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It’s a veritable arm party over here. Our BFF Tatiana F. of the blog Fashion Forward has created a cinchy so-cool friendship bracelet tutorial for all you crafty cuties out there. Instantly channel summer’s festival trend by stacking these with your other string bracelets and gold bangles. Make a pile, and then divvy them up among your crew!

 

What you’ll need:

Scissors

Embroidery needle

Embroidery floss in bright colors

Linked chains about 4” long (can be found at craft stores—use pliers to separate the links if necessary)
 

What you’ll do:

Step 1: Gather six strands of embroidery floss (each should be about 12 inches long) and knot the ends together on one side. Begin to braid about 3 inches of the length and knot all the strings at the end of the braid, leaving a long tail.
 

Step 2: Divide the strands into two sections, so three strands are in each, then thread the first section through the embroidery needle and begin weaving through two lengths of chain, whipstitching in one direction. The embroidery floss should connect both lengths of chain.
 

 

Step 3: Once you have woven the floss in one direction as shown in the images above, take the other section of floss and begin to weave in the opposite direction creating criss-crosses.
 

Step 4: After having completed the criss-cross design between the two chains, knot the end and braid the rest of the tail like the first step. Voilà! You’ve not got a beautiful and colorful bracelet that’ll rock your wrist this summer.
 
 
 

 
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BY GL AND TATIANA F. ON 5/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

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join my club DIY Green my crafty DIY sistas for ideas on how to use stuff around your house to make jewelry and other accessories!

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by kpianoplayer on 5/27/2012 6:20:20 PM

 
 



MODMODMODMODMOD!!!
hi okay so for 5 weeks in the summer, we go down to a small island down south. Our place is right on the ocean and there is also a pool nearby. THere are not many other kids there (btw i am 12) and if there are they are the most social people in the world (I am). Don't get me wrong I am obsessed with swimming, but other than that, we have nothing planned for our time down there. WHat should i do in my hours of freetime???
-THanks Modd




Hey girlie,

My favorite things to do at the beach are reading lots of books, going into small shops and looking around, trying all the food at the restaurants/on the boardwalk, trying new workouts, watching TV, catching up on sleep, and in general just relaxing. It's actually a good thing that you don't have a lot planned for your time there - you can relax, take your time, and get totally rejuvenated while also being spontaneous Smile
Lauren C.

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by VIVACIOUS on 5/27/2012 11:33:05 AM

 
 

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I have a crush on this guy. He is 2 years older than me and my BFF's bro. I think he thinks of me as a sister. What can I do now to make me notice me? What can I do this summer so he notices me next year?

Hey girl,

Why not ask your bff if the three of you can spend time together? Two years can be a big difference, but it might be able to work! I would ask your bff before you do anything else, though, since she might not want you to date her brother. Good luck!

Meghan D.

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by naiko3638 on 5/25/2012 9:49:48 PM

 
 

If only i knew how to embroider....

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by beautyfirst on 5/24/2012 3:49:31 PM

 
 

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idk if my crush likes me but yesterday he kept talking to me like all day and he followed me in the gym but he still sits next 2 this girl he idk.. likes? do u think he likes me?

Hey girl,

He might like you, or he might like the other girl, but the only way to find out is from him, and if he was talking to you, that's good! Keep talking to him and see how he acts!

Meghan D.

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by smileygirl555 on 5/19/2012 12:31:24 PM

 
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