I thought I’d take a break from our usual topic of paper beads, so I’d like to imagine for one moment that I am back in the Philippines known as the Pearl of the Orient and I get to show you the people, places, fruits and the crafts by so many talented Filipinos. Who am [...]
Do you realize that there a a thousand kind of paper you can turn into paper beads? One of them are old posters like this one. The heavier paper gives the bead a little weight and just perfect for a chunkier look. This poster was passed around by a local college and I just love [...]
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 [...]
I don’t want to sound cliche but it’s true, it seems only like yesterday when I wrote my first post. I feel like princess for a day, a Paper Bead Princess no less wearing a tiara made out of olive shape paper beads, wire and crystals. We had a little tea party today with Kayla C. and [...]
Red Jasper Cubes, wood beads and diamond shaped paper beads in brown tones go well together in this necklace and bracelet set. I could just have made them without the paper beads and it would still look nice, but with the paper beads it becomes unique! Don’t you think? The paper beads I used for [...]
My mother was a superstitious woman, she believed that what you do in the first day of the New Year determines what you do the rest of the year. She made sure that we have coins in our pockets for example, and wear something with circles to symbolize money. I always think about her mostly [...]
Here’s a follow-up on the Midas touch earrings, and a how to on how I made the bead. Ann of allthingspaper is right, I used the heat embossing tool (just discovered this nifty tool) and glue pad. I am new to scrapbooking and this new discovery just open up more possibilities for me. Anyway, here [...]
Like the song, long and tan………. this dangly paper bead earrings will surely turn heads and you feel instant glam when you put it on. I love how paper beads can take ordinary to extraordinary pieces of jewelry. It is simple, chic and definitely makes a statement. This pair is very simple to make: Just [...]
Christmas is finally over and now looking forward to New Year. If you’re like me, I will just wear the same old black dress and accessorize! I have something for you I think is New Year’s Eve party worthy. It is very, very inexpensive but can be customized to match your outfit. I was playing [...]
Cindy Johnson is one of avid beaders who has just discovered paper beads, I am impressed at her enthusiasm and creativity when it comes to coming up with new ways to turn paper beads into wearable jewelry. Cindy works as a Registered Nurse at a local hospital and finds beading as a great stress reliever. [...]
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