Paper Beads

Sorry about the break from posts, I was just spending a little much needed time with my hubby!

Now, on to the new project!  Paper beads!

I made a bracelet but you can make whatever you want with the beads.  They are very simple, here is what you will need:

-Scrap booking or decorative paper or even magazine pages
-Mod Podge
-Wooden Skewer (like ones used for shish kabobs)
-Paper plate/paper towel (to dry the beads on)
-Small paint brush
-Elastic string

Step one: cut the paper into long thin triangles.

Step two: roll paper strips around wooden skewer.

Step three: use paint brush to apply Mod Podge to the inside of the last couple inches of paper and then wrap the rest of the around to finish the bead.

Step four: slide the bead off the skewer and let it dry and your done! Say hello to your finished beads!

To make the bracelet just slide the beads onto the elastic string until it fits around your wrist (or ankle, etc.).

Tie the string in a few knots.

Cut the excess string.

And now say hello to your finished bracelet!

I hope you enjoy this project and have fun making it yourself.  Remember, the possibilities are endless!