to be honest i am not that much of a diy’er. my projects never turn out like the tutorials i use and i get impatient and end up doing them in a hurry just to get them off of my list of things to do. but i have been admiring everyone’s hex nut bracelets lately and almost paid $20+ for one in an etsy shop just to avoid doing it myself. on my first try i had my mom holding the braided end and for some reason i kept messing up. it was much easier to just hold the bracelet between my knees and braid it myself. i used this tutorial and chose to use leather instead of the twine suggested. i think it turned out ok. now i just need to find a better way to clasp it since tying the leather strings into a knot makes too big of a knot. oh well, add that to my list of things to do.

p.s. i am wearing “star of the party” by nicole for opi nail polish.

categories: fun manicures, tried it19 comments

19 Comments ( Reply )

  1. Penny Pincher Fashion
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 2:53 am

    I love yours – might have to use the leather for mine, too – great for fall!! 🙂

  2. miss philo
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 3:31 am

    Oh, I also have this MK watch! And I love love love it!!!!

    xoxo
    http://miss-philo.blogspot.com

  3. Jessica Zigenis
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 5:59 am

    I’ve been dying to try that necklace and just haven’t got around to it. I suppose the idea of going to home depot to by the… hexes(?) seems dreadful. haha I love how you used the leather, though! It turned out great!

  4. Alysson
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 6:49 am

    You’re gonna be a bracelet DIY pro! that looks awesome. I need to get on making mine. I have a fun one to show you guys for our link up! Can’t wait. XO

  5. Mrs C
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 8:21 am

    How cute!! That turned out fabulous. Looks like you might have some more DIY in the future. And def a perfect nail color for fall!

    http://www.MrsCapretta.com
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  6. the Blah Blah Blahger
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 8:56 am

    You do the BEST home manicures…seriously, you need to do a tutorial on how to paint nails without jacking them all up! : )

  7. Amber - Real Girl Glam
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 9:15 am

    LOVE the polish color, just added to my list of must haves! Your bracelet looks great too. I always want to make my own stuff, but never do because it usually doesn’t turn out right, but I might have to try this!

  8. Sara Campbell
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 9:36 am

    Arm party!!! Love it.

    xo,

    Sara Campbell Blog

  9. Rebecca H
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 10:10 am

    Oh I have had this pinned forever but haven’t gotten around to getting the supplies to make it! Yours looks gorgeous. I’m going to take care of that this weekend!

  10. Christy @ Stylishly Inspired
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 10:37 am

    I love how the bracelet turned out with the suede! I also have a couple different tutorials pinned on Pinterest. I just need to find the time to get the supplies and do them! ; )

  11. summer
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 11:18 am

    i actually really love it! but making it myself? eh….

  12. Fashion Confessions of a Mommy
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 11:22 am

    I love the rose gold MK watch and looks great with the leather tie bracelet.
    The mani came out great. I just bought 3 new essie fall colors last night at Target. Can’t wait to try them out.
    Daphne.

  13. Lydia Marie
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 4:04 pm

    I love the bracelet! I think it looks great with the leather cord.

  14. 1 Funky Woman
    Aug 25, 2011 @ 5:05 pm

    I have yet to see these but how fabulous! I would have to make a silver one since I don’t do gold! Love your polish color too!

    Megan

  15. Ruby Girl
    Aug 26, 2011 @ 4:50 pm

    I saw this on Pinterest. It looks great! Might have to give it a try… not a diy-er too much myself, but ever so often, something is worth the time. <3 http://www.rubygirlblog.com

  16. Kristianne
    Aug 26, 2011 @ 10:57 pm

    Love the watch, love the bracelet, and love the nail polish lol You did a good job… mine never come out the same as the tutorial either. I even watched 12 year old girls on YouTube do it better than I did.

  17. Kristin
    Aug 31, 2011 @ 2:09 pm

    J’adore a good arm party! Love that polish too!

  18. Stephanie
    Sep 12, 2011 @ 10:47 am

    I love thiss! Can you please tell me the model of your MK watch? I’ve been looking for this one for a long time now and cannot seem to find it!!

  19. JEN RAMOS
    Oct 12, 2011 @ 8:28 pm

    Great job! Id actually pay you $20 to make one for me. ha! :)))
    http://www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com