope you comment again soon xxx

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  21. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs13 June 2012 at 11:25

    Beautiful Natalie! featured this tonight! stop by and grab a button! ;)

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days17 June 2012 at 01:02

      Thank you so much for featuring my bracelet Trish and Bonnie. So exciting!
      Take care xxx Nat

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  22. Debbie @ OtRD14 June 2012 at 02:58

    This is so lovely!

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  23. Debbie @ OtRD14 June 2012 at 03:06

    The title of your blog made me think of New Zealand and then I saw you are in Auckland and was so excited!! I use to live and work in Auckland for a year a few years ago. There is a special place in my heart for your wonderful city and country!!

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  24. Christina at I Gotta Create!14 June 2012 at 12:23

    You're a STAR tonight over at I Gotta Create! Thanks again for linking up.
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/06/wildly-original-features-4-new-party.html
    <3 Christina

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days17 June 2012 at 00:51

      Thank you so much Christina - you have made my day xxx Nat

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  25. Unknown16 June 2012 at 02:38

    Your lovely bracelet is being featured today at Freedom Fridays!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days17 June 2012 at 00:50

      Oh Wow thank you so much Evelyn
      Have a great weekend xx Nat

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  26. Roudi4 July 2012 at 03:43

    How adorable! I've found you through pinterest and I'm your newest follower now. :)

    Have an extra crafty day. ♥
    Roudi @ c-is-for-craft.blogspot.com

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days4 July 2012 at 21:31

      Awesome thank you Roudi - I have been to visit your blog and it is just gorgeous - so I'm your newest follower too lol.
      Take care xx Nat

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  27. Etcetorize9 July 2012 at 15:14

    I'm so happy you linked up at Etcetorize last week. I like your project so much that I'm featuring it at tonight's party. I hope you'll stop by to grab a featured button from the sidebar and link up again~

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  28. Fonda @Southern Scraps9 July 2012 at 22:47

    Awesome bracelet! I love memory wire. Memory wire bracelets were the first kind I ever made.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days11 July 2012 at 01:34

      Thanks so much Fonda - I love Memory wire - love it xx Nat

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  29. Michelle26 July 2012 at 01:17

    Pinned this! Have a great day!

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