Bead Bugs: Cute, Creepy, and Quirky Projects to Make with Beads, Wire, and Fun Found Objects

by Amy Kopperude

Create 23 cute and clever bugs and little crawly critters out of beads, wire, and other craft materials with Bead Bugs ! Each project is shown in step-by-step photos with clear instructions that anyone can follow. Variations of each project encourage the crafter to imagine all kinds of ways to make the bugs unique. Bead bugs and critters can be used in various ways—as ornaments, put on display, made into jewelry, made into mobiles, displayed in a terrarium, or framed in shadow boxes. In these pages, you’ll learn to - Dragonflies - Spiders - Butterflies - Hermit crabs - Scorpions - Sea horses - And more The possibilities are endless. Get your imagination crawling with this fun-filled book!

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Amy grew up in rural Minnesota and began a life of crafting with a box of leftover fabric scraps, wallpaper samples, ribbon, buttons, and unwanted notions. She entered her teens with a passion for drawing, her college years with a passion for sewing, and her early thirties with a passion for beading. Today, she loves to experiment with all media--learning to paint, solder jewelry, and more. She loves to brainstorm ideas for more creative projects and books.

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute idea. A lot of the designs seem more for kids, but I think a lot of the instructions would need some simplification first.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Beautiful Bugs. Easy to follow instructions,a fun and unique craft. I read a lot of craft books, looking for that special project that I can make that interests me, oddly enough I like bugs! Often I never start or complete any project, because they are to hard, need to many expensive supplies or I'm just not excited by them. This book is an exception. I enjoy beading, but am not into jewelry so this was perfect! Made an army of beaded spiders.(Properly called an Cluster or Clutter of Spiders.)
I made them as Christmas ornaments, and am packaging them with the legend of the Christmas Spider. They came out better then I expected. Next I'd like to try to make the Seahorses, very pretty.

[Vicki Esley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am very impressed with this book. We just started working with beads and there are several very cute projects with photos and detailed instructions so it is not too intimidating. I like the fact that these projects vary from easy to more difficult and am amazed at how beautiful many of these "bugs" are!

[Wendy Hatton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic pictures of amazing bead creations. Inspiring for the crafter and an ideal eye candy 'coffee table' book.

[NayDoubleU · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super excited to try this. The book makes it seem simple but in the world of crafting it may look simple but doesnt mean it is lol

[Kevintipple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bead Bugs by Amy Kopperude isn't so much about making a fashion statement or creating a style as it is about doing something different and fun. As the subtitle explains Cute, Creepy, and Quirky Projects to Make with Beads, Wire, and Fun Found Objects.

The 128 page book contains 23 projects. Each project has detailed instructions, plenty of close up color pictures, and ideas that strongly encourage personal creativity. Whether it be the simple “Spider Pin” on page 18-21 or the more complicated “Mosquito Candle Clinger” (pages 30-35) or the elaborate Fireflies In A Jar (pages 54-59) there are plenty of projects to choose from. While the skill levels needed to fashion something close to what is depicted will vary, they all are fun and very creative.

This colorful book also includes a section on tools and resources, and plenty of information so that you can make something truly unique. “Bead Bugs” will show you how to use beads as well as found objects in your home in clever ways while unleashing a lot of fun and creativity.

Bead Bugs: Cute, Creepy, and Quirky Projects to Make with Beads, Wire, and Fun Found Objects
Amy Kopperude
Creative Publishing International
http://www.creativepub.com
January 2013
ISBN# 978-1-58923-732-2
Paperback (also available as an e-book)
128 Pages
$22.99

Material was obtained via my local library for my use in an objective review.

Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
Mind Slices and Carpathian Shadows, Volume II
Book Reviews and More http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/

[Renee]

Cute step by step projects.