30 July 2010 ~ 4 Comments

Paper Bead Trade Raffle Drawing

Paper Bead Trade Raffle Drawing

The Paper Bead Trade has come to an end, and it was such a nice experience – my very first Bead Trade.  In one of my posts I ask if there’s anybody who would be interested in hosting the next trade and I got an email from Karina, she has some neat ideas and a [...]

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28 July 2010 ~ 2 Comments

More Paper Bead Creations

More Paper Bead Creations

Our feature for today are the handiwork of Ashley and Emily!  It is exciting to me seeing the different things that “Paper Beaders”, (I think from now on this is what I would call anybody who is into making paper beads, agreed?)  , made out of their kit.  So, here’s what I got [...]

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25 July 2010 ~ 5 Comments

Paper Bead Trade Creations

Paper Bead Trade Creations

We have concluded the Paper Bead Trade and I’d say that it was successful because of all the nice people who participated, who stayed committed to the project with enthusiasm and genuine interest in each others work.  We have somehow came to know each other here.  Here’s some of beautiful creations from Elim, Liz, Deina [...]

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22 July 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Simple is Beautiful

Simple is Beautiful

Hello paper bead traders   Your kits were all sent out; paper beads, beads, elastic, ring and earring findings, and what goes on in your mind is hmmm, what to do with it.  My suggestion; keep it simple.  It is quite a challenge to design something when you have these different kinds of paper [...]

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13 July 2010 ~ 11 Comments

More Precious Parcels

More Precious Parcels

We have received more paper beads for the Paper Bead Trade from Hilde and Tina.  I know, that some of you is still in the process of mailing your beads, you will get your kit when I have received them.  I promised those that were early in sending their beads that I will mail their [...]

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30 June 2010 ~ 5 Comments

School Supplies for Kids

School Supplies for Kids

Every year in the month of June, I have pledged to donate school supplies for underprivileged Filipino kids.  Did you know that there are kids in the small provinces that go to school without the necessary school supplies?  Do you remember the feeling of opening a box of crayons that promises hours of fun and [...]

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28 June 2010 ~ 7 Comments

Black and White Set – Paper Bead Idea # 3

Black and White Set – Paper Bead Idea # 3

This black and white earrings and ring set is made of the zentangle paper beads from this post.  It is sometimes hard to find black and white jewelry to go with your black and white outfit.  I have solved that problem and actually wore this set to a an afternoon gathering with family and friends.  [...]

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25 June 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Paper Bead Trade Idea #2

Paper Bead Trade Idea #2

In case you’re wondering, Idea # 1 was yesterday’s post, Come Into My Garden Bracelet where we used buttons to add to our paper beads.  The paper bead tube is the most common paper bead shape and versatile in the sense that it can be used for home decorating; curtains, vases, purses, etc., but can [...]

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21 June 2010 ~ 32 Comments

First Paper Bead Trade 2010

First Paper Bead Trade 2010

I put in First on the title of this post because I am hoping that there will be a Second and Third Paper Bead Trade for this year at least.  I am excited about this because it’s like going into a party with like minded individuals yet you don’t really have to go anywhere and [...]

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