It's Friday!! And my post for Jewelry Gems of the Web is going up. I know, some of you might be surprised that I'm posting this on Friday, but I am thrilled that I am getting in posted so early Friday, as it gives all of you readers the chance to check out the links this weekend. And though it's officially Spring, not everyone is anticipating springlike weather, so you'll surely have the time to click around this weekend.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Finding inspiration in an unlikely place, Andrew creates a necklace based on a Jell-o dessert.

Strands of Beads
Melissa discusses shopping opportunities for unusual stone-wrapped chain

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Come read Jean's review of this super new book by Kim Gover: Designing Jewelry with semiprecious beads!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie ponders the beauty and symbolism of butterflies and lets herself fly free with a new pendant.

Jennifer Jangles Blog
Katie Hacker designed a fabulous necklace using some of Jennifer's pinwheel beads.

Jewelry & Beading
We've been concentrating on organic materials for jewelry making this month, and Cyndi has rounded up a few of her projects that fall into that category!

About.com Jewelry Making
Jewelry and taxes, ick! But maybe these tips will help you navigate through this beader's nightmare.

Art Bead Scene
We all need a little bit more organization. Here's a nifty organizer for your tools.

Barbe Saint John - New Jewelry from Forgotten Artifacts
Barbe talks about her love of Egyptian Jewelry

Carmi's Art/Life
Carmi prints her favorite images onto cotton to create a new fiber necklace.

Bead&Button magazine
Lesley shares tips on getting organized from her and the staff