Simply Beaded Bliss: Adding Unique Elements to Classic Beaded Jewelry, Gifts and Cards - Softcover

Boyd, Heidi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600610951 ISBN 13: 9781600610950

Publisher: North Light Books, 2008

Synopsis

A Clever Twist on Simple Stringing

Washers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing stainless steel washers with wire and beads to make surprisingly elegant jewelry. Before you know it, you'll be a true mixed-media jewelry artist.

Bestselling author of the Simply Beautiful book series Heidi Boyd brings you more than 70 pretty beaded projects, all in her trademark classic style. Featured mixed-media elements include:

• Wire
• Fishing tackle
• Nail polish
• Window screen
• Credit cards
• Polymer clay
• Paper
• Crystals
• Leather
• Sequins
• Buttons
• Playing cards
• Sea glass
• Game pieces

Start your adventures in mixed-media jewelry making today!

About this title

About the Author:

Heidi Boyd is the multi-talented author of nine North Light craft titles, including Simply Beautiful Greeting Cards, Simply Beautiful Beading, Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry, Simply Beautiful Weddings and most recently Soft + Simple Knits for Little Ones. Heidi also works as a freelance designer for Better Homes & Gardens magazines and craft books.

About this edition

• Publisher: North Light Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1600610951
• ISBN 13: 9781600610950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144