Denise Yezbak Moore

Good Morning everyone.  It is the last day of May, the deadline for entries into the "Bead Star" competition.  I received a couple of emails this morning stating that "The deadline has been extended to May 10".  This has created much controversy in the beading world.  Why would they extend the deadline 10 days?  Did they not get enough entries to have a competitive competition?  I would love to hear your thoughts on this matter.  I finished my entries 3 weeks ago.  I am proud of what I created, so I am not worried about the extra ten days. The downside for me is wondering if  voting will be pushed out another 10 days?  Let me know your thoughts.

The deadline to enter Interweave’s annual “ Bead Star ” competition is midnight EST on April 30. The “Bead Star” contest is conducted once a year. The editors of Bead Star , Beadwork , Stringing and Step by Step Wire select the top 20 finalist in 9 categories. These categories include: Crystals, Seed Beads, Glass, Pearls, Stones, Metals, Plastics, Under $25 and Designs With Heart. The top 20 finalist in each category will be posted on Beadingdaily.com from May 19 – June 9. You will be given the opportunity to vote for your favorites during this time. The 5 entries in each category that receive the top votes will be featured in “Bead Star” 2010 magazine. This issue will hit the newsstand in December. This year, I have submitted designs for all 9 categories. I will not know which, if any, designs have made the top 20 until the voting begins on May 19. Below are my designs featured in “ Bead Star” 2009 . “Keys To My Heart” won 1 st place last year in the “Designs With Hear...

I finally finished the children's "Spring Auction Project". The Vintaj Natural Brass works of art were professionally framed at Micheal's Craft Store . I have never used Micheal's to have anything framed, but they did a fabulous job and were tremendously cheaper than the shop I used last year. I highly recommended them for your framing needs. I am extremely proud of the work the children created. Hopefully, it will raise a lot of money for the school. Last year, we created a framed sterling silver work of art using Art Clay Silver . The children stamped there favorite Saint medal into the clay. I then took the coins home and fired them. I wish I had a picture of the project. I will check around school to see if anyone happened to photograph it. Let me know what you think of the finished project. Is there any square that is your favorite? Mine of course is my son Garrett's. His square is stamped with "Jesus" and "Baseball". On ...

When designing, I am inspired by the beads and materials I hold in my hands. I came across these fabulous silk sarong cording reams and feel in love. The colors are vibrant and look spectacular with Vintaj Natural Brass . I decided today to go back and purchase 2 reams of the silk for my first ever "Giveaway". The first ream of silk has about 1/2" wide strips and the second is rolled into a cord. The reams consist of various strips that are pieced together. When cut, they are the perfect length to make a necklace and bracelet. There are many beautiful colors to accent your beading design perfectly. All you have to do is leave a comment telling me what inspires you . The bracelet and earrings picture in the blog are NOT part of the "Giveaway". They are there for inspiration. You will receive the 2 reams of silk pictured in this blog. I will pick a winner next Friday, April 16th. I will be using randon.org to make the selection. Good l...

The premiere issue of "Jewelry Affaire" has just hit the newsstands. Beth Livesay , Managing Editor and her staff did an outstanding job. The magazine is beautiful, inspiring and looks so good you can leave it on your coffee table! This issue is packed full of extraordinary designs. The departments include 1) Vintage Jubilee - For lovers of heirlooms and findings, celebrate with classics that make time stand still. 2) Atistic Affaire - Innovative to wear and uncomplicated to share. 3) Minimal Minglings - This collection require minimal method and materials for effortless wear. 4) Black Tie Affaire - Dripping with jewels, pearls and other sumptuous materials, these sophisticated statement pieces can make every day feel like an occasion. 5) Whimsical Wares - Jewelry that is out of the ordinary and extraordinary. 6) Everyday Jewelry - Wear these gems any place, anytime, anywhere. 7) In The Jewelry Box - Their gallery of offerings. There are three feature ar...