The Paper Bead Boutique

Good Morning Paper Beading Friends!

It’s been awhile since I’ve last posted, yes I know. I’ve been enjoying my “Staycation” right here in Auburn, Washington! I am getting anxious to spend time in the studio but the heat/humidity has just been overwelming so I have put that on hold until the weather cools down and have been spending time in my inside craft room with the air conditioning!

I have taken the time to pull some weeds and add some geraniums to my outside studio and wanted to share the pics with you! I am toying around with the idea of opening the studio up in the fall for outside sales! What do you think? I thought about a once a month open house type thing, like say the second Saturday of each month for a few hours…Not quite sure how I will advertise. Still lots to consider and LOTS more to make in order to make this happen!

To celebrate the summer, I am offering any of my blog readers a 25% discount off their purchase now thru July 31st, 2015! Just use code BLOG15 at checkout! A great time to stock up for all your fall and holiday projects! Just click on this link http://www.thepaperbeadboutique.etsy.com to visit my Etsy shop!

Well here are the pictures! Hope you enjoy them! Until next time, Happy Beading!

Hello Paper Bead Friends!

It’s turned out to be a fairly nice day here in Seattle…Hope it is where you live as well!

As you can see, I’ve been busy working on beads this weekend! It seems whenever I get going on several sets at the same time, other things seem to get put on the back burner…Housework, My Etsy Shop, etc. But I guess sometimes, that’s the only way I can get new things completed! The beads above are all drying and hopefully will be ready to list by tomorrow!

I’ve been on a paper hunt for new and excited designs and feel I have enough to keep me busy half way through the summer! How about you? What are you working on this weekend? I’d love to hear about it!

Until next time, Happy Beading!

Good Morning Paper Bead Friends!

Happy Easter to those that celebrate! Happy Sunday to those that don’t!

As you know I’ve been in a creative rut lately and I think I have found a way out! I’m dabbling in something new that’s been an interest of mine for awhile! I’m giving mixed media a shot! Here are my first two attempts at the first two stages! What do you think?

I am not done with them as of yet… I plan to add to them and frame them as well! I think they look nice so far for my first try at it! Here is the second of the two! If you have ever tried mixed media, I’d love to hear from you! Any tips you have are welcome!

I know this isn’t a paper beading project but it is paper, right? Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Good Morning Paper Bead Friends!

I very rarely show my beads before they are finished…Partly because I feel the shine is what sometimes makes them so pretty! But today is your lucky day! These are the three I will seal today and here they are unfinished! What do you think? As I have shared with you in the past, the double barrel is by far my favorite paper bead shape so that’s no surprise! Be looking for them in my Etsy shop in the next day or two http://www.ThePaperBeadBoutique.etsy.com. The beads on the left have the most beautiful silver metallic running through them! I also have some paper strips cut to do some cone beads today and I will share those with you later on!

So what are you working on today? I’d love to hear about it! Please share your Sunday projects with me in the comments section! Until next time, Happy Beading!

So excited to share with you all that one of our local news gals (she does the traffic) Tracy T. on King 5 in Seattle is wearing a piece of jewelry made by The Paper Bead Boutique!!! I’ve been in contact with her after we followed each other on Twitter and asked if she would ever wear paper jewelry…She was very open to seeing what I had so I made a special necklace just for her as well as a bracelet listed in my shop (I wasn’t thinking and didn’t snap a photo of the necklace before shipping but the colors were the same as this bracelet I sent!) I shipped them to the television station! We watch this news station each morning before we head out so as I turned the tv on today, I was THRILLED to see she was wearing my piece! She said they weren’t allowed to do mentions  but that’s ok… I know where she got it! It made my day!

Until next time, Happy Beading!

Good Afternoon Paper Beading Friends!
It’s been such a beautiful weekend and I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to spend some time in my outside studio, I wanted to share some pictures with you! Keep in mind, it still is a canvas in the making! As the weather get’s nicer, I will be spending more time out there and will be able to add more to it!

This weekend, I’ve spent a great deal of time working on my paper bead curtain strands! VERY TIME CONSUMING!
Here is what I’ve gotten done on that so far:

This next one is a view at the front door looking in!

Various views from around the room, which is only 10×14 feet!

So that’s it in a nutshell! I found an old rocking chair in a thrift store and a cute little plant bench in an antique store, both for the front porch which I am working on and will have a new picture for you in a week or two!
Have fun where ever you get to create! Until next time, Happy Beading!

Good Morning Paper Bead Friends! Been down this weekend with a bit of a bug but feeling a little better so I wanted to write you and share a promotion I’ve been considering for awhile!
During the month of February, when you order 3 paper bead lots from http://www.ThePaperBeadBoutique.etsy.com, you will receive one paper bead lot for FREE! That’s right, FREE! A couple rules though…The free bead lot you choose must be of equal or lesser value than those purchased in your order. When ordering, DO NOT list free beads with your order otherwise, you will be charged for it…Please list it in your notes to seller. Sound simple? it is!
So if you’ve been thinking about giving paper beads a try, now is a good time! You’ll be hooked once you see the beauty and time that goes into making paper beads! Until next time, Happy Beading and Happy Creating!

I’ve taken the Facebook plunge! Hello Paper Bead Friends!
After a long period of denial as to why I shouldn’t join Facebook (mainly the drama) I’ve decided to dive in and join! So many people have suggested I do for business reasons! For the exposure, etc. So here I am!
A novice at best, bare with me as I stumble my way through the learning process! Any Facebook tips? I could sure use them! Here’s the link to my page for The Paper Bead Boutique! Stop by and check it out!
Until next time, Happy Beading!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Paper-Bead-Boutique/443101882503916

Good Evening Paper Bead Friends! Hope you are all having a great start to your weekend! Caitlyn and I went paper shopping today and was thrilled to find some great new paper for my beads! Be looking for those in my Etsy shop soon!
What I have on my mind lately is “Small Business”! I am still reflecting on last year and what I want to do differently. I know that for me, social media plays a bit part in marketing since I don’t have a lot of extra dollars to spend on advertising…
So what works for you? What type of small business do you have and what business tips can you pass along to help me and others better our online small businesses? Since I do still work outside the home, my time is limited for my small business as I am trying to juggle my job, my Etsy shop and most importantly, my Family!
I’d love to hear your thoughts! I’d love to give them a try and pass them along to others! Don’t be afraid to leave me a comment or stop by http://www.ThePaperBeadBoutique.etsy.com and let me know what you think…
Until next time, Happy Beading!