About
Hi! I’m Erica, and I like colors! I identify first and foremost as a fanfic author of over 20 years, and it is through this hobby I’ve come to enjoy expressing my love of the fandoms that unapologetically consume my soul.
I identify secondly as a crafter. If I’m not actively making something, I will explode – knitting, crochet, papercraft, etc. are my main jams (just don’t ask me how to turn on a sewing machine). And now, bracelet-making! Which is hilarious because, as a writer and a person with some sensory issues, I hate wearing bracelets. You’re lucky I wear my Apple Watch and a hair tie on my non-dominant wrist. I digress.
Why am I making bracelets if I don’t wear them? Good question! Short story long, in the summer of 2023, @mjf-af started a #BttFBFFs friendship bracelet exchange on Tumblr that a lot of fans participated in. And because I love BttF and the community I’ve found with my fellow fans, I wanted to channel it all into making the best bracelets I could for them. They deserve it. :)
I started with pony beads and string. Then acrylic, glass, stone, and metal beads with spacers, charms, and clasps. I made bracelets for specific characters, time periods, and vibes in the trilogy, and they were a hit! It felt good making these niche pieces of jewelry for people who would absolutely treasure them, and I want to keep doing that!
Why? Because I like to make people smile. These bracelets are the Grandma’s Cookies of bracelets. Love is the driving force behind creating these one-of-a-kind pieces, and colors are my steering wheel.
If you like what you see, HECK YES I do custom stuff! Even if I’ve never heard of your fandom/ favorite character, send me a picture of them for inspiration, and I’ll show you what I come up with! And if it needs tweaked, it needs tweaked. I want you to love it like a girl loves a dress with pockets. So don’t be afraid to tell me what you want!
What are these bracelets made of??
Aside from love? I use a variety of acrylic, glass, and stone beads. I also use (mostly) Tibetan metal spacers and charms which contain nickel, so if that’s a no-no for you, we can totally discuss metal-free designs for a bracelet you’re interested in!
The beaded length of most bracelets are 6” plus the clasp and chain (extenders are typically 1”). If you need a smaller or larger size, just let me know so I can alter the design.
I use a transparent 0.7mm semi-elastic cord for stringing unless otherwise noted. It allows for a little give, but it’s not insanely stretchy (so please, do use the clasp when you put them on!). I do have wire as an option, but a precise measurement of the wrist would need to be supplied.
Why are you doing this?
A couple of reasons. The main one being hyperfixation; I literally cannot stop churning these things out if they’re making people happy, so I might as well! That said, as an amateur genealogist who found out her family name is tied to an existing castle, I feel the need to visit it someday, and travel isn’t something financially available to me. I’ve never even been on a plane. So, I want to save up and say what’s up to my family castle! I will send you all postcards when I get there. :)
What if I want one?
Send me a message to let me know which ones! If you want to do a friendship exchange and send me one in return, let's do it! I'll send it for the price of shipping. Anything else I'll consider gratuity and absolutely not necessary! Everyone should get to have a nice thing to smile at withou breaking the bank. And just because someone was nice. :)
