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The LBS 2010 Challenge has a Members' Choice Winner!

Metamorphosis - A Stage in the Life of a Butterfly or Moth
The pieces were turned in, and the votes were cast. Although there were many great entries, Bonnie DeSautelle's piece had the most votes! Susan Beal, last year's Members' Choice Award winner, crowned Bonnie with the Challenge Tiara.

Bonnie

The entries will be judged by area professionals, and winners of first, second and third places will be announced at our meeting on August 16th.


An Exciting Opportunity

Marlene Vail from Kalmbach just let us know about an available Associate Editor position for Bead&Button Magazine. You can check out the job description and requirements here. Let us know if you apply, and we'll send up good thoughts for you!


The Next Meeting is...

Full of Chainmaille Information!

August 16th, 2010
Our presenter will be Rebeca Mojica, Chainmaille Artist, Instructor and Owner of Blue Buddha Boutique. We have heard many times from the membership that you'd like to see chainmaille, and we can think of none better to present.

The theme for August's Table Talk will be Beads reborn! Take an old piece of jewelry you don't like or that is broken, take a picture of it, tear it apart, and remake it into something better. We would love to see the "before" picture along with the "after" effect.

The Last Meeting was...

Knotty but nice!

July 19th, 2010
Micro-macrame. No tiny 70's-era plant hangers here! This program was a hands on project making a micro-macrame bracelet. This is a great way to combine beads with a fiber art.
Micro Macrame  Lisa  Micro Macrame

The theme for July's Table Talk was...      two for the price of one!
1. Patriotic.
Patriotic

2. Beading on a Budget. A bracelet or necklace costing $5 or less for all of the supplies.
Budget

Extra points for a piece that's Patriotic on a budget!
Budget

Upcoming Events


Kalmbach Magazines Online

Did you know that Kalmbach, our corporate sponsor, has a free member access section of their website for all of their jewelry magazines? If you subscribe to the magazine you get even more content. At the following websites, you can learn more about the member access content, sign up for an account, and sign up for their newsletters: Art Jewelry, Bead & Button, BeadStyle.


Facebook for LBS Members

LBS has set up a Facebook page to encourage communication between members. If you don't have a Facebook account yet, here's a site to help you get started. Facebook is a social-networking site that allows rapid communication. Many businesses such as Lark Books and Fusion Beads use Facebook. Worried about security? On Facebook you control your privacy levels and you can control who becomes your friend. Facebook - it's not just for kids.

You do not have to be a member of Facebook to see our pictures. Click any of the pictures from the program meetings or events to be taken to that album. You cannot comment if you're not a member, but you can see all the fun we've had!

We have another page for the Global Bead Society. Please check that one out, too!



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