Colourful Spools -day 23
I didn’t know what to do with the different leftover barrel shaped paper beads, they are so rich in color with shiny metallic paper they remind me of spools of metallic yarn. If you are like me who loves funky and unusual jewelry, you would love this necklace.
Several strips of paper went into the making of these barrel type beads, they are not as light as the other type of paper beads that we have.
I love jewelry that you don’t have to take seriously, I put this on and your mood somehow lightens up!
Fabric Paper beads-Day 22
Fabric paper are paper fused to fabric and comes out with the same texture as paper. You can write on them, cut them out into shapes, sew them or make them into paper beads! Can you imagine the different designs and colors? Practically endless.
I chose springy colors to accent the leaf pendant.
In between are these beads that look like crystals with different colors beneath the glass (one of our finds at the show).
I really love how this turned out 🙂
Mixed With Copper – day 21
I did a post on paper beads out of hand made paper. I remember it being fun and the fact that I did not really know what the outcome was going to be added to the excitement that is part of process when you make something. If I were watching a movie I would have pressed the fast forward button and go to the finished end. Don’t get me wrong, I love the process, it’s the waiting to dry in between coatings of paint or glue that makes me impatient. The beads turned out more of Victorian, don’t you think?
The rose colored chains we thought would complement the beads really well.
It turned out dainty and feminine and light as a feather.
I will do a separate post announcing the painted beads swap!
Read More“Minted” Paper Beads-day 20
I painted the big round paper beads with a soft green, love the refreshing color of mint. The lightness of paper beads goes so well with vintage beads and when put together just spells playful and fun. I must have desert on my mind when I made these, the paper beads reminds me cream di menthe.
The bead board is a necessary tool for me, it makes putting colors together and deciding on how long your necklace is going to be so much easier.
I wish you could try this on, they are so light and feels smooth on the skin. I just love the chocolate brown speckled oval beads.
Definitely casual chic!
I am thinking of having another swap with painted paper beads, what do you think?
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