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Paper Beads

"A person who finds himself 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.

13 February 2010 ~ 8 Comments

A DIY Post Card Swap

A DIY Post Card Swap

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 [...]

12 February 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Paper Beads Hemp Jewelry

Paper Beads Hemp Jewelry

I had to see the movie Avatar, just to look at the nature inspired jewelry worn by the characters in the movie.  I searched on etsy and true enough, there is a lot of  the Avatar movie inspired necklaces that came up and hemp is the stringing material mostly used to give it that organic [...]

11 February 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Glass Heart Paper Bead Necklace

Glass Heart Paper Bead Necklace

I’m very pleased with the outcome of this Valentine’s Day worthy paper bead necklace. I used the same rosary loop technique in connecting the beads together.  I think it look very much like vintage.  I used the larger round paper beads and matched it with with copper eye pins.

For a how to video on rosary [...]

10 February 2010 ~ 8 Comments

Olive Paper Beads Torsade

Olive Paper Beads Torsade

This necklace came about by experimenting how to do what I call a permanent torsade.  A torsade is usually done by twisting several strands of beads and then fastening the clasp to keep the torsade in place.  I find that when you strung them with wire and twist them, it stays in place and would [...]

09 February 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Here’s My Heart w/ Paper Beads Necklace

Here’s My Heart w/ Paper Beads Necklace

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and what a great way to make use of paper beads in gift giving.  It is thoughtful, inexpensive and unique.  Did I say a conversation piece?  Or I had you at paper beads?  LOL! Anyway, a year ago I did a video tutorial on rosary loops, this type of [...]

08 February 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Peter, Peter Pumpkin Paper Bead Bracelet

Peter, Peter Pumpkin Paper Bead Bracelet

This is such a fun, whimsical bracelet.  It reminds you to be lighthearted and stay young at heart, not to take life too seriously.  I love this bracelet and had fun making it.  I collect old children books and the text that I transferred into the spacer bar holding the strands of paper beads is [...]

07 February 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Lantern Festival Paper Bead Bracelet

Lantern Festival Paper Bead Bracelet

I was inspired by Lisa of Sweet and Spicy Designs, to make a Chinese Lantern Bracelet made with 3d stickers and small round paper beads. Lisa’s daughter Ana Claire is so adept now at making paper beads with her little hands.  Here is Ana Claire wearing the earrings that they made!

Lisa and Ana Claire is [...]

05 February 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Bird of Paradise Inspired Paper Bead Necklace

Bird of Paradise Inspired Paper Bead Necklace

I don’t know if you are like me, who finds inspiration in everyday things. When I take my walks in the morning, I am always greeted by beautiful bird of paradise blooms. They look so regal and just happy. When I saw the orange colored paper beads, I knew I had to [...]

04 February 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Lokta Paper Beads by Carmen

Lokta Paper Beads by Carmen

Carmen comes to our shop to admire the different paper beads we have on display.  She tried making the paper beads herself and before long was turning out beautiful paper beads.  I shared with her how the women in the Philippines are able to supplement their income by making paper beads.  Carmen is an active [...]

03 February 2010 ~ 7 Comments

Beautiful Paper Beads by Elim

Beautiful Paper Beads by Elim

Elim discovered her love for jewelry making when her fiance’s mom gave her a bunch of beads.  The internet and youtube became Elim’s online school for jewelry making like most of us.  Isn’t it fun that you can just google anything and everything?  She stumbled on how to make paper beads and according to her [...]