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I have about twenty of them, and they don’t just sit collecting dust in my jewelry box. I wear them, sometimes all at once. These stretchy beaded bracelets are less of a noise and sliding nuisance than bangles and they come in such a wide range of colors. They can be bulky and chunky or dainty and classy.

Not only are beaded stretch bracelets my favorite accessory, they are also easy to make. All you need is a selection of beads, available at any craft or super store, and some stretch elastic cord. Measure the cord so that once the ends are knotted together and trimmed, you will have to stretch it to get it over your hand and onto your wrist and it will be snug but not too tight.

Then, tie a knot in one end and start stringing your beads. Your creativity is the limit. Create 1 or 101, it’s up to you. Stack them on your wrists or wear them one at a time. These bracelets are fun and easy!