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05 March 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Playing With Paper Doll- My Avatar

Playing With Paper Doll- My Avatar

I bought this book Journal Spilling by Diana Trout at Amazon.com after Hanna reviewed her book on her blog, and I’m not sorry I did.  I was was afraid to try my hand at “messing around” with my journal but this book helped me overcome my fear and I hope you will be encouraged to [...]

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04 February 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Lokta Paper Beads by Carmen

Lokta Paper Beads by Carmen

Carmen comes to our shop to admire the different paper beads we have on display.  She tried making the paper beads herself and before long was turning out beautiful paper beads.  I shared with her how the women in the Philippines are able to supplement their income by making paper beads.  Carmen is an active [...]

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03 February 2010 ~ 7 Comments

Beautiful Paper Beads by Elim

Beautiful Paper Beads by Elim

Elim discovered her love for jewelry making when her fiance’s mom gave her a bunch of beads.  The internet and youtube became Elim’s online school for jewelry making like most of us.  Isn’t it fun that you can just google anything and everything?  She stumbled on how to make paper beads and according to her [...]

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09 January 2010 ~ 5 Comments

Cindy’s New Creations

Cindy’s New Creations

My earlier post was about Cindy, she loves making paper bead jewelry and gives it away to friends and co workers.  I just want to share with you her newest creations, like me she loves working with paper beads and mixing them with seed beads and stones.  I love how you can take an ordinary [...]

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06 January 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Play with Paper Beads and Paper Clay

Play with Paper Beads and Paper Clay

I am introduced lately to paper clay, how?  By wandering around craft stores, getting inspired, getting ideas, if you are into all sorts of paper crafts like me you know what I mean.  Creative Paper Clay, is just like any other clay except, it is easier to work with and requires no firing in a [...]

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26 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Something Old….

Something Old….

My love for old and vintage, in fact my love for anything used and old was influenced by my mother.  I remember that she was not crafty or anything like that she does not even sew, but she loved taking laces and trims from old clothes and using them to spruce up an old dress.  [...]

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24 November 2009 ~ 1 Comment

Inspired by Hanna

Inspired by Hanna

I happen to stumble upon Hanna’s blog, and I’m sure glad I did.  She is full of ideas and encouragement to try new things and not be afraid to make mistakes.  Her book  A Creative Year is a joy to read.  I was debating on buying it because it is not cheap but it is [...]

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24 November 2009 ~ 1 Comment

Holiday Candy Caddy

Holiday Candy Caddy

My neighbor Sue, from Scrapbook U.S.A (the scrapbook store next door), gave me this really neat “Candy Caddy” (an origami box made out of scrapbook paper). This little creation is fast and easy. It makes a cute gift holder, which is perfect for the holidays. She even gave me instructions so I could share with all of you [...]

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21 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Your Very Own Jewelry Display Figure

Your Very Own Jewelry Display Figure

I have been trying to find the right display form for my finished jewelry and paper bead jewelry but there’s not many out there, they too small or too short and everything looks the same.  I happen to stumble upon a site that teaches you how to make your own dress form out of duct [...]

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20 November 2009 ~ 2 Comments

Recycled Gift Bags w/ Paper Beads Handle

Recycled Gift Bags w/ Paper Beads Handle

I have been cleaning out my closet and found all these nice gift bags from last year.  The problem with it, is that they have the company’s brand name on it and you cannot really reuse them for gift giving.  I found an article from Green Craft Magazine, and on page 44 is an article [...]

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