Posts Tagged "365 days"

A Gallery Of Necklaces – day 253-257

Posted on Mar 13, 2012 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 4 comments

I find that magazine colors is well presented using gold findings.  Paper beads when well made can hold its own when paired with crystals and semi precious stones.  Here’s five necklaces using different beads on gold chains, definitely wearable!  These five designs mainly use the bicone beads.

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Small Round beads in tassel form as pendant.

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Deep blue crystals as accents.

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I call this Romancing the Stone:)

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Last but not least, dancing bicone charms.

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If I were to ask your opinion, which one appeals to you the most and why?  I would love to hear what you think.

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True Red Mixed Media – day 218

Posted on Oct 27, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 5 comments

The Painted Beads are fun to work with!  This is one of the reasons I am fascinated with paper beads; you can paint them, glazed them, ink them, stamped………  Here’s on that is a true Mixed Media piece, one that you can surely feel proud to wear!

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The wooden focal bead and silver accents can be found here.

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Encased Set – day 211

Posted on Oct 4, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 3 comments

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?

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Sprinkle 3mm swarovski crystals to give it a little sparkle.

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Paper Cocoon Ornament – day 209

Posted on Oct 3, 2011 in 365 Paper Bead Creations | 3 comments

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.

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

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