I'm at the holiday mart at Northern Colorado Writers today. Wish me luck and enjoy this week's round-up of links from the bead world, including an adorable Santa pin that Carmi made using sparkly felt, fabric, and red seed beads:
Art/Life World
This week Carmi has a
very simple Santa that she
made with a free digital download.
Bead A Day
Looking for some great holiday giveaways? "Where
Women Create" will be posting 3 new items to give away every day
through December 12th!
Jewelry Making
Have you started your list of DIY gifts to make
for this season? Here's a slew of jewelry and other crafty ideas for
you.
Bead Scene
Wondering if you should pick up that new
magazine? ABS reviews 101 bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Soup Blog Party -- Jewelry Swap Challenge
Come see the small swaps that go on in the Bead
Soup Blog Party Yahoo Group!
Arts
What can you do with a handful of circuit
breakers?
& Books
Michelle begins a weekly challenge for herself,
using books as inspiration for jewelry designs.
Gimbrone, The Lampwork Diva
Cindy doles out some "flakey" business advice in
her "Take It Tuesday" post.
out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean is so happy to have a recent design appear
in an upcoming GORGEOUS book! Come see!
Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Celebrate the holidays with Vintaj! Check out
one of their limited edition kits or one of their beautiful pieces of
finished jewelry!