Obsessed with Paper

Okay, now my latest obsession is paper (again).  This time I'm delving into the world of scrapbooking.  I have no interest in the cutesy, perfect, looking scrapbooking.  I want to scrapbook the way I make jewelry:  with no boundaries, and no rules.  A little shabby, a little chic, and a whole lot of adventure!  So here goes - my adventure into scrapbooking. 

PROJECT 1




Mallory on vacation

The picture was taken in the Bahamas while on vacation - her beautiful smile reflects the fact that she was enjoying the moment!  I took my cues from colors in her top, and the blue of the ocean.

Supplies Used:
Core'dinations Paper
Drywall Tape
Buttons
Stencils
Die Cuts

On to the next. . . .

How To Choose The Right Beads For Your Project

Last year my daughter Mallory and I attended the annual Rock and Gem Show in our county.  Mallory bought a beautiful, but rather large stone, even though at the time she had no idea what she would do with it.  After a while she decided she wanted a bracelet.

We took the stone to our local bead shop to find seed beads to help build this bracelet.  Needless to say, Mallory was overwhelmed at the choices available.  She didn't know where to start.  I taught her a quick 3 step process to help her choose the beads needed to complete her bracelet.

Mallory's bracelet

1). Decide if you want a monochromatic palette (subtle shades of the same color as your focal piece), or a complementary palette (colors that are opposite your focal piece).

 2). For a monochromatic palette look for hues that are lighter, darker and a different texture than your focal piece.  For a complementary palette get your clues from your focal bead - look at the bead or stone and search for subtle flecks or variations of colors.  These variations become your complementary colors.   If you are unable to detect any variations, then use a color wheel.  Search for the color of your focal piece on the color wheel then look at the color(s) directly opposite of it - these will be your complementary color(s).

3).  Add some metal accents (gold, silver, or copper) to your piece, it also serves to provide interest to your piece.