This is the first year I've worked at selling my handmade items online and I have new respect for all of you that not only maintain an online shop, but sell at craft fairs, shops, and other venues. It's rewarding (I love that I know so many Christmas secrets this year!), but it's also hard work. Take a deep breath and smile: the holidays are almost here!
Enjoy this week's links!
About.com Jewelry Making
Time and money are items many of us don't have
much of right now, but not to worry. These simple projects are just what
you need to inexpensively spread some holiday jewelry love.
A Bead A Day
If you are looking for some fabulous giveaways by a wide variety of artists and crafters, Lisa is linking you up!
Beading Arts
Wanna learn to work with chains in your jewelry designs? Cyndi has a copy of "Chains Chains Chains" up for grabs!
Beads & Books
Michelle turns an inexpensive printer's tray from a craft store into a beautiful display for a jewelry show.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a series of bezels filled with last year's Christmas cards to share this week.
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean hosts a very lovely giveaway from the sublime bead and jewelry store in Florence, Italy, Beaded Lily!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew creates a piece to be silently auctioned
off to help a fellow artist out! Bid on his necklace to win and check
out all the other fantastic auctions going on!