This one-of-a-kind hand-painted bangle bracelet is upcycled* from the thick cardboard tube from a roll of packing tape!  This colorful bracelet design is called “Magical Rainbow” and is inspired by the beauty and hope of Rainbows.  It has all of the vibrant colors of the rainbow:  Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple going around the bracelet.  Gold paint is lightly brushed over the colors giving it an iridescent look. The inside is painted gold and my initials (J.A.) are signed in black.  Also written on the inside in black is:  "There's something magical about a rainbow!"... simply because a rainbow certainly does seem magical.  It's always just so breathtaking when you get to see one!  This bracelet has small gold-colored beads mixed with medium-sized gold-colored beads strung with clear jewelry wire. The bracelet “latch” is a string of small gold-colored beads that make a loop that you secure with a medium gold-colored bead kind of like you would fasten a button… the bracelet will most likely be able to slip over your hand so you may not even need to undo it each time. This bracelet measures almost 2” tall. It is 8-3/4” in total circumference.
 
After all of the paint is completely dry, the bracelet is varnished for a bit of protection, extra durability, and some shine. Be sure to read the "Caring for your Bracelet Section" so that you can take good care of your hand-painted bracelet and treasure it for many years!
 
I truly hope that it will bring you lots of joy every time you look at it!  When you wear things that bring you joy, it's easy to feel more joyful everyday!
 
* What exactly does "Upcycled" mean?
 
UpcycleThat.com defines "upcycling" as : “The act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. In doing so, the finished product often becomes more practical, valuable and beautiful than what it previously was.”  Check out their website for some great ideas!
 
 
Every piece of art includes a Joy Challenge, so I hope you are ready for a little challenge to inspire even more joy!  I will also include a few inspirational goodies to bring more JOY to your day!  
 
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