Recently I signed up for a swap to do some paper beads, it is a beginner swap and sounded like fun, but then I had to go find some tutorials so I could get an idea as to what I was in for. I found this little video from EvelineUK and it was just perfect. Like she says in the video it is quite addicting, especially since each one comes out a little different! Eveline also has a blog which can be seen here, I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet but I look forward to seeing if there are any other crafty tips.

I used some magazine pages, mostly from arts or craft magazines with interesting fun graphics on them, and some patterned paper I had in my pile o’ paper at my crafting table. The nail polish trick mentioned in the video really does work, and something I found to be fun was using tinted nail polish that was still transparent, giving it a glimmery colorful look but still sealing it and giving the beads shine.

Here are some pictures of my first handfuls, I have made a couple handfuls more so I am sure you will see more pictures of these in the future.