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"A person who finds an interesting hobby finds happiness."

We are totally committed to making beautiful paper beads from magazines, newspapers, catalogs or any kind of paper that has become "old news." It is a very fascinating and engaging craft and has been around for many years. It is not just for kids anymore, the many things you can do, the possibilities are endless.

19 January 2012 ~ 7 Comments

Fringed Hoops – day 243

Fringed Hoops – day 243

I must admit, these earrings are not for the faint of heart.  I made them out of the 2 1/2 inch memory wire.  The olive shaped paper beads and small round beads are just the perfect size beads for earrings.

I added fine silver chains to give it movement.  I love big earrings and this is [...]

08 January 2012 ~ 1 Comment

Beaded Heart Bib – day 242

Beaded Heart Bib – day 242

I thought I will do a post on something Valentine(y).  I caught the “Bibs” fever lately and couldn’t stop making them!  It’s like piecing a puzzle together using paper beads, or a mosaic.

Special Announcement:  I am going back to Jewelry Television with a new kit and a “how to make” the beaded bib on January [...]

31 December 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Beaded Bib – day 241

Beaded Bib – day 241

I always admire when I see a beaded bib worn as a necklace or attached to a neckline of a top.  It is a fun project, the kind that somehow surprises you with what the outcome would be.  I gathered, old trinkets, buttons, mismatch earrings, some beads and paper beads of course and proceeded to [...]

20 December 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Blister Pearl Pendant – day 240

Blister Pearl Pendant – day 240

I finally got a chance to make something with Blister Pearl Pendant that I’ve had for years.  Are you like me who likes to “impulse buy” (mostly with me this applies to buying beads) ?  You end up with beads, pendants, findings ………..someday you can make into something when inspiration strikes:)

This is such a feminine [...]

16 December 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Braided Convertible – day 239

Braided Convertible – day 239

This is such a cool piece that can be worn both old and young, men and women.  What happens when you mix waxed cotton yarn, paper beads, firepolished crystals together?  You will have the ultimate mixed media piece that is not only fashion forward but also something wearable.  This will be just a part of [...]

14 December 2011 ~ 3 Comments

A Green Christmas – day 238

A Green Christmas – day 238

Finally put my tree up with the help of Lana.  I was not sure if I wanted a big tree or the one that I had eight years ago from a Martha Stewart magazine.  Since I wanted to hang all of my Christmas ornaments I decided on a big tree.  My little grand daughter Lana [...]

14 December 2011 ~ 3 Comments

3 Strand Princess Links -day 237

3 Strand Princess Links -day 237

The Paper Bead Princess Collection is simply elegant paper bead jewelry pieces that is wearable.  When I make something, I always ask myself if it’s something I will wear otherwise it’s not worth making it.  I love this bracelet, so feminine and delicate something you will treasure specially that the tiny beads takes patience to [...]

09 December 2011 ~ 4 Comments

Buildables – day 236

Buildables – day 236

Introducing…………a new line for my Etsy shop – the Buildables!  A new fun way of mixing and matching, letting your imagination fly!  What is a Buildable?  They are unfinished chains that are connected with rosary loops, you can connect them and disconnect them with a simple twist.

Here’s me, playing with it

Possibilities are endless………

07 December 2011 ~ 5 Comments

Beaded Curtain – Day #235

Beaded Curtain – Day #235

So you’ve made tons of paper beads because you just can’t stop making them!  What do you do with it?  My answer to this dilemma is to make curtain or a wall hanging.  Here is a beaded curtain idea.  I made them all uniform and coordinated but it does not have to be.  You can [...]

05 December 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Etsy Sunday!

Etsy Sunday!

Here’s a few pieces that is going to be on my Etsy shop, I hope you will get ideas and create your own.  There is nothing more rewarding for both the giver and the recipient than a hand made gift.  Enjoy!

day # 224 – Blue Ice

day #225  Bluebells

day #226 Romancing the Stones

day #227 Paper Bead [...]