I have been working with Linda Younkman on Bead Chat Magazine for some time now, and have seen her evolve her style and really come into her own. It is an amazing thing. She's been working with Melinda Orr and picking up all kinds of ideas and use with leather. Melinda really enjoys showing and teaching others what she knows. She's just a kind soul that way.
But Linda does have her own flare. When she told me she was a 'cowgirl at heart' I could not resist picking up this amazing focal from Jana of Happy Fish for her. But I tell you, I would never have guessed she'd create this design. Isn't it awesome! And look at the beauty of it displayed prominently in the pages of the magazine (pg 59-60). I don't think this one is for sale. I popped over to her Esty and didn't see it listed. Can't say I blame her as I'd want to keep this one too!
You are a kind-hearted soul yourself. Linda couldn't have created that design without you! It's beautiful and you definitely helped her inner cowgirl shine.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!! Indeed you played a big part in giving her inspiration and a very cool focal. I too have been enjoying the support in this great community. Sort of a like a great big working co-op.
ReplyDeleteThey are both doing very nice work. Love 5 & 3 ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful article - about lovely people I feel blessed to e-know! I would keep that beauty too, can't blame Linda for that :)
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome and just my style, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful community that we belong to I am so glad that I stumbled into it in 2011. You and so many others are so generous, caring, and helpful. I agree with the others without you giving Linda the inspiration piece her necklace would not have been created, so in a sense, Linda's beautiful necklace represents the generosity, helpfulness, and caring of you and this community.
ReplyDeleteTherese
Love, love love these designs, no wonder you are hooked. Great blog post/article!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bold and beautiful piece! And what a great community here, sharing and inspiring and supporting one another :-)
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Truly one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteCan't blame a cowgirl for keeping that piece!
ReplyDeleteWow! This piece is amazing! Very southwest. I agree with there being such an amazing community in the jewelry making world. It feels good to share techniques and sources!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing piece! I love that she is letting her true cowgirl show through her designs.
ReplyDeleteValerie
Everyday Inspired
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love Linda's design - it's so cool. Very Southwest/cowgirl. Perfect for a boutique here in AZ if you ask me!! And you,...well, you're just a sweetheart! You know that, right? :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's an incredible piece and the others are lovely as well!
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