First Monday Giveaway

It has been a while since we've done a First Monday Giveaway! This month, we want to know your thoughts about beading trends. Which ones are your favorites? Which ones are coming up or going away?

Our Design Team is constantly watching trends and we bet you are, too. Share your ideas in a comment on this post and you'll be entered to win a copy of Beads 2010, just published by Interweave Press. We'll collect comments for one week and then randomly select a winner. Check back to see if you've won!



Beads 2010 includes

· 179+ editors’ favorite beads of 2010

· 15 inspiring projects with step-by-step instructions

· The editors' top 5 picks for jewelry trends (and how you can get the look)

· 14 pages of beading resources

· Cool organization solutions for at home or on the go

· A list of bead shows in your area

· Plus, much, much more!

Design Team members Margot Potter and Katie Hacker are quoted in Beads 2010: Margot says, "I'm fascinated and thrilled by the current trend in the haute couture houses toward mixed-media jewelry…" and Katie says, "The vintage trend isn't going anywhere soon…" Check out this issue for more trend tips from the pros!

-Beadalon Blog Team