Once again I am speechless!
Yes, I know that is hard to believe, but it is true.
As with my last great surprise it all started with a trip to the mail box!
I opened the box and there it sat....
Yes, this is the issue I have been talking about for some time!!! I can now show it ALL to you!!
It started out as an email entry into 'the challenge' email - I have been trying for about 2 years to get in - and a return email from them stating that I had finally made it!!
Then, I was sent this stash;
and then, I added some more beads...
and then I went on VACATION!! Yep, on my trip to California to see my family I took a package of beads tucked in my bag - SURPRISE SURPRISE! I was VERY protective of these beads, and they traveled with me in my carry-on. Then when I got to my Mom and Dad's house I set out to create something that I would be proud to see published. So, here is what I did;
And then, I finished it, sent it off to Beadwork magazine and waited!! It was SO hard for me to wait! I couldn't show anyone my creation, show the stash that I was given, or anything!! Talk about hard for a person who shows all her creations...one step at a time...to the whole world!?! But, I waited - until yesterday's mail! And there, it was!!!
This is the note I wrote to them with my creation (they edited it a bit, but here is the whole note);
My favorite color is Purple, so when this beautiful kit came in the mail I was so very excited!! With several trips to my local bead stores, I finally found the perfect center for my creation. I used mainly peyote and herringbone stitch, but there are a few other beadweaving stitches thrown in! I just couldn't help myself, so I added some more crystals, more bead types and some other elements to the design. The end result....I think is very beautiful. The best part of this challenge was that I could create it while I was on vacation at my mom and dad's home. My mother taught me to bead when I was just a young girl and now as and adult, it was wonderful for her to be able to see how I have developed my skill as a beader and to have her input on my design.
And now, this beadwoven necklace set is for sale!!
I hope that you all enjoyed my creation, as much I do!
That is so awesome!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! ~KM
DeleteCongrats this is very exciting
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!! ~KM
DeleteAwesome! I love that you added the agate slice! Marvelous necklace!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, it means a lot Dawn!! ~KM
DeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous,
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much!!! ~KM
DeleteExtraordinary piece! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much - I am proud!! ~KM
DeleteYahoo!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see this! You've worked so hard - I, your mother-in-law, am so proud of you...you deserve to be proud of your accomplishment! Congratulations!
Thank you so very much!! ~KM
DeleteCongratulations, Your necklace is beautiful, I do not have the patience for beadweaving, so I string away to my hearts content. Keep on creating!
ReplyDeleteI so understand, Anzia, I tell people all the time - I have patience for my beads, but not my kids!! :) Thank you!! ~KM
DeleteI saw your necklace in the mag, and thought it was the prettiest of all the pieces. I love the agate slice focal. Great job in the persistence department!
ReplyDeleteWOW, thank you! That is wonderful compliment, I think the other are amazing!!!! THANK YOU! ~KM
DeleteYour necklace is awesome! Can't wait to pick up the magazine. I love how you surrounded the cab with a peyote bezel. In fact you have inspired me to attempt the technique with some slabs I bought a year ago. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL!! I love to inspire!!! Thank you for the wonderful comment!! ~KM
DeleteCongratulations! How absolutely FABULOUS! :) (And the necklace & earring set is STUNNING, too!).
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Andrea
Thank you so very very much ! ~KM
DeleteI love this its beautiful and congratulations you stuck it out and got there cant wait to get my copy and have a good and proper look!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much!! I just love the way it turned out!! ~KM
DeleteI am fairly new to beading and am self taught! I LOVE that you mom taught you to bead and that you have continued and do so many amazing things! I love Beadwork magazine, I learned several things from their postings!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your vacation project!
Deni @BreitWerk
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I have to say that although I have learned new things it all goes back to what my mom started!! Best of luck to you!! ~KM
DeleteWhat a gorgeous set! I am always in awe of your talent. My mom was not a beader, but encouraged me to try it at a young age. I have always found peace in it.
ReplyDeleteI tell people all the time.... I have patience for my beads, not my kids!! :) Thank you very much for your comment!! ~KM
DeleteAwesome
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!! ~KM
DeleteCongrats! I didn't go through my magazine yet, but I just took a look at your submission. I love the colors and your design. It was lovely, just like all of your beadwork :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!! I hope you enjoyed seeing it in the magazine, for me... I am still blushing!! :) ~KM
DeleteCongratulations on your publication! Your design is very beautiful with all the colors I love.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!! I had so much fun!! ~KM
DeleteCongratulations that is really beautiful, and yuour patiece has been awarded ';0}
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! ~KM
DeleteVery nice design, conguratulations! Now I am trying to do like this. I hope I can make some closer to you. By the way I like all your designs. I find your blog thanks to youtube and your challange video. loves...
ReplyDeleteThank you very much and WELCOME!! ~KM
DeleteI finished my project. I do not know I can add her but İf you want to see it is in my blog http://worldofdiamond07.blogspot.com/2013/09/fusya-akik-tas-kolye-yaptm.html I hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteWOW, thank you for showing me... amazing creation! ~KM
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