Autumn is creeping in, I can’t deny it.  Today I actually saw leaves falling to the ground.  When I looked down, I couldn’t believe how many dead leaves were already covering the grass.  Three of my four kids started school this week.  And another sure sign of the changing seasons – the Autumn 2012 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry is out!   This has got to be one of my favorite issues ever – I’m psyched to say that many friends have their work published in this one.  I enjoyed turning page after page.

I’m excited to have a project featured as well…a wire link bracelet.  You can create a wire base in any metal you chose – I used silver, brass, bronze and copper.  Once you connect your links, you’ll have a sturdy base to add all sorts of charms. You can keep your bracelet minimal with a few select charms, or pile on all sorts of antique buttons and beads as I did.

One of the featured artists in this issue is Stacie Florer who will be teaching in just a few short weeks at artBLISS.  If her earring project caught your eye, you’ll want to learn about metal jewelry fabrication with this fine instructor in person.  Her workshops are on the verge of being full though (one is already full), so you’ll want to sign up soon!  I can’t wait to see her jewelry in person, as well as the work of all of the instructors, at the Friday night Meet and Greet!

– Cindy