Spring Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to Jennie Kwong, winner of Beading Help Web's "Is it Spring Yet???" contest. Jennie's peyote stitch bracelet (right) embellished with flowers and exploding with color brings spring to life! Runners up Tanya Weiss (broken china treasures, below left) and Alexandria Dycus (frog pendant, below right) created fantastic, original designs that bring warmer weather to mind as well.
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest — judging was difficult! Watch for additional contests coming soon.
Mother's Day, Proms, Weddings, Graduations
Mother's Day is May 13...and whether you are creating gifts for a special mom or dropping hints for yourself, Beading Help Web has some great ideas! Mom would love a personalized bracelet created with beads from Generation Gems, or perhaps a dainty Mother's Necklace that uses a delicate version of our UR Charmed Pendant with birthstone crystal dangles attached.
Prom and wedding jewelry are in season too...sparkling crystals and chain can be customized with any color scheme using our new Amanda ensemble: Earrings, Necklace and Bracelet project tutorials are available on the Project page!
With graduations also "in season", think about handcrafted gifts for your favorite grad. Charm bracelets with school colors, graduation date charms, and themed charms are a great idea. Create your own charm bracelet using our 2-in-2 Chain project, or pick one up at any of the vendors we've reviewed on the Media page.
New Book Reviews
Finally, if you are looking for a good read and some inspiration, check out brand new releases (April 2007) from Interweave Press: Stringing Style 2 and Beadwork Creates Jewelry. Beading Help Web gives you the scoop on if they are worth purchasing or not (hint: they are!)
