It was such a great weekend, I almost forgot to announce the winner of the Free issue of GreenCraft.

Better late than never...

The Winner is ......

Linda Nelson!

Linda, I will be forwarding your email to Stampington and they will be sending you your issue soon.  Enjoy!  And I loved everyone's projects!

Art Jewelry Retreat Giveaway

I love a freebie.

I think everyone does.

So I am thrilled to announce that YOU have a chance for a free seat at this retreat.

Art Jewelry Retreat 2016.


I am teaching at this retreat and I will be showing you bits and teasers of what I am doing this week.

All you need to do to be eligible for a free seat is give your name and email here.

I will choose a winner on Saturday and the winner will be announced Sunday.

For more info, hop on over here to see what is coming....

Hope you sign up for your chance to win...

Thanks for stopping by....

Jewelry Affaire Magazine Summer 2015 and a Giveaway

Have you seen the Summer 2015 issue of Jewelry Affaire?

Like always, it is fabulous....

I want to take you on a quick walk down memory lane.

Summer 2011.

I was at Barnes and Noble looking at magazines.

I found 2 titles I could not put down: Jewelry Affaire and Belle Armoire Jewelry.

I had never seen anything like them.

But $14.99 a piece....

I kept looking through them.

So many beautiful pieces.

And I realized....what a great value they were.

The quality of the paper and the photography was like nothing I'd ever seen before.

There were SO MANY pieces in each magazine....over 50 or 60 at least.

I would pay $20-25 for a book that was only 20-30 pieces.

Once I looked at it like that, it was a no-brainer.

Those first issues came home with me and I have not looked back since.

The current issue is the same.

120+ Pieces to inspire...

Jewelry Affaire has lots of inspiration pieces...

This typewriter key necklace set from Melinda Barnett is different than many out there...

Here is another piece by her in this issue.

This time with a full set of directions on how to make this elegant bracelet.

I love her style.

There is another sweet necklace tutorial by Melinda Barnett in the Artistic Affaire section.

These wire rings are on my to do list.

They are made by Donna Miyasako-Blanco.

Who would guess some wire and a few beads could become something so lovely?

Hey, this set looks familiar...

I made it!

Seriously...

page 49.

There is also a technique article in the Natural Revelry section I did.

This series incorporates natural elements like moss and twigs and tree bark for whimsical pieces that make me think of fairies and fanciful forest creatures.

When I was making them, my husband said it looked like I was wrapping a mouse with a Lasso of Truth to a piece of bark from where he was sitting.

I am no Wonder Woman so this made me chuckle.

I love this series so I am so honored that Stampington chose to publish it.

I love that there is a mix of techniques and styles in each issue.

For a starting jewelry maker, each issue will make your head swim...in a good way.

Amanda Lee Slaughter shows you a twist on spoon jewelry...

Cindy Wimmer's necklace is outstanding as all of her designs are...

 I saw these birdhouse necklaces on the preview for the issue at Stampington.

Shelleen Weeks has an amazing mind...

Learning how to make these sweet necklaces out of silverware handles was reason enough for me to buy the issue.

Aren't they amazing?

One of my favorite materials to work with is leather.

The Summer 2015 issue has 2 articles that feature unique leather pieces that I love.

Colleen Jensen made these amazing leather cuffs.

I definitely want to try something like this...

And Lisa Hancock created these necklaces from bits of an old leather jacket.

Love them!

This issue is packed with over 120 ideas and inspiration pieces.

You should be able to find it at your favorite book store or craft store.

You can also order a copy directly from Stampington here....

Or you can leave a comment for a chance for your own free issue from Stampington...sent right to you.

Leave a comment below with a piece that left you breathless from this post and you will be entered for a chance to win a copy of this issue.

I will choose a winner from the comments with an impartial number generator next Thursday and announce the winner Friday.

Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by....

Linking up with these great blogs.

And the winner is.....

Last week I was thrilled to offer you a chance to win a copy of the Somerset Studio July/August issue.

All you had to do was leave a comment about what project you loved from the ones I shared....

Thank you for all your lovely comments. 

 I wish I could have Stampington send a copy to each of you...

I used an online random number generator to find the winner....

The winner is Valerie Rennel!!!

Valerie, leave a comment below and I will get in touch to have Stampington send you your issue.

If you have never looked at Somerset Studio, you are going to love it....

I encourage everyone to take a look at the newsstand as well...

Next week I will be offering a chance to win a copy of the new Summer issue of Jewelry Affaire.

  Be sure to stop back in for your chance to win and a preview of another great issue...

Thanks for stopping by...

Somerset Studio and an issue Giveaway...

Are you familiar with Somerset Studio magazine?

It is published by Stampington and Company.

They publish the most craft titles in the industry.

Whatever your artistic interest, they have one (or more ) title for you.

Somerset Studio is a mixed media title.

It contains beautiful photographs of amazing work. 

 The artists are not only talented, but generous. 

 They share the inspiration behind each piece and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of making a piece of your own.

Mixed media has come a long way.

It is my favorite art form.

The layers, materials and textures of the pieces draw me in and make me want to touch every piece.

I am thrilled that my leather cuffs are featured in the Summer 2015 issue (insert squeal of excitement here).

Their photographers are amazing.  

They managed to show all the features in this article that I love best...the colors, textures and details.

The magazine also addresses a business column.

The information in this article is invaluable for artists when they meet their customers.

Each issue features an artist.

This issue showcases Danielle Donaldson.

Her watercolors are so whimsical and light.

I could wallpaper a whole room with her beautiful work.

See?

The issue contains so much more of her work.

This next project is so lovely...

I swear I can feel the texture just from the photographs.

I love art that repurposes books.

Cheryl Fowler really creates something special here.

 Speaking of books....

How amazing is this hand bound book?

It is by Sharon Payne Bolton.

It makes me head for the studio to get started.

If you are like me, you can't get enough of unique journaling ideas.

Hold onto your hat, this journal from Jenny Walker is going to get you looking at journaling in a new way.

Included in each issue are a few sheets of beautiful artisan papers for your to use in your own designs.

I haven't even shown you half of the amazing designs from this issue.

If you cannot find it in any local book or craft stores, you can buy it directly from Stampington and Company here.

Even better, for a  chance to receive your own copy free, leave a comment below about what is your favorite project I have given a sneak peek of.

I will choose a winner next Wednesday and announce the winner Thursday.

Your issue will be delivered to you, right from Stampington.

What are you waiting for?

Thanks for stopping by...

Linking up with these great blogs.

One Year Blogaversary and a Giveaway!

It is hard to believe I have been blogging one year.

When I started, I wanted to share tutorials and art and some great places I know.

I think I am still there but different too.

I have done over 170 posts this first year.

Wow.

That's a lot.

And I hope to do even more in year two.

I will share everything I learned another time.

But for today I wanted to give back to those of you that stop by and read this little blog.

Please leave me a comment below telling me your favorite post or posts and I will enter your name in a drawing to win this necklace.

I will draw a winner in one week so keep reading to see if it is you.

Thanks for reading my little blog.

Thanks for stopping by today and every day.....