Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Spring Has Sprung

Spring is certainly in the air not only with the visiting robins and wild canaries that frequent my garden this time of year, but with the arrival of the new Spring 2010 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine. I wanted to share with you a few of the highlights from yet another great issue with inspiring designs, great photos, wonderful resources and eye candy on every page.

I have been honored once again to have a few pieces of my jewelry featured in this issue. My Pearls of Wisdom choker and cuff are examples of what fun you can have playing with fire, metal, solder and pearls.


I am so very excited to share with you a few pages of Riki Schumacher's, article "The Key to Etching". Riki and I are good friends and team teach mixed media jewelry art classes. I encourage you to visit her blog to see the amazing things this lady is creating. Riki will be teaching at Adorn Me! in Texas next week and has spots left in her two classes. If you have an opportunity to be at Adorn Me! and haven't filled your dance card yet, don't miss taking a class from this extremely talented artist.
And what can I say about this lady Stephanie Lee? She is not only a multi-talented mixed media artist but has the most generous and kindest heart. Her talent runneth over in so many areas. I have taken three classes from Stephanie over the past few years and learned so much. I do have to say that she is one of my mentors hands down.

Carla Reiter's pieces featured in this issue and her absolutely amazing knitting with fine wire techniques just take my breath away. Oh My!!

Be on the lookout for this issue to soon hit the stands. Well, I must return to my packing for Adorn Me! ...will my "to do" lists ever stop???? I am so excited to be traveling with my friend Riki to Houston and meeting up with our friend Diane Cook. What fun is in store meeting new art friends, sharing passions, stories, food and laughter....love it!
Tootles
Diana

23 comments:

connie said...

how exciting!! you, riki & stephanie all in one great magazine! congrats, everything is beautiful! xo

Carmi said...

They look wonderful! I can't wait to see the pictures up close!

TesoriTrovati said...

Thanks for the sneak peek! I just got my copy but I am waiting for a moment when I can sit back, relax and really delve into the lusciousness. Enjoy the day! Erin

The Joy of Nesting said...

Diana,

Congratulations for such well deserved recognition!!! Your pieces are always so beautiful and wonderfully inspiring!!!

Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.

sharon said...

Can't wait to pick this up! Congrat's and have a grand time at Adorn Me!

Maija said...

Your pearl pieces are stunning!! Congrats on all the wonderful exposure!!!

Riki Schumacher said...

Wow Diana, thank you sooo much for such a fabulous plug! I am thrilled to be published, and be sharing this issue with two of my favorites, you and Stephanie. We'll have a ball in Houston my friend! Hugs, Riki

Jen Crossley said...

Congratulations Diana cant wait to get the issue now
Jen

Beth Gales said...

I will definitely check this magazine out...so neat for you!

Cindy said...

Congrats, Diana! Your pearl pieces are so stunning. I am enjoying all of the beautiful work that is jam-packed in this issue. I can only dream of taking a class with Stephanie one day... Best of luck to you preparing for your big workshop next week!

Alice said...

How exciting! This magazine is so difficult to find here, but I'm gonna try!

Congratulations on a great feature!

diane said...

What GORGEOUS cuffs and necklace Diana! I can't wait to see some of these in person...just 4 more days =)
Yes, fire, solder and pearls are a beautiful combination! Congratulations on the article~you surely deserve it!

sundownbeaddesigns said...

Oh my! Looks like another fabulous issue! I looked for it today at B&N but no dice...

Your pieces are absolutely gorgeous!

My Life Under the Bus said...

Picked up this magazine before all the snow started and I wasn't disappointed - it is FULL of eye candy. Just GORGEOUS !!! Congratulations, Patty

The French Bear said...

You girls are all so talented!! I love to see what you are up to, beautiful work!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

Mellisa - Chinook Jewelry said...

Congratulations, such beautiful pieces! I need to get to the bookstore and check it out :)

Mary Newton Designs said...

Great article! I enjoyed meeting you at Adorn Me!

Flor Larios Art said...

Hi Diana,

I just finished reading your article of Pearls of Wisdom...and I absolutly love yoyr creations. Congratulations!

Flor

Judy said...

Wonderful Diana, congrats on another pub. Your work is stunning as always.xx

Marcia Antle said...

Diana, I was at Adorn me and met you a couple of times. You came into Diane Cook's class on Sunday and I was the redhead in the middle of the room making the rhinestone necklace. I wanted to take one of your classes so badly, but the timing with other classes did not allow it. But I did purchase one of your gorgeous pieces, which makes me do a happy dance! You, Diane and Riki were just awesome, I was thrilled to meet you all and purchase your wonderful creations (I bought one from all three of you)! I hope to see you next year and I will definitely sign up for one of your classes. Marcy
mantle@piedmontcenter.com
www.queenmarcyoriginals.typepad.com

FILIGREE MOON said...

Congratulations! Your talent amazes me! Thank you for the peek at your fellow artisan's creations in Belle Armoire Jewelry. ~ Angela

Jessica Moreau Berry said...

I have to tell you I was blown away by the pieces in BA!! I LOVE that cuff bracelet... LOVE! It's so unique... you are such a talent!

wishing you a happy spring!

xox ~Jes

Esther said...

congrats!! congrats!!! this bracelet is just perfect!! what moving is to see it on your blog and on the magasine too!! perfect!! you really are a genius i wish you all the best!!