I'm finishing up my Bead Soup project this weekend, which you'll get to see on the 17th. If you're participating, are you finished already? I'm finishing a huge editing project, so I've only been able to work on it in the evenings. I feel like the world's slowest designer!
No, the earrings pictured here aren't from the soup. They're a recent addition to my Etsy shop. I'm using mostly plain, white backgrounds for photographs, so I enjoyed reading Charlene's post on how she created her own hand-painted background. That's something I want to try . . . after I finish my bead soup, of course!
The Bead Dreamer
Charlene shows how a little paint and an old book make an excellent prop for jewelry photography.
About.com Jewelry Making
Fly away with some steampunk inspiration after reading this new pin tutorial.
Beading Arts
Cyndi figures out how to showcase a wonderful lampwork glass pendant and shares the steps with you!
Beads & Books
Michelle creates jewelry with the new Rusty Black metal finish from B'Sue Boutiques.
Cindy Gimbrone Beads
Cindy's got some business advice for you - from one threadkiller to another!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie reviews a gorgeous new metalsmithing book called Hot Connections
Resin Crafts!
Resin Crafts has a post featuring back to school pencils in resin!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean just can't ever get over the stunning
beauty created by her British pal, Emma Ralph! if you don't know about
Emma, you have a real treat in store!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Recently, Andrew was interviewed by Kelli Burns of The Hole Bead Shop. Check out the first installment of the interview!