Pictures of some unique beads - all from paper

These are beads made from paper that was 25" long. I cut the triangles to only 1/2" at the base - as you roll more and more of the paper, it gives them this nearly ball shape.

The tube beads shown below are made of a topographical maps. You can carefully cut and allow words to show up on the beads!

My friend received an envelope that had the inside covered in red

U's (for University of Utah). I carefully cut the envelope to get these beads. They are small and dainty and will make great earrings!

This was a special order. The lady brought me 3 sheets of scrap booking paper in colors she loved. What a gorgeous 4th of July set! But I made each color into its own necklace so that you can wear them separately if you want to. I'm all for flexibility. That way you wear the necklace more often - better price value!

New Hints for a New Year

I found some gorgeous paper that is 25 inches long - so I cut them into triangles with the base being 1/2 inch wide - yes, very long and skinny. But when rolled that made nearly round beads (actually looked dodecahedron-ish to me) - but different than the long skinny, tube or oval beads I usually do. 25 inch long paper is harder to cut but way cool results. I'll get pictures posted soon.

My work room/office/store area at my house is coming along. Hopefully I can move in soon.

Please check my store on etsy as I plan on putting the majority of my inventory there in the next week. I love etsy! And don't forget to see my nieces etsy store for wonderfully clever "Twilight" inspired jewelry!