Have you heard of a push present? It’s a lovely tradition of giving a new mom a present to celebrate the birth of a child. (Sometimes the ladies have to educate their hubbies on this one, so you might want to drop a few hints). Mark has done a great job of finding sweet and personal gifts, but with number 3, I decided to make my own. I wanted a pretty wrap bracelet with charms of each of my kiddos initials, and I figured it would be pretty darn easy to make with clay.
Clay Charm Bracelet Instructions
To make the charms you need a very small piece of clay. Form it into a disc and stamp with the letter of your child’s initial. Poke a tiny hole at the top with a toothpick and then bake according to package directions.
Take leather cord and measure the length you need to wrap around your wrist and then cut. I wrapped 4 times and left a little slack to tie a knot. These pretty colors of leather cord are from Michaels.
Then attach your charms to the cord with a small jump ring. Wrap cord around your wrist and tie into a knot. Note: it was easier for me to tie the cord into a knot by myself than use a lobster clasp closure. Sometimes simpler is better!
Chris G. says
I am interested in making these with my daughters. What size jump ring do you suggest? You mentioned a small one in your post. Can you suggest an actual size? What width leather cord do you recommend? Can you paint the clay prior to baking? Thanks!!!
Barbara Fonner says
I love love love the clay bracelets – I would love to make these for my daughters. Where can I get the initial stamps I have been looking everywhere. Thank so much!!
Barbara
Carrie says
I saw some today at Joanns
anusri says
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Saira says
How cute are these?! I now need one in my life. Might have to get my craft on this weekend but then again after what happened with my egg marbling attempt… it might end in disaster! Haha 🙂 x
gerbermom says
You can totally do it! Clay is super fun to craft with!
Tara@Tales of a Trophy WIfe says
I haven’t heard of push presents. I will now inform my husband that he owes me 3:)
gerbermom says
haha, too funny! He definitely owes you – tell him to add that to your Christmas list 🙂
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I am so not into typical jewelry, so I like your push present much better than a tacky diamond ring. 🙂
Christine says
Oh so SWEET!!!!!! Love the bracelets!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Paula Parrish says
My daughter and I love working with polymer clay and making jewelry. Your bracelet is super cute. Thanks for sharing. ;o)
Printabelle says
So pretty! It would look lovely as a necklace, too!
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
This is really cute, and simple enough for me to do – thanks for sharing!
JoAnn
gerbermom says
Hi JoAnn! yes, it is so simple – perfect for busy moms! Thanks for stopping by!
Lindsay says
Oh my goodness, this is simply lovely! You always amaze me with your creations! I have missed you! So happy to get updates on instagram though. Hope your week is going well!
gerbermom says
Hey girl, I’ve missed you too! How is Philly treating you? Are you settling in?
Jen @ Cuddles & Chaos says
I love the idea of non-typical mommy jewelry. I’ve been wanting to make something for myself for awhile. I might just have to include some clay stamping!
gerbermom says
Thanks Jen! I think the clay charms would be great as a necklace too so you can wear it lots of different ways!
Erica says
Such a fun project, and I actually just bought some letter stamps. 🙂
gerbermom says
I love letter stamps! I had to buy another set just for mom because the kids keep losing them – so many fun things to do with them!
Jennifer says
What lovely bracelets!
gerbermom says
Thanks girl! Apparently I’m on a clay roll cuz I’ve got a couple more project coming up 🙂 Hope you had a great long weekend!
Rach says
Gorgeous! I’m still trying to educate Pete about presents too!
gerbermom says
Haha! I always feel bad when I return something that the hubby got me (like I did for Mother’s Day, oops!)