Showing posts with label Kalmbach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kalmbach. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Book signing in Milwaukee
I am super thrilled to be participating with my fellow CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassadors in a group book signing of Crystal Jewelry Inspirations at the 2013 Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee. Hope you can come out and get your book signed!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Crystal Jewelry Inspiration Editor: Karin Van Voorhees
Here's a video by our awesome editor, Karin Van Voorhees! She was amazing to work with on Crystal Jewelry Inspiration.
Don't forget to see yesterday's blogpost to enter the contest and hear what I have to say about being part of this fantastic book.
http://www.thedixonchick.blogspot.ca/2013/01/crystal-jewelry-inspiration.html
Don't forget to see yesterday's blogpost to enter the contest and hear what I have to say about being part of this fantastic book.
http://www.thedixonchick.blogspot.ca/2013/01/crystal-jewelry-inspiration.html
Monday, January 14, 2013
Crystal Jewelry Inspiration Bloghop
It's real! After almost 18 months of anticipation, the book by the CREATE YOUR STYLE with Swarovski Elements, Crystal Jewelry Inspiration, is here!!!
Crystal Jewelry Inspiration from the CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors features projects from 30 of these talented designers from North America. The CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors approach crystals from every conceivable angle in projects as diverse as the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS they’ve used. Wide-ranging techniques, from modern bead stitching and elegant stringing to intricate wire crochet, help beaders polish their favorite skills plus learn something new. Styles range from vintage to funky to show-stopping glam, all sporting the sparkle that only crystals can provide. Jewelry makers will get first-hand information, expertise, and instruction from the most enthusiastic and passionate crystal jewelry designers working today. The gallery will inspire you with projects from Ambassadors around the world.
It was a great experience working with Kalmbach Publishing's Karin Van Voorhees and Swarovski North America's Nicole Harper. They were so encouraging of my project decisions and colour choices.
I am so honoured to be a CREATE YOUR STYLE with Swarovski Elements - to be a part of a group of phenomenal designers and teachers in the DIY market who share my love of teaching and Swarovski crystals.
When thinking about what I should submit for the book, I wanted to choose something that is readily identifiable as "me". When I think of Debra Saucier - Crystal Clay instantly comes to mind. When I think of Kristal Wick, I think of her fabulous fabric beads. Both of these products and techniques are in the book! I decided to go with Sparkle Sprockets, which I created as a demo on the 2011 Swarovski Cruise. They were a big hit! This little component can be used in so many different ways. See the gallery of pictures on this blog for examples of Sparkle Sprockets in action!
Please participate in the bloghop organized by Kalmbach and you could win a prize!!!
Like Kalmbach Jewelry Books on Facebook ------> https://www.facebook.com/KalmbachJewelryBooks
Like my page on Facebook -------> https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dixon-Chick/145579212127055
Leave a comment on this blogpost and you will be entered into a draw for a prize pack!
I am currently arranging a book tour and firming up arrangements. Stay tuned for details. I highly recommend you contact your local bead store to see if they carry the book. If they don't, you can purchase it directly from the publisher at http://www.kalmbachstore.com/67019.html
Please check out the blogs of my fellow Ambassadors - they may be having giveaways as well!
Crystal Jewelry Inspiration from the CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors features projects from 30 of these talented designers from North America. The CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors approach crystals from every conceivable angle in projects as diverse as the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS they’ve used. Wide-ranging techniques, from modern bead stitching and elegant stringing to intricate wire crochet, help beaders polish their favorite skills plus learn something new. Styles range from vintage to funky to show-stopping glam, all sporting the sparkle that only crystals can provide. Jewelry makers will get first-hand information, expertise, and instruction from the most enthusiastic and passionate crystal jewelry designers working today. The gallery will inspire you with projects from Ambassadors around the world.
It was a great experience working with Kalmbach Publishing's Karin Van Voorhees and Swarovski North America's Nicole Harper. They were so encouraging of my project decisions and colour choices.
I am so honoured to be a CREATE YOUR STYLE with Swarovski Elements - to be a part of a group of phenomenal designers and teachers in the DIY market who share my love of teaching and Swarovski crystals.
When thinking about what I should submit for the book, I wanted to choose something that is readily identifiable as "me". When I think of Debra Saucier - Crystal Clay instantly comes to mind. When I think of Kristal Wick, I think of her fabulous fabric beads. Both of these products and techniques are in the book! I decided to go with Sparkle Sprockets, which I created as a demo on the 2011 Swarovski Cruise. They were a big hit! This little component can be used in so many different ways. See the gallery of pictures on this blog for examples of Sparkle Sprockets in action!
Please participate in the bloghop organized by Kalmbach and you could win a prize!!!
Like Kalmbach Jewelry Books on Facebook ------> https://www.facebook.com/KalmbachJewelryBooks
Like my page on Facebook -------> https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dixon-Chick/145579212127055
Leave a comment on this blogpost and you will be entered into a draw for a prize pack!
I am currently arranging a book tour and firming up arrangements. Stay tuned for details. I highly recommend you contact your local bead store to see if they carry the book. If they don't, you can purchase it directly from the publisher at http://www.kalmbachstore.com/67019.html
Please check out the blogs of my fellow Ambassadors - they may be having giveaways as well!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Time to Give Away a Book!
Are you a bead stitcher or a bead weaver?
Or do you want to be one?
Come on, you know you want to!
Then this is the giveaway for you!
They aren't kidding when they call it the BIG Book of Beading Patterns.
The Big Book of Beading Patterns is the go-to compendium of patterns for all types of stitchers. Many pattern books focus solely on loomwork, but this book also includes popular stitches like peyote, brick, and square stitch in addition to loomwork. The gorgeous patterns here can be used to make beaded bracelets, amulets, tapestries, and more. Patterns are divided into chapters by topics like animals, flowers, holidays, and more. The best of Bead&Button’s patterns are showcased in this exciting compilation.
How can this awesome book be yours? Head on over to Facebook and "like" my page - The Dixon Chick AND leave a comment on what bead stitch is your favourite or one you want to learn.
A winner will be chosen at random on Saturday, November 26, 2011 after noon in Toronto.
If you want this book and need it NOW!!!!! - you can always head over to the Kalmbach Publishing and purchase the book. http://www.kalmbachstore.com/64247.html
Let the contest begin!!!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
And the winner is ....
A big congratulations to ECHO from Oregon!! You have won a copy of Making Elegant Jewelry for Special Occasions.
The number 4 came up using the random number generator at www.random.org.
Here is her entry:
Hi, my name is Echo, I am a full time student full time wife, and full time mother of 5 full grown fur children, and 8 mini fur children (puppies). I am also a full time artist, even if I can't be actively making my artwork, I am always designing in my head.
I am currently going to school at Central Oregon Community College to get an Associates Degree in Business Administration: Retail Operations Management!
Found the link to this blog from Mikey's Facebook, then from your facebook.
Cheers!
Echo
Thanks to all the visitors to my blog! I enjoyed reading all your comments and getting to know you a little better.
Remember, you can always buy your own copy at the Kalmbach Bookstore. Click HERE!
A big thank you to Kalmbach Publishing who donated the book for this contest. They are the publishers of Bead and Button as well as BeadStyle.
Stay tuned for another book review and contest soon!
Echo: please send me an email at thedixonchick at Rogers dot com
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The number 4 came up using the random number generator at www.random.org.
Here is her entry:
Hi, my name is Echo, I am a full time student full time wife, and full time mother of 5 full grown fur children, and 8 mini fur children (puppies). I am also a full time artist, even if I can't be actively making my artwork, I am always designing in my head.
I am currently going to school at Central Oregon Community College to get an Associates Degree in Business Administration: Retail Operations Management!
Found the link to this blog from Mikey's Facebook, then from your facebook.
Cheers!
Echo
Thanks to all the visitors to my blog! I enjoyed reading all your comments and getting to know you a little better.
Remember, you can always buy your own copy at the Kalmbach Bookstore. Click HERE!
A big thank you to Kalmbach Publishing who donated the book for this contest. They are the publishers of Bead and Button as well as BeadStyle.
Stay tuned for another book review and contest soon!
Echo: please send me an email at thedixonchick at Rogers dot com
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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