The publishers of Bead&Button also have a lovely magazine that is designed for those who are a bit less interested in seed bead projects and who would prefer more quick and stylish projects. There are good beginner projects here, but these are not just beginner projects…make no mistake about that! BeadStyle is designed for those who just don’t have enough time to complete huge complex projects, and it is published in between each issue of Bead&Button.
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I’ve got three free copies of the March issue of BeadStyle to give away!!  Simply leave me a comment below, and next …read more

What’s Up Wednesday

Autumn Cascade by Stephie Hall
I am so fortunate that Stephie Hall of Stardust & Sparkles contacted me about this new magazine! She’s been watching it develop, and has graciously offered to give us all her review of what she’s seen so far!  You can see Stephie’s work at her website listed above, or buy the beads she uses to make her designs through her eBay store: Princess Jewellery

Bead magazine is a bi-monthly UK publication and relatively young at only 8 issues old. As such it is only just starting to develop into a magazine on par with the …read more

Ann Dee Allen, editor of Bead & Button magazine, graciously answered several questions for me that I thought all of us would like to know about their newest special publication!

Jewelry&Beading: Over the last few years, interest in different vintage styles has grown tremendously. Why do you think this is?
Ann Dee Allen: We are seeing a resurgence of interest in the authentic and the creative in the same period. There is universal appeal for the authentic — a more inherent, lasting concept — and contemporary, creative ideas that say, “Take a look at this!” Current vintage …read more