It's hard to believe that June has flown by and the Fourth of July holiday is upon us. When my family celebrates the Fourth, my daughter and her friends love to spot their favorite colors in the fireworks displays, and they're hardly ever the red, white, or blue variety. Pinks and purples usually top their list of favorites, and when I came across this photo of pink and purple fireworks, I decided to create something sparkly that she could wear year-round.

A memory wire bracelet is quick and easy to make, and you can often make almost any color combination work successfully by using a repeating color in each row like the silver beads shown here. Top it off with a fun charm and you have an easy and colorful bracelet, perfect for everyday wear.

Keep an open mind and look beyond the red, white, and blue to find inspiration for your next piece of summer jewelry!

Happy Fourth of July!