Ornament Thursday – Insectica!
May 28, 2008
Guess what?! It’s time for Ornament Thursday again!
I wasn’t so sure about this month’s topic….according to my mother, my first full sentence was “Get this &%*$(# bug off me!” but I decided to give it a go anyway. 
Anklets are perfect for warmer weather, bare legs, capris, shorts or skirts. I’ve been making quite a few anklets lately, and this design using dragonfly beads from Michael’s is quick, easy and fun!
DragonFly Anklet
Gold and silver beads make this a “go with anything” ankle bracelet! Materials listed are for 9 1/2″ anklet. Be sure to measure to get a good fit.
Level: Easy
Materials
4mm gold-plated round beads (24)
6mm silver-plated round beads (12)
Sterling or pewter dragonfly beads (11)
5mm Bali daisy spacers (24)6mm Bali drum bead (1)
Crimp beads (2)
Tiny toggle clasp
Beading wire
Cut wire 10 1/2″ for 9 1/2″ anklet. Attach ring end of toggle to wire using one crimp bead.
String one gold-plated round bead, one daisy spacer, one silver-plated round bead, one daisy spacer, one gold-plated round bead, dragonfly bead. Repeat pattern 10 times.
After final dragonfly bead, string one gold-plated round bead, the drum bead, and the last gold-plated round bead. Attach bar end of toggle using crimp bead, and run wire back through 2-3 beads on the anklet. Tighten slightly, but not so much that the dragonfly beads don’t lie flat!
Clip excess wire.
Enjoy your DragonFly Anklet, and check out the other Ornament Thursday projects, all on the topic of “Insectica”!
Linda at Make It Mine magazine Make your own dragonfly top–check out the instructions and video!
Art Bead Scene Dragonflies are all the rage, art beads & brass combine in a 1920’s inspired necklace.
Humblebeads Flying to a fashionable ear near you, a free project from Humblebeads.
Katie’s Beading Blog Make a fun little winged thing from a handful of wire and beads.
Savvy Crafter- See some cute as a bug pins over on Candie’s blog….
Swelldesigner You’ll get butterflies when you see this summer-inspired necklace with butterfly pendant
The Insects are out Insects are crawling out and about at http design this month as Helen and Michelle get clay happy with some cool designs.
Hali Chambers
fromichelle Insectica
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Sweet anklet and made with easy to obtain material! Great project – thanks for sharing it!
Cindy
Very cute anklet. Dragonflies seem to be popular this month!
sweet and simple. The beads are really cute.
I have some of these beads, too. They’re sweet! And anklets are always fun for summer.
Your last post with the chain maille is really cool. I think I’m going to give that a try!
Great ankle bracelet. Wish it would warm up enough to wear them here! Maybe by the time I make one it will be warm enough.
It’s warm enough here…I can’t remember the last time I wore one but that’s going to change. Great idea!
What an adorable anklet. I love the small dragonfly beads. I also have to say, I love the previous post — both the jewelry and the fact you converted your daughter!
Thanks for all the comments! I love these dragonfly beads and they are very popular!
Kriss, Bree is sort of to blame for MY maille obsession…we took some classes in Kansas City a few years ago and she wanted to take the maille class. The rest is history!!
Katie, I’ve just posted instructions for the Faire Lady chainmaille anklet, I’d love to see your version!
Well…let me tell you…I’ve been looking at all the sites you listed. And now I’m back to your blog for some instruction! Off I go, to see what I can learn. Thanks!
I love your ankle bracelet! These little dragon fly beads are so dainty and cute – I have some, too. I haven’t made many ankle bracelets, but I think I will start. Perhaps I’ll even start wearing some. They should sell well on my website.