How has your week been? Mine went by too quickly! I still need to shop for Thanksgiving and finish up a few items for my upcoming show this Friday and Saturday. I even made parts of my display, which I'll show you soon.
It's been fun packaging the Secret Snowflake Challenge kits and sending them out. As I write this, there are three snowflake challenge kits available and two mini kits left. I'll send out an email update to participants this week, but to answer some of the questions I've received so far: Yes, you can add anything you like to the kit; no, you don't have to use everything; yes, you can make more than one item; and the reveal or "due" date is January 15, 2012.
If you just want a pretty collection of beads, but don't want to participate in the challenge, email me or leave a comment. If there are any kits left, I'll start selling them to non-challenge participants this Wednesday.
I also want to remind you about the digital scrapbooking kit (value $40) that I'm giving away. You have an excellent chance of winning! Giveaway is open to both U.S. and international entrants.
While I run out and do some grocery shopping (what to buy for a picky toddler??), enjoy this week's links:
About.com Jewelry Making
Here are some tips and design ideas for picking the right bracelet for the right person.
Art Bead Scene
Heather offers a free project: a quick and simple nest necklace that uses wire to elegantly frame an art bead
Beading Arts
Bead a continuous loop necklace for a unique eyeglass holder!
Beads & Books
Join Michelle's last beading challenge for 2011
with a winter-themed kit featuring handmade porcelain beads by Chinook
Jewelry, Czech glass, pearls, and ribbon!
Resin Crafts!
A brand new resin has been created for jewelers and launched on the Resin Crafts blog this week!
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews the fabulous book, Sharilyn Miller's Arty Jewelry III! Is Sharilyn great, or what?
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew muses on the importance of having time to think and "tinker".