Studio Musings

Monday, December 16, 2013

Newest Issue of Creative Spark is Now Live!



The latest issue of Creative Spark, (the fabulous on-line beading magazine produced by Hope Smithermanhttp://znetshows.com/ and ZnetShows ) has hit the newstands, er airwaves, er Internet.   This time around, the focus is pearls, with a little crystal sparkle thrown in for good measure and features the original jewelry designs from eighteen designers, including yours truly.


interior page of Creative Spark glossi featuring Christina Miles Champagne necklace set
I fell in love with Christina's Champagne necklace!
But that's not all.  Besides the eye-candy and inspiration of seeing so many designs (I loved seeing just how unique the designs all were, starting from a similar set of materials), there's also: 

Photo spread of Primrose bangle by designer Karen Williams
Like my Primrose Bangle?  There's a free tutorial!
Color:  Check out Amy Severino's gorgeous color palettes in winter themes

Creative Spaces: Enjoy a peak into each of the designers' work spaces as we were all asked to share pictures of our studios. 

Community:  Be inspired by a gallery of bracelets created for the 7000 Bracelets of Hope project.

Classes:  Check out three diverse tutorials from design team members (including a little right angle weave project I worked up) and a fourth tute from one of ZnetShows wholesale buyers.

And because it's entirely digital, Hope was even able to embed a video tutorial (as well as a couple other surprises)!  How cool is that?




Best yet?  It's absolutely free to download.

Don't just take it from me - give it a click and check it out for yourself.  (A note to tablet users - because it is sooo image heavy, I had a little trouble bringing it up on my iPad.  It's best to start it loading and then walk away for a little bit.)

ZnetShows is even hosting a giveaway for those willing to help spread the word about this fabulous resource via social media.  The full details are included in this post on ZnetShows blog.  (As a designer, I'm not eligible for the giveaway - but you certainly are!)





2 comments:

  1. What a great post about the Glossi! Your designs were beautiful and your tutorial so great! Thanks for everything. :)

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