How to Make Paper Strip Belts and Bracelets

In this post I will be showing you how to make a Paper Strip Belt or Bracelet.   The choice is really yours weather you make a belt or a bracelet.  You simply will need to adjust the amount of colored paper you use for the project…. less for the bracelet and more for the belt.  Make a few and give them to your friends or loved ones…. anyone would be sure to enjoy them.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started with this fun craft.

Check out our other Friendship Bracelet Instructions.

How to Make Paper Strip Belts and Bracelets

 

Materials Needed

Thin Colored Paper, Magazine or Cellophane

Cord or Ribbon

 

Step 1

Thin colored paper, colored magazine pages or cellophane may be used.

Thin colored paper, colored magazine pages or cellophane may be used.  Plan 1 pattern for each inch.

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Step 2

Fold on 'A' and 'B' toward 'C'.

Fold on ‘A’ and ‘B’ toward ‘C’.

 

Step 3

Fold again on 'C'.

Fold again on ‘C’.

 

Step 4

Fold on center.

Start with about 25 of these.  Fold on center.

 

Step 5

Fold both ends toward the center.

Fold both ends toward the center.  Completed.

 

Step 6

Slip one link through the loops of another like a hairpin.

Slip one link through the loops of another like a hairpin.

 

Step 7

Continue until the length you desire is completed.

Continue until the length you desire is completed.

 

Step 8

Tie a cord or ribbon on end loops.

Tie a cord or ribbon on end loops.

 

Completed Paper Link Belt or Bracelet

And, there you go…. you just finished making your Paper Strip Belt or Bracelet.  Wasn’t that fun?  The question I have for you though is…. Did you make a belt or a bracelet?  Let me know in the comments below.  Wear it proudly.

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