Beads & Beyond and Fire Moutain Gems

Yesterday I went to the mail box (I almost didn’t) and when I got there there was an envelope from Fire Mountain Gems.  I knew I hadn’t ordered anything (this week), so I was very interested to see what it was.  When I opened the envelope there was the January 2013 issue of Beads and Beyond.  
What a great bead magazine.  But then, I turned it over…..and I lost my breathe.  No, that isn’t right, I couldn’t breathe!!  I am not sure if I have ever been that excited…. want to see what I saw???
Yes, that is my beautiful

Celtic Art Hand Beaded Sun Catcher – Artfire Beadweavers Guild – Fire Moutain Gems Finalist Entry

Now, I am very proud of this creation, here are some of the awards it has won….
Celtic Art Hand Beaded Sun Catcher - Artfire Beadweavers Guild - Fire Moutain Gems Finalist Entry
 and HERE, is the video of how it was made…..http://youtu.be/ubeycU9V9Jw
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12 Responses

  1. Threaded Chains
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    Oh that is SO amazing~! Congrats!

    • Krafty Max
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      Thank you so much!! I am still smiling!! ~KM

  2. Marissa
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    Congrats!! That’s awesome!

    • Krafty Max
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      Thank you!! I am still in AWE… me on the back cover….oh my!! ~KM

  3. Dea Cheek
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    How cool is that?!?! Congratulations!!!

    • Krafty Max
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      Thank you so much Dea…. I am still in shock!! ~KM

  4. Peggy Gabrielson
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    Congrats! I am going to share on DIY Georgia Mountain Arts Google+ Community! You are in inspiration!

    • Krafty Max
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      Thank you for all your support @peggy… it means so much! ~KM

  5. Kayla @ TheEclecticElement
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    That is absolutely incredible that FMG put you on their magazine! And may I say extremely well deserved, too 🙂

    That isn’t just something beadwoven, THAT is a work of art worthy of all the awards it has received ^.^

    Congratulations!!

    • Krafty Max
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      Thank you, Ms. Kayla, you have always been a supporter and friend. THANK YOU!! ~KM

  6. Joel Barnett
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    How amazing! I can only imagine how that felt for you. Congrats to you and your art!

    • Krafty Max
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      Thank you, I am STILL on cloud 9!!! I have to say, it was like nothing else I have ever felt before, and it has inspired me to do more!!! ~KM