Wikipedia, the web based encyclopedia defines wearable art as; individually designed pieces usually hand made clothing or jewelry created as fine or expressive art. The term wearable art implies that the work is intended to be accepted as a serious unique artistic creation or statement. Wearing paper bead jewelry is certainly making a statement: Beautiful and unique conversation pieces jewelry made out of recycled magazines! Four ladies responded to the challenge, to send me a photo of themselves wearing the paper bead jewelry they have made.
In Kathy’s own words: “The beads in the necklace and earrings are made from black and white security envelopes (the inner lining) – probably something that came with a bill inside! The bracelet, and this is my favorite piece, is made from pages from Vogue magazine. I used a page that was a fold out in the magazine (so it was double in width) and cut the base of the beads two inches wide. The bracelet is strung in a ladder pattern using black elastic cord. I wear a lot of black and white and designed this bracelet so that I could wear it with many different outfits.”
Claire, wore this piece with the big saucer bead to his brother’s wedding with black and white theme. Claire is very crafty and I love checking out her blog as well. You can see more of her creations on her blog papelhilo.
Here is Eveline of Timeless , she has a lot of cool paper bead jewelry ideas on her blog and here’s a video of her wearing her jewelry! Did I tell you I love your accent Eveline? 🙂
Ashley, looks really cute with her paper bead necklace. Good job Ashley, l love how that turned out, perfectly matched your shirt.
Last but not least is Sanja, wearing her long paper bead necklace. I love long necklaces, they are so versatile you can double it up and wear it any way you want.
Congratulations ladies you get one of the giveaways I mentioned earlier in my post and I want to thank you for sending in those photos.
Ditto on what Issabelle said. I couldn’t have said it any better.
This is so nice to see everyone wearing their paper bead jewelry and put faces to the names. I especially like Kathy’s bracelet and Ashley’s Necklace 🙂
wow to all the ladies wearing their paperbeads jewelries!! all the pieces are gorgeous and the smiles are beautiful!!! go paper beads!! thank you for the inspiration janice
I absolutely love Kathy’s set and Sanja’s necklace !
You had such a good idea Janice !