Creative Beading

I’m bored. Got any cool craft ideas for a teenager?

I just made a safety pin bracelet (like the one here): http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/images/kits/safety-pin-bracelet-purpl​e.jpg
AND a handbag made out of magazines and tape….
I’m bored.. have any cool craft ideas for a teenager? (i’m into handbags and cool jewelry… basically colorful stuff) but not anything too fancy. i dont want to have to make a trip to the store.
(oh and nothing that has to do with sewing, please)

Bra Purse
no sewing involved

http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1165

Jean Pocket Purse

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74177662.tip.html

Coffee Filter Flowers

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75910434.tip.html

Safety Pin Projects

http://www.makingfriends.com/safety_pin_projects.htm

Paper Clip Necklace

http://www.craftideas.info/html/paper_clip_necklace.html

Photo Frames from CD Boxes

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/photo_frames_from_cd_boxes.htm

How to roll a paper bead. m4v

Pop Beads $29.99 Just connect with these classic Pop Beads together for patterning rows or necklaces. Ages 4 yrs. +….

Dimensional Bead Embroidery: A Reference Guide to Techniques (Lark Jewelry & Beading) $12.94 This guidebook shows beaders how to use old stitches in new ways. Focusing especially on cabochons and large, eye-catching focal beads, the book covers decorative stitches such as fringes, picots and rope edging. Nine illustrated projects include bracelets, necklaces and earrings….

Jewelry Designs from Nature: Woodlands, Gardens, Sea: Art Bead Jewelry Designs Inspired by Nature $11.67 In Jewelry Designs from Nature, Heather Powers reveals her creative process and guides readers through 30 nature inspired bracelet, necklace and earring projects. Her designs feature her beads and the beads of other well-known artists. Simple techniques such as stringing, wirework and bead stitching are explained with clear step-by-step directions. Pieces are designed with simple techniques, chain…

Beading with Cabochons: Simple Techniques for Beautiful Jewelry (Lark Jewelry Books) $13.49 With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It’s the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons–a flat piece of rock or mineral–and it covers all the basics, along with a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the …