Breaking New from Bead Trends

I got an email from Bead Trends, they are having issues with their submission page - Need to pass it along to you!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

If you have submitted to Bead Trends for publication for the April or May 2013 issue, or if you would simply still like to submit a design for consideration please email those submissions directly to me at tatia@beadtrendsmag.com. We are extending the submission deadline to October 31, 2012, giving designers one more week to get those gorgeous designs submitted!!! Our April issue calls are listed below:

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our April 2013:

Inspired By — Do your designs tell a story? What inspired your latest creation? We love pieces that were inspired by people, places, colors, art, nature, and more. Submit your photos and tell us your stories!    Metal Smithing & Wire Work — A great trend in jewelry design is the use and manipulation of all types of metals. Metal stamping, PMC, texturizing, soldering, wire working and more.
Quick & Easy – Featuring beautiful designs that can be created in less than an hour and are perfect for designers of all levels.
Fashion Favorites – Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.
Seed Beading — The popularity of seed beading is growing in all areas of jewelry design and in new and creative ways. Show us your creations.
Bead Weaving — Whether you use seed beads, pearls, crystals, or gemstones: How do you weave your beautiful masterpieces?
Mixed Media — We love the trend of mixed media designs. Combining the unexpected, edgy, recycled, industrial, and found objects with traditional jewelry elements. Get creative!
Crystals & Quartz — In honor of the April birthstone submit your favorite designs that sparkle!
Celebrate Spring — Flowers begin blooming, birds begin making their nests and we want to see your designs that celebrate and are inspired by Spring!

Deadline for the April 2013 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, October 31st, 2012. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by November 2nd with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by November 12th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

Bead Trends October 2011 Call

Ok kids - there is still time to get your ideas into Bead Trends for their October 2011 call!!!

Bead Trends is a series of beautiful idea books. They feature a great variety of incredible jewelry and bead creations.

Bead Trends October 2011 Call

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our October 2011 issue:

• Color Challenge - Pantone's color of the year is Honeysuckle, a beautiful reddish pink. Mix your favorite version of Honeysuckle pink with any other colors and create your favorite combinations!

• Anything Goes - The beaded possibilities are endless and not just limited to jewelry. What about pillows, table runners, picture frames, lamps, clothing, candle collars, wine glass charms, and home decor. This category can contain jewelry and a whole lot more!

• Quick & Easy – Featuring beautiful designs that can be created in less than an hour and are perfect for designers of all levels.

• Fashion Favorites – Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.

• Matching Sets – Trendsetting styles that can be worn together or alone.

• Wire Artistry – Gorgeous designs using wire working and wire artistry at its best.

• Mother Earth – Designs made from natural elements from the earth.

• Earrings

• All Mixed Up – Mixed media jewelry! We love mixed metals, fabrics, shapes, textures, and mediums. Rethink how you design and come up with something new!

If you would like to submit your work to this publication, please e-mail a photograph, the name or title of your piece, and contact information to: beadsubmit@northridgepublishing.com.

If submitting multiple pieces, please send a separate e-mail and photograph for each design.

Deadline for the October 2011 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, April 25th, 2011. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by May 1st with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by May 12th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

Bead Trends is taking submissions for March 2011!!!!

Bead Trends is a series of beautiful idea books. They feature a great variety of incredible jewelry and bead creations.

Bead Trends (March 2011) Call

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our March 2011 issue:

• Quick & Easy
  
• Fashion Favorites - Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.
• Birthstone - Aquamarine, Bloodstone
• Anything Goes - The beaded possibilities are endless and not just limited to jewelry. What about pillows, table runners, picture frames, lamps, clothing, candle collars, wine glass charms, and home decor?! This category can contain jewelry and a whole lot more!
• Bracelets & Rings
  
• Handmade Beads - PMC, Polymer, Lampwork, Paper & More! Beautiful designs made from those one of a kind handmade beads!
• Inspired By...- Designs that were inspired by something you love including nature, family, memories, art and more. We want to see your inspirational pieces and hear their stories.
• Color Challenge: Blue/Green, Earth tones, Ivory, & Yellow!
• Fabric, Fiber & Ribbon - We love the artistic element and texture that fabrics, fiber, and ribbon add to designs. Lace, leather, string, hemp, and felt are only a few of the possibilities!
  

If you would like to submit your work to this publication, please e-mail a photograph, the name or title of your piece, and contact information to: beadsubmit@northridgepublishing.com.

If submitting multiple pieces, please send a separate e-mail and photograph for each design.

Deadline for the March 2011 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, September 25th, 2010. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by October 1st with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by October 13th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

Something Romantic

Bead Trends is taking submissions for their Feb. 2011 issue. One of the categories is 'It's About Romance'.

Back in Feb of 2009 one of my pieces 'Loves First Kiss' was published in a similar category, for romance and love.



What inspires romantic jewelry? I did a Google search for the word romance and found these images. Maybe they will inspire you to create a new piece!









More information on how to submit to Bead Trends

Bead Trends (February 2011) Call

Bead Trends is currently looking for designs with the following themes for our February 2011 issue:

• Quick & Easy
  
• Fashion Favorites - Features designs from a variety of styles and mediums that can be a personal favorite or necessary staple in any wardrobe.
• Birthstone - Amethyst
• Anything Goes - The beaded possibilities are endless and not just limited to jewelry. What about pillows, table runners, picture frames, lamps, clothing, candle collars, wine glass charms, and home decor?! This category can contain jewelry and a whole lot more!
• Necklaces
  
• It's About Romance - Designs for the season of romance, whether vintage or modern!
  
• Semi Precious Gemstones - Wonderful designs created with earthy and organic gemstones.
  
• Inspired By...- Designs that were inspired by something you love including nature, family, memories, art and more. We want to see your inspirational pieces and hear their stories.
• Recycled/Upcycled - We love those innovative designs created by recycling old pieces or upcycling the unexpected!

If you would like to submit your work to this publication, please e-mail a photograph, the name or title of your piece, and contact information to: beadsubmit@northridgepublishing.com.

If submitting multiple pieces, please send a separate e-mail and photograph for each design.

Deadline for the February 2011 issue is 11:59 p.m. MDT, August 25th, 2010. All ideas should be your original work and not previously published.

We will review all submissions, and if selected, we will contact you by September 1st with additional information. All pieces will need to be shipped to us directly for photography and arrive in our office by September 13th. Your creation will be returned to you insured, after the issue has been printed.

Good Luck!!!!

Fun time - Anytime Autumn dangle bracelet

Keeping with the theme of the dangle bracelets for the Bead Trend category, here is my autumn bracelet.

Packed with jasper, agate, seed beads and quartz. It is a heavy one.







It is fun to wear, it is almost musical!

Beading contests 2010 - What's coming up???

I rounded up some of the beading contests for the remainder of this year and next year. I have posted this before, but have added more information so if you didn't see it before, there may be something new you want to try.

I got my fingers crossed!

The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry Calendar 2011
Seeking images to feature in the next annual calendar, The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2011. All jewelry forms - necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches, and others will be considered. Submit June 15, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010

Bead Unique
For Fall 2010 -Topaz – Mulberry – Chocolate – Metallic – Modern – Opulent
Deadline, February 5, 2010

Bead Dreams 2010
8 categories from jewelry to beaded items
Deadline, April 5, 2010

8th Annual The Ugly Necklace Contest, 2010
Shopping spree's for first and second place.
Deadline, March 15, 2010

Seed Beads Beading Contest
Firemountain Gems has six categories of great beading ideas. Win a shopping spree!
Opens Jan.12, 2010 - Closes Mar. 9, 2010

Your Designs Rock!
Rings & Things contest consists of five categories, with two chances to be entered into a raffel!
Opens January 1 — February 28, 2010.

Firemountain Gems have expanded their contests to six times a year!! Next contest is Art Clay,Wire Work, Metal Beads and Chains- deadline January 12, 2010."

Lark Books Submissions
Lark Books seeks images from artists/designers across the globe for publication in a juried collection showcasing felt objects. Deadline is February 13, 2010

Not into contests?
These publications are always looking for submissions.

Belle Armoire Jewelry
If you’d like to share your inspiration and detailed how-to instruction for creating beautiful jewelry with readers, we want to hear from you. Submissions quarterly January 15th, April 15th, July 15th 2010

Beadwork's W.O.R.D ("What Our Readers Did")
Send photos of your projects to beadwork@interweave.com. Work inspired by projects published in previous issues of Beadwork magazine are especially welcome. Selected submissions may be published in Beadwork magazine on the "Letters" page.

Jewelry Artist Monthly Design Challenge
Each month Jewelry Arist challenges artists to sketch a specific design challenge. A selection of sketches are published in the "Your Turn" section of the magazine. Complete rules and entry information in every issue of Jewelry Artist. Deadline varies (generally the 30th of the month).

Step by Step Beads "Gallery of Reader Work"
Step by Step Beads editor Leslie Rogalski periodically calls for reader submissions on a certain theme. Selected submissions may be published in the magazine or on the website. Submission details inside Step by Step Beads magazine.

Step by Step Wire Jewelry "Wire Works" Reader Gallery
Please send images of your original wire designs to dpeck@interweave.com. Selected submissions may be published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry.

Bead Trends Magazine
Bead Trends is an international publication offering new categories each month for you to enter. Submissions accepted will be published.


Good luck to you all!!!

December issue of Bead Trends

I was so excited to get my December issue of Bead Trends Magazine. I have a set published this month. I don't normally set out to do a set, it just happened.

This is a set made with dyed magnesite stones* from Rings & Things, sterling chain from ArtBeads and Swarovski crystals from Sedona Stones.











Bead Trends is now looking for June 2010 submissions. Here are just a few of the categories:
Quick and Easy
Fashion Favorites
Sentimental Favorites.

Go today to see more of what they are asking for by way of submissions. Who knows - you may be in Junes issue!!

Good luck!!!

*FTC compliance disclosure: the '*' items mentioned in this post credited to Rings & Things were provided as a promotional gift as part of the Blog Partner Program. These items are for review or design purposes. Find out more about the Rings & Things Blog Partner Program