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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 October 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Silver Lace Bracelet – day 215

Silver Lace Bracelet – day 215

I have made several wire crochet jewelry and I will continue to do so because it never fail to impress!  I would like you to learn it as well and I am working on a tutorial for beginners on “how to crochet” using your fingers!  In the meantime, here is what I made using a [...]

22 October 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Wire Lace Ring – day 214

Wire Lace Ring – day 214

I would like to apologize for not being consistent in my posts, I have taken in more than I could chew so to speak so I ask for your patience and understanding   I would like to share with you a piece that is close to my heart just because I love anything crochet.  [...]

06 October 2011 ~ 7 Comments

Paper Cocoon Ornaments – day 213

Paper Cocoon Ornaments – day 213

I loved the idea of the paper cocoon especially around the Holidays.  They can be used as little gift boxes for little presents such as trinkets, truffle or even money.  Lately, I have been using them as purse charms and received tons of compliments:)

Unique purse charm, what do you think?

I would also write a little [...]

05 October 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Beaded Hoop Earrings – day 212

Beaded Hoop Earrings – day 212

One can never tire of wearing hoop earrings.  You collect them in all size and shapes.  The extra small paper beads are great for projects like this Beaded Hoop earrings.  I was thinking of something that can go from day to night, so I added some sparkles to it.

Feel instantly glamorous !

04 October 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Encased Set – day 211

Encased Set – day 211

You want your beads to be preserved forever?  Showcase them in metal findings and set them with resin or diamond glaze.  This way you can admire and your beads and it hides whatever flaws they may have.  But then again, I always say that flaws give a piece character because nobody is perfect right?

Sprinkle 3mm [...]

04 October 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Beaded Bead – day 210

Beaded Bead – day 210

This is one of those projects where I was not sure what the outcome would be.  I was pleasantly surprised with the result!  It very much resembles like a crown, don’t you think?  The inner bead is also a paper bead and I beaded around it with tiny paper beads.

Befitting a Paper Bead Princess [...]

03 October 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Paper Cocoon Ornament – day 209

Paper Cocoon Ornament – day 209

The paper cocoons that we make like the paper bead saucers have amazing colors, showing off beautifully the magazine patterns and coloration.  Since Christmas is just around the corner I thought that they are great as Christmas Ornaments.

I will definitely hang some up on my Christmas tree this year

30 September 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Mixed Media Links – day 208

Mixed Media Links – day 208

Mixed Media is popular now a days; mixing paper, fabric, wood, plastic, metal, polymer clay, resin, glass or any found objects give your piece the one of a kind look.  I love mixing any of these materials it gives freedom to imagination.  Most importantly, found objects and other natural materials is what goes well with [...]

25 September 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Crocheted Chic Choker – day 207

Crocheted Chic Choker – day 207

This is another version of wired paper bead flower motif in my earlier post.  It is more like a 3D flower because the petals can be adjusted to have it flat or standing up.  The extra small paper beads are so versatile in projects like this, they are easy to manipulate and they can take [...]

21 September 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Explosion Of Colors – day 206

Explosion Of Colors – day 206

Flowers is a beautiful thing anytime of the year.  The flower motif made of tiny paper beads is just an explosion of colors – magazine colors.  I love making them with gold color findings somehow it brings out the vivid colors of the beads.

Flowers……Leaves……Fall……

More flowers to come…….