Admittedly, this has been a long absence. However, it's been with good reason. We've been hard at work putting together something new and exciting. As of today, we 'published' our first Glossi. (If you haven't heard of Glossi, it's basically an online magazine.) Fun right!?
We started with a small sample of our Design Team and the theme 'Rings & Bling' and took off from there. Check it out for all the details. Included in this issue are those designs, some humor, a fun fish pendant tutorial, Fall palettes, and lots of inspiration. We're calling it "Creative Spark."
Leave a comment on the Creative Spark Glossi itself or here on the to let us know what you think. As well, feel free to share it with your friends as we'd like lots of feedback!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Partner Picks Summer Challege Wrap-up and Giveaway Winners
There were a ton of beautiful designs in our latest challenge. Before we get to the giveaway winners I'd like to highlight some of the designs. Don't forget to head over to each designer's blog and see the full range of what they created from the components selected for them by their partners.
Again, there's a ton more beautiful designs to see on each of their blogs. Now for the moment you've been waiting for. . .the GIVEAWAY WINNERS!
Thanks to ALL of you who came by, commented, followed us, liked us, and shared us. We hope you enjoyed reading about and seeing the designs for this challenge. Just wait, there's even more to come!
(Winners please be patient as I will be contacting each of you individually to get your information. If you do not hear from me in the next few days, please leave a private message on the ZnetShows Facebook page.)
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| via Amy Severina of AmyBeads |
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| via Andra Weber of Andra's Joyful Journey |
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| via Andrea Trank of Heaven Lane Creations |
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| via B.R. Kuhlman of Mixed Mayhem Studios |
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| via Becky Pancake of Becky Pancake Designs |
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| via Cherrie Fick of En La Lumie're |
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| via Christina Miles of Wings N Scales |
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| via Christine Stonefield of Sweet Girl Design |
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| via Cindy Cima Edwards of Live to Design |
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| via Cynthia Machata of Antiquity Travelers |
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| via Donetta Farrington of Simply Gorgeous |
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| via Gina Hockett of Freestyle Elements |
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| via Gretchen Nation McKillip of Art Food Lodging |
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| via Hope Smitherman of CraftyHope |
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| via Karla Morgan of Texas Pepper Jams |
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| via Kay Thomerson of KayzKreationz |
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| via Kelly Patterson of PyxeeStyx~Traveling SideShow |
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| via Klaudete Koon of Only Road |
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| via Michele Soncrant |
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| via Pam Sears of The Crazy Creative Corner |
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| via Rachel Baron of R. Baron Designs |
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| via Sandi James of Do Be Do Bead Do |
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| via Sandra Washington of To the Moon and Stars and Back |
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| via Suzette Bentley of Ellie's Bijoux |
Mischelle
Saraccino
Gretchen
Becky Pancake
Charis Designs
Donna Middle
Jen Ren
Tammie Everly
Rebecca Ednie
Connie
Pine Ridge Treasures
KMorgan
Lori Schneider
Andrea Trank
Liz E
Moonlitfantaseas
KayzKreationz
ACBeads
Christine
Susan Marling
Thanks to ALL of you who came by, commented, followed us, liked us, and shared us. We hope you enjoyed reading about and seeing the designs for this challenge. Just wait, there's even more to come!
(Winners please be patient as I will be contacting each of you individually to get your information. If you do not hear from me in the next few days, please leave a private message on the ZnetShows Facebook page.)
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Artisan Whimsy's 5x5 Test Group
Online bead community, Artisan Whimsy, hosts a 5x5 challenge each month. This challenge pairs up jewelry component suppliers and jewelry artists by giving five artists five supplies from that supplier. ZnetShows.com had the opportunity to be that supplier for July. Bill decided that it was possible for us to supply more than five sets and surprised the community by offering up samples of our sea glass to willing Artisan Whimsy members.
Here's a sample of shot of what they received
And here are links to most of the participants so you can see what they created.
There are even more designs in this month's issue of Creative Bead Chat Magazine for you to check out.
If you haven't heard of the Artisan Whimsy community or haven't signed up for it yet, you should definitely check it out.
Here's a sample of shot of what they received
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| Photo via Cynthia Machata |
S60-B28 - Turquoise Bay Fishbone Beads (1 strand) S29-B28XS - Turquoise Bay Small Conch Shell Beads (2 beads) P25-B23 - Peridot Green Thin Rectangle Bottle Curved Pendants (2 pcs) P40-B88 - Sea Foam "Coke Bottle" Freeform Flat Beads (5 pcs) P26-B88 - Sea Foam "Coke Bottle" Small Rectangle Bottle Curved Pendants (2 pcs)
And here are links to most of the participants so you can see what they created.
Andrea Glick-Zenith
Connie Mattos
Cynthia Machata
Dolores Raml
Elizabeth Owens Dwy
Kathy Lindemer
Kay Thomerson
Lee Anns Messerschmidt
Lori Jean Poppe
Mischelle Andrade
Shirley Moore
Tammie Everly
Connie Mattos
Cynthia Machata
Dolores Raml
Elizabeth Owens Dwy
Kathy Lindemer
Kay Thomerson
Lee Anns Messerschmidt
Lori Jean Poppe
Mischelle Andrade
Shirley Moore
Tammie Everly
There are even more designs in this month's issue of Creative Bead Chat Magazine for you to check out.
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| July 2013 Bead Chat Magazine |
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Partner Picks Summer Challenge and Giveaway
**Attention! The Giveaway is now closed!**
Early last month we sent a call out to our Design Team members to see if they wanted to participate in a challenge. Those who volunteered were paired up and picked beads for their partners. They were asked to pick from a long list of ZnetShows inventory and choose 1 stone item, 1 cultured sea glass item, 1 glass pearl item, 1 base metal item, 1 Chinese crystal item, and 2 items of their choice (for a total of 7 items). As well, they were asked to use the beach as their inspiration when selecting their beads. We even created a ZnetShows Design Inspiration Pintrest Board for reference.
The challenge was then for them to use at least one of each item their partner selected. They had the option of doing this in one piece or in several. They were asked to reveal their designs on or before the 6th, and today's the day! Check out what these talented individuals created.
In addition to the awesome designs, we're having a BIG GIVEAWAY. As a wholesaler of beads, we knew that a whole hank of beads was more than these ladies needed. So as their beads were packaged up, we held onto some of them for this giveaway. There are quite a few prize packages (25-30 of them actually) so you have a good chance of winning. The pictures above and below are just two samples of the prize packages.
The Giveaway is now closed! Thank you for your interest.
You can enter in several ways.
That's SIX chances to win!!
The giveaway will be open until 5pm (Eastern time) July 19th.
Good luck!!
Early last month we sent a call out to our Design Team members to see if they wanted to participate in a challenge. Those who volunteered were paired up and picked beads for their partners. They were asked to pick from a long list of ZnetShows inventory and choose 1 stone item, 1 cultured sea glass item, 1 glass pearl item, 1 base metal item, 1 Chinese crystal item, and 2 items of their choice (for a total of 7 items). As well, they were asked to use the beach as their inspiration when selecting their beads. We even created a ZnetShows Design Inspiration Pintrest Board for reference.
The challenge was then for them to use at least one of each item their partner selected. They had the option of doing this in one piece or in several. They were asked to reveal their designs on or before the 6th, and today's the day! Check out what these talented individuals created.
Amy Severino
Andra Weber
Andrea Trank
Anitra Gordy
B. R. Kuhlman
Becky Pancake
Cherrie Fick
Christina Miles
Christine Stonefield
Cindy Cima Edwards
Cynthia Machata
Donetta Farrington
Gina Hockett
Gretchen Nation McKillip
Hope Smitherman
Karla Morgan
Kay Thomerson
Kelly Patterson
Klaudete Koon
Michele Soncrant
Pam Sears
Rachel Baron
Sandi James
Sandra Washington
Suzette Bentley
Andra Weber
Andrea Trank
Anitra Gordy
B. R. Kuhlman
Becky Pancake
Cherrie Fick
Christina Miles
Christine Stonefield
Cindy Cima Edwards
Cynthia Machata
Donetta Farrington
Gina Hockett
Gretchen Nation McKillip
Hope Smitherman
Karla Morgan
Kay Thomerson
Kelly Patterson
Klaudete Koon
Michele Soncrant
Pam Sears
Rachel Baron
Sandi James
Sandra Washington
Suzette Bentley
In addition to the awesome designs, we're having a BIG GIVEAWAY. As a wholesaler of beads, we knew that a whole hank of beads was more than these ladies needed. So as their beads were packaged up, we held onto some of them for this giveaway. There are quite a few prize packages (25-30 of them actually) so you have a good chance of winning. The pictures above and below are just two samples of the prize packages.
The Giveaway is now closed! Thank you for your interest.
First and foremost, leave a comment below. Make sure your e-mail is either linked to your profile or leave your e-mail address with your comment so we can contact you if you win.Follow the ZnetShows Facebook page.(Leave comment to let us know you did this)Follow the ZnetShows blog (either through a FeedReader, Google Friend Connect, or some other method.) (Leave comment to let us know you did this)Tweet, Share on Facebook, or Blog about the giveaway. Each of these methods will earn you an entry. (Leave a comment with your link for each way you did this.)
Good luck!!
Friday, July 5, 2013
More Partner Picks Summer Bead Previews
In anticipation of the Partner Picks Summer Challenge and Giveaway reveal tomorrow, I discovered a few more Design Team members had shown off the beads their partner chose.
Don't forget to check back in first thing tomorrow for the complete list of participants and details of the Giveaway!! I know i can't wait to see what everyone created.
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Don't forget to check back in first thing tomorrow for the complete list of participants and details of the Giveaway!! I know i can't wait to see what everyone created.
Monday, July 1, 2013
News
We've got a lot going on here at ZnetShows.com and just want to check in and let you know what to keep your eyes open for.
First, we've made a few changes to the blog's sidebar to include links to our Facebook page and Pintrest boards. There's also a blogroll of our Design Team. Check it all out over on the right.
Speaking of our Design Team, many of them are currently involved in our "Partner Picks Summer Challenge and Giveaway". We paired up interested Design Team members and had them pick beach-inspired ZnetShow products for their partner. We'll have the complete list of those participating up here on Saturday, July 6th. You should definitely check back in as it is a GIVEAWAY. Several bundles of ZnetShows products will be given away, but you'll have to wait until Saturday to get the details. For now, you can check on what some of the partners picked for each other. The links below will take you to their bead reveals. (The bead pictures throughout this post are examples of what these ladies received.)
Lastly, we are honored to have been part of the 5x5 Challenge feature in the Artisan Whimsy July 2013 Bead Chat Magazine. Check out the magazine by clicking on the link.
We'll have a full list of the 5x5 Challenge participant reveals for you to blog hop next week. Stay tuned!
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| (via Cindy Cima Edwards) |
First, we've made a few changes to the blog's sidebar to include links to our Facebook page and Pintrest boards. There's also a blogroll of our Design Team. Check it all out over on the right.
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| (via B.R. Kuhlman) |
Speaking of our Design Team, many of them are currently involved in our "Partner Picks Summer Challenge and Giveaway". We paired up interested Design Team members and had them pick beach-inspired ZnetShow products for their partner. We'll have the complete list of those participating up here on Saturday, July 6th. You should definitely check back in as it is a GIVEAWAY. Several bundles of ZnetShows products will be given away, but you'll have to wait until Saturday to get the details. For now, you can check on what some of the partners picked for each other. The links below will take you to their bead reveals. (The bead pictures throughout this post are examples of what these ladies received.)
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| (via Donetta Farrington) |
Partner Picks Summer Challenge bead reveals
Lastly, we are honored to have been part of the 5x5 Challenge feature in the Artisan Whimsy July 2013 Bead Chat Magazine. Check out the magazine by clicking on the link.
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| July 2013 Bead Chat Magazine |
We'll have a full list of the 5x5 Challenge participant reveals for you to blog hop next week. Stay tuned!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Baby Conch Designs (part 2)
After showing off our newest Babies (baby conchs that is) on our ZnetShows Facebook page, we had a great response from our fans. In turn, we decided to package up some mini samples of the little guys and surprise those who had "liked'" the photos. The catch? We wanted to see what they made. . .and soon! We haven't been disappointed. Check out what these individuals were able to create with our beach glass beads. Clicking on their names will take you to posts where you can see more of what they created.
In addition, Michele Soncrant created several designs with her mini samples. (below)
Cherrie Fick was part of the initial design team to play with the baby conchs. She created an array of beachy designs with her beach glass shells.
There are even still a few more designers playing with these awesome cultured sea glass babies so you should expect to see more designs soon.
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| Andrea Trank |
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| Cathy Voss |
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| Courtney Breul |
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| Cynthia Machata |
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| Gina Hockett |
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| Irene Laniham |
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| Karla Morgan |
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| Kathy Lindemer |
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| Kay Thomerson |
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| Kelly Patterson |
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| Lisa Lodge |
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| Marge Beebe |
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| Patricia Brett (created several Facebook albums) |
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| Sandi James |
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| Susan Bowie |
In addition, Michele Soncrant created several designs with her mini samples. (below)
Cherrie Fick was part of the initial design team to play with the baby conchs. She created an array of beachy designs with her beach glass shells.
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| Cherrie Fick |
There are even still a few more designers playing with these awesome cultured sea glass babies so you should expect to see more designs soon.
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