How to Make Your First Beaded Bracelet Requirements:2 x 75cm strips of elastomas (this is an elastic thread for beading)1 jump ring and 1 bolt ring (to form the clasp)Scissors Sufficient beads to thread onto the two strips of elastomas. With the beading there are several ideas but this time it is best to keep the beads on the small size due to the style we are creating. Here are some thoughts on    .. more …

Start by choosing a bracelet style. They come in various sizes, so check the wrist size of the recipient and add 1 inches to it. Then, you can choose one or more charms and beads to add to the bracelet. Opt for a couple of different types to get the bracelet started. You can also choose to add a spacer. A spacer is simply a small silver bead that helps keep the larger items apart from one another.    .. more …

To help spread the message about the importance of early detection, the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation and its 54 partners have joined together to celebrate National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by introducing the “Buddy Bracelet,” a unique and powerful way to promote public awareness of the disease. “Today, in a sea of colored bracelets, the blue Buddy Bracelet stands out by    .. more …

When it comes to planning a wedding that your guests will surely enjoy, it will do you well to focus on the over-all experience that you will be providing them, as opposed to spending too much time worrying about the favors that they will be taking home at the end of the special ceremony. With this said, researching about cute yet cheap wedding favors should be on the top of your To Do list. Don’t    .. more …

There came that day when the phone rang and it was bad news; grandmother suffered a fall and she had been taken to the hospital. Although her injuries were nothing more serious than a few bruises, we were advised that now was a good time to pay closer attention to our grandmother’s health, although we were not necessarily always available to do so. Thankfully, during our visit with grandmother at    .. more …

In the past, medical alarms for the elderly were normally bracelets and necklaces worn to inform bystanders of their identity after accidents occurred and the older person was unconscious and unable to speak up for themself. These came in very handy if the person had a special heart condition, or was allergic to certain medications, or had a special blood type or was diabetic. The information    .. more …

It is the customization and personalization of this type of beaded bracelet that makes it one of the fastest selling and most popular bracelets on the market today. Since its conception it has wowed women around the world and is very popular not only amongst couples but also among friends. Women love buying beads for one another that express their love and feelings for their friends. However, the    .. more …