Crafts
Summer Bead Challenge
June 21, 2016
A very big thank you to Carole from Garden up Green for inviting me
and Karen from To Work with my Hands for creating this fun and inspiring challenge.
This is no ordinary challenge, it is a Summer Bead challenge, a perfect challenge for
creative Summer crafting.
We all purchased one package of In Bloom multicolored glass beads.
They are on sale for $4.00 at your local Hobby Lobby this week.
These vibrant glass and acrylic beads come in such lovely Summertime hues.
These beads inspired me and before I knew it I was thinking of blue ocean waters and a
vacation on a romantic beach.
for my daughter on her Wedding day.
With a plan in mind I purchased two chargers which have a vintage look, along with some
paper tags, a little package of ocean blue bows, some ribbon and gold polka dot plates in
the Wedding section of Hobby Lobby.
With one very important word embellished on them...L-O-V-E.
The hubby and I took these with us to our daughter's wedding which was on June 16th.
I should have wrapped each of the bead chargers in tissue paper as some of the beads
fell off while traveling.
The good thing is that they can easily be glued back on.
Note to self for the next time I give these as a gift.
I thoroughly enjoyed this project and I actually sort of got lost in time while placing each tiny
bead in hot glue on the chargers.
I guess these things happen when your daughter is about to get married.
Directions to make Bead Studded Chargers & Napkin Rings
(This project uses hot glue and a hot glue gun-supervise small children and be careful to avoid burns)
Bead Studded Napkin Rings
(Use the same safety precaution as above)
Repeat the same process for the napkin rings as for the charger.
I think that I need to make some for the hubby and I !
Summer beads, love and a wedding, what a happy ending!
Thank you for joining me today!
and Karen from To Work with my Hands for creating this fun and inspiring challenge.
This is no ordinary challenge, it is a Summer Bead challenge, a perfect challenge for
creative Summer crafting.
We all purchased one package of In Bloom multicolored glass beads.
They are on sale for $4.00 at your local Hobby Lobby this week.
These vibrant glass and acrylic beads come in such lovely Summertime hues.
We all purchased one package of In Bloom multicolored glass beads.
They are on sale for $4.00 at your local Hobby Lobby this week.
These vibrant glass and acrylic beads come in such lovely Summertime hues.
They are on sale for $4.00 at your local Hobby Lobby this week.
These vibrant glass and acrylic beads come in such lovely Summertime hues.
These beads inspired me and before I knew it I was thinking of blue ocean waters and a
vacation on a romantic beach.
When I held the beads in my hand I knew they would be perfect for a special handmade gift
for my daughter on her Wedding day.
With a plan in mind I purchased two chargers which have a vintage look, along with some
paper tags, a little package of ocean blue bows, some ribbon and gold polka dot plates in
the Wedding section of Hobby Lobby.
With one very important word embellished on them...L-O-V-E.
The hubby and I took these with us to our daughter's wedding which was on June 16th.
I should have wrapped each of the bead chargers in tissue paper as some of the beads
fell off while traveling.
The good thing is that they can easily be glued back on.
Note to self for the next time I give these as a gift.
I thoroughly enjoyed this project and I actually sort of got lost in time while placing each tiny
bead in hot glue on the chargers.
I guess these things happen when your daughter is about to get married.
Supplies for Bead Studded Chargers & Napkin Rings
- Chargers.
- Beads.
- Hot glue gun and sticks.
- Ribbon.
- Bows.
- Paper tags.
- Decorative Paper plates optional
Directions to make Bead Studded Chargers & Napkin Rings
(This project uses hot glue and a hot glue gun-supervise small children and be careful to avoid burns)
Bead Studded Charger
- Prepare your work space and cover table with paper.
- Pour beads into a bowl.
- Heat hot glue gun and place a small of dab of hot glue on the edge of the charger.
- Place a bead on the hot glue and press it down, hold in place for a few seconds.
- Repeat this process until you have achieved the desire look.
Bead Studded Napkin Rings
(Use the same safety precaution as above)
Repeat the same process for the napkin rings as for the charger.
I think that I need to make some for the hubby and I !
Summer beads, love and a wedding, what a happy ending!
Thank you for joining me today!
XO
Jemma
Hi Jemma, What a fun way to make something special for your daughter, I love this bead project and your plates look amazing! Something she will treasure for a lifetime. She is a beautiful bride, and I love the pic with her handsome groom. Congratulations…………….
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet idea using the beads to decorate a charger. Sometimes white just doesn't cut it. These bright colored beads really add a little extra something to the dish! Congratulations!
Very happy ending and what a beautiful couple. I love that you made something special for them and incorporated it with this challenge. Dinner for two is a wonderful thing and the beads add that splash of wonderful. Great project and I have some beads left I may just so something fun like this and surprise my hubby. Thanks for joining us with this challenge this was a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteCarole @ Garden Up Green
Hi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet idea using the beads to decorate a charger. Sometimes white just doesn't cut it. These bright colored beads really add a little extra something to the dish! Congratulations!
Handmade gifts are the absolute best and your beautiful daughter and her new husband will have a lasting reminder of your investment of time and love into their marriage.
ReplyDeleteI love how these turned out and am inspired now to make some too.
Thank you for joining us for the summer challenge. It's been an honor and joy to work with you!
Jemma, I'm so impressed that you had time to make something like this while helping your daughter plan her wedding! They look absolutely beautiful on the table, and it's so nice to have a handmade gift like this. I'm so glad to meet you through this challenge!
ReplyDeleteJemma, I'm so impressed that you had time to make something like this while helping your daughter plan her wedding! They look absolutely beautiful on the table, and it's so nice to have a handmade gift like this. I'm so glad to meet you through this challenge!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky is your lovely daughter to have such a sweet and SUPER thoughtful Mum as you, Jemma! Homemade gifts are the absolute BEST-and your lovely chargers would stand out on any table! Congrats to the newly weds!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. I have those same chargers. It's darling.
ReplyDeleteHello Jemma, congrats to the happy couple. Beautiful wedding photo. The craft project with the beads looks like fun. What a great idea! Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day and week ahead!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Jemma!
ReplyDeleteI need to get over to a bead shoppe or to a Hobby Lobby to find just the right aqua beads. I have a plan for a chandelier from which I want to hang some aqua crystals to match some aqua pendants I bought. I LOVE transforming things, and as you have so beautifully done here, summer fun is about making changes to inspire! LOVELY ideas,Jemma! HUGS to you!
So pretty. Love this idea. I want to add some beads to my chargers now. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the 'LOVE' plates and the polka dot candles. What a delightful project. Beads are so much fun to work with, and you have chosen some pretty colors to add to the plates and make them sparkle!
ReplyDelete~Sheri
I'm sure your daughter loves them! Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is so pretty! What a great idea you had. I love beads. I got rid of all my fabric, but for some reason kept my beads. Haven't gotten them out in forever though.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Jemma, what a darling project using the beads on the charger and adding the love plate. It really makes a beautiful statement in the setting. Congrats to you beautiful daughter and hubby. They are a beautiful couple. Blessings always to them and thanks for sharing your bead project!
ReplyDeleteHugs
So pretty and such a great keepsake for your daughter and her hubby. I have found that after awhile hot glue becomes ineffective with temperature change and eventually comes unglued! I use a glue called Quik Grip. It works great and it stays!
ReplyDeleteWell, in the midst of writing a response, everything just evaporated into the ether! I hate when that happens.
ReplyDeleteI love this beautiful craft you created and I'm sure your daughter does too! I want to try this and see how it comes out. Adding the ribbon, the LOVE dish and the napkin holder is brilliant! I can't quite see what the napkin ring is made of though.
You really need to make these for yourself! Thanks for sharing ~
xo
Pat
You created something so beautiful and special for your daughter and her husband.
ReplyDeleteThe colors of the beads, summer, and a special occasion are the perfect combination!
Love your sweet beaded charger and love plates. How lovely they are. you are getting your crafty on woman! Love the pretty aqua candlesticks. Pretty little project Jemma. xo
ReplyDeleteOh Jemma blue ocean waters and a romantic beach ... I am so there! Congrats on your daughter's wedding and such a precious and endearing gift you made for a treasured memory. You go girl, get your craft on and keep inspiring us with your talent.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Vera
What a beautiful gift for the adorable couple, Jemma!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love these summery colors. And the photo of the happy couple is wonderful! I like your new profile pic too my friend. Enjoy your week! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to add color to your table! Hmmmm, this would be very cute for a girl's lunch on the deck! I'm pinning so I remember this creative idea!
ReplyDeletelove the challenge I'm in the process of getting items to make my teacup candles and beads are a part of that thanks for sharing have a great week
ReplyDeleteJemma, what a thoughtful and beautiful gift for your daughter on her special day. I love the way you upcycled the chargers and the bead colors you chose! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm--pinned!
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