Sundays with Cindy

Happy Sunday Readers! Grab a cup of coffee and settle in to read this week's beady links - lots to read and do!

A Bead A Day
Over at A Bead A Day, Lisa is looking for input on how much bling to add to a desk accessory with her new hot-fixing jewel tool!

About.com Jewelrymaking
Don't blow off Christmas in July. Instead, use this time to make some awesome beaded ornaments.

Art Bead Scene
Come take a look at ABS Editor Cindy Gimbrone is up to in her studio this week!

Beading Arts
Cyndi shares the instructions for making a freeform peyote stitch necklace. Now the piece just needs a name!

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi has found a few new ways to use Apoxie Sculpt!

Cindy Gimbrone Beads
Cindy reviews Hot Connections by Jennifer Chin.

Resin Crafts!
Resin Crafts Blog received a very pretty samples kit...and turned it into a unique wearable.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean is excited to show what she received (not her finished design however!) from Michelle Mach for the "Mostly Metal" challenge which Michelle is hosting!

The Bead Dreamer
Use a finding in a different way. Try Charlene's chandelier earrings made from bead caps. A tutorial with photos shows you how.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew reveals the mystery component for the July Reader's Challenge!

Sundays with Cindy

Happy Sunday Readers! Grab a cup of coffee and settle in to read this week's beady links - lots to read and do!

About.com Jewelrymaking
Tammy has a new book review posted that will appeal to those who love little beads.

Art Bead Scene
Take the June monthly challenge blog tour.

Beading Arts
Cyndi has a fabulous copy of 30-Minute Rings to give away, Come and enter to win!

Beads and Books
Michelle is hosting a Mostly Metal Design Challenge with 3 different kits of materials: Filigree Fun, Gunmetal Love, and Antique Brass Romantic. Come join the fun!

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi creates a peace bird brooch with artbeads.com components.

Cindy Gimbrone Beads
Come take a peek at what Cindy's got on her bookshelf!

Earthenwood Studio
Melanie shares some new designs made with her new Fable Pebbles made by members of the Earthenwood Design Team

Resin Crafts!
Carmi shows you how to make a piece of crochet look like filigree!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Second chance to sign up for Beaducation DVD giveaway, time lengthened due to last week's holiday! Come on over and see what's up on jean's blog!

The Bead Dreamer
Join Charlene in a jewelry challenge to celebrate summer and long days. Click to find out how to participate.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew introduces some NEW vintage beads to his online Shop!

Sundays with Cindy

Happy Anniversay! To me that is, it's my 29th wedding anniversary today so I'm posting the links quickly. Then I'm off to get ready for a fun day of antiquing, wine tasting and dinner out!

Enjoy the day and enjoy the links!

About.com Jewelry Making
Lisa takes a walk down memory lane, re-visiting some old jewelry stand-by's while preparing to design a new favorite piece.

About.com Jewelrymaking
Get some red, white, and blue jewelry inspiration and ideas from these free jewelry tutorials.

Art Bead Scene
Here are some random bead related links for you to enjoy!

Beading Arts
Are you clear on your goals for your bead and jewelry blog? Cyndi has rounded up some articles that are sure to help!

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi works on a little bit of an antler for a surprising result!

Earthenwood Studio
The Earthenwood Design team is serving up lots of sweet jewelry treats!

Resin Crafts!
This week there is a special piece featuring a mold and a resin pour!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a GREAT Beaducation DVD on soldered rings and bezels and also announces a giveaway from Beaducation of a DVD of the winner's choice just for liking Beaducation's blog! What's not to like?

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene features a young jewelry artisan and snags a pretty sweet pair of earrings in the process.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Exciting news! Andrew launches his FIRST ever Reader's Challenge! The Design Kit for July features summery shades of green and lots of art beads!

Sundays with Cindy

Good morning! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in with this week's links!

About.com Jewelry Making
As an admirer of all things arts & crafts, Lisa shares the handpainted jewelry pieces of "Moni's Originals". Stop by to check out these miniature works of art!

About.com Jewelrymaking
Looking to make some easy metalsmithing jewelry? Take a look at these new jewelry videos.

Art Bead Scene
Looking for some creative jewelry displays? So is ABS Editor Heather Powers. Come check out what she's found.

Beading Arts
Free-form peyote stitch and wire work...what could be more fun than combining the two?!

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi's new ring features a rock garden!

Earthenwood Studio
Melanie opens a weeked bead store at her local artist market and has lots of pictures of her booth to share.

Resin Crafts!
Resin Crafts has a great tutorial showing you how to create a pendant with a spoon.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Andrew Thornton, a wonderful person and a member of our group, is having a "Virtual Yard Sale" as he calls it . Check it out on Jean's blog and then go have FUN!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew hosts a week-long Virtual Yard Sale! The week is filled with Ebay sales, new products added to the Shop, lots of giveaways, and some major deals!

Sundays with Cindy

Happy Father's Day! Quick before he gets up and you're busy for the rest of the day showering him with much needed attention, join me in seeing what the bead bloggers have been up to.....

A Bead A Day
Earrings make great gifts in a hurry for yourself and friends! Lisa shares a few newly made pairs using both sparkly and vintage beads!

About.com Jewelry Making
Get in the mood for summer jewelry fun with two turtle jewelry tutorials from Tammy.

Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene dishes up some lovely sunshine - come get some!

Beading Arts
Cyndi's favorite wire guru, Paul Bishop, shares a wonderful tutorial with Cyndi's readers!

Beads & Books
Have you ever wondered how much traffic websites such as Etsy or ArtFire get? Michelle shares a free online tool that gives you quick website statistics.

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi is experimenting with Apoxie Sculpt!

Resin Crafts!
Resin crafts has a special $200 give-a-way ending June 21!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Cyndi Lavin, multi media artist and beader extraordinaire, has added a new chapter to her e-book! Please read my review of it! Her book is now 5 chapters long and is filled with great ideas and beauty -- irresistible! Plus, as you may know,the first chapter continues to be a FREE download! Hooray!

The Bead Dreamer
Ever wonder if the Knew Concepts red jeweler's saw frame is really better? Charlene shares her take on it.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Want a "post-Bead&Button Show" stash of jewelry-making goodies? Enter to win this week's Thursday Giveaway!

Sundays with Cindy

Good morning! Pour another cup of coffee and join me in perusing what the bead bloggers have been up to.....

About.com Jewelry Making
There are lots of recent graduates out there. Here are some jewelry tutorials designed for the graduate.

Art Bead Scene
The trend is bracelets. Check out the cool art bead components ABS found for you!

Barbe Saint John - New Jewelry from Forgotten Artifacts
t's jewelry "Re Do" time and a giveway of the finished piece

Beading Arts
Wire tutorials and resources galore on Beading Arts this week!

Beads & Books
Michelle shares the bracelet she made with a 4-hole porcelain bracelet bar from Chinook Jewelry.

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi features a newly molded pendant on this week's necklace sample.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Look what's sprung up underneath one of Cindy's Red Lotus Pods!

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Summer is just days away. Come on over to check out the latest installtion from the Earthenwood Design Team.

Resin Crafts!
Carmi has a four part series on mold making on Resin Crafts blog this week.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews the third in a fine series of books by Marthe Le Van. This one is expressly about rings which you can make in 30 minute or less! And they are OUTRAGEOUSLY gorgeous. Come see!

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene creates a book and an alphabet stepping way outside the box. Don't we all need to from time to time?

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew hosts another great Thursday Giveaway! This time ceramic beads from Golem Studio are up for grabs!

Sundays with Cindy

Good morning! Pour another cup of coffee and join me in perusing what the bead bloggers have been up to.....

A Bead A Day
Featured Designer, Genea, creates some very happy beads and shares how she works them into gorgeous jewelry pieces!

About.com Jewelry Making
Find out how you can use your beading skills to help raise money for an Autism center.

Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene is having a giveaway. Come check it out!

Barbe Saint John - New Jewelry from Forgotten Artifacts
t's jewelry "Re Do" time and a giveway of the finished piece

Beading Arts
Cyndi has been featuring wonderful wire artists all this month...take a look at what these folks are doing!

Carmi's Art Life/World
An acorn is the inspiration for a new ting in epoxy clay.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
It's a Tangle Tutorial. Come make a pair of "Well-Loved" earrings!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Lumber everywhere! Melanie's wood-grain components are popping up in Beads 2011, on the Vintaj blog as the Art Bead Partner of the month, and at Art Bead Scene in a huge giveaway!

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei's birthday brought big changes to her jewelry studio this week, come on over and watch her vlog.

Resin Crafts!
Resin + chocolate = great new bezels!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean had a wonderful time creating a necklace set using both Artbeads and Earthenwood Studio components together, as she a blogging and design partner for each! See what she designed ! You might think the end result is as as yummy as she does !!!

The Bead Dreamer
Stick beads, gemstones and wood earring findings inspire a necklace and matching earrings - both made using the same wood findings!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew hosts one of the biggest Thursday Giveaways EVER! You could win TWELVE coin pendants from his Shop!

Sundays with Cindy

Hello Readers! This is getting to be a habit - I'm off early working this morning so please hand me the travel mug of coffee before you start reading on what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
It's Bead Mix week on A Bead A Day! Do you have a favorite bead mix you'd like to share? Stop on over!

About.com Jewelry Making
It's hot, and it's here - summer time! Enjoy our summer with these jewelry making and other crafting ideas.

Art Bead Scene
Copper is the new silver! Here are some copper-y ideas for you!

Beading Arts
And yet another chance to win a fabulous bead package giveaway!

Beads & Books
If you're in a creative rut, you might want to read what Michelle learned from interviewing bead artist Betsy Youngquist.

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi tests a package of Shrinky Dink for ink jet printers in order to make a new bracelet.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Bright Colors are everywhere - here's a rewind on how to put some color into your designs!

Resin Crafts!
Carmi creates a ring combining Envirotex Lite resin and resin clay!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean received the most wonderful email from Pasty Evins! You must read it --it will make you, as an artist, think!

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene shares a bracelet made with moon beads, owl charms and thoughts on how we are more alike than different

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew dishes on his secret ingredients for making affordable, but beautiful silver coin pendants!

Sundays with Cindy

Happy Sunday! I'm on the road traveling this morning after a late night at the theater. Someone send me another cup of coffee!

While I sip down some alertness, let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
Do you ever miss a piece of jewelry you made as a gift? Lisa is contemplating creating a copy of the bracelet she made for her Mom for Mother's Day!

About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy is having fun with filigree and brass charms, which includes a new bracelet tutorial.

Art Bead Scene
Want to personalize your jewelry designs? Here are some suggestions from the Art Bead Scene.

Barbe Saint John
Barbe talks about Lark Books latest Call for Entries

Beading Arts
Cyndi shares her method of making a charm necklace from a vintage button!

Beads & Books
Michelle shares the pearl and crystal necklace she made for the Artbeads.com challenge.

Carmi's Art Life/World
Carmi has a new pendant to work with to create the copper rose necklace.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy's come up with a primary color variation on the double dip ring.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
The Earthenwood Design Team has been hatching up some beautiful jewelry designs using Melanie's ceramic egg charms and pendants!

Resin Crafts!
To launch a week of pouring resin into bezels Carmi showcases two different floral techniques.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean discusses the giveaways--Go for it!!!-- and the call for Entries from Lark Publishing Company

The Bead Dreamer
It's not always easy to get the length of a bracelet correct - especially if large beads are involved. Charlene shares a tool that can help.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew debuts several new items in his Shop, including these NEW skeleton keys!

Sundays with Cindy

Happy Mother's Day! Let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
If you are interested in polymer clay techniques, Cindy Lietz, the Polymer Clay Tutor, is offering a free tutorial on color blending!

About.com Jewelry Making
Even if May 5th passed by you unnoticed, that doesn't mean you can't find an excuse to celebrate.

Art Bead Scene
Looking for a challenge? Art Bead Scene has two design contests for you!

Beading Arts
Don't miss our next giveaway package from the fabulous Cherry Tree Beads!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
How 'bout a mini-dip to go with your double dip?

Resin Crafts!
Resin Crafts has a great idea for using leftover resin.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews the stunning book, Vintage Jewelry Design. It's one hundred years of must-see beauty!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Celebrate Spring and the return of the weekly Thursday Giveaways with an assortment of components from Beadaholique!

Sundays with Cindy

Good Sunday to you!  Let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
Do you know "the bead" when you see it? Lisa came across one of those in a craft-store mix recently and couldn't walk away!

About.com Jewelry Making
Vintage style is mixed with modern alternatives in this new necklace tutorial. 

Art Bead Scene
The Art Bead Scene offers up a few business tips. 

Barbe Saint John
Barbe reviews Jen Cushman's "Explore Create Resinate" Book.

Beading Arts
Don't miss your chance to win giveaway package #2 from Cherry Tree Beads!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has some eye candy featuring scarves and a big bauble. 

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
The week, Cindy's tangled up in a re-do of her studio. 

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie uses an unusual find of vintage leather postcards to craft a leather cuff bracelet 

Resin Crafts!
Carmi turns a feathered butterfly in a pendant with resin.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
In this A to Z blogging challenge entry, Jean is surprised by "W" for a Wonderful thing which happens to her!

The Bead Dreamer
Vintage inspired jewelry components and a vintage pin from her grandmother come together in this special necklace from Charlene 

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew gives a heads up about a great giveaway from Lark Jewelry & Beading!

Easter Sunday with Cindy - Not your usual egg

Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! I've searched Etsy today for a few good eggs that are pastel colored confections. Instead, I've collected a few examples that reflect my own quirky sense of style. Hope you enjoy them and the links from the bead blogging world!

Over Easy Resin Ring by zougeebean

Rice Soy Sauce and Egg Ring by SouZou Creations

Lil Eggs set of 5 by Fat Studio...

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy's made some new blush pink drops, come see what she's done with them!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
We all scream for Ice Cream! Melanie shows how she designed and made a new line of sweet pendants.

Resin Crafts!
This week Carmi has a short tutorial on using resin as a glaze.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Rio Grande is encouraging a wonderful way of helping the people of Japan and it is SO EASY! Read about it on Jean's blog!

Strands of Beads
Melissa is brooding about issues of originality this week.

The Bead Dreamer
A lovely tree branch, soft pink flowers and wisps of silk inspired two necklace designs.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew takes a peak at Anne Choi's new BRONZE beads

A Bead A Day
Do you like glitter AND jewelry making?! You are going to love this project that Lisa found over at FusionBeads.com!

About.com Jewelry Making
What are your plans for your siver scraps now that silver is crazy expensive?

Art Bead Scene
Here's a fresh idea for spring - a garden gate clasp.

Barbe Saint John
Barbe's giving away the latest Industrial Chic booklet and some charms!

Beading Arts
As part of the Artbead challenge, "What's Old is New Again", Cyndi has constructed a flapper-style necklace from some very cool components!

Carmi's Art/Life World
This weeks blog features the poppies of Paris and the jewelery it inspires.

Sundays with Cindy

Good Sunday to you!  Let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
Are you a crafter AND a beader? Do you ever give in to mixing craft supplies into jewelry pieces? Stop by A Bead A Day to see Lisa's latest arts and crafts jewelry.

About.com Jewelry Making
Pets and children are wonderful, but they can make jewelry making very challenging!

Art Bead Scene
The Art Bead Scene shows off this month's challenge. Come take a look!

Beading Arts
The final chapter of Cyndi's e-book is now available! "Fibers, Fabrics, and Beads" challenges you to integrate all the fiber arts that you already love with your bead embroidery!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy shares one of her free projects.

Earthenwood Studio Blog
Melanie introduces a new egg themed design and wonders what the Earthenwood Design Team will hatch up in jewelry designs.

Strands of Beads
Melissa is back and is wondering if anyone else has trouble using materials that are "too special" in their projects?

The Bead Dreamer
A vintage belt buckle takes center stage in a bold necklace designed by Charlene

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew debuts his new filigree bezels filled with vintage stamps coated in resin. Check them out!

Sundays with Cindy

Good Sunday to you!  Let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
Get ready to make your I-phone or I-pad your new best friend!! Can you handle a SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL design app....FOR FREE? Check this out!

About.com Jewelry Making
April is Autism Awareness month, so consider making jewelry as a way to bring some attention to this disorder.

Art Bead Scene
The Tax Man Cometh! Get some advice from the Art Bead Scene.

Beading Arts
Cyndi has a copy of the wonderful new book "Endless Sparkle" that she is just dying to give away!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a new bezel to show off on a brooch.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Let's revisit some flakey advice from Cindy.

Resin Crafts!
You'll find a three part bottle cap tutorial on this new blog!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean is involved in an "A to Z" blogging challenge and at the same time comes up with a great idea for the letter "D" -- Katie Hacker's design contest! Come and see what it is all about!

The Bead Dreamer
Got a small pendant that needs a little punch? Charlene shares five ways to give a small pendant more pizazz.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew shares his new signature tags and announces his plans for a new jewelry line.

Sundays with Cindy and Linky Love

Good Sunday to you!  Let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
Ready to think SPRING?! Lisa looks back at spring designs from years past as she prepares to create new designs as soon as spring officially arrives!

About.com Jewelry Making
Next month in the US is tax time. If you have a jewelry business, Tammy has some tax tips for you.

Art Bead Scene
ABS Editor, Cindy Gimbrone has a new look in her winter studio/office. Come take a look!

Beading Arts
Do you like copper and turquoise together? Then you're going to love this new tutorial that Cyndi wrote up for you!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi will be launching a brand new blog featuring resin crafts!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy shares her "DO" for the week.

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene's feeling froggy and designs a necklace in green and brown tones

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Despite the high price of silver, Andrew creates a treasure trove of decorative headpins out of fine silver and metal clay.

Sundays with Cindy

Good Sunday to you!  Let's see what the bead bloggers have been up to this week....

A Bead A Day
Interested in learning more about decopauging your jewelry projects? In response to a reader question, Lisa provides some info to help you get started.

About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy combines wire, chain, and crystal teardrops for some dramatic earrings.

Art Bead Scene
The ABS is serving up a free project courtesy of Ornamentea.

Beading & Books
Enter a jewelry, beading, or mixed media contest or challenge this spring. Michelle shares links to nearly a dozen opportunities.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a two part beaded sachet tuorial this week on her blog.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
This week's Tuesday Tangle is about taking up a challenge!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean writes about a book she was given years ago concerning Elizabeth Taylor's astounding jewelry collection

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene creates earring from humble materials and simple design

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
To celebrate National Craft Month, Andrew guest blogs for Beaducation.

Cindy's Favorites and Bead Blogging Links

This week I've been perusing Etsy for something a bit different. Something to express how I feel about spring creeping her way into the Northeast. It makes me feel like it's time to try out new things, to put on my wings and fly. So this week's favorites are all about wings:

Dragon fly wing pendant by skykoltun on Etsy

Handmade Blue Wing Butterfly Earrings by Ox Original Art Jewelry on Etsy  

Monarch Butterfly Hindwing Pendant by Eyvinds Alchemy on Etsy 

 

Before you fly away for the day, why not click on a few of the bead bloggers links and see what they are up to this week?

A Bead A Day
Lisa shares the steps to making super simple gnome earrings just in time for spring!

About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy explains the strategy she uses when reviewing jewelry making books.

Art Bead Scene
Do you collect rocks? Make a bracelet with them using this free project from Art Bead Scene!

Beading Arts
Cyndi posted a tutorial to show how she made her Bead Soup necklace!

Beading & Books
Michelle shares her storage idea for spools of beading wire.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Would you believe that you could wear flocked velvet wallpaper?

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy's been out with the flu so this week's a rewind on spicing up your plain old packaging.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie celebrates a new hairstyle for spring by making a pendant to match her new purple hair extensions!

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene reviews The Penland Book of Jewelry and is touched by the artistic statements, humanity, talent and sharing of the ten artists in the book.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Working with wire and ammonite slices, Andrew creates three Calder-inspired pendants.

Cindy's Favorites and Bead blogging links

Spring is getting closer here in the Northeast. March is the time for crocus and here are a few of my favorites from Etsy.

Blue Crocus by Focus on Earth on Etsy

Spring Crocus by 630Photo on Etsy

Let's check out what the bead bloggers are up to this week....

About.com Jewelry Making
Celebrate National Craft Month with jewelry and all kinds of other interesting crafts to try.

Art Bead Scene
Take a peek at what's on the bead table each week - it's Bead Table Wednesday!

Beading Arts
Since there were so many participants, The Bead Soup Party is still in full swing, thanks to the efforts of the fabulous Lori Anderson!

Beading & Books
If you make earrings, you'll want to read Michelle's review of the Easy Earring Cards Punch Kit.

Carmi's Art/Life World
A lovely piece of paper inspires a new red necklace!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Come see "what matters most" on Cindy's bead table this week!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shares her Bead Soup project, made with a shimmery upcycled key and keyplate from her new Earthen Oxide website mixed with some wonderful lampworked glass by MJRbeads

The Bead Dreamer
Charlene reviews the book Creating Glass Beads by Jeri L. Warhaftig. It’s a wonderful book for ambitious beginners and intermediate glass bead makers. Charlene – she just wants the beads!

Cindy's Favorites and Bead blogging links

Spring is 24 days away! How is that possible? There's still snow on the ground and it doesn't feel like it's getting closer to spring. What can I do to help you get into the spring mood? Daffodils and spring are synonymous to me and so this week, I'm sharing a few daffodil finds from Etsy to help you think spring....

Vintage Inspired Daffodil earrings by the Potters Art on Etsy

Don't forget to check out what the bead bloggers are up to this week!

Sparkling Daffodil fused glass pendant by jesterbaubbles on Etsy

A Bead A Day
Expressing her love for daisies, Lisa uses scrapbooking embellishments to make a quick and cheerful bracelet!

About.com Jewelry Making
Winter white can mean bitter cold or a beautiful double strand pearl and matte glass bracelet.

Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene gets your creative juices flowing with a treasury inspired by the monthly challenge painting.

Beading Arts
Cyndi is wrapping up a month-long emphasis on education for jewelry and bead artists.

Beading & Books
Do you use buttons in your jewelry? Michelle is hosting a Button Swap. Sign up to get a partner, trade buttons, and create something!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Do you use any sewing techniques in your jewelry? Come see what Cindy's sewn up!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
A fun find at an antique store uncovers new inspiration with some women's medicinal history and a crazy folk song

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
After a very busy couple of weeks, Lorelei finally has time to share some pictures from a recent trip to Spain!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Come and see what the amazing Kim Miles has been up to as Winter turns to Spring--You will love it!

The Bead Dreamer
Inspired by the poet Rumi and a gorgeous pendant from Green Girl Studios, Charlene creates a necklace using beads, fiber, a button - and of course - the pendant.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Want to win some FREE ImpressArt metal stamps from PJ Tool & Supply? Andrew hosts another Thursday Giveaway with a prize valued over $70!

Sundays with Cindy - Cindy's Weekly Favorite

Welcome Readers! I'm so excited to share a gorgeous piece of jewelry with you!

Photo Courtesy of Love My Art Jewelry

This lovely confection of art beads is by Lisa Godfrey of Lisalu Jewels and Bead Happy Blog. It features my Heart Mandala, Enamel Bead by SueBeads, Lampwork rondelles by JSavinaBeads, Ceramic Beads from Golem Studios and Hand Dyed Silk from Flame Kissed Art Glass. Lisa has made a symphony of colorful art beads! Bravo, Lisa!

Let's check out what the bead bloggers have been up to, I'm sure excitement abounds this week!

A Bead A Day
A 1 minute jewelry project? Lisa shares a swarovski component that can be used to make a SPARKLY ring!

About.com Jewelry Making
For gemstone fanatics, earrings are the perfect way to enjoy fast projects that include all their favorite stones.

Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene loves a wall of beads. Stop by and see if you don't love it too!

Beading Arts
Have you heard of a hair fascinator? Come see what Cyndi put together with a handful of Swarovski crystals and a length of thin gauge wire!

Beading & Books
Michelle shares a behind-the-scenes look at her work doing technical edits on a jewelry magazine.

Carmi's Art/Life World
A new bronze pendant from Artbeads.com inspired this new necklace from Carmi.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy shares her "DO" for the week. Come take a look!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie explores the old craft of paper quilling in an experiment combining the technique with resin for jewelry

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a comforting and beautiful book for beaders which she herself has often turned to as a "bridge over troubled waters": Beading for the Soul, by Deborah Cannarella

The Bead Dreamer
Book Review: Steel Wire Jewelry. Love alternative materials and modern, whimsical jewelry design? This book is a must have. Project one is an earring wardrobe! Read the review in full.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew gets in touch with his inner "Calder" and hammers some wire with Kate McKinnon and Dustin Wedekind.