First Sunday of August is celebrated as friendship day all across the world. In 2019, friendship day falls on August, 4. It is a day that cherishes the gift of friendship and gives us a chance to thank our friends for coming into our lives. All of us have fond memories related to friendship day celebration as kids. Remember, when we were in school and we would exchange friendship bands with our friends, yeah, some times even keep the better ones for our closest friends? There is nothing like reliving those fond memories even as adults. This friendship day, why not go back to our school days and make DIY friendship bands for your friends instead of purchasing one? There is a reason why handmade friendship band are so loved, they not only show effort but also your thoughts and gratitude. No matter how expensive the store-bought friendship bands are, if you have made one and put some thought to it, you'll make your friend way happier!
Here are some easy DIY friendship bands you can make at home:
Beaded Friendship Band: All you have to do is buy interesting beads, even better if they spell the word "FRIEND" or "BEST FRIEND" and weave them into colourful threads.
Beaded Friendship Band [Watch Video]:
Embroidered Friendship Band: We're not talking how some intricate embroideries, but some designs that you can make with the help of stencils. Use bright-coloured strings.
Embroidered Friendship Band [Watch Video]:
Pom-Pom Friendship Band: Why not decorate your friendship band with some bright coloured, fluffy pom-poms? They are super easy to work with and will make your DIY friendship band super cute.
Pom-Pom Friendship Band [Watch Video]:
Foam Sheets Friendship Band: You cannot go easier than this with your DIY friendship band project. All you need is some beautiful foam sheets.
Foam Sheets Friendship Band [Watch Video]:
Rainbow Loom Friend: Well, looks like you can go easier with your DIY friendship band project. All you need is colourful rubber bands and bare minimum skills to make this friendship band at home.
Rainbow Loom Friend [Watch Video]:
Go ahead, make your own friendship band this year, except all this while keeping in mind that it is not how perfectly you make your DIY friendship band, but your efforts and intentions that count. So, even if it is just a colourful string, give it to your friend and tell them how much you love them.
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