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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Jelly Bean Jewelry

Spring may not be in the air BUT Spring candy certainly is.  Spring candy in all its glorious bright and cheerful colors.  Colors that could be the perfect accessory, even to winter outfits.


Accessorizing is something we know all about so we decided to do just that and make colorful (and edible) bracelets...out of jelly beans!


Do you want to make your own delicious piece of jewelry?

Gather the following supplies:  jelly beans, string and a needle.


If you opt to make a bracelet, make sure you cut your string longer than you would expect, the jelly beans will take up more bendable space then you might think.


Push your needle through the jelly bean.

*This proved more difficult than I had expected.  Perhaps the generic jelly beans I bought were a bit stale?  Regardless, I heated my jelly beans up in the microwave for a few seconds (about 8) to soften them enough to get the needle through.


Continue stringing your jelly beans onto the string to the design and size of your liking.  When you're finished, tie it around your little fashionista's wrist.


  No matter how fashionable it is, the best part is eating it!


37 comments:

  1. Quick, take the picture before she eats it! :)

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  2. Oh that's so cute, jelly beans are my favourite especially the ones from the chemist, I think I need a triple strand necklace!

    That is an awesome shot of Grace eating her bracelet :)

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  3. This is so cute and delicious at the same time. I'm sure Grace loved it! I know that wouldn't last long in our hosue either. I'm going to give this a try.

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  4. You had me at Jelly Beans. My girls would LOVE this!

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  5. how sweet! my favorite jelly beans are mike and ike. they are harder and harder to find. cute, sweet and ease of carrying - perfect!! :D

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  6. Cute! Also a good way for me to portion out the jellybeans I eat! LOVE the starburst ones :)

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  7. I love that you threaded them on Baker's Twine. What a cute and colorful treat. (Pinning :)

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  8. Hehehe.........this is cute. That last photo cracks me up! I want one!!!!

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  9. this is cute, my daughter would love this, she'll say "num, num,num"

    huggies♥
    rea

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  10. This is cute! And a way better idea than those gross hard candy ones!

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  11. What a fun idea! It would be great at a kids party! Now I want one!

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  12. This is an adorable idea. My Lucie girl would love to make these (and eat these!)
    Karen

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  13. adorable...another easy one would be using fruit loops

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  14. Ha Ha!
    We have enjoyed making goodies like this too. Lifesavers were our big hit with the boys.
    I like this idea. Yum Yum, I could go for a Jelly Bean right about now.

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  15. I loved the first pic of her eyeing that bracelet like a lion tracking a gazelle ...

    :) Linda

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  16. Fun and adorable idea! I definitely wouldn't be able to resist eating my accessories... love those jelly beans!

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  17. So totally adorable! The bracelet is adorable too!

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  18. so cute - better than a candy necklace!!
    Kelly

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  19. Beats the heck out of the Cheerio ones for sure!!

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  20. somehow i think most of the jelly beans would be in my tummy and not laced up on the string! so cute and just in time for Easter.

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  21. Why haven't I seen this years ago? lol, such an easy concept, I am surprised. Cute, thanks for sharing!

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  22. How fun! Hi! I would love to invite you to link up at our Share It Saturday linky party. We have lots of creative ideas submitted each week and you would fit right in! http://www.sugaraunts.com/2013/03/share-it-saturday-9-and-our-week-in.html

    Hope to see you there!

    Colleen at Sugar Aunts

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    1. Thanks so much Colleen. I can't wait to check out your lovely blog.

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  23. My kids would just love this!

    I would love it if you could share this on my link party - Serenity Saturday - that goes live tomorrow morning

    Natasha @ www.serenityyou.com

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  24. Hahaha, that last picture of her is just adorable! I love this idea anytime because jelly beans are awesome, but you're right, it's perfect for Spring!

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  25. That is such a cute idea -- and I would totally eat it up, too! Cute pic! Thanks so much for linking on Busy Monday!

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  26. What cute and easy craft for a party! Thanks so much for sharing on Made in a Day!
    Kim

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  27. Oh my goodness, these are so cute! What an awesome idea! You are a Featured Favorite this week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! We loved having you join us last week and can't wait to see what you have been up to this week! Have a great weekend!
    Mackenzie :)

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  29. I think these bracelets are best for kids, i will really try to make it for my kids.
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