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Blog Of The Month in Beads And Beyond!


Do you read Beads and Beyond jewellery magazine? If so turn to page 55 in the September issue to see a little spotlight feature mentioning this blog as their Blog Of The Month! I was contacted by Jo of Beads and Beyond a couple of weeks ago and asked if they could feature my blog. Of course I said yes :D



Another mention, this time in a Glossi online magazine publication created by Leah Curtis owner of Beady Eyed Bunny. Leah's online magazine called The Beading Glass features her own work, step-by-step jewellery tutorials and jewellery and findings by other artists. She kindly featured my etched copper flower charms in the magazine this time.




You can take a look at Leah's magazine by clicking the link below...


Glossi.com - The Beading Glass



Click to view The Beading Glass on GLOSSI.COM


I don't know about you but the prospect of publishing my own mini magazine is something that makes me feel quite excited. I've already signed up to Glossi! I know I'd love producing my own online magazine although I think a lot of thought and hard work will be necessary. Watch this space............... (but be patient I've got lots of other things I want to do first!)
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  1. Congrats on both, Tracy! I enjoyed Leah's Glossi, it's too bad it is so pricey to get Beads and Beyond here in Canada :(

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  2. I'm glad you liked the review Tracy! I'm off to look at The Beading Glass now - the idea of being able to publish your own online magazine is very interesting!

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  4. Congratulations on the features! The layout in Beads and Beyond looks fantastic.

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