DIY Large Paper Beads and Project Ideas 

Cutting up a Fabulous book of Brahms! Sacrilege!! Love the beads, but have you no respect for the World's famous composers?? Craft pales in comparison to their genius. Same applies to the great dress patterns of 20yrs ago - and BOOKS!! Some of us grew up with all those things - and gee, life was so much better back then.

Fun! A tip is to wax or varnish the skewer first. They come off much easier.

I’m 60 years old and I used to make them as a child and sell them at a flea market. So fun to remember. Thank you!

*I love collecting cheap costume jewelry from thrift stores for stuff like this and for making earrings. Thank you somuch for sharing with us.*

I used to make these in the 80’s. Who knew it would come back. I love it.

I wanted to let you know, before I even watch this, that when I see a new Treasure Books videos on my list, I have an internal sigh of contentment because I know I'm about to enjoy whatever you've presented.

Super excited to be getting together with my friend, Angela, this afternoon to watch this video together and create a batch of paper beads!

Best paper bead instruction I’ve seen. 2023❤️

Natasha! You blow my mind! I’ve collected old jewelry for years….. who would have dreamed I was sitting on a gold mine!! This video was such an eye opener for me. I love this idea, for key chains, for bookmarks,for hat bands, and on and on and on!! I love your brain!!❤❤❤

It's been a few years since I made paper beads. Watching this has given me the "paper bead bug" again. They are gorgeous!

I have a large stash of paper beads, and many precut strips. Recently I made a basket out of my beads for my craft table to keep items in as I work on different projects. Looks pretty neat. Good to have creative things around you as you are planning new ideas. Maps also make cool beads. :)

I especially love the beads being threaded onto pieces of fabric, lace and ribbon. That way I would place them on anything. Especially on jars.

There is no end to your imagination and talent. thank you so much for sharing.

I made beads like this when I was a child in the 1950s. I love them. Adding the sparkles is a good idea too.

I used to make these with my grandmother when I was a child! It was 1978... My favorite babysitting date with her! 💕 😇

I only started making paper beads last winter. I love them too. I used glitter polish from the dollar store and it works great. I'm very glad you did this video because you always have such fresh new ideas. Glad you are feeling better and hope you are back to 100% quickly. Thanks Natasha. 💕

I wanted to make some beads but was going to look on here how to do it. Thanks for showing us. I would rather learn from you !! I so enjoy watching you !! You are a great teacher & you make me chuckle at times !!!

Beautiful! Thank you for reminding me about paper beads. I had necklace of multiple strands of paper beads over 60 years ago, so you are right - they are timeless! And sealing them with glitter nail polish is a great idea. You’ve inspired me to make some to decorate my journals. Thanks!

Best tutorial I've seen for making paper beads. They're fabulous

I remember making paper beads this way when I was a child, and I’m just as enthralled by it nearly 60 years on !! Thank you for reminding me of this lovely craft 😊x

Your beads would look great in macrame plant hangers, or even decorative window strings, draped from a corner. I like making beaded necklaces on large pots, or other ceramic pots or jars. Nice work, lady.

Love all your ideas! Love the thorough explanations of how to do the project and that you even show things that don't work. There are lessons even in that. You have teaching in your bones! ❣

I was in a bad mood.....but watching this video in the morning made my day...... thank you❤❤❤

I just love making those paper beads Natasha! I’ll try the calendars. Excellent idea! I sew a lot and have made cloth beads with colorful scrapes. Sometimes I finish them off with embroidery thread and eyelash ribbon wrapped around, final touch ‘sparkle nail polish ‘ ps. Love your broken jewelry box!

I'm feeling inspired about the long beads! Very pretty. Thanks

I made paper beads years ago with my class of 8th graders to show recycling. I wish I thought to turn them into book bag charms. Love the ideas you shared. I'm going to be traveling soon and will take a small supply box to make some on the way! Thank you for another fabulous video!

Great idea and tutorial. I love recycling old bits and bobs to give them a new life. It's like reincarnation for the crafting world! x

I remember making paper beads years ago ..and using them to make necklaces. It's so much fun to use different papers, wall paper , and things you show. Thanks for sharing this.

I was looking for a new hobby. I've made them before. Now I know what I can do to keep busy. Thanks for the ideas. I was trying to think of something simple to do. Now I know. I have lots of paper.

I think you are so remarkably creative. I have never tried making beads because I always thought that it would be very difficult but you have explained it so well. Thank you for your top notch explanations and how tos for the somewhat creatively challenged. As always I am amazed by your talent as well as your very down to earth personality.. Many thanks!

Love this video and your projects! Especially love the paper beads on your journal spines!

I love everything you made. I am inspired. The beads are so pretty, and I love the use of the old jewelry. I have all these things, even an old calendar, now I must get busy. Thank you so much for sharing.

these would make beautiful bead curtains

Thank you so much for this video. I used to make paper beads maybe 30 years ago. But I had totally forgot how and I am so excited to be using calendar pages as I'm always collecting calendars. I'm not a glitter person but I think I will put fingernail polish on them because I like that look of being finished. I do have Micah spray that I make and I might try spraying that on them also. I'm so excited to give this a try and we'll take you on Instagram when I do

This has definitely rekindled the desire to make paper beads. I have many that I’ve made but didn’t know what to do with them. Thank you for the charm tutorial, I know what to do with them now!!

When I first discovered you a year ago, the fabric bead tutorial was one of my favorites!! This one is awesome..I love the calendar idea!! Your beaded spine journal was very intimidating as it was only my third time in creating a book. Absolutely love the serenity of bead making and thank you bunches for sharing the new techniques and embellishment ideas!!🥰

I made such beads and really enjoyed decorating them with nail polish Thank you for the tip

Definitely please continue to do more paper beads. It's my first time to make these treasures and as always, thanks for the inspiration Natasha. -Dave from the Philippines 💙

Hi. I loved watching you. I used to make paper beads many years ago. I had so much fun. When I started I was using just white paper and colored markers. Then I used glitter markers. Those were really pretty.i just fiddled around with paper and sizes and colored markers and gutter markers and I messed up alot but this craft isn't expensive. I remember when I made my first necklace. I was just thrilled. As for the jewelry ' I started buying jewelry bags at the thrift stores and Goodwill. You can use so many things off broken necklaces and bracelets. I had a ball one day's I went to a garage sale a few blocks from my house and she had these boxes full of jewelry. Alot of it was new but cheap but really pretty. These boxes were about 8 inches high, 10 inches wide and 8 inches deep and they were packed. Of course they were taped close and 40 dollars a box. Well I bought 1 and left and ent around the corner and opened it. The lady said that there was a little gold and silver in them. Well I figured they had been through. I did find some gold rings, earrings, necklaces, chains. I went back and purchased 4 more boxes for 20 dollars a piece. I still have boxes full in my room. Some time I might use them for something. There was beautiful beads in them. Clasps and different closures. I really loved your video and I've never made any long beads. You can buy a small paper roller but I did best with my fingers. Thank you so much for all your information and what beautiful. Work. God bless you.

Just when I thought I had had enough of making paper beads for now. Here we go again! As always, thank you for the inspiration.

I’ve made some paper beads but I never really used them for anything. Now you have given me loads of ideas!!!

Glad you are feeling better. These beads are so beautiful. I’ve never actually made paper beads. I’m definitely gonna give it a go though. Thank you so much for teaching this. As always I love watching your videos and listening to your calming voice.

Love love love these beads. I’m already in search of scraps and colorful calandres….!!!!!!!!!

Hello Natasa, haven't made these in years, got a kit many moons ago it was fun. Love your big paper beads they are beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Oh my gosh, I used to have a bead roller and used to make bunches and bunches of beads... how did I forget about the beads? Aannnndd... you're using calendar pages... 'member I asked you what to do with my calendar pages? Here it's is! Woman, you rock! Hugs from the southern California desert, MK ❤ 😁 🏜 🤗

Thank you, I had seen this done one time and just thought about making some myself this morning. You're video was the first one to pop up. I'm excited to get started. Thanks again for sharing your technique. Get well soon!

I remember when I got a paper bead making kit as a child… you have definitely given me the paper bead making bug. I have to get back to this asap.

Amazing u r sooooo talented I just love everything u make and these beads will be a great addition for junk journaling! These paper beads would go perfectly with the paper tassels u made before!!!!!🤩

I’m so hooked on paper beads, beautifully done

I never knew how easy these could be to make...of course you make it look easy😉Going to give them a try, Natasa! Thanks! So glad you are feeling better.

That is so perfect for my daughters and I to do together on rainy days. They are into the Boho effect now in their lives and this is a great addition to that kind of creativity. Thank you again for the inspiration. Maybe bedside lamps with beads as trim and ribbons... Love ALL of your beautiful skills and kindness for sharing it with us.

Hi, Natasa Hope you are feeling better!🥰 This is a first paper bead making for me and I can’t wait to create them! Such a cool idea! Thank you for your inspiration! You are so much fun. 💗💗💗

Making these beads becomes an addiction! I’ve made about 200 just sitting and watching tv in the evening…love this idea! Thank you!

I have seen beautiful paper beads before, and immediately thought it was way too difficult and time consuming to be bothered with. But now, after watching you...I can do this! Thank you.

I’m 62 years old and I too made these beads when I was very young - 12 years. That’s 50 years ago. Thx for the trip down memory lane. I’ll be seeking calendar pages!!

I used to make paper beads when I was a kid and now I want to do them again. Thank you!

I am Glad You are Feeling Better! I have missed You! 💞 I made Paper Beads when I was a Teenager in the early 70’s. In 2022 I am 64 years old. I totally agree they are a project you make that comes back in your “Interest Zone” years later. They are a Classic that are always Beautiful and Interesting!!! 💞🥰💞

Lovely beads and they look so difficult but they aren't, how wonderful they are. Thank you for this video, I love the way you teach projects!

Your Mum made the cover?!? I can see where you get your talent from! It’s absolutely beautiful! 😍

Hi Natasha, thanks for bringing the ideas back. I have a lot of paper beads. They are just stored away. Have a lovely day. Bye for now seen

Everything you demonstrate showcases your extrodinary creativity and each item has so many uses! There are no limits as to how many ways you have sparked my interest to try new ideas in a different way. Many, many thanks for sharing your imaginative genius wih us!

U can use a tiny bit of nail polish remover in the bottle of too thick polish, shake it up REALLY good and it will thin it out. And I want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos !!! So much info and enough info to make it look sooo easy too. Thank you for all u do for us.

Natasha, thank you for your videos and for encouraging us to use what we have to create beautiful things. Please don't stop creating and sharing with us!

You seek yours and yet you share how you do this and encourage other! How unselfish you are. You are a blessing! Thank you.

I love making beads, I saw you old video and fell in love

These paper beads are all new to me…not sure how I missed them but thank you for your video! These are beautiful and I can’t wait to plop on my sofa in front of the tv & rolling some paper beads! Feels like it is soothing somehow. And your videos are great at showing techniques & inspiring too so thanks from Anna Maria Island, FL 🏝️ Well done 👍 😊

I’m watching this tutorial in bed but I’m so excited I want to get up and go do some beads NOW😃Thank you Natasha for a beautiful mind blowing tutorial ♥♥♥you are absolutely fantastic 😍your ideas are amazing , your organized thoughts and explanations are a gift and I’m constantly learning from you. Thanks a million again and again and again😊❤🌹

I’ve been busy tonight rolling these out!! Wish I could post a pic for you to see. 25-30 of them! Thanks!!

You are an excellent teacher! What a fun idea! I think my grandma did this in the 60’s. I have a vague memory of her rolling them as a little girl!🥰 I sent this to my granddaughters and we will do a FT visit soon to make them! 2017! I do too. They have such pretty pictures, I always think I will use them for something! Look here! I will do something with them! Thanks!

Love ,love the paper beads and charms with them plus lace ,gorgeous!!

I just love this video and it has inspired me to make them again. I have made them before a few years ago and have been collecting papers to make them again. It is fun to make all the different shapes. One thing I found that if you put pva glue all along the paper strip that when it dries the bead is harder and feels less like paper. I also use modge podge to seal beads and then coat with the glitter fingernail polish. This makes a really hard bead. I love adding different colored glitter and combinations are as you say endless.

Glad you are feeling better. Great tutorial. Beautiful beads. Thanks for sharing.

God bless everything you touch sweetie Don’t pay any attention to the negative You are adorable in all your repurpose.

You have a 2017 calendar because you are a craft’s person! We never throw good stuff out! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

I haven’t made these in such a long time. I love your super long beads. I see my future for the next 2 days 😊 tfs!

Natasha, I LOVE all of your bead projects. You are so talented. Anything goes together and looks great after your touches. Love all of your talents.

It's been years for me too ... but I think it's high time to start again. It is an addictive craft. I keep my old calendars also. lol

I’m so glad your starting to feel better. Thank you for sharing your process of making these beads. You have inspired myself to make beads an start using them in projects. I’m sorry I never responded back to you, I am feeling much better thank you so much for wishing me to feel better, again I’m sorry for the late response. I have been making those paper flowers from your last video and I’m loving them. Thank you!!

My grandmother taught me how to make paper beads 50 years ago. They were a popular craft of her youth, so they've been around for a long time. I think every generation is able to make it their own by using contemporary printed material--my grandmother used Sunday supplement newspaper to make her beads, so the colors were muted; while we have such high quality magazine, calendar and even junk mail paper and color printing now.

Thank you for inspiring me - sending love and prayers from eastern North Carolina :)

Lovely, lovely work and YES I shall be making paper beads again. Good idea to use sparkly nail varnish. Try threading some onto your ballpoint pen refills to make fancy pens to go with the journal.

Yes! You have inspired me to use the glitter and glitter nail polish. I have lots of paper beads that I use on all of my journals. Thank you! I love the things you make, you are very talented and inspirational.

Gorgeous lady ❤❤❤ im SOOOO happy to see your amazing paper beads !!!!!❤❤❤❤ I LOVE THE WAY YOU RESPONDED, YOU AND I ARE THOUGHTFUL OF SAVING THESE PAPER CRAFTS !!!!! KEEP ON MOVING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT PAPER TUTORIAL ❤❤❤❤ LOVE IT. HATERS ARE HATERS ❤❤❤❤ I ESPECIALLY WAS GONNA TEXT THAT ONE PERSON .I SAID NOT !!!! I'M NOT WASTING MY TIME ON HER.❤❤❤❤NOR ANYONE ELSE--- HATERS

I spent most of the day yesterday making some beads ❤️. Now off to the dollar store to get some glitter polish!

I just started making paper beads because I happened upon one of your videos about how to do them. I'm addicted!

beautiful beads... love them. And the drying station is so funny cool

I love the smell of Nail polish!!! I know it's not healthy, but I can't resist. I love it. Your Beads are amazing. Really really beautiful.

Thank you for sharing your talent and the inspiration you give with your videos. You are so lucky to have items where your father and mother have also worked on them. What lovely keepsakes to have. Enjoy your day! Catherine

These are beautiful. Your instructions are so easy to follow. I will definitely try with my granddaughter.

I was making a paper bead bracelet for myself last night. Im working on creating a paper beads stash so I can just choose which ones I want. I also have a paper bead roller, but mine is a wooden base with a large ball roller. I purchased it on Etsy from a lady whose husband made them for her because she made paper beads so much she had hand fatigue. She ended up opening a store and selling them as a result and they sold a ton! I love the calendar idea for longer beads, so simple! I also love using up old glitter nail polish this way. Thanks for sharing!

I Love it. I used to enjoy both crafts. I have not made journals or paper beads in so long. Thanks I will start making them again.

These are so beautiful. I think I'll try to make some. Your tutorials are so easy to follow. I look forward to your videos. As a disabled veteran, I suffer from insomnia.....sooooo I've binged watched a lot of your videos and they have me making papercrafts like crazy, I've made quite a few of your projects. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us.

*I absolutely Love the Calendar ideas & I save All my Calendars. Now I know why I have saved them. 🤣😂🤣 This is a fantastic video!!! This is new to me & I'm excited to get started.... Thank you!!! 😊😊😊* Sharon in SC

Absolutely beautiful beads. No worries about the year of calendars. I’ve got some from 1990! 🤭Wonderful ideas other than tags 🏷 and pockets in journals. Love ❤️ this video. Hugs 🤗 DarvaDee USA 🇺🇸

I once got a tablet of very gaudy glitter paper in a junk shop grab bag and I’ve held on to that tablet forever, perpetually moving it out of the way from one spot to another, from one shelf or drawer to another. Your video inspired me and NOW I have a project for its use: glittery beads to add onto holiday gift tags!!! Rolling it for beads totally changes the look of the paper from gaudy to WOW and the beads, once sealed, are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration.

Another fantastic video. When I see your videos I have a feeling of just relaxing and enjoying.

My gosh... Thank you Natasha! 😭🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️.... I was wondering how to make them and I was looking in you channel for them and here they are. So beautiful and stunning. I adore your channel I'm here everyday watching you and admiring your creativity. I've learned so much with your channel. Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

I have plenty of paper all kinds (bought a box of pre-cut book covers years ago), toothpicks, nail polish. I used to roll as you do, then I bought a contraption. I was distracted by card making.Time to get to work, it's been awhile. Much appreciation to you and for you.

This is first time seeing paper beads. So beautiful

Beautiful beads! Thank you for sharing all your tips, tricks and inspiration!