Think Outside the Box When Sourcing Beads.

Dolly (3yrs old) is really into beading at the moment. She will spend a good 30 minutes concentrating on her own, with a beading project.

Here is what she made last week from beads that came from birthday gifts, op-shops, a broken handbag and broken junk jewellery.

Because this is a rare chance that we have that she sits quietly and gives us a small break from her non stop chatter I thought it wise to gather more beads.

Here are my beads and their sources.

I saved junk jewellery destined for the op-shop and cut them for their pretty beads. Included is a small red beaded handbag that once contained lollies. Cute but just to small to be useful.

I found in an op-shop a $1 D&G T-shirt covered in great quality glass beads. No way would I wear this T-Shirt, but I will re-purpose it without hesitation. Does it say Sexy?

Then I found this elegant stained white 80's top for only $1. Its collar was covered in fake pearls - these once again were of superior quality and had me snatching it up to recoup the beads.

And this what I have ended up with!!!

4 large handfuls of glorious beads!!! Dolly will have enough to have a wonderful crafting time and lots left over to share with friends.

Do you repurpose stuff too?