Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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.

11 comments:

Liz said...

awesome awesome awesome....

Liz said...

P.s.also thanks for the sweet comment on blog

Unknown said...

Love the article girl!

Unknown said...

cool tips!!

just lisa said...

loved the article and thanks for always sharing fun techniques with us Tracey - your stitching is still my favorite though!!

Shirley said...

Great article Tracey!

JoEllyn said...

Love this article!!!! Such a great idea!

melody said...

awesome article tracey!

AbbieTorroll said...

great job with the article!

TanishaRenee said...

Way to go Tracey!

*Beatriz Jennings* said...

cute :)