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Simple and Satisfying

I look forward to starting projects in the winter. Peaceful sonowfalls and warm evenings in front of a crackling fire to vead and vbe creative. It's a timee of year we yearn for simple and satisfying things. Hot chocolate, cookies, and decadent foods for sure, but now is a good time to start thinking avout the holidays.

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Pamela Hawkins
Editor

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Winter — Issue 3

Projects

Crystal Sun—flower Bracelet by Susan M. Barrett

Crystal Palace Bracelet
by Katie Hacker

Wardrobe Watches
by Barbara A. Woolley

Rainbow Chakra Necklace
by Shelley Carlson

elements™ Ribbon & Glass Cascade Necklace
by Lori Pate-Greene

Wire Hearts and Hummingbirds!
by Diane Bunker

Tortured Felt Pendant
by Barbara Matthiessen

Black Ice for the Holidays
by Patricia Kimle

Go Faux Dichro! 3 Looks in 1 Faux Dichro Necklace
by Ilene Baranowitz

I’m Dreaming of a Beaded Christmas…

     Tea Time Ornaments by Barbara A. Woolley
     Fresh Sparkling Ornaments by Linda Wyszynski
     Bedazzling Beadcicle Ornaments by Barbara Matthiessen

Victorian Plant Stand
by Ginny Irelan

Crazy Quilted Table Runner
by Lisa Swenson

Dress Up and Light Up
by Teri Stillwaugh and the Deco Art design team

Regular Features

Make Mine “Beads” Please by Pamela Hawkins

Simple Elegance Little Black Dress Jewelry
by Cindi Swett and Lesa Shepherd

Lampwork Artist Profile Artist Spotlight—Amy Johnson
by Kim Ballor

Beads in the World One Bead’s Story: Ceramic African Beads
by Lisa Swenson

Generations of Creativity Tree for Two
by Christi and Lexi Friesen

I could just live here! A Tale of Three Bead Shops
by Kim Ballor

Share the Art Beads and Tie Dye—the 60’s are alive again!
by Marta Inman and Denise Giles

Book Reviews

Artist Profiles

Gallery

Technique Guide

Sources of Supply

Hot Stuff

Stringing You Along

Bead Humor
by Kathy Meier

Departments

First Glass by Kim Ballor

Inspiration & Design
by Lynda Musante

Fabulous & Funky by Patti Conti McAleenan

Pet Panache
by Melody MacDuffee

Denim Drama
by Barbara Matthiessen

The Art of Embellishment by Cindy Gorder