The Paper Bead Trade has come to an end, and it was such a nice experience – my very first Bead Trade. In one of my posts I ask if there’s anybody who would be interested in hosting the next trade and I got an email from Karina, she has some neat ideas and a [...]
I am listing three items of paper bead necklaces on etsy today. I got inspired by one of our readers Sanja, who incorporates shells in her jewelry making. I find free form wire wrapping to have really rewarding results and I have been doing a lot of wire wrap on shells which have irregular shapes.
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Every year in the month of June, I have pledged to donate school supplies for underprivileged Filipino kids. Did you know that there are kids in the small provinces that go to school without the necessary school supplies? Do you remember the feeling of opening a box of crayons that promises hours of fun and [...]
Over the past few months I have been blessed to meet so many nice ladies who like me, enjoy more like obsessed making paper beads:) It is habit forming of the good kind. Wouldn’t it be nice to see and feel other people’s work? I thought of this while trying to organize my mess at [...]
What do you do when you are in one of those days when you are drained of ideas and inspiration? When your eyes are tired from surfing the internet? When that happens, I will spend the day doing absolutely nothing and go to the two most happiest place on earth (for me) Barnes [...]
This cuff which I call the Golden Shellback’s Cuff is encrusted with shells and paper beads. I learned about Golden Shellback when my son joined the U.S. Navy. One of the most precious thing he brought home was the Golden Shellback Certificate which I framed and now have a special place in my home. Wikepedia [...]
Kayla C. whipped up something green today with a little clover leaf charm for St. Patrick’s Day. Are you feeling lucky today? We are giving away this cute charm bracelet made up of green petite paper beads! All you need to do is leave me a comment on whether you believe in luck or not. [...]
I participated a postcard swap put together by Hanna of ihanna’s blog. I am not much of an artist but wanted to take on the challenge, it happens to be one of my New Year’s Resolution for 2010 – learn something new and fearless crafting. It is good sometimes to leave your comfort zone and [...]
I have mentioned in passing my penchant for anything, altered, used, second hand or recycled. I don’t think I’m being taken seriously though when I say that I’d rather wear paper beads jewelry than diamonds (a girl’s best friend right?). My husband, ever since I discovered paper beads and how I can turn them into [...]
You know what they say about what happened in Vegas, well what happened at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show gets to be shared and remembered. I met so many nice people who are passionate about their crafts, got to try new products and most importantly spread the word that paper beads are not [...]
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