Hope you're having a great Labor Day weekend! I desperately need to get caught up on some writing and editing, so I thought I'd share my Comma Earrings. It was quite fun to drill the holes in the plastic computer keys, although I did discover that some of my very old keys were a little too brittle to drill. I also enjoyed mixing and matching keys. I love mismatched earrings! I'll be listing more of these in my Etsy shop over the month of September.
Thanks to everyone who bought a kit for the Very Vintage Fall Challenge. I'll be sending you an email sometime this week or early next, just to confirm that I have everyone's correct blog address and let you see the list of who is participating. It's a great mix. There are some of the same people from the last challenge and some new folks. Some are well-known names and unknowns (to me). And we're expanding internationally: Australia, Canada, and Sweden!
Tuesday I'm going to share some of the jewelry I made with the new Rusty Black finish from B'Sue Boutiques, so stay tuned for that.
Enjoy this week's links!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie unloads a kiln filled with new black and white designs
About.com Jewelry Making
When was the last time you visiting the Jewelry Making Forum? That long ago? Well, here is some of what you have been missing.
Beading Arts
Cyndi shares the work of some amazing bead embroidery artists!
Beads & Books
Michelle shares a strategy for improving her Etsy shop photos.
Cindy Gimbrone Beads
Cindy shares some ideas to make your metal money stretch.
Resin Crafts!
This week Carmi is making Faux Gems with resin!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean thinks about what it is like to write for Australian Beading Magazine! Many of you have been in her column at this point!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew announces the (SOLD OUT) Reader's Challenge Design Kit for September! Lots of luscious pale purples and lavenders!