This week the focus is on beads. Beads on a layout can add dimension, lustre and style. They can be a subtle way of adding sparkle if you're not a glittery type, or they can be used to accentuate patterns or elements of patterned paper or embellishments.
These days beads appear in lots of Nic Howard's layouts. She uses them to add dimension and colour. A popular technique is to place a layer of beads along lines in your patterned paper. Alternatively you can match the colours of beads to the colours in your papers. That extra layer adds dimension.
If you are using plainer papers then beads are a fun way to add swirls and lines. Again, pencil draw out your shape, add a line of dimensional magic and pop those beads on.
Nic has created this incredibly stunning layout and runs us through, in a step by step, a cool and easy way of adhering and arranging Queen & Co's tiny Beadifuls on your layouts.
Step 1. Apply a line of dimensional magic or Papier glass finish where you would like the beads to go.
Step 2. Tip your beads into a tray. Place the tip of a sharp pencil into the hole of the bead.
Step 3. Touch the bead (which is on the end of the pencil) on to your line of dimensional magic. Do not press hard, just touch gently, and the dimensional magic will 'pull' it off.
Step 4. Complete your creation by repeating the above steps. What looks like a very complex creation is really an easy task! Enjoy your Queen & Co beadifuls, available in 13 different themed colors.
