For Christmas this year, my daughter officially joined the biggest craft craze to hit kids gifts since… well… I don’t know what was this big. And if you have little elastics all over the floor, you know what I’m talking about. Yep, that’s right, she received a Rainbow Loom from Santa.
In case you live under a rock, the Rainbow Loom is a little tool that allows you to create bracelets, keychains, charms, and more with small elastics (similar to those you would put at the end of a small braid in your hair, but they are thicker). The bands come in all different colors, and you can create endless combinations with them. As I type this, my daughter has been at the neighbour’s for the past 5 hours, the two of them “Rainbow Looming” together. They have gone Rainbow Loom crazy!
So of course, I had to scour the internet for new ideas for her and her friends to create. Like any logical person, I had to start a pinterest board. And now, I am overflowing with Rainbow Loom ideas. So I am doing what any other logical (blogger) person would do, and I am creating this post to share all the amazing inspiration with you in one spot – so you don’t have to sift through everything like I did. {You can thank me later, when you are up to your eyelids in elastic bracelets.}
Update!! After you scroll through these amazing ideas, check out my follow up post – 40+ MORE Rainbow Loom Ideas!
Here they are… my favorite Rainbow Loom Tutorials and Ideas!
BEGINNER RAINBOW LOOM PATTERNS
Left Column: Diamond Bracelet {Loom Love} / Chevron {Inspired Kids via Rainbow Loomatics}/ Double Inverted Fishtail {The Cheese Thief} / Bonbon Bracelet {Loom Love} / Rainbow Fishtail {Loom Love}
Right Column: Triple Single Bracelet {Loom Love} / Fish Tail Bracelet {Crafty Blog Stalker} / Easy Stretch Bracelets {Crafty Blog Stalker} / Owl Charm Bracelet {Creative Southern Home} / Rainbow Bead Bracelet {HalCraft}
INTERMEDIATE RAINBOW LOOM PATTERNS
Left Column: Extending Bracelets with Single Loom {The Cheese Thief} / Double Sided Bracelet {The Cheese Thief} / The Cube {Loom Love} / Dragon Scale Cuff {Cheryl Mayberry via Rainbow Loomatics} / Times Square {Loom Love} / Double Bead Ladder {Rainbow Loom via Loomatics}
Right Column: Diamond with Rings {Loom Love} / Starburst {Kids Activities Blog} / Rainbow Ladder {Kids Activities Blog}/ Confetti Criss Cross {Loom Love} / Carnation Bracelet {Loom Love}
Supriya Billa says
Great post. I used clear egg carton for storing and sorting the rubber bands.
Sarah says
That’s a great idea too!
cat says
your website sucks I am nine and cant figure out how to get to the torials I click on them and it takes me to a page where I just shot the picture of what it looks like
Sarah says
You need to click on the link below the picture, and not on the picture itself.
Sarah says
Thanks you alot for the ideas and all that you helped me and myy mom and we are seting a new room for me and all that and i am happy this website is helping i am 14 and i love making stuff and making art thank you so much andi ave a binder full of all yur amazing idea
Sarah says
That’s so cool! I am glad you found some inspiration ๐
tabatha says
I’m 32 yrs old and love these neat ideas. My niece got the band’s for christmas but no loom so I spent most of christmas day ( and well into the night) searching youtube for making them by hand…. but now I have to get a loom my eyes are open and my fingers are sore!
Sarah says
So much fun, right?!
Nora says
I did the same thing trying to copy my granddaughter. My fingers didn’t last long.
Grab a strong drinking straw, fold in half, and continue the fingers bracelet on the straw! I’ve made several this way. It’s easy to carry around a straw, some loops, and a clip in a sandwich zip loc!
I can join in the fun as a Grandma!
Sarah says
Such a great idea!!!
Alanna says
Can you do a team black, green and white bracelet?
Sarah says
You could do any colors you wanted ๐
Sarah says
Hi I love the rainbow loom things!
Annika says
Thank you so much for making such an AWESOME site. I have been wondering like forever about all of these bracelets and how to make them so I thank you so so so so so so so much for this site!
Loomerrr says
Hi, I’m 11 and I love rainbowloom! It’s mad at our school, one of the teachers has started selling them at her office after school. I got one for Christmas too, and my fave one is the starburst! All my friends love it and you can’t go down the hallway without seeing a loom!
Bailee says
Hi Sarah I was just wondering where I could find the tutorials because I can only see the pics. So let me know or you can just email me. Thank you
Sarah says
If you click on the links, you will see the tutorials.
Tamara says
I too am an absolute glitter junkie…..I hoard my glitter, am always thinking about my glitter, have googled all glitter around the world, have established an intricate organization method for my glitter and so on…… And now….I have become obsessed with my daughters latest craze…..loom elastics…..ebay cannot provide enough for me! And my poor children have had to patiently sit and watch while I strategically organize them. I check on my kids and their friends to make sure they’re keeping to the organization method! The only downside is that I’m constantly picking up elastics all over the house!
Katie Adams says
Thank you for including my Fish Tail Bracelet Tutorial. This is such a great round up of fabulous tutorials I am honored to be a part of it!
Sarah says
You’re so welcome! ๐
Tammy says
I love some of the projects you have on your web site, but I’m having a hard time trying to find one of the looms that you can take apart to make the double cross bracelet. Do you know where I might be able to get one without having to buy another kit?
Sarah says
I think you need to purchase another kit. Thats from what I gather anyway ๐
Megan P. says
How can I access the tutorials?
Sarah says
Click on the link of the tutorial you would like to see.
shelby says
Hi Martha, I am wondering where I could find the tutorials of how to make some bracletes! Can I do that on this website?
Sarah says
If you click the link of the tutorial you are looking for, it will take you right to it.
-Sarah
Jill says
Hi there
Loving your website!
My name is Jill and I’m in the UK. My daughter is named Martha and we were both wondering why you chose to call your website ‘The Simply Crafted Life?’
Many thanks
Jill and Martha
Sarah says
Hi there! In the beginning, my blog was created in an effort to become more “domesticated” as a mother, wife, and creative soul – so I chose The Simply Crafted Life because it was my journey of becoming more “Martha-like” (Martha Stewart that is – minus the jail time!)
Alannah says
Love the ideas
Inspire Me Heather says
Oh! The kids here are still all over these, thanks! ps do you have elastics ALL over the house too???? Jeesh!
Bec Clarke says
Thank you so much that’s amazing.
juanita says
My daughter loves Rainbow loom , she is trying new thinks every day