Denise Yezbak Moore

Do you love vintage-inspired design as much as I do?  Bead Gallery Beads is pleased to celebrate their new Bead Gallery vintage-inspired beads (available exclusively at Michaels) with an #InspiredByVintage Pinterest contest! The Prize: an amazing stash of Bead Gallery vintage-inspired beads plus a vintage-inspired storage container.  To enter click on this link Inspired By Vintage . The contest ends September 30, 2012!  Good Luck everyone!

Bead Gallery Beads New Vintage Line As many of you know I am a designer for Halcraft, USA.  Halcraft is the supplier for all the fabulous Bead Gallery beads that line the walls at your local Michaels stores.   Recently, they just launched a new line inspired by vintage components.  I wanted to share with you a few of my designs with the hope that they will inspire you to visit your local Michaels. The above bracelet and necklace are entitled "Sparkle Blossoms".  These designs are perfect for the holidays. How about a little magic?  "Molly's Magic" necklace and bracelet were inspired by Molly Schaller a fellow designer at Halcraft.  She created a cool new technique that makes the beading wire appear to disappear as shown in my designs above. This elegant bracelet was created using memory wire and sliders.   Bracelets are a great addition to any outfit.  The above bracelet was created usin...

Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry Have you seen it?  Have you read it?  All I can say is Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry is one of the most inspirational books I have ever laid my eyes on.  Lorelei Eurto and Erin Siegel really hit it out of the park with this gem!  I am honored to be a co-contributor along with Tracy Statler and Mary Jane Dodd.  My designs in this book are my first attempts at working with silk, leather, and linen.  My Designs  Croon Carey Eclectic Erin (Named after my friend Erin Strother)  Nouvelle Want to see more of my work?  Follow me on Facebook - Denise Yezbak Moore Designs  Still need a copy of Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry?  Here are a few links: http://www.interweavestore.com/Jewelry-Making/Books/Bohemian-Inspired-Jewelry.html print edition on sale for $13.77 http://www.interweavestore.com/Jewelry-Making/Books/Bohemian-Inspired-Jewelry-eBook.html ebook on sale fo...

Belle Armoire Jewelry Copper Couture In the spring 2012 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry I have a stepped out tutorial on how to make the necklace below.  I love making elegant wire wrapped jewelry.  Do you like working with wire?

Bead and Button Magazine February 2012 The February issue of Bead and Button Magazine features two of my designs in the Michaels national campaign ad.  These necklaces were designed using Bead Gallery beads, found exclusively at Michaels.  There is a 20% off coupon so be sure to pick up a copy. Do you like the color pallet?  Different shades of orange are going to be a hot color this year.   I would also like to know if any of you ever use Bead Gallery beads in your designs?