Bead Trends March 2011 Submissions Wanted!!!!

September 2nd, 2010 Tatia

Bead Trends (March 2011) Call

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our March 2011 issue:

* Quick & Easy
* Fashion Favorites – Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.
* Birthstone – Aquamarine, Bloodstone
* Anything Goes – The beaded possibilities are endless and not just limited to jewelry. What about pillows, table runners, picture frames, lamps, clothing, candle collars, wine glass charms, and home decor?! This category can contain jewelry and a whole lot more!
* Bracelets & Rings
* Handmade Beads – PMC, Polymer, Lampwork, Paper & More! Beautiful designs made from those one of a kind handmade beads!
* Inspired By…- Designs that were inspired by something you love including nature, family, memories, art and more. We want to see your inspirational pieces and hear their stories.
* Color Challenge: Blue/Green, Earth tones, Ivory, & Yellow!
* Fabric, Fiber & Ribbon – We love the artistic element and texture that fabrics, fiber, and ribbon add to designs. Lace, leather, string, hemp, and felt are only a few of the possibilities!

If you would like to submit your work to this publication, please e-mail a photograph, the name or title of your piece, and contact information to: beadsubmit@northridgepublishing.com.

If submitting multiple pieces, please send a separate e-mail and photograph for each design.

Deadline for the March 2011 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, September 25th, 2010. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by October 1st with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by October 13th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

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Tatia Meyer

Describe your jewelry style? I love earth tones and anything made with raw natural elements! I love brown, black, copper, bronze, and deep rich colors. I am a sucker for anything sentimental and love vintage jewelry and designs made from the unexpected.

What is your must-see TV show? My husband and I have a standing date to watch Chuck, probably because he’s a computer nerd; it makes me laugh and has good clean humor! I sure hope it gets renewed next season!!!!

Bigfoot, the Tooth Fairy and the Loch Ness Monster have all issued you a dinner invitation. Whose invite do you accept and what potluck dish do you bring? I’d have to go with the Loch Ness Monster and I would definitely bring the Deluxe Sushi/Sashimi Combo from The Happy Sumo! (Nessie must love seafood!) Yummmmm sushi is calling me now!!!!!

Etsy Roundup – Metal Stamping

September 2nd, 2010 Jeri

Have you ever wanted to add a name, initial or even a personal message to a jewelry piece? The August issue of Bead Trends has a really fabulous Jewel School article on metal stamping.

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Once you’ve learned the basic techniques, there are so many fun ways to personalize a piece of jewelry. Check out what these talented Etsy artists have created. And remember, if you don’t have the August issue of Bead Trends, you can always download it online!

Stamped

1. Initial Tags Family Pendant by kvossdesign

2. A (Whispered) Soul Mantra Locket by lizlamoreaux

3. Artful Necklace by UnStrungSisters

4. Layered Disc Sterling Silver and Copper Stamped Earrings by theroyalbead

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Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Etsy Roundup – Back to School Fashion

August 25th, 2010 Jeri

My daughter is starting first grade today. At the beginning of each school year, we like to make new barrettes and hair clips to match her new outfits. I saw these beaded beauties from various Etsy artists that really got me excited to work on this project.

Barrette

1. Sweet Pea Begonia Clip by crafteemcgee

2. Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Bobbies by JMGJewelDesign

3. Hand-beaded Aubrey Leaf Hair Clip by quirkybeauty

4. Beader Flower by sillasoup

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Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Etsy Roundup – Seeing Double

August 18th, 2010 Jeri

The layered look is totally in for fall – even in jewelry! Check out what these talented Etsy artists have dreamed up. Double-stranded jewelry adds additional weight, color or texture to an otherwise simple piece. Next time you come up with a great design for a necklace, earring or bracelet strand, try adding a second and see what happens.

double

1. Fall Seas Vintage Copper Chain Double Strand Necklace by kmaylward

2. Dark Vintage Beauty Necklace by brightstarjewelry

3. Sayulita Double Strand Stone Bracelet by inbloomdesign

4. Double Bell Flower and Crystal Earrings by Stashable

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Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

The Ease and Convenience of Beadelle® Pave Magnetic Jewelry Clasps

August 13th, 2010 Jeri

Nothing is worse than getting ready in the morning and struggling to put on your favorite piece of jewelry.  If you’ve ever seen the infamous episode of Sex and The City when Samantha Jones is “all alone” and struggles to put on her diamond bracelet causing it to fall to pieces, then you will appreciate the convenience of a magnetic jewelry clasp.  Having the ease of connecting two ends together definitely beats the misery of feeling alone in the world!

This is why Merchants Overseas Inc., a Recommended 5 Star Dealer of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, is excited to offer Their New Beadelle® Collection of Crystal Components and their line of Beadelle® Pave´ Magnetic Jewelry Clasps.

Basically, a magnetic jewelry clasp includes two parts that are held together by magnetic attraction and released from each other by pulling them apart to break the magnetic attraction. The best part is that these clasps are strong and secure and you do not have to worry about your necklace or bracelet just falling off.
The Beadelle Pave´ magnetic clasps in particular are a fusion of high-end crystals with high quality fashion components.  They come in an array of crystal colors, sizes, shapes, and plating to ensure you find the perfect one every time!

Magnetic Jewelry clasps are a tremendous innovation to regular “claw” clasps.  Anyone who has used a regular claw-type clasp has experienced the annoying pain that comes along with it.  Your thumb can start hurting, your arms can get tired, your hair can get stuck in it, etc!


Without a mirror, it is virtually impossible to put on a short necklace with a traditional clasp. When it comes to putting on a bracelet, forget it! It is nearly impossible to do by yourself.  A lot of times, fussing with a regular claw clasp leads to damaging it or actually breaking it.

debbi simon necklace

(Necklace Courtesy of Debbi Simon)

This discovery is great for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, joint pain, limited range of motion in their arms, hands, neck, etc.  According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, limiting the activities of nearly 19 million adults. It is predicted that 67 million adults aged 18 years and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis by the year 2030!

However with magnetic clasps in the picture, you can even turn your old annoying claw clasp into a magnetic clasp! The Beadelle Pave´ magnetic clasps even come with an extra claw to hook onto the necklaces you already own. Incorporating a clasp like this into your jewelry designs not only benefits your creative design possibilities, it benefits those who love and wear your pieces!

Shop Merchants Overseas’ Beadelle Collection of Pave´ Magnetic Clasps Now!

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Jeri Huish

What is your jewelry style? Eclectic. I like mix-and-match elements and an asymmetrical look. I wear lots of neutral-colored clothes so I make jewelry with bright, stand-out colors.

If we looked into your craft closet, what would we see? An avalanche of photography, sewing, beading, card-making and quilting supplies would spill out and bury you alive. I'd take some emergency supplies if I were you.

If you were a mad scientist, what would you invent? Negative-calorie Molten Chocolate Cake.

Follow me on Twitter! http://twitter.com/JeriHuish

Photographer’s Favorite: August

August 13th, 2010 Charlotte

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Charlotte Valantine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies, Better Off Ted, Chuck, and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

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