Laupre posted instructions to make these amazing paper beads using the printed insides of security envelopes. I love this modern twist on a traditional craft. The security patterns (found inside any of the envelopes your bills are mailed in) look vaguely Japanese, I think! I love reuses of things that would normally be thrown away, and this project does it with great style!
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Oh2122
I very much want to try paper beads. I’ve been hoarding interesting scraps for months now!
Craftzilla
Very cool. I made something similar in elementary school with magazines! I think doing this with some fancy origami paper would be really pretty.
Carolyn | homework
I did paper beads awhile ago but I LOVE the look of these done with security envelopes. Well done!!!!