Look what’s new on the bookshelf! The April issue of Bead Trends is out and I’m so proud to be a contributor this month. It seems like ages ago that I created Joie de Vivre, a pendant featuring a polymer clay focal and a whole lot of steel wire. The reason I’m particulary excited about this piece? The polymer clay focal is by none other than my friend Christine Damm of Stories they Tell. It is so fulfilling to collaborate with a friend.
Speaking of friends, if you pick up this issue you’ll be happy to find many recognizable names. One special friend who has a couple beautiful pieces in this issue is Sharon of Livewire Jewelry – congrats to all of you!
While out shopping today in my local Barnes and Nobles (had to pick up one more goodie for my husband’s birthday tomorrow!), I was THRILLED to see the brand new publication, Jewelry Affaire sitting right there on the shelf! This long-awaited premiere issue is jam-packed with beautiful designs and I’m enjoying perusing it page by page. I was excited to see articles by my friends Valerie Rosenthal Hebert and Diane Cook – as well as many designers whose work I can’t wait to discover. The photography is excellent…just what we’ve come to expect from the many inspiring Stampington publications!
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Oye Congratulations Little Mama!!!
I knew there was a reason why I didn’t cancal my online subscription last month!!! In fact I think I can see a nice cuppa tea and drooling break in my near future!!!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
PS. Thanks for all your advice, encouragement and support !!!!!
What a happy piece with all those swirly bits and Christine’s lovely focal. Congratulations!
Congrats dear Cindy, your necklace “joie de vivre” is “superbe”, love the color of the polymer clay pendant and all that steel wire. Purely beautiful. Congrats to Sharon too who surely shows lovely things.
Congratulations! I will need to check it out this week. Love the necklace design.
Yay! Congrats! As always, that necklace is gorgeous. I am in awe of your design skills, truly.
Congrat’s my sweet friend, and you are so kind to mention me! I have not received mine, but can’t wait to see your gorgeous necklace in print…it is spectacular! Your wirework and Christine’s polymer pieces are always a great match, you compliment each other so well!
You’re right…you and Christine make a great team! 🙂 Congrats…it’s a gorgeous spread for a great project!
Congratulations Cindy! I am getting the magazine. What a beautiful piece! Wish it were mine!
your piece is so pretty – i love oranges, pinks and grey… the focal is beautiful…and you are always so generous and joyful in giving people recognition –
One can never have too many jewelry design mags and books! Your necklace reminds me of a sunset with those marvelous shades of orange. It must be a wonderful experience to see your work in a magazine! If I am not mistaken, I also recognize the artist of the dragonfly bead on the cover of bead trends. I think that is a bead by Kerri Fuhr. I have bought some of her work before and she is amazing! (Expensive…but worth it!)
I haven’t seen either of these publications yet. Your necklace is wonderful!
Thanks for letting us know about the two magazines – and you are to be congratulated for being featured in another issue!! I’m going to look for both of thoses mag next time I’m in the big city.
Cindy, you are one talented lady! Congratulations on the publication, such a stunning necklace!
Congratulations, sweet friend! Your Joie de Vivre is so awesome, I love what you did with the focal!
Oh Yay-another Stampington magazine! I’m going to Barnes and Noble ASAP! I’m going to have to take out a second mortgage on my house for all the Somerset/Stampington publications I am now addicted to!
Cindy!
Congratulations once again my friend!!! Your focal piece has the most unique twist of wires~BEAUTIFUL!
I must say….your wire work is truly inspiring, and I am sure many people will feel the same way as I do =)
I must pick one up at Books a Million to see all of the beautiful jewelry inside…including my friend, Sharon’s!
xoxox
CONGRATULATIONS!! What a stunning pendant and gorgeous use of wire! I love the brillant colors. I to was out at B&N with my little one and picked up the Jewelry Affaire. Love It! Now I have an excuse to go back, so I can pick up Bead Trends.
Oh how wonderful. I can’t wait to go get the new issue. Your necklace is stunning as always! Your wire work is just perfect. You are the wire queen. 🙂
I am really looking forward to seeing the first Jewelry Affaire! 🙂 I just adore Somerset Magazines…. they are always so full of inspiration.
I hope that you are doing well. Take Care!
Congrats – you must be so proud and have every reason to do so
regards Stefanie, who wishes that it would be easier to get her hands on those magazines in Germany
Congrats!!!!!! You are so talented and you don’t give yourself nearly enough credit for the artist you are.
Cindy, congratulations on your publication in Bead Trends. Your piece is stunning! Thanks also for the mention in Jewelry Affaire. I know your work will grace the pages of that lovely publication very soon, my friend!
Cindy, That is just beautiful. Reminds me of a sunset!!
~Nancy
This is an amazing necklace. You should be so proud!
Congratulations….lovely piece! Of course, I adore Christine’s beads…
Congratulations! Love the color combination and your wire presentation.
Will have to check out the new Bead Trends.
Saw Jewelry Affaire at Borders the other day – soooo much inspiration to drool over!!
Congratulations on your feature! Your necklace is gorgeous. I love your work.
Congraaaaaaaaaaaaats Cindy .. and Sharon ( costumer of BT!!) so happy for you!! this necklace is so “frutti”!! beautiful piece!!
congrats on your publication! i have to get my copy pronto.
i have my premiere issue of Jewerly Affaire and love it!
Congrats on the publication! I will have to check that out! Gorgeous piece! I love the color. Thank you for your well wishes on my pregnancy, means a lot!
You have such fun with your wire working, Cindy. I can see why this piece was selected for the magazine…bravo. I always get inspired looking at your use of wire.
WOW– Cindy you always make my pieces look so good! This one is the best yet and I’m so glad my little bead found a good home with you! You are the most creative wire artist out there, in my humble opinion– keep ’em comin’!
oh shoot now I def. need to run out and grab this issue…I was just at Joann’s to grab me a copy and was rushing around and left without it 🙁 boooo!