Peace, Love & Bead Bloggers!

Yay, it's time to take a peek into the crafty world of some other bead bloggers to see what they have been up to over the last week. I think Sunday is the perfect time to catch up. Weekend activities are coming to a close, but the work week hasn't yet begun. If only we could stop time for a little while longer!

As I mentioned yesterday, I received a new package from Rings & Things. I'm anxious to show you everything, but of course, it makes it more fun to post them one bead at a time! :) It is a great way to appreciate the special qualities each of them possess.

Today's bead is a 6mm swarovski round in crystal/golden shadow. NICE!!! There's just something very smooth about this color. It has just a trace of gold and is as sparkly as all good little swarovski crystals should be! I was using a book lite on my lap as the day light was waning and, WOW, the sparkle was gorgeous!!

So, here is wishing you all a great week! I hope you still have a few minutes to run through the blogs below for a little extra inspiration! Take care!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton The pace is picking up for Andrew and his BIG SALE. Check out where he'll be next and celebrate his birthday with a special 15% off promotional code!

About.com Jewelry Making Tammy is already thinking about and making Halloween jewelry so she can wear it next month. What about you?

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done. Jean reviews Big and Bold, a really pretty book of jewelry designs culled from BeadStyle Magazine

Strands of Beads Melissa shows off her new "Twilight" choker made with Swarovski crystal from Artbeads.com

Art Bead Scene Keep misplacing your ruler? Get one for free!

Barbe Saint John - New Jewelry from Forgotten Artifacts 29 Days of Giving starts with a Japanese book giveaway.

Beading Arts So, what to do with all those left over seed beads...?

Carmi's Art/Life World Carmi discovers Free Trade Kazuri beads from Kenya.

Cindy Gimbrone Cindy imagines a movie and writes a script.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles Melanie congratulates Jean Cambell and shares the beautiful piece she made for Beadwork Magazine using an Earthenwood face stone

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio Check out the beads and goodies Lorelei bought on her recent trip to London, England