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Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:20:00 +0000

Hi there!

I wanted to come up with a new leather wrap tutorial for a while now and I am really happy to pronounce I finally did

If you like to see my other bracelet tutorials please click here.

It took me a while to wrap my mind around the "How To" because i wanted to create a braided full leather version as an alternative to the tedious and time consuming version of weaving beads in and out with bead cord between and around two leather strings.

Once you get the hang of the braiding rhythm you will see how quickly these bracelets are done and how beautifully they will turn out!

For one bracelet you will need:

- about 2 meter leather cord size 2mm depending on how many times you want to wrap the bracelet around your wrist (2meter length will wrap around 4x - you could do a shorter or longer version by taking less or more length)

- 1.5 meter leather cord size 1mm

- 6 meter leather cord size 1mm

- about 140 little beads with a large enough hole to thread onto your shorter 1mm leather cord piece.

- optional a little jewelry button or something similar from the bead shop

Of course you are free to choose different sizes of leather cord than I did but make sure there is a thinner and a thicker cord and you are able to thread your beads onto the thinner one.

O.K. - here we go! The right one is the version with no button. This bracelet will just close with a loop on one end and a knot on the other end.

Take your 2 meter long piece and fold it into half.

Take your 1.5 meter long piece and knot it around your loop as shown in picture 1.

Now fold the short end towards the middle and wrap your long end tight around all leather pieces to create a nice beginning.

ALWAYS pull gently!!! 1 mm leather cord is delicate and you do not want to tear it. Please try on an extra piece how much you can pull before it breaks so you get a feeling on how much strength you can use while pulling.

By the way - once these leather bracelets are done there is no danger of tearing anymore. The more you wear them the prettier and softer they will become.

Place a knot as shown in picture 2. Thread all beads onto your thin cord and secure with a knot at the end to make sure they don't slip off while you are working.

You could now cut the short end or - if your bead holes are big enough - you can hide the end by threading it also into your first bead.

So - Please pull up your first bead.

Now take your 6 meter piece cord and organize it into two equally long pieces. Don't cut it!

You could roll it into little balls for the beginning to make handling easier. Please take a look back to picture 3. You can see my two organized balls of leather. Mine were much longer than 3 meter each because at this point I had no idea of how much length I would need for a bracelet that long...

Place a knot right under your first bead.

Now start following closely and very slowly pictures 4 to 14. It is very important to carefully follow each single step.

In the beginning it's very likely that you get confused with over and under. No problem if that happens. Just carefully pull it apart and start over with the second bead.

You always alternate braiding over and then at the next bead under the thin middle cord. It is very important to keep this alternating rhythm to secure the beads nicely in between the two thicker leather strings.

Can you see the always alternating moves?

You will quickly get the hang of it - I promise - it looks much more complicated than it really is!

Make sure you wrap the bracelet around your wrist from time to time to see how much more length you need.

For the ending fold one of your thin braiding ends to the middle and wrap the other one around all cords. Make the same knot you did in the beginning shown on picture 4.

Now take all endings and place a big overhand knot. Pull tight! Depending on the fit you could leave a little room and then do another knot and even another one as I did on the last picture.

If you use a button piece on the other end then this little room between the knots will be the place where to pull your button thru.

Have fun with it - and please ask if there is anything unclear - I am happy to help!

Happy Day,

Anette

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This Is The Perfect Necklace

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:03:04 +0000

Simple and beautiful - just perfect for spring and summer with its round, brushed pendant.

You can order my handmade jewelry directly by sending me an e-mail: lebenslustiger(at)gmail.com

The necklace is made of 925 Silver with high quality rosé gold plating.

Lenghth: 46cm, Pendant size: 1cm

42Euro plus shipping (worldwide shipping)

Please find other pieces of the collection here.

Happy SUN-Day,

Anette

I am Proud...

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:01:00 +0000

...to be a mum!!!

I just found this adorable picture from almost 10 years ago. And I am sooooooooo in love!!! I feel like a young mother wanting to share all stories and tons of pictures

Oh, it is so true - they grow up way too fast - time is just flying by...

2.) Where will you enjoy the weekend sunshine? 3.) What got you thru the week?

@Home - hopefully in the garden if it is nice and sunny. Happy busy hands as usual...

4.) To-do list? 5.) Filled up on...?

Lot's of jewelry! Vitamins! Yummy Mangostane...

Thank you so much for all your orders!!!

Truly wonderful. Here is the collection in case you like to order too.

More answers to the Friday-picture-questions are collected @ Steffis

Happy Day,

Anette

Sunstone

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:18:51 +0000

There couldn't be a prettier name for this gemstone than "Sunstone"!

Tiny tyny sparkly light spots like hundreds of little mini suns are all over the stone.

So cheerful and summery...

Can you see them? It's not easy to capture them on a photo.

I looked up the healing properties of the Sunstone and here is, what I found:

"The Sunstone is a 'light-bearer' and shines - like the sun itself - right into the heart.

It is being worshiped for protection since ancient times. The Greek dedicated the Sunstone to Helios, the sun god - to protect earth.

As a light-bearer the gemstone brings joy to life, alleviates depression and fear and promotes optimism. It energizes and evokes enthusiasm."

Doesn't that sound absolutely wonderful?

Instead of the Sunstone the necklace is also available with Aventurin(green), Labradorite(blue), Amethyst(purple), Rose-quartz(pink), Smokey-quartz(brownish), Lapis lazuli(blue) and - on the next picture - with a cute sweet water pearl.

All metal parts are made of 925er Silver and are gold plated ; the necklace is 45cm long - the pendant is about 2cm long.

The necklace costs 52Euro plus shipping.

You can directly order these necklaces and all other pieces of the collection by sending an e-mail to me:

Lebenslustiger(at)gmail.com

Happy Day,

Anette

Infinity

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:10:00 +0000

Spring has FINALLY arrived over here in Germany!

The infinite reliable cycle had just slowed down the speed a bit this year but of course it will go on for ever and ever and ever...

I feel like new-born myself with the temperatures rising and the birds singing

What a joy!

And these two Infinity jewelry pieces are the perfect match for this kind of feelings.

If you like to order them please drop me an e-mail: lebenslustiger(at)gmail.com

Available ring sizes are 52,54,56 und 58 - The bracelet fits all sizes.

The infinity symbol of the bracelet is about 1,5cm long, the one from the ring about 1,2cm.

Both pieces are handcrafted of Sterling silver and rosé gold plated.

Ring Infinity 29Euro plus shipping.

Bracelet Infinity 42Euro plus shipping.

You can see and order more items from this collection here

Happy SUNNY Day,

Anette

Rose Gold Ring Love

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:20:00 +0000

Available to purchase - Please drop me an email at: lebenslustiger(at)gmail.com if you are interested. Thank You!

1. Silver ring clover leaf rosé gold plated 39Euro + shipping

2. Silver ring facetted Amethyst rosé gold plated 49Euro + shipping

3. Silver ring white Moonstone rosé gold plated 69Euro + shipping

4. Silver ring facetted Rose quartz rosé gold plated 69Euro + shipping

5. Silver ring ball wire rosé gold plated je 29Euro + shipping

View all pieces of the collection here

Happy Day,

Anette

New To The Shop

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:47:00 +0000

Leather bracelets with gold pleated symbols. The size of the cross is about 8x8mm and the diameter of the round shape is about 7mm.

All bracelets have a really nice S-hook closure which will allow you to put the bracelet on and off by yourself

Leather bracelets with facetted semiprecious gemstones.

These symbols are a little bit smaller compared to the ones on the first picture. The diameter of the round shape is about 5mm. Really cute!

All styles are available at my shops at Dawanda and Etsy

Happy Monday,

Anette

New To The Shop

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:31:08 +0000

Spring already arrived in the Shop

Have a good week,

Anette

Shine Brightly...

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:55:34 +0000

...says one of the pendants on this long necklace.

HAHA - good one - HOW???

It rained the entire weekend over here in northern Germany.

So, today I really long for bright summery colors...

I recently got asked this question for the description of one of my long necklaces over at Dawanda's and i thought this might be interesting for some to you too:

"What does different beads mean? Wood? Plastic? Glass? What is precious on this necklace? Besides the silver? Nice necklace...BUT, what justifies the price?"

My answer:

"All metal parts of this necklace - the large flower (4cm diameter), the pendants etc are handmade by myself of 999 silver and are rose gold-plated with the thickest coat possible (20 milliem). That together is already quite a material value.

Then I searched for and added expensive antique african beads to the necklace. Also tiny turquoise beads are more expensive than a bit larger ones because it is more difficult to drill the holes.The other beads are made of wood, Howlith, glass and Agate.

All the material plus my working hours to manufacture and design the necklace result in the end price. Hope that answers your question."

Happy Monday, Anette

Dawanda Summer Lovebook...

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:37:00 +0000

...MAYBE!

My Loop might make it into the new Dawanda Lovebook.

Here can you download the recent one.

Please press your thumbs and wish me luck - merci merci!!!

Happy day,

Anette

Crochet - Bangle

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:12:00 +0000

Save the ribbons!

For a fun and sparkly New Year's Eve Bling Bling.

All you need is about 8-9 meters of gold or silver ribbon or cord, a crochet hook size 10mm or 12mm and a few minutes.

Chain about 16 to 20 (depends on the thickness of the ribbon and the size of your wrist and hand) and join with a slip stitch.

1st round:

slip stitch

2nd round:

slip stitch in back loops only

3rd round:

again slip stitch in back loops only but skip along the round two stitches to create a nice arch.

Knot endings.

Pull and push gently to form a nice bangle.

e Voilá - PARTY!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Anette

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Blogwichteln

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:51:00 +0000

What a wonderful idea!

Almost 300 bloggers participated in a gift exchange.

And look what i got!

Isn't that a super cute little bracelet? I LOVE it!!!! And the nail polish has a beautiful wintery color - there were also two tiny stamps.

I can't wait to make little silver pendants with them...

My partner for this fun event that was organized by LiebeleiBlogwichteln was Zoe von Golden&Pink and I send her a BIG kiss and a BIG hug for such nice presents.

It is a really wonderful and uplifting feeling to know, a stranger has put much thought into picking something special to make you happy.

And of course I was more than happy to do the same for Zoe.

And of course it had to be pink and golden...

But why on earth did I then sent her a SILVER colored bracelet and necklace...

I can't say...must be some sort of Christmas blindness...

Oh well - she said, she loved it anyway...

So - hang in there - enjoy and have a happy day,

Anette

Photography Challenges

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:17:00 +0000

Blogging and shop keeping drives me to learn more and more about photography...

And I really like that because i enjoy taking pictures very much.

Right now I experiment with an opaque glass and flashes to isolate the object from the background.

Very different from shooting with natural light which is my favorite setting...

Are you a pro when it comes to Aperture, Iso, exposure time...???

I wish you a happy weekend,

Anette

Win My Necklace On Vosgesparis Blog

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:27:59 +0000

WIN WIN WIN!!!

I'm happily inviting YOU to participating in an awesome GIVE AWAY over at great interior blog Vosgesparis!!!

You can win this knitted and braided fabric yarn necklace with leather accents - made by me

Here it goes:

"Although you will mostly find interior related posts here on Vosgesparis I'm happy to make some exceptions during our End of the year 2.0 and present you this cool necklace Give Away from blog and shop Lebenslustiger today. Which I really love myself because it is so natural and basic, but yet a real statement!

It is handmade by German designer Anette, from recycled fabric yarn and leather. Her jewelry line is an eclectic mix of colors, forms and eco-concious materials. The designs are inspired by nature and her own joyful and vivacious lifestyle.

To participate and win this necklace please go to her recently opened shops at Dawanda or Etsy and then leave a comment here stating which item you like most from the collection. If you like, there is also more Lebenslustiger at Twitter, FB, Pinterest and Instagram - also please visit Anette's blog for inspiration and awesome DIY."

closing date December 19 - Good luck all!

see all our giveaways here

Have a happy day,

Anette

Give Away Winners

nospam@example.com (Lebenslustiger) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:29:55 +0000

You are probably waiting for the announcement of the leather bracelet (see tutorial here) winners..,

Well - here is what happened. I was waiting for Jette to come home from horse camp to draw the winners because i really don't like to draw them myself. It gives me a hard time because I always feel sorry for all the wonderful participants who might not win THIS time...

But Jette was so exhausted after her week long fun camp that she only managed to take a bath and then she fell into o deep long sleep...

So - we drew the winners this morning!

First I have to say a big BIG THANK YOU to all your super nice comments and e-mails. I'm so moved by your lovely friendliness, the beautiful praise for my work and blog and just the fact, that you are out there and participating in my life.

There were over forty messages and while this is still small scale comparing to other blogs having 1000 participants wanting to win a box of tea bags, I must say, that I really enjoy these kind of private draws here on lebenslustiger.com.

It gives room to a wonderful and deeply honest connection. Thanks so much again - I just wish, there would be bracelets for all of you!

The winners this time are Koleen and Petra. Congratulations!

And to me, too! Because look what I got in the mail last week. What a great surprise! My long time friend Heidi who I met in Santa Barbara and who is living in Boulder Colorado with her family now, made these beautiful Chan Luu inspired bracelets. I'm totaly touched by so much generosity because these kind of bracelets are quite time and material consuming to make. Heidi - I LOVE THEM!!! Thousand thanks! The color combination is so pretty! And look at this cute felt box they came in! The buffalo button represents Boulder. Nice, right?

Would you like to learn how to make those kind of bracelets for yourself? I could post a tutorial on it in one of the next weeks...

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

XOXO, Anette