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Bead&Button is celebrating 15 years in print! They published their 88th issue of the magazine in December 2008. This is a beautiful collector's edition that has a wonderful amount of special content for all bead lovers. Make sure you stop by their special section on BeadandButon.com and help them celebrate 15 years!

This issue is very much about bringing creative beading to every part of your holiday season. Play with wire! Use flexible beading wire to weave a necklace, designed by Fran Morris Mandel, that's perfect for your next holiday party. Get creative with metal clay! Learn how to use a mold to design a decorative toggle clasp by Kelly Russell or let Tamara Honaman show you how to use a simple stamp to create your own metal clay charms. Decorate your home! Lucite flowers from The Hole Bead Shoppe adorn a glass ornament, while soldered ornaments by Lisa Bluhm add some heart to your holiday tree.

Projects

Celtic Knots
By Renee Phillips

Winter Spice
By Carter Seibels

Perfectly Imperfect Pearls
By Paulette Biedenbender

Twisted Crystals
By Laura Timmons

Cool Cubes
By Marlynn McNutt

Hot Chili Bracelet
By Kathryn Bowman

Winter Frost
By Fran Morris Mandel

Calla Lily Lariat
By Shelby and Naomi Key




Check out more from the issue at Bead Unique.

Here is a nice little project in honor of Button Day on October 21.
Happy Button Day! See it at Craftlog