For the Love of Bling Zipper Bracelet

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This For the Love of Bling Zipper Bracelet is a stunning accessory that's sure to draw some attention the next time you hit the town. Sophisticated and sweet, this DIY zipper bracelet takes less than an hour to assemble. Plus, what really sets this accessory apart from other beaded bracelets are its handmade charms. You can turn your leftover Valentine's Day candy into adorable accents. Simply bend wire in the shape of a heart and adhere it to a conversation heart. This bracelet is super cute, so don't be shy about wearing it year round.

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Materials:
 

Bracelet

• Darice Mix and Mingle beads
• Candy conversation heart
• Plaid Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Plaid Mod Podge Podgable Papers
• Plaid Mod Podge Podgable Shapes
• Simplicity Creative Group coat zipper
• Fiskars scissors
• Wire
• Jump rings
• Hot glue
• Velcro
   

Gift Wrap

• Darice David Tutera tag
• Darice sequin
• Elmer's glue stick
• Fiskars scissors
• I Love to Create Tulip Beads In A Bottle
• Lion Brand bonbons
• Glass jar

Instructions:
 

Bracelet

1. Form heart shape out of wire and glue shape to back of conversation heart using Mod Podge Magic.
    
2. Cut out "Love" graphic from Mod Podge Podgable papers. Glue to back side of corresponding Podgable Shape. Make sure that the text is visible through the shape.
    
3. Fold over each end of the zipper to the opposite side. Glue in place.
    
4. Cut 2 small rectangles out of velcro. Glue one rectangle on each end of zipper.
    
5. Create beaded charms with the Mix and Mingle beads.
    
6. Link beaded charms, candy conversation heart, and "Love" charm to zipper.
    

Gift Wrap

1. Dot scalloped edge of tag with Tulip Beads in a Bottle.
    
2. Punch heart out of Podgeable papers. Glue heart to large sequin, then glue sequin to tag.
    
3. Wrap bracelet around bonbon and place in clear glass jar. Affix tag to jar.