Weekly Links

This past week I was invited to participate in the Bead Bloggers Yahoo group! I am thrilled to be a part of this talented and beady group!

Here are the weeks blog links, take a minute and catch up on what's going on in blogland!

A Bead A Day Lisa shares her selection of summery pink beads and crystals. The "Watermelon Crawl" bead mix is sure to conjure up visions of a family picnic on a warm summer day!

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

Art Bead Scene The Trendy Bead shows off wood filigree pendants.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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