TWIRLING TREES is the response of a 13-year old girl to the orphan crisis that she saw first-hand during a family mission trip to Kenya. She learned to cut and hand-roll recycled paper into beads, in the same manner as the African women.  The  beads are then seal-coated for durability and shine,  and are used to create unique jewelry and other designs. 

                                              ~All proceeds go to orphan care ministries~

~~~ The beads are very sturdy and are water-resistant, but shouldn't be completely submerged in water.  
~~~ Please allow 2 weeks for delivery of your order. 
~~~ All bracelets are made 7 inches in length. Please message me if you would like another size.
~~~ Please remember, each item has been handmade with love. Any imperfections only add to its unique character.
~~~ The pictures shown are a sample. Since each bead is unique, there will be some variation in the finished product. 

    ** Thank YOU for helping to restore the lives of 147 million orphans across the world.** 

                                 ~ BRACELETS ~

Featured: Hunger Games Inspired bracelets!!

"Real or Not Real" Bracelet  (Hunger Games) $ 10.00         The newest creation from Twirling Trees will satisfy the fans of The Hunger Games. Multi-colored paper beads surround the famous words of Katniss...you love me...real or not real...real. Each bead is cut and hand-rolled from recycled paper. Then it is carefully sealed and strstrung to create this one-of-a-kind bracelet. If you want specific colors,  please let me know when ordering. The picture shown is a sample. Each bracelet will be unique, but similar in design.

"May the Odds be Ever in your Favor" Bracelet  (Hunger Games) $ 10.00             A second bracelet in "The Hunger Games" series. This one is the favorite quote of TheCapitol..."May the odds be ever in your favor." Each bead is cut & hand-rolled before it is sealed & strung. Multi-colored paper beads and round wood beads are used to complete this bracelet. This is a sample. Please message me if you want a specific color.

"Boldness" Bracelet $ 15.00                Black stone and silver beads are added to large black and white paper beads to make this bold bracelet. Great for dressing up or for wearing jeans and a white tee. This is a stretch bracelet, so it's comfortable and easy to put on and take off. Recycled paper is carefully cut and hand-rolled to make these beautiful beads. The beads are then sealed for durability and shine. Though this makes them water-resistant, they should not be submerged in water.  Great for dressing up or for wearing jeans and a white tee.

"Kenya" Bracelet $ 8.00                   The beads of the KENYA bracelet are made from recycled scrapbook paper. This bracelet represents the colors of Kenya...the lush green scenery, the red dirt roads, and the beautiful brown skin of the people of Kenya! Great memories! The beads are carefully hand-rolled and then seal-coated twice. This hardens the bead, adds a nice shine and protects the bead. The beads are very sturdy, but shouldn't get completely wet. All bracelets are made 7 inches in length. Please message me if you would like another size. This is a stretch bracelet, so it's comfortable and easy to put on. You will love this bracelet!! It's my Mom's favorite.

"Kaleidoscope" Bracelet $ 8.00             This is one of my favorites! These beads are just a kaleidoscope of colors! Depending on the color of spacer bead you choose, this bracelet can take on a whole new look.  The beads are carefully hand-rolled and then seal-coated twice. This hardens the bead, adds a nice shine and protects them. The beads are very sturdy, but shouldn't get completely wet.

"Sprouts" Bracelet  $ 15.00                   All proceeds from this bracelet will go to support the new "Sprouts Baby  Home" at Mattaw Children's Village in Kitale, Kenya.  Each of the pieces chosen for this bracelet are symbolic of the mission of the baby home. The white symbolizes the purity of babies. The green reminds me of the new life the babies are given when they are rescued and restored. The wooden beads stand for the simplicity of life in Kenya. The red color of the wooden beads is the same color as the soil in Kenya. So, it symbolizes the "good soil" of Sprouts Baby Home where the children will be loved and nurtured. And the bronze in the beads and the sprout charm are a reminder of the strength that only Christ can give to overcome the difficulties & disappointments  of life and to find joy and contentment in the love of a Heavenly Father.

"Asante Sana" Bracelet $ 10.00                        In Swahili, ASANTE SANA means thank you very much or many thanks. We all have so much to be thankful for. After being in Kenya, I realize that we have such abundance here in America. We have so much...they have so little. Each paper bead in this bracelet is different to symbolize God's many blessings. You may want to give each bead a name of something for which you are grateful. By remembering and thanking God for each "blessing bead", these can become prayer beads.The beads of the ASANTE SANA bracelet are made from recycled scrap paper in a multitude of colors. The picture above is a sample. Each bracelet will have a variety of colors, no two alike. These beads are a bit larger...about 12mm. All bracelets are made 7 inches in length. Please message me if you would like another size.

"Army Strong Mom"  $ 15.00                       Honoring  those who serve in the military and those who wait and pray for them from home. Large camouflage paper beads are offset by wood, metal and green stone spacer beads. The paper beads are cut from camo scrapbook paper. They are then hand-rolled. The "word"  beads have brown print and are made to look like dirt is smudged on them. All the paper beads are given 3 coats of sealer to give them a shiny finish and durability. This makes them water-resistant, but not waterproof. So they should not be submerged in water.  Wear this special bracelet with pride and show your support of the soldiers of the U.S.

"Heaven's Gates"  $ 8.00               Sky blue and coppr stretch bracelet with bicone and tubular beads. This bracelet really shows off the beautiful print of the paper.

"Simplify" Bracelet $ 8.00         The rust, brown & beige of the paper beads are off-set by pretty bronze spacers. The word on the bead is your choice.  Please message me with any changes.

"Morning Mist" Bracelet $ 8.00                   Misty blue paper beads, sand colored wood beads and golden seed beads remind me of African mornings.

"Faith" Bracelet $ 8.00            The beads of the FAITH bracelet are made from recycled paper. The beads are carefully hand-rolled and then seal-coated twice. This hardens the bead, adds a nice shine and protects the bead. The beads are very sturdy, but shouldn't get completely wet.  This is a stretch bracelet, so it's comfortable and easy to put on. Dark wooden beads add contrast. The FAITH rolled bead is added for the finishing touch. I love the brown and pink tones together! All bracelets are made 7 inches in length. Please message me if you would like another size.

"Hope" Bracelet $ 8.00         The beads of the HOPE bracelet are made from recycled paper from a PB Teen catalog and some extra scrapbooking paper. The beads are carefully hand-rolled and then seal-coated twice. This hardens the bead, adds a nice shine and protects the bead. The beads are very sturdy, but shouldn't get completely wet.This is a stretch bracelet, so it's comfortable and easy to put on. The wooden beads add contrast and the HOPE rolled bead is added for the finishing touch. The blues really add a cool splash of color.

"Love" Bracelet $ 8.00                        The  beads of the LOVE bracelet are made from recycled scrap paper in terra cotta and brown designs. These colors remind me of Africa! The beads are carefully hand-rolled and then seal-coated twice. This hardens the bead, adds a nice shine and protects them. The beads are very sturdy, but shouldn't get completely wet. This is a stretch bracelet, so it's comfortable and easy to put on. Bronze metal etched beads add class. The LOVE rolled bead is added for the finishing touch. All bracelets are made 7 inches in length. Please message me if you would like another size.

"Thirst" Bracelet $ 10.00               I named this bracelet THIRST to remind us of the need for clean and accessible water for so many in the world. Millions of people walk for miles each day to get water for their family. Then the water is filthy and disease-infested. Proceeds of the sale of this bracelet go toward providing this basic need for orphans. The beads for the THIRST bracelet are made from recycled scrapbook paper. The beads are a bit larger (12mm) & great for those who like a "chunkier" bracelet.

"Mommy and Me"  $ 15.00          Here is a darling set of bracelets for Mom and her little girl! It's a reminder of the special bond that exists between mother and daughter. The bracelets have a pretty blend of pink tone beads and daisy metal spacer beads. But it can be made in any color you want. This is a stretch bracelet, so it's comfortable and easy to put on.

"Family" Bracelet $ 8.00          Earthy tones and various sizes and shaped beads make this beautiful bracelet. The family bead reminds us what is important. Message me if you would like a different word or name added. The beads are carefully hand-rolled and then seal-coated twice. This hardens the bead, adds a nice shine and protects the bead. The beads are very sturdy, but shouldn't get completely wet.

"PCS" Bracelet $ 10.00                This bracelet was designed using  school colors and logo.  The beads are seal-coated for durability and shine.  What a great way to support your team and show your school spirit! Let me know your school  colors and I will design a bracelet for you and your friends!

"Trust" Bracelet $ 8.00                    Rosebud beads, wood beads and the word bead are added to the acacia paper beads to make this earth bracelet. These beads are also used to make the Acacia necklace. Acacia is the name of the flat-topped tree that is so prominent in Africa.  If you would like a different word or name on the bracelet, please message me.

"Misty  Meadow" $ 8.00                The sage green and golden brown paper beads in this bracelet are so pretty! These colors are really "in" right now. So this would be a bracelet that you could wear alot! Each bead is cut from recycled paper, hand-rolled and coated twice to protect it and give it a smooth, shiny finish.  NOTE: Only the bracelet is for sale, no other items in the pictures are for sale.

    ~Necklaces~

                                          Bracelet styles are also available in a necklace or earrings.

"MiX-iT-uP" Necklace $ 25.00         Our most popular necklace. A multitude of colorful beads in various shapes and sizes are embellished with tiny gold seed beads to make this fun, long necklace. This can also be wrapped and worn as a bracelet, a lariat, even a belt!  This necklace is 48 inches in length.

"Praise" Necklace $ 15.00         The beads of the PRAISE necklace are made from recycled paper with the look of vintage music sheets. Amber and gold glass beads blend perfectly to create this one-of-a-kind piece. This necklace is 18 inches in length and has a bronze closure. Perfect gift for those who love music, teach music, play music, write music, dance to music...

"Mzuri" Necklace $ 20.00         A fun collection of colorful beads in a 20 inch necklace. Mzuri means "good' in Swahili.

"Elegance" Necklace $ 25.00         This is a beatiful long necklace made with earth-tone paper beads, amber glass beads,               wooden beads and colored spacers

Paper Bead Rosary $ 45.00

"Acacia" Necklace $ 20.00         The beads of this necklace are named for the beautiful Acacia trees of Africa. The earth-tone colors make this a versatile piece of jewelry. And with 48" in length, it can be worn in a variety of ways. It's long enough to loop 3 times, wear as a belt, headband, lariat. The wood & metal beads add the finishing touch. This can also be ordered in a bracelet or earrings.

~Paper Bead Creations~

Paper Bead Bookmark $ 8.00               A super fun mixture of seed  beads and colorful, chunky paper beads and charms make this bookmark one you will want to have!

Paper Bead Lanyard $ 20.00         A fun mixture of colors, shapes and textures make this lanyard one-of-a-kind! Brighten up your work day with this colorful piece. Includes Y-shaped extension and metal clip . Please message me the length you would like and if you would like different colors.

Star Ornament $ 12.00         This ornament is fashioned with hand-rolled paper beads. After cutting recycled paper, rolling it and applying 2 coats of sealer, you have beautiful beads to work with! The beads are hard and the finish protects the bead & gives it a nice shine. This ornament is available in many colors.