Beaded Weddings; 75+ Fabulous Ideas for Jewelry, Invitations, Reception Decor, Gifts and More

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• ISBN13: 9781931499620
• ISBN10: 1931499624
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Interweave Press

Summary

Wedding ceremonies get the full bead treatment in this handbook of ways to add a decorative, personal touch to nuptials. The more than 75 projects are aimed at beginning beadersbut provide plenty of ideas for more experienced craftersand are perfect not just for brides but also for family and friends. A teaching section introduces readers to techniques that appear throughout the book in projects that defy the idea that beadwork is limited to jewelry. Patterns for tiaras, veils, cake toppers, centerpieces, invitations, guest mementos, and even venue decorations are included, bringing the unforgettable sparkle and shine of beaded embellishment to all parts of a wedding party.

Author Biography

Jean Campbell is the founding editor of Beadwork magazine, coauthor of two editions of The Beader's Companion, and author of Beaded Gifts, six Beadwork Creates books, and Getting Started Stringing Beads. She is also the cofounder of Shiny Bright Objects, a jewelry-design and party business. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Materials, Tools, and Techniques	p. 4
Invitations and Thank-You Notes	p. 19
Simply Sophisticated Wedding Invitation	p. 20
Shaker Aesthete Wedding Invitation	p. 21
Pearl Band-It Wedding Invitation	p. 22
Good Girl Bachelorette Party Invitation	p. 23
Not-So-Good Girl Bachelorette Party Invitation	p. 24
Ribboned Rehearsal Dinner Invitation	p. 25
Sew Pretty Bridal Shower Invitation	p. 26
Garden Bridal Shower Invitation	p. 26
Blushing Bridal Shower Thank-You Note	p. 28
Daisy Thank-You Note	p. 28
Microstrip Thank-You Note	p. 28
Reception Decor	p. 31
Large and Minnie Pearl Topiaries	p. 32
Candle Splash Candleholder and Little Splash Place Card	p. 34
Crystal Rain Vase	p. 36
Luminescent Luminaries	p. 37
Nifty Napkin Rings	p. 38
Bubbly Glass Garlands	p. 39
Charming Table Favors	p. 40
Cheery Chair Bow	p. 40
Panache Cake Topper	p. 43
"I Do" Cake-Topper Couples	p. 44
Caked with Jewelry	p. 46
Flowers	p. 49
Pretty Little Bouquet Additions	p. 50
Lacy Fern	p. 50
Forget-Me-Knot Blossoms	p. 52
Baby's Breath	p. 53
Laced Leaf	p. 53
Orange Blossom	p. 54
Embellished Stem Wrap	p. 54
Jaunty Boutonniere	p. 56
Fleurs de Filles Basket	p. 57
Wedding Finery	p. 59
Wedding Dress Embellishment	p. 60
Grecian Headband	p. 64
Karen's Comb	p. 67
Aurora Borealis Comb	p. 68
Springtime Spray Headband	p. 70
Fairy Queen Veil	p. 72
Pearl Blossom Tiara	p. 75
Parrish Crown	p. 76
Flowery Flower Girl Comb	p. 78
Bridal Bobbies	p. 79
Adding a Veil to a Headpiece	p. 79
Adding Beads to a Veil	p. 79
Accessories	p. 81
Tying the Knot Pearl Necklace	p. 83
Tumbling Peridot and Pearl Necklace	p. 84
Pearlized Chain Necklace	p. 85
Flapper Bride Pearls	p. 86
Gentlewoman Collar	p. 88
Lacy Lovely Collarette	p. 90
Chained Melody Necklace	p. 92
Jumbled Jewels	p. 95
Classic Illusion Necklace	p. 96
Double-Take Necklace	p. 96
Wisteria Necklace	p. 98
Pearlie Girl Ensemble	p. 101
Sophisticate Bracelet	p. 102
Last-Minute Bracelet	p. 102
Champagne Bracelet	p. 104
Dannikka's Bracelet	p. 105
Princess Cuffington Bracelet	p. 106
Cascade Earrings	p. 108
Stairway to Heaven Earrings	p. 109
Bride Carolyn's Wedding Purse	p. 110
SOSNSBSB Bag	p. 114
Paulette's Brooch	p. 116
Madamoiselle's Brooch	p. 119
Gifts	p. 123
Phillip Bag	p. 124
Lucky Charms	p. 125
We're Pinned! Frame	p. 126
Bead-Encrusted Photo Album	p. 127
Stylin' Girl Thank-You Note	p. 128
Bloomin' Bookmark and Thank-You Note	p. 128
Friendship Gift Tin and Book	p. 130
The Perfect Dress Memory Book	p. 132
Suppliers	p. 134
References	p. 135
Index	p. 136
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