I am totally impressed with Jewelry Affaire's new PR & Social Media Manager; Yili Ma

I knew a project of mine was going into a future issue, I just wasn't sure when. That makes it really hard to help promote the magazine and my work with scheduled blog posts, shows and give-away's.

But Yili Ma sent a professional, timely email informing me of when to expect the magazine and what to do if it does not arrive.

She also included a pretty badge for the blog that links directly to the issue;

(instructions on how to use it!!! Thank you!)

and an offer to link to any shows promoting being a published author in their magazine.

"Hello Borders."

 I stride in flipping my long black cashmere cape over my shoulder and tossing my gloves and hat to the nearest sales representative.

"I'm here for my author signing." 

"You there, behind the counter, may I please have a caramel macchiato waiting at my table for me. And make sure the crowd stays behind the velvet rope. I'm agoraphobic and prone to spells."

I flounce to the back of the store feeling important and needed.

Ready to talk jewelry....

Anyway, I found all this so amazingly organized and easy, there was no way I could over look an important article that features another one of my favorite metal art clay artists;

Jennifer Tough.

The article includes instructions on adding a bit of color to the flowers that Jen makes and assembling them to inexpensive brass chain in dramatic but simple ways. I hope you have fun adding the technique to your Spring line up!

To celebrate my article being published in a more humble manner than the imaginary book signing, I am giving away this adorable Grungy Heart necklace. Oh yes! She makes hearts too!

 Please leave a comment in, er, um, comments if you would like to be entered in to win the Grungy Heart Necklace and I will draw a name a few days after I remember that I forgot to draw next Sat.

Thank you to the magazine Jewelry Affaire for letting me share my passion with their readers and to Jennifer Tough for sharing her talent with other jewelry designers.

Peace and Prosperity,

Shannon