Wednesday Wire: Happy HalloweenMas!

Ok Gang, last week I showed you one of my Skully Bowz beads and asked you what you think I'd make. Those who guessed a ring were right!

I'm in the middle of creating free projects for my fall newsletters - HalloweenMas! If you sign up for the Newsletter, you'll receive weekly free projects that combine Halloween, Day of the Dead and Christmas themes so you can make your gifts in advance and have a truly Handmade Holiday!

The sign up is along the right side of the blog. Happy HalloweenMas!

Attention! Announcement!

Great news! A series of fabulous designers have agreed to special interviews for my newsletters! The interviews will start appearing in July's newsletter which is scheduled to go out TOMORROW! Sign up if you haven't already. The line up of designers so far (I hope to get more!):

July: Margot Potter
August: Heather Powers
September: Tammy Powley
October: Candie Cooper

Independence: Designer Interview and Ornament Thursday

Independence in design and independence as theme for Ornament Thursday!



Tammy Powley of The Crafty Princess has graciously accepted to interview for Cindy Gimbrone Beads newsletter. (YAY!) As an independent designer and author of numberous jewelry making books, Tammy knows what it takes to earn a living as an independent business person. Thanks, Tammy, for agreeing to an interview!

Wondering how this teaser relates to the theme of Independence?



Tomorrow, all will be revealed on the round robin of blogs, Ornament Thursday!

Meet the Cool Ms. Cooper - Designer Interview

Candie Cooper will be one of the designer interviews in the upcoming newsletters - I'm fortunate to have quite a few so the interviews will be spread out over the next several months. Candie's a talented jewelry designer with a fresh approach to wearable art. Here's a taste of Candie's upcoming interview and her work - but the full story is available through the newsletter - so don't forget to sign up!



See? Didn't I tell you she was talented? She plays the tambourine too!




Ooo- I love these little people - such personality - just like Candie!



I love needle felting, it's a great stress reliever. Candie creates some wonderful pieces in her book. Check it out!

Don't forget to read the photo credits here. I've scarfed up all the photos from Candie Cooper's website - don't forget to sign up for the newsletter to read more on the awesome Ms. Cooper!

Heat spoils the studio but improves the newsletter!

I know I won't be alone with this complaint but it's been too hot for me to work in the studio. Instead, I've been working on ways to improve the monthly newsletter. I have exciting news - some of the top jewelry and craft designers have agreed to do exclusive interviews for my newsletter! YAY! As I write, I have another interview on the way. The newsletter will go out this week. Margot Potter will be the first interview - you know Margot from her fabulous Impatient Beader series of books. Margot's been working on a series of fun and funky craft how to videos. So to get ready for her newsletter interview, let's see the Sparkly Miss Madge with the ever famous Sock Monkey!

Working with Glass Links: Beginner Design Idea

Here's a quick and easy way for beginners and seasoned jewelry makers to use my new Organic Glass Links. A sleek, modern design using classic black, silver and red with the glass link suspended from a satin cord. A couple of knots and it's ready to wear! Sign up for my newsletter and receive a free tutorial and special discounts for subscribers only.

Working and Clearing Out.....

I'm lighting the flame and melting some glass today. I'm also clearing out the flocked bead displays from last fall's bead shows and putting the beads up on etsy. Or into the sale available to newsletter subscribers. Lots to do, so no chatting today!

Goth Kid Series: Big Heart

Here's another in my Goth Kid Series...this one is called Big Heart after some of the real life kids I know who are big hearted.

I'm working on a newsletter to send out to my customers. Since there is no more Urban Glass Bead Expo, I won't be making a trip to NYC this year. Instead, I'll be sending out a newsletter and offering a special sale to my customers. So, keep an eye on your inboxes in early January 2008.