Paper Beads Pearls and Briolets – day 245

Posted on Feb 10, 2012 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 3 comments

Part of the joy in creating something is overcoming challenges along the way.  I love long necklaces because you have more than one option in wearing it and great for layering, mixing and matching…..You know how I love incorporating pearls and crystals to my jewelry pieces, this is exactly what I did with this Long and Luxurious Necklace.

Here is a short tutorial on how to wrap a briolet.

Here’s the more than one way you can wear it:

Lariat

I made a removable charm that can be attached to the lobster claw clasp so you can wear it as a lariat.  It made my day when I fixed the problem of the one end of the necklace looking unfinished.

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The Beady Bunch – day 244

Posted on Feb 9, 2012 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 4 comments

Bead caps are great with paper beads, or any other kind of beads, they are perfect accents that gives a finished look to your projects.  I used green colored paper beads that are about 7mm in size.   What I did, is put them on head pins with simple top loop.  I strung them on longer head pins with a lemon colored crystal first.

They are just mouthwatering don’t you think?

I hate making excuses for not posting so I’m not going to.  I hate making promises I couldn’t keep either.  All I can say, is that my passion for making paper beads and turning them into beautiful jewelry has not abated.  I still sleep thinking paper beads and wake up full of ideas and enthusiasm.  I am glad that you share this passion with me.  Lately, I have been swamped with a lot of work but it is all good.  Thank you for your daily visits, it is very much appreciated!- Janice

Craft and Hobby Show 2012

Posted on Jan 29, 2012 in Events and Experiences | 2 comments

Hello everybody!  A peek at our booth……

My daughter Lyra helping out.

Fringed Hoops – day 243

Posted on Jan 19, 2012 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 7 comments

I must admit, these earrings are not for the faint of heart.  I made them out of the 2 1/2 inch memory wire.  The olive shaped paper beads and small round beads are just the perfect size beads for earrings.

I added fine silver chains to give it movement.  I love big earrings and this is definitely one that I can wear, especially I cut my hair really short.

Here I am wearing it 🙂

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Beaded Heart Bib – day 242

Posted on Jan 8, 2012 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 2 comments

I thought I will do a post on something Valentine(y).  I caught the “Bibs” fever lately and couldn’t stop making them!  It’s like piecing a puzzle together using paper beads, or a mosaic.

Special Announcement:  I am going back to Jewelry Television with a new kit and a “how to make” the beaded bib on January 12th (Thursday) 8:00 pacific or go to JTV.COM for schedule. I hope to see you there!