Peace, Love & Bead Bloggers!

My goodness, this weekend just flew right by! I hope everyone enjoyed some sun and crafting while it lasted!!

I'm proud to bring you the weekly adventures of our fellow bloggers below. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week!!


Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews Wirework, a new book by the famous Dale "Cougar" Armstrong.

Jean Campbell Ink: Eureka!
Beading in the fresh air clears the mind, bringing fresh creativity.

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Searching for some new inspiration? Lorelei's got just the place for you to find it!

Beading Arts
Cyndi's initial thoughts on working with the new CopprClay. There'll be lots of projects coming this summer!

Barbe Saint John
Read Barbe's interview on the Objects and Elements blog.

About.com Jewelry Making
Take these quick polls about wearing and making jewelry. Which are your favorite pieces?

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie mixes up gunmetal chains and components with brass to make a necklace with one of her Toolbox Treasure pendants.

Humblebeads
Heather sketches out some new designs using this summer's hottest color.

Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off her new lunar phases and compass rose designs.

Cindy Gimbrone aka The Lampwork Diva
A trip to glass city doesn't go as well as planned. Yet Cindy finds inspiration and a few new tools!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew introduces eight new fine pewter pieces from his family's company, Green Girl Studios.

Art Bead Scene
The Trendy Bead shows off wood filigree pendants are a perfect jewelry touch.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi hand felts a pretty bead from wool roving.