Make your own trendy beaded wrist strap + phone grip combo!
Hey pink-tiful friends! 💗 If you’ve been scrolling social media, you’ve probably seen those adorable beaded phone charm grips — the perfect mix of function and fashion. They double as a hand grip and a wrist strap, keeping your phone safe and stylish.
Today, I’m showing you how to make your own using beads, cord, and a touch of creativity. It’s a quick project you can do at home and a best-seller for your next Crafter’s Market at Station Square booth!
🌸 What You’ll Need
Gather your supplies before you start:
- 📱 1 phone case with strap holes or a phone grip ring with a charm hole
- 🔗 1 phone charm connector (string loop or lanyard thread)
- 🧵 12–18 inches nylon, elastic, or waxed cord (0.8–1 mm works great)
- 💎 Assorted beads — acrylic, glass, letter beads, hearts, pearls, or seed beads
- ✂️ Scissors
- 🪡 Needle (optional)
- 🔒 Crimp bead or small knot bead
- 🔁 Jump ring or clasp
- (Optional) Small pliers, glue, or lighter
💡 Pink Tip: Use a mix of light and hot pink beads, pearls, and gold accents for that Pink tiful of LOVE sparkle!
🌷 Step-by-Step Tutorial
✨ Step 1: Plan Your Design
Lay out your beads on a flat surface. Experiment with color patterns — ombré pinks, pearls, letter beads spelling your name, or pastel rainbows.
Typical lengths:
- Short strap: 5–6 in (hand grip style)
- Long strap: 8–10 in (wrist loop style)
✨ Step 2: Cut and Prepare Your Cord
Cut about 12–14 inches of cord — longer than your finished strap to allow for knots. Stretch elastic cords gently before threading to avoid sagging later.
✨ Step 3: Add Your Beads
Thread your beads in your chosen pattern. For name charms, center your word and balance colors on each side. Leave about 1 inch of free cord at each end.
✨ Step 4: Tie It Securely
Bring both ends together and tie a tight double knot (or use a crimp bead). Test by gently tugging. If using nylon cord, melt the tips lightly with a lighter to seal.
✨ Step 5: Add the Connector
Thread your connector loop through the knot area. Pull the beaded strand through the connector loop so it tightens into a circle. Attach it to your phone case, charm hole, or grip base.
And voilà — you have your own beaded phone charm grip that’s stylish, functional, and totally YOU! 💕
💎 Design Inspiration
| Style | Beads | Accent Charm |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Princess | Blush, rose, clear crystal | Heart or crown charm 👑 |
| Boho Babe | Cream, gold, turquoise | Daisy or butterfly charm 🌼 |
| Name Charm | Pink + white letters | Star or initial charm ✨ |
| Galaxy Glam | Iridescent blue + silver | Moon charm 🌙 |
| Holiday Cheer | Red, green, gold | Snowflake charm ❄️ |
💖 Pro Tips for Success
- ✅ Double-check knots before connecting — it needs to hold your phone’s weight.
- 💡 Pre-sort bead sets for faster production if you’re making multiples.
- 🎀 Add tassels, charms, or your logo bead for a personal touch.
- 🎁 Package in clear bags or organza pouches with your Pink tiful of LOVE logo for a professional look.
🌸 Why You’ll Love This DIY
This project combines style, creativity, and practicality — three things I absolutely adore! Beaded phone charm grips are quick to make, endlessly customizable, and a perfect handmade gift idea for friends, teachers, or craft fair customers.
Stay sparkly, creative, and pink-tiful! 💗
Rhonda
Founder of Pink tiful of LOVE