Simply Beads was launched in January 2005 in response to current beading trends and includes full-color photos and detailed instructions for each design. The magazine includes casual eye-catching creations and elegant accessories in an array of colors and styles.

"This issue is bursting with wonderful gift ideas for the holidays, and our designers have created some amazing multi-stranded jewelry creations that are truly impressive," said Margot Potter, editor.

Bead expert Katie Hacker shares insights into multi-strand jewelry in an excerpt from her co-authored book, Beading 101. There are also projects on polymer clay bead making, a snow flower brooch, a variety of bracelets and chains and an array of holiday ornaments.

The December issue is available on newsstands for $5.99 and can also be purchased from the Simply Beads Web site at SimplyBeadsmagazine.com.

Simply Beads is published by Dynamic Resource Group of Berne. DRG is a third-generation, family owned company with two major business divisions; one in magazine and book publishing and consumer catalogs, and the other in subscription and product fulfillment.

To learn more about the company, visit the Web site at DRGNetwork.com.

About DRG: DRG (www.DRGnetwork.com) is in its third generation of Muselman family ownership in Berne, Ind. The company consists of a direct marketing division, featuring craft and nostalgia products, and a marketing services/fulfillment division in East Texas. DRG publishes magazines and books, and also offers kits and supplies under consumer brands that include House of White Birches, Annie's Attic, Clotilde, The Needlecraft Shop and American School of Needlework. Most print products are also available for download via the Internet. The fulfillment division, Strategic Fulfillment Group (SFG), in Big Sandy, Texas, offers database marketing and Internet services alongside traditional subscription and product fulfillment.