Leaf beads usually come in leaf colors; green, brown, gold, silver…….I just love these vintage leaf charms in blush pink. They are a part of my purchase from Pasadena Bead and Design Show two years ago. Kayla and I are looking forward to going again next week not as exhibitors but just to “see and look” what they have. I couldn’t seem to stop painting paper beads, why? Because I can now, match any color that I like in paper beads! Fort this project, I used pink blush acrylic paint, beige acrylic as primer, big round paper beads and nail art deco paint.
I love the shape of these big round beads, I can do so many things with them.
And here, is a short tutorial on it…..
I think this is my favorite color of pink, isn’t this what you call baby pink ? At first it give you a flat or matted color, but after applying two coats of Vibrance, it took on a glossy finish.
I think my newly painted beads is just the perfect beads to go with these vintage leaf charms.
I just strung them into a .8mm elastic cord and voila!
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This is gorgeous! What a gread idea! The color of the paint matches perfectly. Thanks for the tutorial Janice!
Wow! I can’t wait to try this out!
I can’t figure out how you cut your papers for all your kinds of beads no matter how many times I try differently and it upsets me cause I love the different sizes and outcomes……any advice
Hi Kimberly,
I have video tutorials on how to cut the paper, just please check out Tutorials. Thanks! Janice
I love the look. After watching your amazing video I’ve got to give this a try. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Very exotic, and girly….love it!
omg! they are gorgeous!!