Nautical Notions

I've always loved the ocean, the beach, seafaring towns, life and culture. I'm lucky enough to live near the ocean on the New England coastline.  So, naturally, I just adore nautical themes for jewelry, fashion and home decor. When Spring and Summer roll around, these themes are always in style and all year round as far as I'm concerned!

Nautical by will-o featuring outdoor patio lanterns

It's easy to add a little maritime touch to your Summer look. Try one of my DIY jewelry projects. These are fun, easy to make and stylish for the season. Click the pic or the link to go to the tutorials.

 Anchor Leather Bracelet DIY TUTORIAL

Lovely Little Knot Necklace DIY TUTORIAL

Looking for more nautical inspiration? Check out my Pinterest board below!

Happy Creating,

Erin

Anchor Leather Bracelet TUTORIAL

Anchor Leather Bracelet Tutorial

by Erin Siegel

For Ornamentea.com

I LOVE nautical themes. I do live by the sea after all! I have always loved the ocean and life near the harbor. I've been seeing the anchor motif everywhere this year and I just love it. I decided I needed to make my own anchor accessory via Ornamentea, of course. The nautical trend is hot and not just for Summer anymore! You can rock this style all year round.

Ingredients:

1 antique silver anchor charm

2 antique silver fold overends

1 oval jump ring

1 antique silver 7mm springclasp

1 antique silver 1” head pin

1 nickel filed cube bead

1” of antique silver solderedextender chain

12” of blue 1.5mm Greekleather

Tools:

Chain nose pliers

Round nose pliers

Cutters

Scissors

Ruler

Instructions:

1: Use 6” of leather to form a lark’s head knot on the loop of the anchor charm. Repeat for the opposite end of the charm as shown.

2: Insert the ends of the leather into a fold over end and close. Repeat for the other side of the bracelet as shown.

3: Attach the spring clasp to the loop of one fold over end as shown.

4: Use the jump ring to attach the extender chain to the loop of the fold over end. Use the head pin to string 1 filed cube; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the free end of the extender chain as shown.