Lately, I've been really impressed with teenagers. My son and daughter are so much more responsible than I was at their age. They have great friends, they spend time doing volunteer work, and they do homework each night without reminders from me. Last week, Rachel, a senior in high school, set up an appointment to come in and visit us to learn more about what's involved in being an Editor. And if you have the November issue of BeadStyle magazine, you've undoubtedly seen the  jewelry of Sonia Kumar. In both of her November designs — cool zipper-heart earrings and a copper wire cuff — she teaches us new techniques. Sonia is just 17 years old and already a gifted designer. One of my favorite pieces by Sonia is a bracelet made from the top of a sardine can. She drilled holes in the can and sanded the edges to make it safe to wear. Visit Sonia's Etsy shop to see more of her amazing jewelry, like the copper earrings shown here.