Tag Archives: Africa

My Television Debut

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Amazingly enough, just a month after I had my first magazine feature, I was contacted by Channel 12, a community cable channel here in the Twin Cities, to do a story about my Rwandan paper beads. Pretty exciting! The story … Continue reading →

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My First Magazine Article

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. So much for my New Year’s resolution to do better with my blog! I was recently honored be featured in my first magazine article. Maple Grove Magazine published an article about me and … Continue reading →

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Clear Coating Paper Beads

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

One of the first necklace and earring sets I made for myself with paper beads had become a little bit sticky. The coating on the outside of the beads had worn off some and had been handled by a few … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek – A New Rwandan Paper Bead Necklace and Earring Set for Fall

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Since I’ve not been very good lately about my blog posts, I’m going to try to do shorter ones and hopefully more often for now to see how that goes. Here’s a sneak peek at a new necklace and earring … Continue reading →

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Rwandan Paper Beads

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

September 2011 – While in Rwanda (a small country located in east central Africa), I was able to spend time with some women who hand-roll beads made from long triangular strips of recycled paper. Some beads are dyed or painted … Continue reading →

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