When I was young, I spent hours making bracelets with my girl friends.
My friend Vicki and I would sit in school with string and masking tape, making friendship bracelets. We wore 4 or 5 at a time, all with funky colors and patterns. We didn’t have anything except for our string and our masking tape, but it was great girl bonding time and we appreciated the personalized gifts our friends made us.
This was in the early 80’s. It is funny how all things come back into style. I wish I was 8 right now. The friendship bracelets of 2009 are way cooler than the friendship bracelets of 1984. In fact, the Fancy Friendship Bracelets are more like artwork. I am just amazed at what can be put together with a little how to. Some of the bracelets that little girls can make are just as pretty (if not prettier), than store bought bracelets.
The Fancy Friendship Bracelets by Klutz has everything you need to get started making bracelets. It is a perfect gift for a tween or teenaged girl. Honestly, my son even wanted to make bracelets for his Aunts for Christmas. I am all for letting my son learn how to be crafty. The teacher/mother in me loves activities that build fine motor skills too!
So how easy is it to make these bracelets? It is easy enough that a 7 year old can follow the directions. (or like Rachael Ray says, this is easy enough for remedial crafters) There are pictures – LOTS OF PICTURES, which makes it easy for kids to follow.
There are 9 different bracelets that can be made. Each bracelet type has step by step instructions on how to complete the bracelet. You choose the color and beads — and follow the directions. It is that easy.
The book includes all the materials you need to get started. Along with the instructional book you get:
- 40 yards of cord (This is not like the thread I used in the 80’s, this is a much nicer, heavier cord material)
- 200 beads in various colors
- 6 charms
If you need to get supplies, you can order them right online on the Klutz website!
I have to mention that this book is just $19.95 retail, but I picked up 2 on Amazon
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This is a unique giveaway.. you will win one copy of Fancy Friendship Bracelets for yourself and one to give as a gift ! To enter, simply visit the Klutz website HERE and tell me what your favorite Klutz book is in the comments of this post!
Rules: Open to U.S. Residents, 18 years & Older. Giveaway ends 11/30/09 at 11:59pm. Winner will be notified via email. Winner is responsible for responding within 72 hours or a new winner will be picked. The email will come from: info@forthemommas.com. Please make sure this is marked as a non spam email.
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The Pretty Picture Bracelets look fun!
My favorite Klutz book is Shrink Art Jewelry.
I would like to get the Bead Loom Bracelets book for my daughter.
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I think definatley the frienship bracelets, this would be a great gift for the newest member of the family, my sister and her fiance just got custody of his 8 year old daughter who’s mom just got sentenced to 4 years in prison for beating someone up, noone in our side of the family knows the little girl (GRACE) very well being that we have all just met her so i think she would like this and my sister would be able to sit with her and do the bracelets while getting to know the child a litlle better. thanx
OOooohhh what little girl wouldn’t have a blast with the Make Your Own Twinkly Tiaras kit! Fun!
Probably the friendship bracelets or the paper beads as my daughter loves that stuff.
I think they have a great line of books! I would like to get The Fabulous Book of Paper Dolls.
One of my all time favorite books by Klutz is the Natural Beauty Book. I think I have an older version and I still refer to it at times.
My fav is the Paper Beads one. My kids would have so much fun!
The Fancy Friendship Bracelet book is my daughters favorite. My daughter loves to make friendship bracelet.
I love the Klutz books they are so cool. I would love to give one of these to my niece for Christmas.
My favorite hands down is the Klutz Build a Book, either big or little. One year our school PTO bought each of the primary children a little Build a Book. Each child created their own book with pictures and writing. That is one of the precious gifts my son gave to me when he was in first grade!
Clothespin cars is my favorite book!
Picture Bracelets look cool!
The Create Anything With Clay book would be my favorite.
I like the friendship bracelet book. My 9 y/o daughter would be uber-pumped about this!!!
My favorite is the Klutz Book of Board Games.
My favorite is the Bead Loom Bracelets!
The Picture Bracelets would be my choice. I’ve been wanting to make some of those for the aunts and grandmas in the family.
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They’re all so cute! My daughter would love it. If I have to pick a favorite… the Picture Bracelets.
ALL THE BOOK ON THIS SITE LOVE GREAT BUT THE ‘MAKE YOUR OWN TWINKLY TIARAS’ CAUGHT MY EYE BECAUSE MY 3 YR DAUGHTER WOULD LOVE IT! SHE THINKS SHE IS THE QUEEN! ;)
I really like the juggling kit, I have 5 adult children and I gave one of them this in their stocking last year, the whole family had a ball and a lot of laughs all day, every one tried it! I think any age KID would enjoy it!!
I used to love things like this when I was young. I have two young daughters who would love this! On the website, I like all of the bracelet sets. Thanks!
I really like the Picture Bracelets – personalized stuff is so much better.
My favorite Klutz book is the Friendship Bracelet one… the plain one. http://www.klutz.com/craft-book/Friendship-Bracelets Thanks!
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