All Things Paper Beads, By JaniceMae

Paper Beads & Jewelry

A person who finds an interesting hobby finds happiness.


Its not just for kids anymore. The possibilities with paper beads in crafts and making jewelry are endless!

22 July 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Greetings from the California Gift Show!

Greetings from the California Gift Show!

Today’s Guest Blogger:  Garry Sullins – Web Developer
Hi everyone, this is my first blog entry on PaperBeads.org.  Janice asked me to step in and cover for her, since she’s busy working the room at the California Gift Show in Los Angeles.  And I’m sure many of you are wondering where the heck she’s been!  Well, [...]

13 July 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Shaker Bracelet Watch – day 187

Shaker Bracelet Watch – day 187

Aptly called the Shaker Bracelet Watch or Cha- Cha Bracelet,  it is a fun and playful watch and definitely showing your green side with green beads

Instantly lift your mood with this watch

13 July 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Rainbow Agate Watch – day 186

Rainbow Agate Watch – day 186

Part of my paper bead collection are teal color paper beads that reminds you of the ocean and summer…….the warm tones of the rainbow agate brought out the turquoisy color of the paper beads, don’t you think?

Technique used in making the elastic watches  is crimping the elastic.  It gives it a more secure and clean [...]

13 July 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Silver and Lavender Watch – day 185

Silver and Lavender Watch – day 185

Pretty met Functionality:)

12 July 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Magazine Color Watch – day 184

Magazine Color Watch – day 184

I had fun making these beaded watches, they are not only pretty but functional as well.  The other thing I like about these inexpensive watches is that they are easy to maintain, batteries are available at your local craft stores.

What a great idea for Christmas presents!

12 July 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Ever Green Watch – day 183

Ever Green Watch – day 183

The next five posts will be all about beaded watches.  This will be part of our new accessories collection using, paper beads.  There are watch faces of all kinds that you can find everywhere, they come in all shapes, sizes and colors and they’re great with paper [...]

12 July 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Paper Bead Bangle – day 182

Paper Bead Bangle – day 182

I make one or two things each day and when I am in that “create, create, create” mood, 5 pieces or more.  Paper bead jewelry ideas are endless!  The Paper Bead Bangle is my favorite, it is something that I can just grab and go and it completes my out fit.  It is easy to [...]

12 July 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Paper Marbles – day181

Paper Marbles – day181

I love the colors and the shape of these marbled beads, they feel like marbles only lighter!  The simple wire wrap to encase the beads are the perfect accent, no need for filler beads.

I always favor the big and chunky jewelry, this makes this bracelet my favorite!

12 July 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Chocolate Diamonds – day 180

Chocolate Diamonds – day 180

Diamond Shaped Paper Beads painted a rich chocolate brown is beautifully displayed as earrings with a little wood bead as accent.  I love the versatility of paper beads; magazine colors or paint it with whatever color your heart desires

Gold and chocolate makes you ready to welcome fall!

11 July 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Merry Mix Necklace – day 178

Merry Mix Necklace – day 178

I put together the Merry Mix Necklace from our Assorted Beads Bag and it came out really pretty mixed with left over beads; pearls, crystals and gem stones.

This is a very simple project using your basic wire wrap or just use rosary loops instead.  Go ahead and try it, you will be very happy with [...]