Let’s do a little tutorial today!
Is it just in the South, or do girls everywhere wear anklets when the weather gets warm? The moment sandals and Capri’s and sun dresses come out of storage, you can see little jewelry decorating ankles everywhere! I made some of these last year and gave some away. You know I love to give things away! The one I kept for my own bad self, I wore nonstop all summer. In the ocean, in the pool…everywhere!
Here’s all you need to start…the findings are just end clamps and all of this can be found at Michael’s and JoAnn’s!Cut 2 pieces of hemp or cotton cord between 8 and 9 inch’s depending on the dainty little ankle you’ll be adorning!
Okay here’s what I do, you Do NOT have to use this glue. I have a love hate relationship with it myself. I get it all over my hands and it takes about 24 hours to wear off! I dip the ends of the cord in a dab of glue before putting them into the end clamp. But you can simply clamp the ends. I’m OCD and feel compelled to glue and clamp! 
The end clamps are easy, just put the cord in and use needle nose pliars to close the ends of the clamp over the cord. Do the other side of your cord the same way! 
To one side of the end clamp attach a clasp like this one…
I love to add charms to the other end. I think the little shells are delightful!
Now, knot both cords through the round charm like this. It’s difficult to describe but doing it is easy!
Taaa Daaa!
I’m sorry you have to see my ankle Peeps, the pups have itty bitty ankles and they were terrible models!
Julie Garmon says
May 12, 2009 at 7:13 amTeaching teenage girls at church, I know they’d love these! They’d make a great craft for little girls. (I’m thinking Vacation Bible School.) They’re so hip and dainty at the same time. And Julie Garmon would love to win one because she doesn’t frequent the craft aisle.
Vicky says
May 12, 2009 at 8:16 amYou know I am with Julie on not frequenting the craft aisle 🙂 Although I am working on a super cute snack idea my son’s whole class enjoyed!
Cute craft idea!
Blessings,
Vicky
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Erika Chapman says
May 12, 2009 at 8:30 amI love, love, love these! I love anklets and mine broke two summers ago and I still haven’t bought another one that I like, but I like these! You are so, so crafty. I made your pretty hand sanitizers and gave them to the boys teachers for Teacher Appreciation week. They were fun! Keep these great ideas coming:)
Erika
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TidyMom says
May 12, 2009 at 8:31 amOh those look fun!! My 12yo would enjoy making them! Thanks!!
LOVE your new space here too!!!
~TidyMom
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Nancy says
May 12, 2009 at 8:36 amI love this idea! I crafted for 20+ years and even had a gift shop for 7 of those years. I had to finally get a “real” job and haven’t crafted in a while. This might just be the project that gets me going! Thanks…BTW…love your new spot!
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suzanne says
May 12, 2009 at 9:05 amRobin, Adorable!!
Suzanne
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Marty says
May 12, 2009 at 9:49 amWhat a fun project and it looks like one that even I could make. Great tutorial. Hugs, Marty
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SusanD says
May 12, 2009 at 9:57 amI’ve been off line for several days due to a power outage from the HUGE storm that hit southern Illinois Friday. It’s good to be back. 🙂 And what do I find? You have a new look (love it) and a give-away. Those are adorable. I love anklets. You might convert me into being crafty yet. hahaha Blessings, SusanD
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Kellee says
May 12, 2009 at 10:00 amCute and stylish! (My favorite combination!)
Congrats on your site’s renovation! It looks and feels very welcoming!
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Lisa says
May 12, 2009 at 10:02 amReally cute anklets! Thanks for the tutorial.
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gitz says
May 12, 2009 at 12:38 pmI’m AMAZED at how easy those are to make!!! I would never have guessed. I can’t do it with how my hands work [or don’t work would be more accurate] but I’m going to pass this along to some people. Too Cute!!!! I love ankle bracelets and toe rings in the summer!
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Barbara C says
May 12, 2009 at 12:49 pmOhhhh, how cute. Would make a good craft for teens at Bible School too.
Rachel says
May 12, 2009 at 4:14 pmI love this project! Actually, I love ALL your projects, you’re a rockstar! I’ll be linking.
nicole says
May 12, 2009 at 4:34 pmthose are amazing! Can’t believe you made them youself!!!
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Sharon Butler says
May 12, 2009 at 5:04 pmHey Robin…Love your new Website. Am I young enough or cool enough for an ankle bracelet????? Hope you are having an awesome week….Keep up the great work….in leaving an amazing Legacy for our kids. Thanks, Love Ya.
Chari says
May 12, 2009 at 5:32 pmHi Robin…
Yeeeeehawwww!!! My friend, I just read the n0te that you left on my blog…I won…I WON!!! Ohhh gosh, I can’t hardly believe it…I’m usually not very lucky at such things…so I’m extra excited!!! Hehe!!! I’m just thrilled to be the winner of your beautiful “Home” sign…I loved it the minute I laid eyes on it…and I already have the perfect place for it at my place!!! Thank you so very much, Robin!!! You’re so sweet to be doing a daily giveaway…so very generous!!! I sure appreciate it!!! I just sent you an email with my address!!!
Well my friend, I just love this tutorial that you’re doing today on those darling little ankle bracelets!!! They’re just precious and I think they would make a pretty bracelet as well! Your tutorial was great…very clear instructions! I love doing crafts of all kinds…so this was right up my alley! My step-daughter Danielle is 14 yrs. old and she just loves doing things like this…I can’t wait to show her your tutorial! These would make such nice gifts!!!
Thank you again, Robin!!! I’m just soooo excited to have won that beautiful gift!!! Yeeeeehawwwww!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
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Rebecca says
May 12, 2009 at 6:22 pmhey there SITSta! I stopped in from One Pretty Thing and saw your SITS button. This is a great tutorial 🙂
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Kelly says
May 12, 2009 at 7:26 pmI just found your blog through One Pretty Thing, you have great ideas! Now I have the perfect gift to make my teenage nieces for Christmas, thanks!
Mindy says
May 12, 2009 at 7:40 pmI found your blog through one pretty thing. I LOVE this tutorial! So sweet! Thank you so much for taking the time to write it up. Your pictures make it so easy to follow.
And you have a cute ankle!
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jodi says
May 12, 2009 at 7:53 pmLove these!!!!! How beautiful!
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jenn nahrstadt says
May 12, 2009 at 8:49 pmthese are too cute! i’ve not seen anyone up in my neck of the woods sporting an anklet, and i’d love to be one of the first!
thanks for the chance to win.
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JD says
May 12, 2009 at 9:20 pmHow cute.. if I don’t win I think I’ll have to try making them myself!
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Leah says
May 12, 2009 at 9:52 pmLove it! So simple, and they look store brought! Im gonna make some for me and my gals! Thanks for sharing… Ta Leah
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Michelle says
May 12, 2009 at 10:08 pmLove this idea and LOVE LOVE LOVE your new site. props to the son-in-law 🙂
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Lou lou says
May 12, 2009 at 10:24 pmI am so happy to have found your blog…. I am a southern Alabama girl, and I can’t wait to make some of these. PRECIOUS!
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Joanie @ The Bright Side says
May 12, 2009 at 11:25 pmHi Robin,
Adorable anklets! I love the layered look. Thank you for the nice comments you left on my blog this morning. You are so kind. You were my very first official comment ever! Thanks again.
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Jules says
May 13, 2009 at 12:32 amI love this tutorial. I am going to town tomorrow and will have to make a stop for the round main charm – I already have all the other stuff! yippy- love that
Deb says
May 13, 2009 at 1:56 amWhat a great little idea! I think I might make some as party favours – thanks!
Annessa says
May 13, 2009 at 2:45 amThis is a lovely anklet/bracelet. It’s been a long time since I wore an anklet, though it’s always hot and sunny here. Thanks for the giveaway.
Annessa
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Andrea says
May 13, 2009 at 4:28 amHow adorable. Those pictures bring back childhood memories.
Ruthie says
May 13, 2009 at 5:01 amRob, now you are talking my language, I love this because, besides the glue, I admit, it scares me, I could do this with Kayla and Candace and they would absolotely love it. They were using some of that stuff this weekend to make me a bracelet for Mum’s Day.
Where did you get the charms, Michaels. I hate/love Michaels they could make a crafter out of me yet. I spend so much money when I go there, I must go with a list.
BTW, I had a meeting with God yesterday and I felt His presence for the first time in a long time. I am pretty sure He was there all a long. Thanks for being His hands and heart to me.
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Rose says
May 13, 2009 at 6:57 amJust saw you through whip-up; these are great and either of my two daughters or two stepdaughters (yes, that’s four girls) would love these. Whether I win or not, we’ll be making these soon, thanks to your great tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Britta says
May 13, 2009 at 7:02 amWe even wear them in Denmark 🙂 It’s not the warmest country in the world, but when the sun is out so is my anklet. But it’s all alone and would love to get company by yours 😉
Diane says
May 13, 2009 at 7:31 amI love your anklet and the tute was great! Please enter me in your giveaway!
Carla says
May 13, 2009 at 7:53 amI so want to make one! Thank you so much!
martha says
May 13, 2009 at 8:11 amoh wow… thanks for this tutorial. My girl scout troop would love these. I’ll have to see if I can get everything next week, when I got near a craft store.
Michelle Pendergrass says
May 13, 2009 at 8:56 amThose are adorable! I’d love to make one, thanks for the great tutorial!
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michelle says
May 13, 2009 at 9:45 amPerfect craft to do with my grandkids. My daughters would love these, especialy if the kids made them!
stacey collins says
May 13, 2009 at 10:02 amOh i’m so excited my teenage girls and there freinds are gona love these. I will enjoy makeing them with the kids. I bet i could even get my teen son to wear one on his wrist. thank you so much.
Faith says
May 13, 2009 at 10:04 amLove your site and the adorable anklets! So refreshing and bright! Hope I can win a “Faith” one, since that’s my name! Thanks for the tutorial, it really looks fun!
Linda K says
May 13, 2009 at 10:07 amI love these with all my heart…..the moment I saw them, I knew what they could mean to people. …now the rest of the story.
To me these are the tie’s that bind…..meaning the three people that would wear them would be bound together. I would wear one, place one on my mother and hurry and send one to our Niece…..first to graduate and go on to college. She is a very smart girl, and she feels a connection with mom and I, because we are strange artists (age 61 and 79) like she is. Misty thinks we are the only ones that understand how she thinks of things that don’t exist yet. She decided to become a graphic designer.
Win them or not, I Thank You for sharing and restarting my creative mind. I needed that. And now I want to make things that bind friends and family.
You know, I wonder how washers with perm. ink would work on these, then coat with marine varnish…….hummm, anyway, thank you again for sharing this. I love them. Linda in AZ – first time here
Emily says
May 13, 2009 at 10:13 amThose are so dang cute! I even think I could maybe make them, but I’d much rather win them! I’m so glad I found your blog! Thanks!
Jen says
May 13, 2009 at 10:21 amThose are so cute! You just gave me an excuse to use the Michel’s coupon I have in my wallet.
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Jess says
May 13, 2009 at 10:25 amThese are so cute! Makes me want to get out of my pjs and go to michaels (well almost)
Nancy says
May 13, 2009 at 10:31 amOh, these are wonderful, and even better than the expensive ones you see in stores. My own ankles–not so adorable. My daughter and her friends would love these, though! Thanks for the tute!
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Nikki B says
May 13, 2009 at 10:43 amWhat a great idea! I’ve seen these before being sold for outrageous prices, but now I see how simple they are to make (and probably cheaper!) Your tutorial makes it seem so easy. 🙂
Janet says
May 13, 2009 at 11:21 amRobin,
Came over from one pretty thing. i love the anklet! I live where it is continually sunny, an anklet would be lovely..if I win. Great tutorial and website.
Kim says
May 13, 2009 at 11:23 amI love those! I think my daughter would love to have one (and so would I!).
Linda says
May 13, 2009 at 11:55 amThese are so cute. My daughter would love to make these for friends and give them away on the last day of school. Thank you for the tutorial!
Kristen says
May 13, 2009 at 11:56 amJust found u as well thru whip-up. Great tutorial – now if only there was a Michaels (or something even *remotely* close) in Greece! Need to visit home so I can stock up on such goodies. 🙂
Taryn says
May 13, 2009 at 12:07 pmI simply adore those anklets. I love the sweet messages too. I hope I can find those word circle things or even better win one!
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Nancy B says
May 13, 2009 at 12:32 pmSaw “Tutorial: Ankle” on my Whip Up feed & was like “Whoo Hoo!!”. LOVE bracelets -ankle, wrist, either, both- and these are totally my style! Win or not, I def will be making some of these. And it will be a great project to do with my nieces & nephews. 😀 Thanks so much for the great tute!
Nola says
May 13, 2009 at 1:02 pmThank you for the easy-to-follow tutorial and for the idea. I am going to make these for my sisters who do not like fussy jewelry, but would like the sentiment and the shells! I have a simple necklace, myself, that someone gave me from an artist’s fair and I am going to make one of these to go with it. I am really excited. Thanks for the heads-up on the glue, too.
Jenny C says
May 13, 2009 at 1:36 pmPeople look at you weird here in Houston if you’re not wearing one LOL. Those are adorable and I WILL be making one or more this weekend!
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Bonnie says
May 13, 2009 at 1:53 pmMy neice is visiting this weekend and NOW we have a great project to work on!
THANKS – love the anklets!!!
Donna Karl says
May 13, 2009 at 1:58 pmSo, so adorable. I just love them! Please enter me in your drawing!
Joy says
May 13, 2009 at 2:23 pmThese Anklets ar GREAT!!! I was trying to figure out something new for flea marketing with my jewelry and found these sweet sweet jewels. BRAVO!!
Katie says
May 13, 2009 at 2:39 pmthis is my first stop by you blog. i like it already! oh i love these! if i don’t win… i will have to make some!
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Sarah says
May 13, 2009 at 3:10 pmThese are absolutely adorable! Thanks for the great tutorial.
Dava Walker says
May 13, 2009 at 3:39 pmThese would make truly lovely high school graduation gifts. My Waldorf-educated daughter claims to hate crafts (how the heck did that happen?!), but I think even she would want to make these for her graduating girlfriends. Thank you for sharing!
Sara says
May 13, 2009 at 3:56 pmThanks for the tutorial & give-away!
Shannon says
May 13, 2009 at 4:22 pmToo cute! I will have to make myself one of these if I don’t win one.
Gayle says
May 13, 2009 at 5:05 pmWhat darling anklets! I would LOVE to wear one of those for the summer!
laurie says
May 13, 2009 at 5:30 pmThank you for the great idea. I LOVE it. This would be a great grad gift for my daughter to give to her friends.
monique says
May 13, 2009 at 7:07 pmWhat lovely anklets!! I don’t know how I stumbled upon your blog but I’m glad I did. Thanks for sharing.
robin says
May 13, 2009 at 7:22 pmLovely! Thanks for the giveaway.
🙂 Robin
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cathier says
May 13, 2009 at 7:34 pmthese are so cute!! Found you from a link on One Pretty Thing. Can’t wait to make these with my teen age girls group at church but, would love to win one too!
Cindy Ericsson says
May 13, 2009 at 10:18 pmI love these!!! Glad I popped over from WhipUp. I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but you’re making a lark’s head knot.
smiller says
May 13, 2009 at 11:26 pmI’m new to this, i copied your email and sent a comment then felt stupid so I did some searching and found where to leave a comment.
I love these bracelets. I think I will try and do them for a Family Reunion and then pass the cute idea on to my daughters, one is an Achievement leader and one is a Mutual leader, so it will be going strong . So Thank youfor such a cute idea.
I found your blog by accident and it was the best accident I have ever had.
Thank you again, and happy day to you.
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Tanisha Lark says
May 14, 2009 at 12:36 amI have never seen anything like this before. I fell in love with the pieces. I need to know where to buy I have to get the Love, Honesty one.
LisaW says
May 14, 2009 at 10:08 amVery pretty! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Kate says
May 14, 2009 at 10:45 amYour tutorial was great! So clearly written and the photos really show the steps well. I’m going to try my hand at one of these. My granddaughters will love them!
Michelle says
May 14, 2009 at 1:08 pmVery pretty. Just perfect for the summer. I especially like how there are charms at the clasp end, too. Thanks for doing this terrific giveaway! 🙂
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Hope says
May 14, 2009 at 4:45 pmooo gonna so atempt these soon! Love your site!
Junie Moon says
May 14, 2009 at 5:02 pmI love these ankle bracelets you’ve made and greatly appreciate the tutorial. I’m going to give it a go right away. Thank you!
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Tinana says
May 15, 2009 at 8:33 amHello! I got here via WhipUp too – what a great blog! Love the anklets and hope to win! 🙂
Lindsay V says
May 15, 2009 at 4:03 pmWhat a great idea! I make jewelry myself, but never thought to do something like this! I can’t wait to try it out! Thanks!
Inge says
May 16, 2009 at 6:47 amLovely anklets, this is such a wonderful idea! I really don’t have a clue where to find those word-circles here in Holland, but I’ll be on the lookout!
melanie says
May 16, 2009 at 1:18 pmi love these anklets! thanks for the instructions… i will have to give this a try, my daughters would love to wear these.
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momof3girls says
May 19, 2009 at 7:14 pmI love the ankle bracelets!!!! Very cute -thanks for the instructions!
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Shawn L. says
May 20, 2009 at 12:56 pmThanks for this tutorial! Really cute. My DD is getting into making jewelry and we’ll try this one. It looks easy enough for her to do, and the result should be extremely satisfying.
Becky T. says
May 27, 2009 at 11:06 amOMG! Those are the cutest things Ev-a!!! I’m off to Michael’s to make some for myself.. just in case I don’t win one of yours!! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win.
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angie w/craftyscrapr says
May 27, 2009 at 12:34 pmWOW!!!…these are fabulous!!!…my 14 yr old and her friends will LOVE these!!!…thanks for the awesome tutorial!…and, great blog!….
Nicky Brown says
May 27, 2009 at 2:41 pmI’m from “tipjunkie” and i desperately need some bling for my ankles! If I don’t win, can I buy them?
DaniLee says
May 27, 2009 at 3:17 pmI just LOVE these anklets!!! Looks so chic and yet simple to make. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
DaniLee
Leslie says
May 27, 2009 at 7:44 pmOh, those are so dang cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
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Stephanie says
May 27, 2009 at 11:06 pmI LOVE the anklets…can I just buy them? or hopefully I just win them…they’re just cute!
Kara says
May 28, 2009 at 9:43 amThose are so cute! Thanks for the tutorial. At least if I don’t win one, I will be able to make one for myself!
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Deb in GA says
May 28, 2009 at 6:17 pmI love the tut and the cute little anklets……….thanks for all the great ideas!
Jeane Gallo says
May 28, 2009 at 10:12 pmI love the anklets. They are adorable. I know my daughter-in-law would like to know how to make them. I’m going to send her a link.
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Ann Marie says
May 29, 2009 at 12:42 amThese are fantastic, thank you so much for posting the how-to’s for those of us who are not craft ability challenged, but still want to have special time and hopefully instill some confidence and craft ability in our daughters! We are definately making these!! My daughter is so excited she wants to make these for her friends birthday gifts — THANK YOU!!!Blessings!
Deb in NE says
May 30, 2009 at 9:07 pmI can’t wait to share this project with my friends at the lake! I am having a hard time finding the round charm (Lost and Found open pendant). I will keep searching but appreciate any help.
Thanks for the fun project!
Robin says
May 31, 2009 at 6:22 pmNot sure where you are Deb, do you have a Michaels or JoAnn’s? I think any craft store that sells jewlery findings would have them! I’m going to check online though and see if I can locate some and I’ll let you know.
Thx for stopping by!
~Robin
Sharon says
June 6, 2009 at 10:57 pmHow cool! I love this type of anklet. The one’s I’ve had before have been braided and I’ve worn them until they eventually fall off. These are really neat though – think a trip to Michael’s is in order to see if my dd and I can’t make some together. Thanks for a great idea and great instructions.
danilee taylor says
June 8, 2009 at 2:22 amI just love everything you have. Especially the anklets! Awesome job!
Natalie says
June 9, 2009 at 11:38 pmThese are the cutest anklets! I’m definitely going to be making some of these this week. I swear, the employees at Michael’s are going to know me by name by the end of this summer!
Natalie
Terri says
June 24, 2009 at 12:37 amOooh! Love these. Now I need to go make a pile of them!
[email protected]de says
February 7, 2010 at 11:31 pmThis is a wonderful tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I’ve posted a link.
Bekah says
February 24, 2010 at 5:33 pmI cannot wait to try to make these! They are sooo cute! I love it! 🙂 Thank you for teaching us!
Brittany says
November 24, 2010 at 11:47 amHey! This tutorial is ADORABLE. I just had a death in the family and I resorted to doing DIY projects to take my mind off losing my grandfather. What kind of end clamp is that? I want to be sure to get the right one!
federica says
July 11, 2013 at 7:08 amhi,
these are so beautiful. I have tried to find the washers online but I cannot. Joanne does not have them besides they don’t ship to europe. do you know where I can find the washers or do you sell the anklets yourself? thanks
Priyanka Shah says
April 25, 2016 at 6:11 pmIt’s really beautiful… I just love these cute anklets