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Paper Bead Trade Raffle Drawing

JaniceMae — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:41:09 +0000

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 very cool theme, so why not? Now that everybody’s got the paper bead fever…….in the mean time, Kayla, myself and my baby grand daughter Lana celebrated the end of the Paper Bead Trade by wearing our “thrifted tiaras” (soon will be on my etsy).

Here are the paper bead bracelet prizes:

Diamond shape paper beads are mixed with seed beads with an om gold color charm

Paper Beads from participants are combined in this yummy colored bracelet

These are the black beads I made from earlier post, mixed with India glass:

Liz, Deb and Patricia, Congratulations!

Upcoming Posts: How To Make a Paper Bead Ball, Jingle and Jangle Bracelet, Paper Bead Rosaries and the Pasadena Bead and Design Show. Have a wonderful, Tiara filled days weekend

More Paper Bead Creations

JaniceMae — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:36:40 +0000

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 for you today.

Emily's Paper Beads Necklace

Emily combined her new found hobby of making chain mail with the paper beads and it came our really nice, sort of Gothic, I think.

Emily's Paper Bead Earrings

I love how different color of paper beads are woven into this flower pendant

Emily's Paper Bead Flower

Last but not least, is from Ashley. She made a bracelet and earrings set, I think she is a budding photographer, it is so clever how she displayed her work in a glass of water, the blue straw is just the perfect contrast.

Ashely's Paper Bead Bracelet and Earrings

I am working on a video for the raffle drawing, I am trying to get a “special guest” draw the names from the Paper Bead Trade Participants. There will be three prices that is going to be drawn, and it can be you!

Paper Bead Trade Creations

JaniceMae — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:56:35 +0000

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 and Claire.

Paper Bead Bracelet by Deina

Elim, made necklace and earrings set, you can check out her paper bead charm bracelet here.

Paper Bead Set by Elim

Elim

Liz, made earrings. I love the clear crystal and dark pink with gold combination. Definitely wearable.

Paper Bead Earrings by Liz

Claire also made necklace and earrings, and you can find more of her creations on her blog:

http://laraignee-fauchee.blogspot.com

I hope everyone had an inspiring weekend!

I must say, another day of turning trash to treasure.

Simple is Beautiful

JaniceMae — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:47:01 +0000

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 beads, from the Paper Bead Soup remember? The best thing to do, is just string a simple bracelet, this is our first Paper Bead Trade after all. I made the black paper beads painted with pink nail polish and mixed it with few paper beads from you guys. Kayla made very simple but beautiful set of elastic bracelets.

They look very summery and yummery

It started out like this, with a few beads added

Beauty in Simplicity!

Put on the Creating Hat or Tiara and start creating…..making…..sharing…….laughing……..and loving every minute of it!

More Precious Parcels

JaniceMae — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:57:33 +0000

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 kits out on the 15th I had fun taking photos of Hilde and Tina’s paper beads today.

work of Hilde Debruyn

They remind me of crayons or colored pencil tips.

work of Hilde Debruyn

These are more earthy tones.

work of Hilde Debruyn

Hilde sent us a lovely card that I used as background in taking these pictures.

Hilde Debruyn

These are tubes which she then wrapped with a contrasting color.

work of Hilde Debruyn

Last but not least is from Tina Craig. She strung different paper beads that she and her daughter made. I especially love the blue from security envelopes and the speckled pink paper beads that look like pink animal print.

work of Tina Craig and daughter

School Supplies for Kids

JaniceMae — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:57:20 +0000

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 possibilities? This would be another project for Christmas, coloring books and crayons. With the help of my sister Joann and her husband Jun we distributed notebooks, pencils, paper and crayons to Filipino kids.

Paper Beads and Paper bead making has become a symbol for mostly women in Third World Countries to make a difference in their lives.

I grew up in a small coastal town where my father served as a judge and remember going to school with children who are even sometimes bare foot. I felt so guilty wearing my blue rubber boots with matching umbrella. June is when the classes open and also a very rainy month. So maybe, rain coats and umbrellas next year

Reminder: Today is the last day to join the Paper Bead Trade, there are 23 participants! Yay!. It will official close at twelve midnight 12 midnight Pacific Standard Time

To celebrate July 4th, I was planning on making something of red, white and blue (if there were more than 24 hours in a day), instead, here’s the Patriotic Ladder Bracelet I made last year and sold on etsy.

Upcoming Posts: How to Do Kumihimo Braid, Paper Strings, Tutorial on Button Rings.

Happy 4th of July!

Black and White Set – Paper Bead Idea # 3

JaniceMae — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:55:43 +0000

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. Paper beads jewelry can certainly be dressy if you want it to be, and can hold up to real jewelry…

So here I am wearing it

It was beautiful outside yesterday

The chandelier earrings can be worn casual since they’re paper beads and I used earring findings by black lace in one of my trips to Michaels, you can see more here.

With my brother-in-law George

Are you proud enough to wear your paper beads jewelry? Do you want to share it here?

This black and white version of the sea anemone ring was wire wrapped to this two loop finding. I will be putting ring findings to the kits I am sending out to the Paper Bead Trade participants

We have about 15 people signed up for the Paper Bead Trade, is OPEN until June 30th. For those of you who wants to sign up just email me (button is on the right hand side).

Upcoming posts: Magazine Paper Strings, More Paper Bead Creations by Sanja and Idea # 4

Paper Bead Trade Idea #2

JaniceMae — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:26:45 +0000

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 also be easily transformed into pretty jewelry. I love mixing paper beads with crystals and even gem stones and why not? Here’s our Idea #2 using 3/4 inch tube paper beads and cloisonne beads.

What you need for this project is: .8mm elastic, 3/4 inch paper bead tubes, 6/0 seed beads and cloisonne bead or any type of focal bead.

I cut about 10 inches of elastic and make sure to put a bead stopper at the end or string from a spool and make sure that the paper bead with the largest hole will be closest to the knot you will tie at the end, so that it’s easy for that bead to accommodate the knot.

You will then tie a square knot, right over left and left over right.

It looks beautiful even among real jewelry……It kind of remind me of Victorian ladies rolling paper beads.

Paper Bead Trade Idea # 3 will be the ring and earring set made out from zentangle paper beads.

Upcoming posts: Paper Strings and Philippine Outreach Program for Kids

First Paper Bead Trade 2010

JaniceMae — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:51:41 +0000

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 just be in your pajamas sipping your morning coffee. A few of you have suggestions on how we are going to do this, I like Eveline’s idea the most (thank you for the suggesting this). So here it is ladies;

PAPER BEAD TRADE RULES:

First you will email me or leave me a comment (would be nice) to sign up – 16 participants is ideal. In your email you need to send me your full name and mailing address.
You will make 20-30 paper beads of different size if possible if not whatever size and shape you are comfortable making
You will then mail your paper beads to me – address is on the envelope you see in the image below
After I get all these nice paper beads of different sizes coming from all over the world, I will then sort it out, with Kayla’s help of course (she has a really good eye for color) and match it with beads that I have in my collection.
I will then mail you other participant/s paper beads with coordinating beads and findings (elastics and ear wires) for you to make into elastic bracelet and matching earrings (if you like).
You will take a photo of your finished creation and email them to me and post it in your blog or flickr to share with every one else.
You will have until July 15 to mail your paper beads to me. Note: not for me to receive it but for you to mail it, I realize that for those who are from another country that it will take probably 3 weeks for me to get it, just ordinary mail so you don’t have to pay for expensive postage.
This Paper Bead Trade is open until June 30th.

In the next day or so I will be posting examples of VERY simple bracelet and earrings that is beginner, beginner project.

After all this is just our first try at doing this right? If successful, then we can move on to bigger projects

Remember: There is no right or wrong way of doing paper beads, they are all unique and hand made, so please, please, do not be intimidated by this.

Tell your friends, we need to have at least 16 participants, my sister Joann is excited about this whole thing, it is her first time as well and if it make you feel better, she has never strung a single bracelet in her life, sorry Ann…

If you have questions, please feel free to email me, I read and answer all of them although I would prefer that you leave me a comment, other people might have a similar question.

Next post: Hilde’s amazing paper bead jewelry and more on the paper bead trade. Start rolling now ladies, WE CAN DO THIS!