Is the title of this post misleading? Maybe to some… I am not teaching you how to make friendship bracelets out of cables of lightning. For those of you unaware (my husband included, and he owns one), the new charging cables for iPhones and iPads is called a lightning cable, but this tutorial can work for any charging cable.
I was first intrigued by this project a few weeks ago and I posted about it here on one of the Weekend Winners posts, and the original post can be found here at Brit & Co, where the tutorial is WAY better! Here is my version:
I bought the embroidery floss at Fabricland for $1.25 and it was already in the ombre pattern – win! The braided bit at the end makes it very easy to finish off the project and it’s super handy for bundling up the cord and tying it up. I also don’t miss having the cable tangled all the time, nor do I miss the bite marks (courtesy of Luther) on the ends!
And that’s that! As much as I want to wrap up my laptop’s cable also, I am afraid of the potential tendonitis that will come with it! This can be a grueling job on your fingers and hands… Has anyone else tried it?
Linking up here.
May 4, 2013
![So much charm, so much inspiration, so much colour! Charleston, you are magic. [scroll over to see some beautiful detail]
I’ll be digesting all the information I learned at Haven for a few days, I’m sure. And you’ll be seeing pictures of Charleston for weeks, I’m also sure.
But first, I can’t wait to squeeze and kiss my babies... right after I get off my delayed flight from Newark and right after I stop in at Target. Duh...](http://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/585e87c990b1e3eadcb23694954b7d4f/5BE7C251/t51.2885-15/e35/c0.135.1080.1080/s320x320/36707803_679439239071193_4297994178496823296_n.jpg "So much charm, so much inspiration, so much colour! Charleston, you are magic. [scroll over to see some beautiful detail]
I’ll be digesting all the information I learned at Haven for a few days, I’m sure. And you’ll be seeing pictures of Charleston for weeks, I’m also sure.
But first, I can’t wait to squeeze and kiss my babies... right after I get off my delayed flight from Newark and right after I stop in at Target. Duh...")
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet
Ha ha! I admit, when I clicked over from bloglovin’, I thought that perhaps “lightning cable” was something you could find at Home Depot and go all craftsy on, turning it into friendship bracelets. Ha ha. But this is even better! I love the ombre thread. How cool is that? If this will help keep my cords from getting tangled, I’m all over it!
Thalita
Haha sorry to mislead you, Lauren!!! It definitely works for keeping the cable untangled – like a charm!!!
emily
very fun! Would be good for me… color code all our cords this way :o) Thanks for taking the time to link up to Tasteful Tuesdays @Nap-TimeCreations.com. I do feature round ups on Saturdays and Tuesdays now, so make sure you are following the blog in some way so you know if YOU are featured…GFC, facebook or bloglovin are my recommendations :o)
Thalita
Thanks Emily!!! I am a follower of your awesome work :) It’s amazing that you take time to comment on so many blog posts!!
cheeriosandlattes1
This is SUCH a cute idea! My only problem is I don’t have the time to do it; maybe you can come help me! ;) I do love this fun way to decorate though! :) We can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week on Saturday Show & Tell! Have a great weekend!
Mackenzie :)
Thalita
Thank you so much Mackenzie! I didn’t think I’d have much time either, but over the course of 3-4 evenings I completed it while watching TV – even if it was just a half-hour show, it helped put a dent int his little, but time consuming project! Thanks for stopping by to comment!
Cathy Compeau
Super cute idea!
I would love for you to share this and link up to my TGIF Link Party! Who knows, you just might be featured next week!
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-peek-into-my-paradise-tgif-link-party.html
Hugs, Cathy
Thalita
I definitely will, Cathy!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
nikki
Would this also work good on headphones?
Thalita
Hi Nikki,
Yes, it definitely would – that’s a great idea!!