My paper bead adventure began in 2008. My sister Joann and I wanted to help a few children with much needed school supplies, and we wanted to help housewives make a little money on the side. When I read a magazine article about paper beads being made by kids at a Sunday school and camps, we became excited about the possibilities. My sister and I did not sleep that night. She cut-up magazines and we began experimenting!
I attended my first Craft and Hobby Association show in 2010 and the rest is history!
I share what I know on my YouTube channel and blog, paperbeads.org. I also have a Facebook page where I share my own work,along with others in the paper bead community. As my granddaughter tells me, "caring is sharing" and I do care about the people who watch my videos and tutorials. They visit because they want to start a new hobby, they're looking for projects for a fund raiser or income, or just want to be a part of the whole handmade revolution.
I want to be an example...if you do something you love, you will be successful! In my shop, you'll find beads made out of recycled magazines, and jewelry that I make with those beads.
You'll see that you can make jewelry from paper beads that will rival any fashion jewelry out there! My jewelry pieces are more than just jewelry, each bead is hand crafted and behind it, is a story of the woman who made it for you!
I am happy that you found my shop- you will find tools and supplies that will allow you to make your own one of a kind beads. My paper bead bamboo roller, along with my Amazing Base and Vibrance Glaze, will make beads that can last a lifetime.
After you get bitten by the Janice Mae bug you will see paper differently; a Kleenex box, cereal box, packaging, envelopes, scrap book paper.......they can all be recycled into beads. You can do it!
Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your business.