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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.

19 September 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Everyday Hoops – day 205

Everyday Hoops – day 205

Hoops are timeless, and you gotta have one in all sizes.  Well, these are not just any hoop, they are made out of tiny paper beads and to think that each bead tell a story, makes it special.  Any bead that you make from your own hands make it special.

I love the small beads for [...]

12 September 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Orange Drops Earrings – day 204

Orange Drops Earrings – day 204

Aside from being a Fall Color, orange is my favaorite color; sunset, fire, citrus, balloons……The petite olive paper beads in this earrings are just the perfect orange with swirls of of beige and blues.  I had an outfit in mind when I made this, I think it’s great that you can accent any outfit you [...]

12 September 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Petal Rings – day 203

Petal Rings – day 203

Just like anything else in life, getting in touch with your creativity is a journey.  You start out with zero knowlege about certain craft, but with persistence coupled with tremendous amount of enthusiasm you continue to evolve, making that journey not only fun but profitable.  I consider this new line of paper links as my [...]

10 September 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Music On Your Wrist Bracelet – day 202

Music On Your Wrist Bracelet – day 202

Music sheets specially vintage one somehow evokes memories of family, old times and even if you do not play any musical instruments you appreciate the musical notes on those pieces.  This Musical Paper Link Bracelet is for all the music lovers

The paper links would also be great as multi strand necklace with several [...]

09 September 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Paper Links Bracelet -day 201

Paper Links Bracelet -day 201

Introducing a preview of an upcoming product line for my shops (drum roll please) PAPER LINKS!  Something green, light and chunky, I am so happy to let you first see it.  It’s the kid in me again:)

 
I had fun the other day, selling my stuff on youtube, wanna see it?
 

 
They are just perfect for Mixed [...]

05 September 2011 ~ 8 Comments

JTV Jewelry Making Contest Sample Design -day 200

JTV Jewelry Making Contest Sample Design -day 200

Hello everyone!  If you did not know it yet, JTV is sponsoring a jewelry making contest!  Please follow this link for details on how to enter .  They have incredible prices and I know that some of you are incredible artists so why not enter?  Here is a sample design if you need a little [...]

29 August 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Picture Jasper – day 199

Picture Jasper – day 199

Picture jasper is one of my favorite stones to work with because they are real stones and yet inexpensive.  It looks like a mini painting all done by mother nature.  JTV’s jewel school has a few selections and they are on sale.  You can find them here. During my last visit to JTV, Christiane (she [...]

27 August 2011 ~ 7 Comments

Yummy Treats from Manou

Yummy Treats from Manou

Today, I have some eye candy for you from one of my talented followers Manou   If you remember, Manou made the mini Matryoshka dolls which she hand painted.  Manou just took paper bead painting to the next level in these little sweet treats she made.

Can you believe they are all made from paper?  [...]

24 August 2011 ~ 6 Comments

Fun and Functional – day 198

Fun and Functional – day 198

I have made quite a few watches and this one is my favorite.  I ended up keeping it for myself because it fits me perfectly, love the colors and I got tons of compliments:)  This is very easy to make, and I meant it!

I think the hardest part is finding the right watch face, let [...]

18 August 2011 ~ 5 Comments

Gisela’s Paper Beads

Gisela’s Paper Beads

Gisela is one paper bead fan who perfected the art of making paper beads.  I just love and admire her work, she knows which paper to use and how to get the desired color from the magazine pages or whatever kind of paper she is using to the finished bead.  You will be inspired by [...]