"A blog dedicated to the art of making paper beads & paper bead jewelry...by Janice Mae"

The Color Of Purple – day 148

Posted on May 31, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 6 comments

The focal point in this necklace is a purple bicone, accented with small round paper beads with swirls of purple.  This is a very feminine look that will look great with white sundresses.

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The color in this bead was actually printed into recycled printing paper.  I love the silky look to this bead!

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Magazine Diamonds Necklace – day 147

Posted on May 31, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 6 comments

We call this smaller bicone beads diamond shape, done in all magazine colors!  This is a very basic necklace, but will add interest to a simple shirt or blouse.

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If you make it long enough to go around your wrist twice or three times……

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Brown, White And Black – day 146

Posted on May 31, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 2 comments

This three strand necklace has beautiful earth tone colors in black, white and brown.  You cannot mistake this for anything else other than paper beads because of the tubular shape and swirls that you can see on each bead.

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This will be a perfect accessory to any white out fit, don’t you think?

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Candy Charms – day 145

Posted on May 31, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 2 comments

This necklace is inspired by some high end jewelry line,  with big chunky paper bead bicones as the main attraction.  It hangs from an old silver chain and accented with rainbow agate, fleur de lis charms and a peace sign!blog1

Each of the beads are accented with 6mm bead caps, I love using bead caps with paper beads!

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Fiesta Bangles-day 144

Posted on May 27, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 18 comments

We are preparing for the L.A. Gift Show and making and designing easy pieces that are at the same time wearable and affordable.  Kayla and I came up with the Fiesta Bangles collection that are happy and fun:)

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You can make them in two loops, three loops or however many loops your heart desires.

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Wear one, or two or three!

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