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Designer Highlight: Livewire Jewelry!
Hello!
It was a wonderful Christmas and it sure came and went too fast. I’ve been savoring the slower pace and just know getting back in to the routine will be difficult…but I won’t worry about that just yet!
A few days before Christmas I received a square, white box. I wondered if it was a present that I had ordered as the return address wasn’t familiar. I was in for a surprise when I looked inside and found the January 2010 issue of Bead Trends. I couldn’t wait to flip through it and find the section dedicated to one amazing jewelry designer….the Designer Highlight. The designer highlighted in this issue is my dear friend Sharon Borsavage of Livewire Jewelry! I could not wait to see her top-secret designs, and let me tell you they are all stunning. I am so thrilled to see such a deserving, talented, and generous person fill the 17-pages within the Designer Highlight! And to think some of these very designs will be listed in Sharon’s Etsy shop soon…. but I’ll admit I have dibs on one of the pretty featured necklaces! 🙂
The photography in this issue is even better than ever, if that’s possible…Bead Trends is known for it’s gorgeous photography (and pages full of inspiration!). I’m thrilled to have a necklace included in this issue and among some incredible company with fellow jewelry designers and bloggers. You’ll find beautiful designs by talented artists such as Mary Jane of mairedodd, Mellisa of Chinook Jewelry, Debbie of Prairie Emporium, Sue of Sue Beads, Kristen of MJM Jewelry Designs, Erin of Tesori Trovati and Marie of Skye Jewels and many more. There are so many great project ideas in this issue – the cuffs made from sheet metal and the Omni Gel photo transfer tutorials immediately caught my eye. This issue is a KEEPER! 🙂
Enjoy the final days of 2009!
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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.
Cindy, thanks for calling this to my attention. Sharon is so talented and makes gorgeous work! She deserves the limelight!
Cindy, I must have looked at your necklace in this issue about 100 times and just now realized that it was yours! It’s stunning! This issue does have so many beautiful pieces, and Sharon’s highlight featured some really wonderful things! Who knew this could be so much fun! 🙂
You didn’t tell me you were gonna be in Bead Trends!!!! CONGRATS!!! And congrats too to LiveWire! What an amazing spread. You be sure to add the cover art to your “published in” category on your sidebar, lady. It is just growing and growing. I am so proud of you!
sharon’s work is really terrific – and you are so right about the gorgeous photography that showcases it… thanks for mentioning those who are in it, it is so nice to identify with people as you turn the pages…
Fantastic issue! I love that I have become friends with so many of the designers there, especially you, Miss Cindy! Bead Trends is the best, and that little white box is a bit like a gift, isn’t it? I was so surprised…not that I was in it, but that there were so many others that I love there. And that they printed all my blathering about the story behind the piece. Truly blessed!
Enjoy the remaining days, Miss Cindy!
Erin
Cindy, Cindy, Cindy! First of all, thank you soooo much for the blog post, I truly appreciate that and your friendship as well! You should be showcasing YOUR work here, your necklace is so beautiful! I am so thrilled and honored to be a friend to all of the talented artists here! Thank you again Cindy!
Thanks for mentioning me 🙂 I still have not gotten my copies yet, I am dying to know how my stuff looks!! I made earrings with some of Sue’s beads and I can not wait to see what they did with the photos!!
Thanks
Marie
I can’t wait to get to Borders to pick up this jam-packed issue of goodies! Congrats on being published in Bead Trends!
Congrats once again on being published…I can’t wait to get my grubby little hands on this issue
Althought I enjoy the holidays, I also am welcoming a slower pace and getting back into my normal schedule
Happy New Year Cindy! Lovely pieces. I will be on the look out for the mag.
Robin
beautiful work! congrats to all!
Wow-That’s such a dream come true!!
So very gorgeous work…Definitely magazine worthy 🙂
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Cindy, thanks for stopping by my blog. I have been busy the last few days, spending some time with my family, going shopping, out to eat, reminiscing and laughing my a____ off. My sister in law will be able to visit this weekend since she was not able to come for Christmas, so I will be preparing for the weekend. Hope that your holidays were nice. Your jewelry designs are awesome by the way!!! Take care and visit again~Chris
Ohhh, thanks for the heads up Cindy. Love to know about this, wasn’t familiar with the magazine. I’ll look for it. Happy New Year!!
What lovely creations!!!Congrats to you and your talented friends.I pointed out your work in the magazine to my sister and said….”Not only is she super talented,but a lovely lady as well”..Excellent Cindy!! Warmest Regards,Cat
Hi Cindy, thanks for stopping by! Yes, and on line jewelry class with Stephanie would be great, she is such an amazing teacher, just love her. I’ve taken a three day workshop with her in LA, just fabulous! Have a great holiday. Riki
Oh, I must get the magazine now……Twinkle & Wish by Sharon is truly a beautiful piece =)
Thanks for sharing with us.
xoxox