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Lunes, Mayo 11, 2015

Easy DIY Bracelets

There are plenty of advantages to being able to create your own bracelets. It is easier to stay in style with accessories that matches perfectly with your outfit. Having to shop for new accessories to go with your clothes is expensive, time-consuming and tedious. This is especially true if you are your own person with a distinct standard and a well-defined likes and hates.


Creating your own stuff also helps you develop your own taste when it comes to fashion. What is fashion all about? It is more than just about following trends on the magazine, television and other media. Fashion is a form of art. All forms of art revolve around self-expression. Where is self expression in fashion if you are only following what are advertised on pages of publications or in the internet?  Being involved in the process of creating a fashion item helps you create your own understanding on what looks nice and what is not.

Just like how elementary students don't start out with calculus, a beginner in creating bracelets and other accessories should not start with something that is very challenging. It important to start with materials that are easy to work with.

The loom rubber bands are ideal for anyone trying to get into DIY bracelets and other accessories. The special type of rubber bands are woven using different patterns into various types of loom ornaments. This can be done by hand. However, a loom board can make it a lot easier.  All the stuff needed to get started with creating loom bracelets are commonly available on toy stores and online shops as a kit.

It is surprisingly easy to learn how to create these types of accessories. Most brands of loom kits have instructions that help users get started with the activity.

Lunes, Abril 6, 2015

Handmade NBA Accessories

The NBA season is kicking it to another gear with the approaching playoffs. The regular season is becoming more exciting as several teams from both eastern and western conferences looking to extend their season are vying for the chance to play in the post-season. The surprising campaign by top teams Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors has awaken fans from cities and states that have been previously lacking excitement.

There are plenty of ways to show pride and support for your favorite teams. Aside from game attendance, television viewing and purchase of team gears, you can also create your very own handmade NBA accessories. The loom bracelet is one of the best handmade NBA accessories you can create.

So what is a loom bracelet exactly and what makes it great as an NBA-themed accessory?

Loom bracelets are fashion ornaments made of a special type of rubber bands that are woven together by hand or with the help of a toy loom. The rubber bands which are also known as loom bands comes in a wide array of vibrant colors. With these, you can create a bracelet featuring the colors of your favorite NBA team.

Learning how to create a loom bracelet is quite easy that even five-year olds do it. Many toy loom brands and sellers of the loom bands have plenty of helpful guides that will get you started creating your very own bracelet in no time. A loom bracelet is also quite affordable. A pack of the highest quality loom rubber bands that is good for creating around 20 loom bracelets only cost $7.


To top it all off, you can add NBA team charms on your loom bracelet to really show your passionate support for your favorite team.