As a prize, Kalmbach sent an advance copy of Crystal Jewelry Inspiration. (Thank you, so much!)
This gorgeous book contains contributions from thirty Create your Style Ambassadors. And, can I tell you, these artists know how to use crystals!
The earrings on the cover are designed by Lilian Chen and are just a sample of what you'll find inside.
The book is full of inspiration and eye candy. The gallery in the back is drool worthy.
So many projects caught my eye, but I will show you just a few. (The following two pictures are used with permission from Kalmbach.)
Leslie Rogalski's "Pink Orbits" bracelet makes me want to try bead weaving with a loom.
I was blown away by Pat Riesenbruger's "Tribal Princess" cuff. Pat's fiber art is amazing.
There is truly something here for everyone. The projects range from wire work to polymer clay, from bead weaving to stringing, from wire crochet to metal work and from fiber arts to epoxy and resin. The list of contributors is star-studded, to say the least.
Of course, in my mind, Swarovski is synonymous with Marcia deCoster. Her "Two By Two" bracelet is a wonderful combination of bead weaving and "bling." You can see her bracelet here.
To celebrate the release of Crystal Jewelry Inspiration, the contributors are participating in a small blog hop. Please take a few minutes to visit their pages. You might glimpse more projects from the book. Most are having giveaways as well.
Monday, June 15
June Beach www.beachhausdesigns.blogspot.com
Lilian Chen www.liliangoldgatsby.blogspot.com
Fernando
daSilva www.modern-expressions.blogspot.com
Marcia
DeCoster www.maddesignsbeads.blogspot.com
Stephanie
Dixon www.thedixonchick.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 16
Katie Hacker www.katiehacker.blogspot.com
Monica Han www.cysdreambeads.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 17
Diane
Hertzler www.dianehertzler.blogspot.com
Val Hirata www.cbysparkle.com/blog
Jamie Hogsett www.jamiehogsett.blogspot.com
Tamara
Honoman www.thonaman.com/Tams_blog_dir/blogs/index.php
Thursday, June 18
Lisa Pavelka www.lisapavelka.typepad.com
Margot Potter www.margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com
Pat
Riesenburger www.urbanstitchstudio.blogspot.com
Leslie
Rogalski www.sleeplessbeader.blogspot.com
Nadia Sanchez
Ramos www.foufouchat.blogspot.com
Renata
Sanchez Ramos www.foufouchat.blogspot.com
Debra Saucier www.debrasaucier.blogspot.com
Frinday, June 19
Brenda Schweder www.BrendaSchweder.com
Debbi Simon www.debbisimon.blogspot.com
Kim St. Jean www.kimstjean.blogspot.com
Laura Timmons www.therabeading.blogspot.com
Kristal Wick www.kristalwick.wordpress.com
Diane Whiting www.sparklesandsmiles.blogspot.com
How exciting! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteEven the cover of the book is beautiful - something about Swarovski! I was at Joann's on Monday and saw this weird looking object...as I got closer, it was a loom. Me - the non bead weaver-had to read the package to see what a loom was doing in the beading aisle! And now I know! :)
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that? Congratulations to you for catching their attention that you so rightly deserve! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteTanya, Thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm for our new book, "Crystal Jewelry Inspiration". We agree that there is truly something for everyone in this books--from instructions to inspiration to advice! Hope you continue to enjoy your complimentary copy from us. Dianne Wheeler, Editor in Chief, Kalmbach Books
ReplyDeleteAnd to your readers, Yes, there is a reason you should always preview your comments before publishing!
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book (not "books")
For times when you fingers are faster than your brain!
DWheeler, Editor in Chief, Kalmbach Books
Tanya, thanks so much for the kind words regarding my fiber bracelet! I so enjoyed your recent post where you pondered the process of creating art. You nailed it when you said to "just stop worrying and have fun." I totally agree! Fiber is very tactile and I often feel like I am back in kindergarten playing with clay when I have my hands in the wool!
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