Call for submissions – May 2011 issue

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our May 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 – Emerald & Chrysoprase
• 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!
• Necklaces
  
• Botannicals – April Showers bring May Flowers! Lets see those fabulous designs!
• 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.
• Turquoise – No matter the year or the season, turquoise is always in fashion!
• Celebrate Mom! – Jewelry designed with mom in mind. Whether gifts to give her or inspired by her. We love our moms!
• Matching Sets – Whether mix and match, coordinating, or perfectly matching its always fun to wear designs that go together. Show us what you love to wear together!

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 May 2011 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, November 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 December 1st with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by December 12th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

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. I love fat bracelets, chunky necklaces and I make earrings that I never wear (they get pulled by small children!)

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.

Jeri's blog: etceterajeri.blogspot.com

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Contest!

We all love a good jewelry challenge and Fire Mountain Gems and Beads knows how to host the biggest and best challenge of the year. Enter one (or all) of their themed contests for a chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate…almost enough to take care of my wish list! Winning designs will be used in Fire Mountain Gems and Beads ads and other marketing materials. Which means that if you win, you might find your piece on the back cover of Bead Trends.

Current contest: CHRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements, ends September 21st.

Upcoming contests include:

• Art Clay®, Metal Beads, Wire Work & Chain
• Seed Beads
• Glass
• Gemstones
• Pearls, Organic Beads, Ferido™ & Kato Polyclay™

Good luck! We hope to be seeing one of your pieces on our back cover soon.

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.

Color Palette Challenge

These pictures from the Macy’s online catalog totally felt springy and fresh.  If you’re looking for some color inspiration, try using this palette.

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. I love fat bracelets, chunky necklaces and I make earrings that I never wear (they get pulled by small children!)

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.

Jeri's blog: etceterajeri.blogspot.com