Good Morning Paper Bead Friends!
Well I shared with you at the end of 2014 that I would be bringing some new things into my Etsy Shop and here is another one of those items! What is so funny to me is when I opened my Etsy Shop, I told myself I wasn’t going to get into the jewelry business as I just didn’t feel like I would have the time, nor the interest! WOW! That couldn’t be farther from the truth! I really have enjoyed making the jewelry pieces that I’ve made and want to continue to add more to my offering!
This is my first pair of earrings I’ve made and I think I did ok…What do you think? They match a beautiful new memory wire bracelet I am going to be listing this week! Be sure to stop by and see all my paper bead jewelry at http://www.thepaperbeadboutique.etsy.com!
Be watching for a new line of paper bead earrings coming soon! Until next time, Happy Beading!
Another New Item I’m Working On…
Showing Our Seahawks Pride!
Good Evening Paper Bead Friends!
Just wanted to share a picture with you of my daughter Caitlyn (on the left) and our Australian exchange student (on the right) showing their Seahawk Pride! Kayla has been with us since last Saturday night and will stay til Wednesday, when she will return home to Australia with her group! We have enjoyed her company so much and will miss her terribly when she returns home! She and Caitlyn are so much alike, it’s crazy! Both quiet and shy! She loves sports and wanted to see an American Football game while she was here so what better game to see than our 1st playoff game tomorrow night on our home field in Seattle??? I only wish we could watch the game live and in person but not possible to get tickets so watching on TV will have to do! As you can see, she’s sportin’ her Russell Wilson shirt ready to support our Seahawks! Until next time, Happy Beading! And…
GO HAWKS!!!
Happy New Year!
Good Morning Paper Bead Friends and Happy New Year!
Hope you all had a safe and memorable New Year’s Eve! It was pretty quiet around our place but we did stay awake long enough to take our annual family selfie at the stroke of Midnight!!! Welcome 2015!
I have lots of wonderful thoughts and ideas for the new year…now all I have to do is get them down on paper and not lose sight of them!
One of the things I recently began to work on for my studio is a paper bead curtain! The time it will take is a bit discouraging, in between handling my Etsy Shop, but I am bound and determined to finish one for the door window in the studio. It will look similar to the one below only on a smaller, shorter scale! I think it will amazing! What do you think? Definitely an ongoing project!
What’s going on in your crafty world? Any New Year Resolutions? I’d love to hear about them!
Until next time, Happy Beading!
Love Is In The Air!
Good Morning Paper Bead Friends!
My Valentine Collection is arriving! I have published in my Etsy Shop the first two of eight new paper bead designs I will have available with a Valentine theme! There is a little something for everyone so be sure to check in daily this week at http://www.ThePaperBeadBoutique.etsy.com for all the new styles and colors!
Until next time, Happy Beading!
A New Line of Paper Bead Bracelets for 2015!
Good Morning Paper Bead Friends!
Merry Christmas Eve! I couldn’t let the day go by without showing you what I’ve been up to in the studio!
I have introduced a new line of memory wire paper bead bracelets in my Etsy Shop! What do you think? One of the new things for The Paper Bead Boutique in 2015! The price points will vary depending on the cost of supplies and time it takes to make the items but I am sure there is something for everyone! Please stop by http://www.ThePaperBeadBoutique.etsy.com to view the others NOW AVAILABLE! Until next time, Happy Beading!
Valentine Paper Bead Collection Coming Soon!
Good Evening Paper Bead Friends!
Now that the Christmas holiday is upon us, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas (if you celebrate!)and if you don’t, a peaceful season spent with family and friends!
Along with everyone else, I have been busy preparing for the new year! I have several changes I want to make in my Etsy Shop over the course of 2015 and I think you will be pleased with all of them!
Regular seasonal collections, featured items and follower discounts, just to name a few!
I begin with my first new collection of 2015 and that is my Valentine Paper Bead Collection that I will be unveiling next week! The above designs are two in my new collection! What do you think? Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday and I can’t wait to show you what I have come up with!
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Our First Snow of the Season!
Good Saturday Morning Everyone!
Well after months of me talking about it, I am finally sharing a picture with you of my finished craft studio! I decided to take a shot of my studio during our first snow here in Washington! And NO! This is not the original studio I had chosen but because we had such a hard time getting the builder to communicate with us, we decided to go a different direction! We went thru Tuff Shed for this design and I am absolutely in love with it! It did not come without frustrations though…
We are NOT contractors by trade and decided to save some money and finish the inside ourselves! Once we chose the design and size, it was built and set up the following week! My husband is such a trooper! He worked all day at his real job and then would come home and work all evening to finish up my studio! From insulation to the finishing paint touches, it is now ready for use…well it has been for the last couple months! However, even though it has heat, it’s sooooo cold, it takes a long time to heat up! I haven’t got to spend as much time out there as I’d like to but I imagine once winter is over and spring is on the way, things will change!
I have so much more I want to get for it and things I want to do on the inside…but that will be over time!
Hope you all have a happy little place to create!!! Until next time, Happy Beading!
Cyber Monday Special…Today Only!
Good Morning to all!
I thought I would join the Cyber Monday Frenzy and run a ONE DAY ONLY special! Stop by http://www.ThePaperBeadBoutique.etsy.com and stock up on your paper beads or buy a few Christmas gifts! Today only, receive $5 off your purchase of $20 or more! I’ve got some great bracelet specials going on right now, not to mention a bunch of new listings! I’m sure there’s something you can’t live without!
Until next time my friends, Happy Beading!
Let The Holiday Frenzy Begin!
Busy, that’s what I’ve been! I’m sure you all have to, preparing for the holidays! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends…Now it’s time for the chaotic shopping season!
I’ve been trying to put together new items with new designs and so on! To celebrate the season, I’d like to have my first giveaway! All you need to do to enter is stop by my blog and leave a comment! That’s it! The winner will be chosen December 15th from the comments made and announced on that day! The fabulous prize are the above bracelets, cute and fun for the holiday season! What are you doing to prepare for the holidays? Have you begun your shopping? Well, whatever you’re doing, make sure you take the time to enjoy!
Until next time, Happy Beading!
Breaking Gound!
I have some excited news to share with all of you! My loving husband is breaking ground and having built for me, the craft studio I have always dreamed of having! Above is a photo of what the finished design will be, with a few minor changes! The other photo is my husband preparing the space for where my studio will go. Our big hold up now is getting with the contractor and having him commit to a time frame for installation. It’s a very busy time of the year for them so we just need to be able to pinpoint a time before we can proceed. Of course, I wanted it done yesterday!!! Meanwhile, I have been having sleepless nights, mentally trying to design my dream studio in my mind! I’ve always loved the Washington Coast so I think I will be going with somewhat of a beachy theme! I love all the natural light this studio will have! Any amazing dream come true for me! I will keep you posted on our progress…
Until then, Happy Beading!












