ISSUE 19 SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 1, 2017
la belle piece
THE HANDMADE MAGAZINE
Featured Designer Leslie Nichols of  KandLNichols
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ISSUE 19, September 18 - October 2, 2017
In this Issue
Featured Designer 5 KAL KandLNichols - Leslie Nichols
Evening Star Necklace by Leslie Nichols KandLNichols
Neon Apatite and Moonstone Necklace and Earring Set by Leslie Nichols KandLNichols
On the Cover: A detailed Hammered Copper ring with Mother of Pearl are the perfect understated augment for a beautiful Jasper focal on double strung copper chain.
Tanzanite and Sterling Silver Earrings by Leslie Nichols KandLNichols
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Meet Our Designers 12 Dream Prism Design - Melissa Leistikow
La Petite Beaderie Jewelry & Gifts - Talia Bogaard
Joy-Ani Designs Artist Showcase Group Stacy Diaz Jewelry
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Welcome! Hi there! I’m Talia, founder of La Belle Piece Handmade Jewelry & Gifts. Welcome to the magazine that helps you find that perfect gift every time! It is my pleasure to welcome back Ms Leslie Nichols as our Featured Designer for this issue! Her stunning pieces combine a timeless elegance with an unexpected twist! She mixes metal, semi-precious gemstones, glass and more to create something with that special touch you'll come back to over and over again! See more of Leslie's gorgeous work and what motivates her starting on page 5! Be sure to check out more great pieces for Fall to update your wardrobe or find the perfect Holiday gift! I hope that you enjoy the finds throughout these pages! Thank you so much for your support! Handmade with heart,
Talia
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Southern Stride
Featured Designer KandLNichols - Leslie Nichols Raliegh, MS, USA https://www.facebook.com/ Ms Leslie Nichols, jewelry designer extrodanaire, is one busy lady. Where a lot of folks would find her schedule daunting, Ms Leslie takes it all in Southern stride. When she's not creating or having a ball at the many jewelry and craft shows around the South, you're likely to find her enjoying many other facets of her well-lived life, such as exploring the North Carolina mines with her husband, spending time with her family and learning new things as often as time will allow. In addition to coming up with stunning accessories which combine metals, glass and semi-precious stones, just to name a few, to she finds absolute joy in creating the perfect one-of-a-kind pieces for her clients.
Opposite Page: Lapis Lazuli sticks are paired with AB finished Grey Quartz in organic natural shaped beads and is paired with oversized silver hoop earrings with Lapis Lazuli beads and faceted Grey Agates to complete a unique and stunning ensemble that makes a creative and unique statement.
With a true heart of gold, another passion of Leslie's is to lift up other entrepreneurs on their own paths to success by sharing what she's learned along her journey. She also donates a portion of her collection to women just finding their way into a career. Read all about what inspires her, keeps her motivated and why you should always expect a little something unexpected from her jewelry line.
How long have you been designing? Started 6 years ago seriously - I've been creating since before I can remember, hand sewing at 2 and a half years old and machine sewing at 4 - quit using patterns at age 8 and my mom went a little nuts on that decision but it works for me. Always enjoy creating and don't do well with set parameters like freedom and ability to bend things to do something other than the norm. What's inspires you? Written words, song melodies, a field or trees, birds flying, the smell of a flower or hot fruit pie, a favorite dress, memories, skylines or a child's drawing all awaken my senses and pull at me to create. I write, draw, paint and record impressions that weave their way into my jewelry designs. So thankful to be able to record notes on my phone while driving as I see designs for jewelry in every facet of my day. It may take months for a particular impression to be created and then again I can spend hours in my studio working on one design or creating many. The art of creating is whimsical and can be elusive or at other times it is a strong beat that drives everything aside to be realized. This business can be tough, what motivates you? When I need to be motivated I will read, take a drive, go for a walk or paint. Change of scenery always pulls me back to the studio. Favorite technique? Don't have an all-time favorite technique - it shifts and changes like mercury. Right now I am teaching myself how to solder copper and working on learning techniques to blend copper with other metals. What's your favorite trend this season? I love the rich jewel tones paired along with the classic black, grey and skin tone neutrals this season. These are stunning and you can add a small or bold piece of jewelry and it will completely change an outfit. How would you describe your style? My Style is ever-changing, it is driven and directed by my artistic Gypsy Soul and the things that touch my life each day. For more of her beautiful creations, be sure to visit her on Facebook!
Wine and Song Earrings Cultured Sea Glass ovals on Sterling Silver lever back earrings are accented with Opaque Light Grey faceted Crystals - like a fine wine these are perfect anytime! Â
Stormy Seas Earrings Adorable Silvery Grey Chandelier Crystal and detailed leaves sway from Sterling Silver earrings for a beautiful finish to your outfit that are so amazingly comfortable to wear you will not leave them at home!
Evening Star Necklace (comes with earrings, not shown)
Stunning facet detailed opaque crystals are the platform for frost matte white teardrops on Silver leverback earrings. Â Perfect for daily or special occasions.
Tanzanite and Sterling Silver Earrings
Tibetan Silver with detailed design is the focus on the woven tribal designed cord interwoven on the textured chain. This necklace is 17” in length with a 1.5” extender to make a bold and beautiful statement for your casual wear or a fun night out!
Hand carved Bone Arrow is wire wrapped in Bronze half-round wire and suspended on from Antique Bronze elongated links, Czech turquoise and faceted Pyrite beads creating a beautiful study of Southwest Boho chic. The earrings are made to compliment this necklace with the Czech turquoise and faceted Pyrite beads with a textured teardrop focal on goldfilled earrings.
Neon Apatite and Moonstone Necklace and Earring Set
Opposite Page: Royal and Elegant Necklace and Earring (not shown) Set. Faceted deep Amethyst colored teardrop Crystals, Snake chain and leverback earrings. Understated and timeless style work perfect for any occasion!
Feathered Gold and White feather details within Lampwork Beads are joined with organic shaped tumbled Snow Quarts beads and Amber Gold Crystals linked together in a necklace with earrings created with the Feathered Lampwork beads and Matted White teardrops on silver leverback earrings.
Bama Girl Red and White textured lampwork beads are complimented with milk white glass beads silver spacers wirewrapped to create a bar of perfection on a delicate silver chain and have matching leverback earrings.
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Meet Our Designers! It is such a pleasure to have the following amazing and diverse group of handmade designers exhibiting their work here among the pages of La Belle Piece Handmade Jewelry & Gifts Magazine! The pieces displayed are just a sampling of the fantastic work they do, and many of the designers create custom pieces just for you! To find out more about them and their work, just click on their business URL!
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Dream Prism Design - Melissa Leistikow
Knicknack bracelet ' (design by Kelly dale) I made this bracelet using swarovksi crystals and chatons, seed beads and firepolished Czech beads
Never Give Up necklace I handmade this necklace using swarovksi pearls, Czech firepolished and Chinese crystals and I finished it with a pewter owl toggle. The pendant was made by the talented Nina Kittleson. Opposite Page: Labradorite Cross Pendant Necklace labrodite and Chinese crystals and handmade by Melissa labrodite cross pending set sterling silver,
Lavender sugar skull necklace' made using swarovksi crystals, Chinese crystals and Czech glass beads. The pendant is handmade by Kimberli Gerlach. Great for the All Souls Procession or Halloween.
Starburst bracelet made using a bead weaving technique and it is made up of superduos, Czech O beads, Czech firepolished, swarovksi crystals and seed beads. I finished it with a three ring button clasp
La Petite Beaderie Jewelry & Gifts- Talia Bogaard https://www.facebook.com/La-Petite-Beaderie-Jewelry-Gifts
Kyanite and Glass Teardrop Hoops. Sterling Silver Posts.
Pineapple Jasper and Green Phantom Quartz Bracelet
Opposite Page: Lapis Lazuli and Glass Earrings. Sterling Silver Posts.
Strawberry Quartz and Green Phanton Quartz Bracelet
ARTIST: Stacy Diaz
Joy-Ani Designs Artist Showcase Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/JoyAniDesignsNewRelease/