Pop Tab Bracelet {tutorial}

My neighborhood doesn't recycle, annoying I know.  So I save my cans and give them to my sis who turns them in for change.  I pulled off the tabs and wondered what I could make out of them.  After surfin the net, I saw a couple ideas and created a pop tab bracelet.  

 Green and free!

Supplies and Directions: 
20-25 tabs depending on your wrist size. Twine, ribbon or string  to hold the tabs together. Scissors.

1: Measure 30" of ribbon.

2: Loop ribbon through center of tab #1.

3: Hold tab #2 UNDER tab #1 with backsides facing each other {the smooth side will be against your wrist so you don't scratch yourself when you're wearing it.}

4: Thread cord from tab #1 UNDER tab #2, keeping the top ribbon in the top hole & the bottom ribbon in the bottom hole.

5: Bring the ribbons back through tab #1, keeping the top ribbon in the top hole still & the bottom ribbon in the bottom hole. 

6: Criss cross the ribbons, threading the top ribbon through the bottom hole in tab #3 and threading the bottom ribbon through the top hole in tab #3. 

Repeat this technique until you're at your desired bracelet length.  When I used elastic I was able to just tie a knot to finish it off.  If you're using ribbon you can tie it in a big bow at the end on the outside of the new bracelet.

I hope this makes sense and that I was detailed enough, it can be a bit confusing getting started!  

After your new eco-friendly bracelet is complete, change it out with rosettes, flowers, etc.

I saw belts, purses and even a dress made from pop tabs.  

So many options!