Diane Whiting is an award-winning designer who creates and teaches innovative jewelry and accessories featuring SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Her woven crystal purses have won numerous awards, including 1st place in the CREATE YOUR STYLE Design Contest 2006 Amateur Category. In 2009 she was named one of the original CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassadors. Her work has been published in Bead & Button and other major beading magazines. Diane delights in teaching multiple techniques to both new and experienced bead enthusiasts and teaches at many notable bead shows, bead societies and bead stores around the country. This is Diane's first book.