my advance copy of Bead Simple is here!

January 17, 2008 at 12:03 pm | In I love to make things..., bead simple, books and mags |

I’m so excited — I just got my advance copy of Bead Simple this morning! I had a B+W galley to look over before, which was great, but the glossy, colorful, real version is just so amazing to see. I’m so happy to hold it in my hands and flip through the pages… I love how it turned out.

Here are a few sneak peeks at it…

The cover has been final, and out, for awhile, but it is pretty cool to see the real thing!

This is one of my favorite things in the book: a lush arrangement of vintage and new beads compiled by Burcu Avsar and Zach DeSart, to accompany all the front-section info about jewelry-making materials. I just want to look at that picture all day.

And here is a project spread — I liked how the earrings photos and the text are such a lovely mix. These are two of my favorite earrings projects, I am always drawn to circles and symmetry and negative space.

I’ll be updating the Bead Simple site soon — I have my first two events planned, which is exciting! I can’t wait. The book is out on March 28 but if you are interested, you can pre-order it now on Amazon. And I have asked Multnomah County Library and the Los Angeles Public Library to order it, so it will be check-out-able. If you are also a library person, and have a minute to make the request, I would love it if you asked your local branch to carry it too.

Thanks for letting me go on a little self-promotional tangent, and I’ll be back to other people’s crafts and events tomorrow. I’m heading to San Francisco in a couple of hours so I’ll catch up with my regular posting from there!

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Congratulations Susan!

Comment by Sarah — January 17, 2008 #
Congratulations Susan. The book looks fantastic! Best of luck with it’s success.

Comment by Jen — January 17, 2008 #
That looks great Susan, congrats!

Comment by Courtney — January 17, 2008 #
Congrats! That’s so exciting! It looks beautiful. I’m betting this is a huge payoff for all the hard work you’ve put in so far. Best of luck for continued success with it!

Comment by AverageJaneCrafter — January 17, 2008 #
Yaaaaaaaaaay, so exciting to see the color spreads! Congratulations - what a great omen to head off to SF on. Have a lovely trip!

Comment by Sister Diane — January 17, 2008 #
susan, it’s GORGEOUS. really! seriously! i’m so proud of you.

Comment by tricia of bitsandbobbins.com — January 17, 2008 #
I had some crazy dream about your book and not ordering the correct copy — the signed vellum sheet editions apparently have consumed my subconscious!

Comment by Daphne — January 17, 2008 #
Congrats Susan!! It looks SO good! Can’t wait to see a copy myself. xo

Comment by Christina — January 17, 2008 #
What a great looking book. I’ll order some for my store.

Comment by Jan — January 17, 2008 #
Congrats! thats a great book i need to have one

Comment by fiona — January 20, 2008 #
yipee susan. looks great!
can’t wait to see it in person!

Comment by cathy — January 20, 2008 #
Wow, Susan! The book looks great!! Can’t wait to see it! Love you!

Comment by David — January 22, 2008 #
Thank you so much, everyone! I really appreciate it!

Comment by Susan — January 23, 2008 #
The book looks GORGEOUS! I’m so proud of you. I can’t wait for it to come out. xo nicole

Comment by Nicole — January 27, 2008 #