May 7, 2012
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An Affordable Medical ID
So I decided I wanted my medical bracelet to look like a piece of jewelry instead of a medical bracelet. Here are the ones I’ve worn so far:
This was the first one I ever wore.
Rather ugly.
So I ordered two sports bands. I didn’t really like the clasps on them, but I did wear them until they wore out.
Then I bought a stretch band – wore it about a week and the band broke.
Then I saw some pretty beaded bracelets. But the price floored me.
This one is $30
This one is made with Swarovski Crystals and is $60
Since I have several of the Medic Alert medals, I decided to make my own bracelet. I went to Michaels and bought four different packages of Swarovski crystals for $6.99 each, and a jewelry starter kit for $15. I can make 4 bracelets with this kit for the price of one from Medic Alert.
When I finish it, I’ll post a picture of it. I’ve never tried making jewelry before.
Comments (4)
The beaded ones are really fashion forward and I’m betting you’ll do just fine! marilyn
Before you said you bought the stuff at Michael’s, my first thought was “I could make those if I had the medic alert thing”. Glad to see you trying it, its actually kind of fun putting the design together and knowing you did it. Looking forward to the finished product!
@maggie70 - I hope my fingers are nimble enough!
@nevragn - Haha, if it turns out I’m too klutzy I’ll send you the stuff and let you make them LOL!