Cure the Winter Blahs!
Beading Help Web's got your cure for winter blahs! From challenging projects like our original Circle of Life pendant, fun and funky Junk Bracelet, or Triple Double Ring post earrings (say that ten times fast!) to reviews of hot beading books, you'll find great ways to spend those cold winter evenings. There are currently nearly 100 free project ideas on our site, and more are being added every week — some by readers like you! If you'd like to contribute a project idea, please drop me a line at beadingpublisher@consumerhelpweb.com.
This month, Beading Help Web talked to Katie Hacker, beading artist, author, and featured instructor on PBS's Beads, Baubles and Jewels in an exclusive interview. Katie's fun, energetic, and full of great ideas for 2007 trends!
I'm ready to announce Beading Help Web's Spring Contest! From March 1-31, 2007, send me your interpretation of the theme "Is it Spring Yet???" in any bead-based piece. Jewelry, home furnishings, wearables — let your imagination run wild!
Contest Rules
• Photo of each entry (.jpg .gif or .bmp images) must be sent to beadingpublisher@consumerhelpweb.com
• Include your first and last name, state or province in your email
• Entries must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. CT March 31, 2007. Late entries due to any reason will not be accepted.
• Winner and two runners up will be announced on the Beading Help Web Blog on or about April 1, 2007.
Contest open to US and Canadian residents only.
Entries will be judged by Beading Help Web staff and the top three entries will be picked based on adherence to theme, overall appearance and judge preference. First place will receive a $25 e-gift certificate from Artbeads.com. Top three entries and winner's names will be featured on Beading Help Web's April home page.
All entries become the property of Consumer Help Web, Inc. and may be reproduced on Beading Help Web or in other media. Your contest entry conveys copyright of the work to Consumer Help Web, Inc.
In the next few weeks, look for previews of soon-to-be released books from Interweave Press, including Making Polymer Beads and Beadwork Creates Jewelry. We'll also be posting more beading projects, magazine and shopping reviews — plenty to keep you busy until spring is here.
