A Walk In The Woods...

One of my January resolutions was to submit my designs to jewelry/bead publications on a monthly basis. I stuck to that resolution up until May! Granted, I kinda fell off that wagon as busier months approached but I did have some success with getting a few of those submissions published. Two of my recent publications were bracelets that I submitted for the April and July issues of Bead Trends magazine for their Inspired By... section.

  A Walk in the Woods: Bead Trends July 2012

"A walk in the woods always inspires me. During the winter and spring seasons, I notice the beauty of the branches. Their texture and angles are so unique. Then as summer approaches, the leaves return in all their glory with the beautiful sounds of the birds. Inspiration is always there - you just have to listen to each season in a different way."

Robin's Nest: Bead Trends April 2012

"A visit to the Pocono Mountains inspired this bracelet. I was inspired while walking through a wooded area; a hurricane had hit the area the night before, leaving the trees dripping with water and the forest floor damp. The soapstone is the color of the forest trees, the quartz represents the raindrops that glistened on the branches and leaves, and the handmade ceramic beads are the robin eggs. The texture of the square toggle reminds me of a birds nest. The elements I selected are fragile yet strong, much like the trees in the woods".

I am honored to be included with the assortment of artistic talent that each issue holds. They are filled with inspiration! You can pick up a copy at your local bead or craft store as well as order a print or digital copy of present and past issues here from Northridge Publishing's website.

If you haven't already submitted your designs to magazines, I highly encourage it. There is nothing so rewarding as seeing your work in print! Making jewelry for a living is very rewarding, but having it published and admired by others is truly a gift!