For the past few years here on the blog I’ve shared my goals for the year ahead. Not really resolutions, or “one word” posts – but more dreams and goals things to aim for.
And for the past couple of years I’ve shared a desire that I’ve had for years, since I was little actually, to write a book. Well I think it is pretty awesome timing that in this year’s “Year Ahead” post I am able to announce that I am writing a book!! (!!!!!)
I love this photo. It captures exactly how I feel right now! The year ahead looks like this crazy roller coaster and I am so excited to see how it turns out!
So here’s all the juicy details!
The book’s title is 30 Minute Jewelry and it will be coming out this Fall. It’s going to have 60 projects – with all sorts of styles and techniques. There will be beading of course, but also sewing, embroidery and more, just like you are used to here! The projects will range from beginning to advanced but they’ll all be quick to make and if you don’t have any jewelry experience it will be so easy to make the projects at the beginning and then work your way up to the more advanced jewelry.
I’ve had so much fun putting together the projects – they are a great mix of modern and vintage styles and everything in between! I can’t wait for you to see it all! The book is being put together by an amazing company called Quintet based out of the UK and will be published by Barrons. It will originally be published in the US and Britain – with other countries possibly to follow!
So things are a little crazy now. There are lots of deadlines in the next few months so I have been busy busy busy! There’s been a lot of this:
And a lot of this: (working and snacking)
and a little of this:
So there’s that. :)
I will keep you all posted on updates as much as I can! I can’t wait till we get to the point where I can show you photos or even a cover. Eek!!
I am so excited to share this with you! In the past those of you that have been around for years have always been so encouraging and supportive. I appreciate that so much – thank you! Thanks for following along on this crazy adventure!
Congratulations!
Bev! YAY!! So exciting and congratulations!! I know the feelings you are experiencing and I can’t tell you how happy I am for you! I also can’t wait to see the book. You know I don’t dabble in jewelry much but that I really want to. So I am really looking forward to its release!
How exciting! Congrats!!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
Yay for you!! If you ever need a shoulder to cry on you can call me haha! It’s like having a baby (I’m told). No one loves labor but the results are awesome!
Congrats! I admire you for following your dream. Best wishes for much success.
Way to follow your dream Bev. Congrats
This was a great post – fun toi wake up to – I am with you all the way, and look forward to your book in the fall –
OMG Bev – congratulations! I can’t imagine how busy you must be. I was just a contributing designer for a book and was overwhelmed. :) I can’t wait to see the book and would love to review it on my blog! :)
I’m so excited for you, Bev! Congratulations! I know it will be beautiful, and I’m so eager to see it when it’s published. Happy 2015!
I am so happy for you! I know how much you have wanted this and I am thrilled that it is happening for you! Also thrilled because this sounds like a book I would love to have and love to give!
can’t wait! love the things you do! congrats!
Good Luck.
Bev, What exciting news and congratulations!
Sounds great! Congratulations. I’m super excited because my oldest granddaughter was here yesterday and I know she’s getting interested in crafts. Yesterday I asked her what she wants to learn/do if she can get time away from Dad when she comes to visit him and maybe see if she can come spend time with me. I gave her a list of sewing fabric on a sewing machine, hand sewing, crafty stuff with glues etc, or the friendship bracelets more since she’s been doing some of those now, or maybe even jewelry. Her answer first was fabric and my heart jumped for joy. I NEED someone in this family to take over all this hoarded fabric of mine you know. LOL BUT, then she changed to jewelry. Your book sounds like it might be just perfect for her. It would be awesome if there were some small kits available to purchase with your book so I could buy the book for her as a gift and a few kits to make things from the book. As if you needed more to think about and possibly work on. LOL
Great news Bev, not just for you but also for those of us who can’t wait to get our hands on the written chronicle of your creativity!!! WTG!!!
Bev, I’m so excited for you!!! I can’t wait to read it and maybe actually finally learn how to make my own jewelry!
YAY!! So happy for you, Bev!! I know the book will be great. :D
This makes me SO excited! I seriously can’t wait to see what you come up with! It’s going to be fantastic! :)
Beyond exciting!! So happy for you and looking forward to following your adventure!! V&B
Woohoo!! The book is going to be AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to see it in print! :)
Oh Bev I am soooo happy for you! You are amazing (CRAZY talented) and I think this book will be too! I am so proud of you!
yeah! i’m so excited for you!!! You are so amazing!
Bev, such exciting news. I am so happy for you. I love the book concept. It’s perfect for you and I can’t wait to see it!
Ahhhhh! Congratulations, Bev! I cannot wait to see it.
I am BEYOND excited and happy for you, Bev!!! Gigantic congratulations!!! Thanks in advance for picking me as your translator when you publish the book in Japan :D
this is such amazing news and you so deserve it!!!!!!!!
Yay for you, Bev! How exciting…I’m doing the happy dance with you! :)
~Kim
How exciting! Congrats!
CONGRATS!! You are destined for big things lady!!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to buy a copy of your book! Your work is so beautiful and creative.
Woo Hoo! I am excited for you! I can hardly wait to see your book in print.
That is awesome news Bev! You are the queen of DIY jewelry, so I can’t wait to see it!
This is amazing news! Congratulations. Can’t wait to see it.
I just love you friend! Your style, class, humor, talent, friendship… just ADORE you!! I am so excited for your new adventure. Send prayers and positive thoughts your way that it all goes as smoothly as possible! Cannot wait to purchase your book!!!!
This is so you. You are perfect for this. I’m so so happy for you. What an amazing experience you are going to have! Wishing you all the luck in the world on your adventure!!!! xo
Wonderful, Bev!! I’m so, so happy for you! It’s going to be incredible and I can’t wait to snag a copy!