Win a Bead Trends Magazine! Bead Trends Magazine Sept/Oct 2008 Issue

So, to continue my excitement...My magazine arrived today! I have decided to run a giveaway! Leave a comment to win your very own copy of this Awesome magazine! The winner will receive 1 (one) copy of Bead Trends Sept/Oct 2008 Issue! Retail Price $17.95! No purchase necessary! I will pay the shipping and handling. So- no charge to you- Just leave a comment below! Good Luck! Contest Ends August 31st, 2008 Winner will be announced September 2nd, 2008!

*Make sure you leave contact information in your comment or you can email me at beautifulgarden@cox.net to leave your contact info. You can also pick up your own copy of the magazine at your local Micheals, Barnes and Noble, or online at their website.

Thanks for stopping by! Trisha

Bead Trends Sept/Oct 2008 - Designer Highlight!

Here it is!!! I don't actually have it in my hands, but I know I am in here. Because why, I read it here! I called around to some stores last night and I guess it's not even out yet! So, I have to stay patient and wait to get it from the Fedex this next week! Oh, in case you hadn't read one of my previous entries, I am the Designer Highlight in this magazine!!! I am so excited and I just had to share everyone!! I have a 10 page spread! And a not so great photo! I will keep you posted when it gets here! Have a great weekend!

Designer Highlight in Bead Trends Mag Sept/Oct 2008

OK- I am having really strange dreams lately- I'm just really excited about my good news that I haven't announced until now...drum roll please....I am going to be the featured jewelry designer in the magazine, Bead Trends, the feature is called, 'Designer Highlight'. You get a 10 page spread of 5 sets up jewelry. I am so excited. I made new pieces for this, but my work is ever changing, by mood or bead or whatever inspires me at the moment to make jewelry. I just can't wait for the Fedex guy to show up with my box! I already have one of the bracelet and earrings sets sold. I had a dream or nightmare is more like it, and I got my box and my jewelry was gone and there were only broken beads and the box with shredded up. So weird what your mind will make up!
The store I use to work at for most of my life, is having their anniversary sale, and I keep having this dream where I get hired back on and things are crazy and I'm there to get things organized, and there all these people there who were my store managers, mentors and sales associates from when I first started. I told my dad I had my 5th one the other night and he corrected me and said, 'Isn't more like a nightmare?'. YES! I don't want to go back to work! I really enjoy staying home with my children, well most of time, I love making jewelry and I do have to admit, I don't like the housework!
So, I will keep you updated when my package arrives. I'm headed over to Etsy to see what fun goodies I can find. I might just post about them later.
Have a great afternoon! T

July/August Bead Trends Mag!

So, I was looking at the Bead Trends website and look what I found! Unfortunately, I am not in the magazine this time around...but I am in the next one! So, I hope everyone runs out an picks up the latest issue of Bead Trends Mag 2008! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy- there are always great jewelry and artists bios inside!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

-Trisha

May/June 2008 Bead Trends Magazine

Here are the 6 pieces Bead Trends picked up for their May/June 2008 Issue!!! Very exciting!!! I love seeing the end result and how they lay out the merchandise and set up the background.

Hope you will enjoy! And you can pick up the magazine in Michaels stores. I'm sure there are other stores, I have only seen it at the local Michaels store.

Have a great evening!

Trisha

March April 2008 Issue of Bead Trends Magazine is out!

I just wanted to let everyone know that the new issue of Bead Trends Magazine is out in the stores. I have seen it at my local Michaels Craft Store. I don't have any pieces in this issue of the magazine, but it really is a well done magazine. I am a big supporter of them, and they are of me. I get so excited when they accept my jewelry for their mag! The photography is great, it really makes my work stand out. I currently have a piece in rotation on their website. It's really neat to see it somewhere other than my own website.

I will have 6 pieces in the May/June issue. I am very excited about that. And I have something really special in the works.

So, it's time for me to get working on some new pieces. I just purchased some great beads which have really inspired me to create! The kids are out back enjoying the warm weather, so the house is quiet.

Keep checking back at the website. I am adding new items all the time. Also, my clearance items are housed at the etsy location.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Trisha

Have you checked out the latest Bead Trends Magazine?

Hi All!
If you haven't seen the latest issue of Bead Trends Magazine- You should go pick one up soon! I have 6 pieces in there and they look so awesome!
I just found out I will have 6 pieces in the May/June 2008 issue! Very exciting!
It's such an exciting time for my business! I am putting in orders for beads, beads and more beads! I just love shopping for new beads and I can't help thinking about all the possibilities! I can't wait to get them in the mail. And I just found out one of my favorite bead stores is having a sale- so, on Sunday I will have to head down there to check out whats going on.

Better get going, my daughter is sleeping and my son is relaxing trying to get rid of his cold. So, now is the time to finish up some orders and get my submission off to Bead Trends.

Have a great Wednesday!
Trisha

Back on Track...

OK, I've decided to get this going again...I don't seem to be very good at blogging. November and December seem to be a pretty busy time for me. I do want to thank everyone who stopped by my booth at the shows we attended during the holiday season. It was great meeting and talking to the many great customers I was able to work with face to face.
I'm currently working on my 2008 show schedule. Last year I didn't do a lot of shows, but this year, I'm hoping to get involved in a few more around town.

Many of you know I love to scrapbook, and there is a new contest with Creating Keepsakes Magazine- Hall of Fame. I've been picking up new paper and embellishments lately, so I will make some new pages, and when I feel like I have enough to choose from I will make my decision, whether or not I will enter. I just love all the new 'stuff'' I've picked up, now all I need is new ink for my printer! I also received from my husband a new camera for my birthday! So, now I have no excuse but to snap away at my ever growing children!

I hope everyone had a great holiday season! My husband took some vacation days so we had a great time visiting with family and chillin' out around the house. We did so much remodeling this past summer, that it's nice to just sit back and enjoy our house. Maybe next summer we can remodel the upstairs!

Well for the next couple of weeks I will be working on a spring/summer 2008 line! I've been finding some great stones and pearls and I can't wait to get started!

If you haven't picked up the latest Bead Trends magazine Jan/Feb 2008 issue- I have 6 pieces in there!!! Again, it is so exciting to see my creations in print! Wow! Very cool! I will be submitting some new pieces for the May/June issue. Wish me Luck!

I'll right, it feels good to be writing again!
Wishing everyone a Safe, Happy and Healthy New Years Eve 2008!!!
Trisha