Beaded scissor fobs diy

Learn simple beading techniques to make a scissor fob.

Learn simple beading techniques to make a scissor fob.

Beaded scissor fobs ... who knew? Am I the only one who didn't have any or even really knew about them? Not only are they cute, they help you locate your scissors in piles of ongoing projects and identify them as yours in classes and at retreats. Mom emailed me last week and asked if I still had beading supplies. Back when we owned our stationery/gift shop, we sold a lot of handmade items including beaded bracelets and eyeglass chains. Since I never craft halfway, I have many, many boxes of…

Needle, Thread, Bead and Paws

Step 1: You need some type of string, wire, thread etc. to use. I chose the nylon beading thread. You need to measure the length of the scissors with the thread and then pull out double that amount and cut it off. The thread needs to be twice as long as the length of the scissors. Step 2: I liked the idea of a cap on the fob to put over the end of my scissors. You don't have to do this. This is a knitting needle cap, used to put on the end of a knitting needle. They come in different sizes…

Don't say what is a fob....!!! ;-) I made some little beaded scissor fobs that go on the end of your rotary cutter or scissors...they are all different so a quilter can tell her scissors from another quilter's scissors. I got on a roll and made enough for everyone going on the retreat this weekend!!! Check them out... I tried to make a variety of colors...I thought Patti A. might like the black/yellow, and maybe Regina the green (Ireleand)...and lots and lots of others!!! I love beading and…

The beaded scissor fob class will be held on the weekend of February 16-17. These are so pretty…and so quick and fun to make. Here are some examples of fobs that I have made in the past: S…

This time last year I had a blog giveaway with my first try at making a beaded scissors fob. I was going to make another for myself last ye...

Today is a special day because we are going to learn how to make a quick and pretty scissors fob! Get on board :) The birth of this cute little pansy was totally unexpected and not even planned. I just found out a couple of days ago that there is a scissors fob' day on August 21-st so I wanted to participate in the flashmob even though I've never really made these charms before. Usually, scissor fobs represent square pillows which you can also use for needles. But since my head is full of…

Welcome to the beaded scissor fob tutorial! I am posting this a bit early, because I know that there are many readers who are in much earlier time zones, and I want to make sure that these instruc…