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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.

23 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Paper Beads Jewelry Set

Paper Beads Jewelry Set

I made this ring for etsy awhile back with the pinkish olive shaped paper beads and it happens to be a nice match for this charm paper beads bracelet and necklace.  Just showing you another example of what you can do with your paper beads, turn it into nice jewelry.  When I make paper beads [...]

22 March 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Spring Flower Earrings

Spring Flower Earrings

We have been making bracelets, rings and necklaces but very few earrings.  Kayla C, came up with these beautiful pair of blooms that will look pretty on your ears in time to greet spring.  Pink olive paper beads are hung from a link finding with magazine cut-out set with diamond glaze.

 
 

 

 
 
 

19 March 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Cha-Cha Bracelet in Paper Beads

Cha-Cha Bracelet in Paper Beads

This cha-cha bracelet finding has been sitting on my desk for quite sometime now, when Kayla C. finally decided to do something with it to match our Sea Anemone Ring.  You just need to be patient making all those dangles and connecting them to the loops on the bracelet, the finished bracelet,  is all worth [...]

17 March 2010 ~ 11 Comments

Here’s A Little Something for Luck

Here’s A Little Something for Luck

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.  [...]

16 March 2010 ~ 1 Comment

AVATAR Inspired Necklace

AVATAR Inspired Necklace

Kayla G. still has AVATAR on her mind after watching the movie.  So, here is her version of Neyteri’s necklace with round paper beads.

……  I decided I would put a little something together… Neytiri wears this eccentric, eye catching necklace through out the movie. It is weaved with feathers and full of vibrant colors. I [...]

15 March 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Create, Create with Paper Beads

Create, Create with Paper Beads

Have you tried turning an old book into a journal?  I have recently discovered how to alter a book into an art journal,  whether it is considered art journal or just plain journal it doesn’t matter it is your own journal and it is your own art.  There’s a lot of information out there I’m [...]

13 March 2010 ~ 7 Comments

A Tutorial on the Sea Anemone Ring

A Tutorial on the Sea Anemone Ring

I did a post on this ring a few months back, but no video tutorial.  This has been such a popular ring, and just catches everyone’s attention when I wear it.  It such a nice cocktail ring or just a “feel good ring”.  The ring would take on a different look depending on which ring [...]

12 March 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Paper Bead Flower Dangle Necklace

Paper Bead Flower Dangle Necklace

Now that spring time is just around the corner, we have flowers on our mind.  This is just a very simple design but will make you feel instantly pretty when you put it on.  Kayla C. patiently wire wrapped each paper bead bud in the brass chain and was very happy with the result.  For [...]

11 March 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Mandala-Inspired Paper Bead Jewelry

Mandala-Inspired Paper Bead Jewelry

The paper bead tubes, are simple and easy to make but can be made into pretty jewelry.  I’ve been playing with it trying to come up with something using the paper bead tubes and I love how these turned out.  I have some leftover of the tubes shaped 1 inch long by 1/4 inch wide.  [...]

10 March 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Another Version of the Ladder Bracelet

Another Version of the Ladder Bracelet

If you are new at making paper beads, the tubular shape paper bead, is a good way to start.  It should be about an inch long and 1/4 inch wide. You can display more text and color because it is a bigger side bead.  Here is another version of the ladder bracelet that Kayla C. [...]