If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, a ballpark, the beach, or your child’s craft bin lately, you already know—bracelets are having a major moment. And we’re not just talking about classic friendship strings. This summer’s viral trend includes BaubleBar-inspired dupes, team spirit bandanas, and waterproof bead bracelets that make accessorizing fun, personal, and surprisingly practical.
Whether you’re crafting with your kids, building team spirit, or just hopping on a trend that’s equal parts nostalgic and stylish—we’ve rounded up our favorite Amazon finds to make bracelet-making (and wearing!) easy and affordable.
💎 BaubleBar-Inspired Dupes
If you’re not quite ready to splurge on the real thing, you’re going to love making these colorful dupes that look high-end but come at mom-approved prices. They’re bold, bright, and perfect for layering with your daily stack—or letting your kid swipe one to wear to camp.
Direct from our list: Pair the Gaspletu 8mm Glass Beads with the Magibeads 4mm Seed Beads and top with either the Bubble letter Charm or the DanLing Acrylic Letter Bead strung on Stretch Magic Cord. Next dupe is to create a stack of the Disk/Tube Beads and a Letter Charm. Don’t forget to seal the knot with jewelry glue 👉 Shop what you need here
🧵 Bandana Bracelets: Team Spirit Meets Trendy
Cheering on your child’s team this summer or prepping for fall sports? Bandana bracelets are the new bleacher must-have. These woven, knotted cuties are an easy DIY or a fun gift for teammates, moms, and coaches alike.
With school colors, sports themes, and easy tie closures, they’re a great way to show spirit without spending a fortune. Plus supplies are minimal, bandanas (cut in 1inch and rip across), Quick Beader to thread (make sure the hole in bead is big enough, we like to use the silicone letters!), knots, braids, and voila 👉 All items you need to create yours here
🩵 Bonus: They make adorable teacher or coach gifts at the end of a season!
🌊 Waterproof & Pool-Friendly Picks
Let’s be real—summer is wet. Between splash pads, beach days, and backyard hose parties, anything we wear needs to hold up to water.
We’re loving glass bead bracelets, natural stone, and silicone styles that don’t get ruined when wet, won’t snag on sunscreened arms, and dry quickly. No rust. No soggy mess. Just easy, cute accessories your kids can wear all day.
👉 See our waterproof faves in the Amazon list
🎨 Why We Love This Trend
It’s creative. It’s screen-free. It gets kids (and grown-ups) making something with their hands again.
- Rainy day activity? Grab a bead kit.
- Camp care package idea? Toss in some charms and letter beads.
- Sibling bonding before bedtime? Let them make each other bracelets.
- Need a gift bag idea for a summer party? Boom—bracelet kits for the win.
And the best part? You don’t need to spend a lot to jump in. Most of our favorites are under $20 COMBINED, and you can mix-and-match to build your own stash for the season.
✨ Ready to Join the Bracelet Craze?
We’ve gathered all of our go-to summer bracelet finds—including baublebar dupes, team spirit bands, and waterproof picks—right here in our Amazon list.
🛍️ Grab a few, stash them in your beach bag, and let the bracelet-making (and memory-making) begin.
Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When you shop through them, you’re supporting this little Mid-Michigan Moms adventure—thank you! ❤️
