A Good Deed Is Rewarded

Sea Shell Necklace by Bay Moon Design

A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. 
Saint Basil

 

Over a year ago, bead artist blueberribeads had a giveaway and I won a number of her beads.  I still have 1 focal from this batch that I won that is unused.  I won the 2 ceramic urchins and the ceramic shell pictured above. I added some natural shells, purple czech beads, and mint green Irish waxed linen and created a summer necklace. This earthy, long purple necklace is 26 inches (66 cm) long not including the shell pendant which is 1.5" long.  A lovely seahorse clasp completes the nautical look. It gives a piece an earthy look.The shell necklace has been published in Bead-It-Today magazine, issue 8.  I am just thrilled.  I know blueberribeads is too. 

I feel that her generosity in giving away some of her beautiful beads has been rewarded by the beads getting published.  For me, I feel like I won  twice.  I won the beads and a publication.  If you would like to purchase the necklace it is available HERE.

Bead-It-Today magazine

Bead-It…today is a bimonthly how-to magazine that features trendy, budget-friendly jewelry and accessory designs that can be made, from start to finish, on the quick. With a heavy focus on current trends, it has tutorials and features are fresh, fun, and stylish!