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 [...]

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08 February 2011 ~ 3 Comments

Pretty As A Picture -day 39

Pretty As A Picture -day 39

A hammered silver blank serves as a canvass for brightly colored paper beads wire wrapped into the silver.  I added a charm with the word “love” in time for Valentine’s Day.

This is such a simple piece but eye catching on a leather cord.

I love the randomness of the beads on the silver blank.

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24 February 2010 ~ 4 Comments

Wire Wrapped Paper Bead Tube Necklace

Wire Wrapped Paper Bead Tube Necklace

There’s so much inspiration around us that can be interpreted in a jewelry design.  Something, someone can spark your interest and gets you motivated.  My home is full of stuff collected over the years; books, magazines, fabric, yarn, boxes…..anything that I think I can use someday.  Once in a while I try to organize and [...]

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19 February 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Pearl And Shells Paper Bead Necklace

Pearl And Shells Paper Bead Necklace

I finally figured out how to wire wrapped a pearl pendant in the shape of a cross.  It was quite a bit of a challenge because the holes ran diagonally instead of top to bottom.  I took apart a necklace I purchased earlier at a thrift shop that had these bead caps made our of [...]

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