Glam it Up with Beads

Here is a copy of an article I wrote for the Treasured Scrapbooking November newsletter. If you're looking for some monthly inspiration, be sure to sign up for your free copy.




1. Take the ordinary out of paperclip by adding a bead or two.
2. Remember those friendship pins of the 80s? Thread some beads onto a safety pin and you have an instant, custom embellishment.
3. Create a flower center by threading a string of beads on a fine wire and curl it around and around like a coil of rope.
4. Frame a photo or title with a string of beads.
5. String a length of beads and create an oversize shape on your project, like a star, heart, arrow, swirl, etc.
6. Add some beads and sequins to a corsage pin.
7. Hang a few beads from the binding of a mini book.
8. Add a bead to each stitch when hand stitching on your project.

A few new projects

Here are a couple of more projects using the November kit from Treasured Scrapbooking. These colours work so nicely together. I've been waiting for the right paper to scrap this photo and here it is!

This last photo is a peek at my December project kit at Paws on Scrapbooking; a holiday accordion album. It features glimmer mist and glimmer screens by Tattered Angels in addition to glitter and shimmer paper by SEI. The kit is complete with all materials and full, colour photo step by step instructions.

Thanks for stopping by!!

My Latest Online Class: "Just Wing It!"

As promised, my latest online class is up for sale. If you've ever struggled with creative ways to use up all those gorgeous wings, this class is for you. We will take a Maya Roads wings key chain set and dismantle it to create four unique and clever projects. You will be painting, glittering with the coveted Pixee Stix and using some hot new paper from the Making Memories Paperie line and Little Yellow Bicycle’s Christmas Magic Collection. A limited number of kits are on sale NOW!

"Just Wing It!"

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Class goes live: November 30th, 2008 @ 6pm CST

November Layout and Sketch

Here is my first November reveal for Treasured Scrapbooking. The kit is full of paper from Piggy Tales, Bo Bunny and Kasier Crafts. Love all the greens, yellows and pinks. This is one kit you won't want to miss!