Hello! My name is Barrie (in this case, it's a girls' name!). I'm new to the BJP, and looking forward to the challenge of the monthly contributions! I'm a full time jewelry designer, teach all kinds of jewelry classes, and organize the Fraser Valley Bead Show in BC, Canada. I've never tackled a journal of any kind before, and as a strong believer in the 'sink or swim' method of doing things, I decided that if I'm going to try a journal project, I might as well tackle it in a medium I am familiar with, and why not dive right in with a yearly commitment! I have a few ideas for my January project, but still haven't made a final decision. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all, and seeing what kind of wonderful treasures your imaginations come up with!! Cheers!