Sweet Raisins: Crafty Thursday

I haven't really ventured into all areas of crafting land. Specifically, jewelery making- I have tried and I am too much of a perfectionist. On the other hand, I am constantly drawn in to jewelry ideas that you can make yourself.

Top 5 DIY Jewelry Projects:

From: Melok's Place
http://meloksplace.blogspot.com/2010/02/tree-of-life-pendant-tutorial.html

So, instead of actually trying something simple I attempted this pendent. It is supposed to be "natural" looking but I still was not happy with it. Like I said- I want everything to be perfect- which doesn't help when you are trying to make complicated necklaces.

From: ECAB
http://www.ecabonline.com/2010/04/braided-bead-necklace.html

From: More Design Please
http://www.moredesignplease.com/moredesignplease/2010/8/4/diy-sailors-knot-bracelet.html

From: Whirly Bird
http://johannainman.blogspot.com/2011/10/craft-project-friendship-bracelet-with.html

Who doesn't remember making friendship bracelets in elementary school?

From: Sarah Ortega
http://www.sarahortega.com/2011/05/diy-fingerprint-jewelry.html

So I could not, for the life of me, find a tutorial on how to make these bracelets that are all over Pinterest. I absolutely love them and I want to make them myself but- no luck. I am about to resort to just buying one!
P.S. If you happen to know my husband feel free to point him in this direction for gift ideas!