Melissa from Strands of Beads wins my inspiration award this week (not that I don't love everyone's posts this week--they are all gems after all). First, her clever headline made me smile. Second, her story got me thinking and it suddenly occurred to me that it's been a decade (can it be...

I spent yesterday exploring another side of my creativity—I attended the Wisconsin Quilt Expo. In addition to all the great fabric, I saw beads, felting, and heat-set crystals, all to be incorporated into fabric projects. My creative brain is in high gear after that and I'm looking forward to a little...

What a week for the web! Check out this week's links from some of my favorite sites. About.com Jewelry Making Tammy declares, Red Brass Rocks! Consider red brass wire as an alternative to gold-filled if you have been put off by the price. Art Bead Scene Give your Art Beads a Summer Vacation! Earthenwood...

Ahh... long weekends. All the things one can do with that extra time. Unfortunately, it also means all the things that one can FORGET to do with that extra time. Though I try to post these on Friday, Friday got away from me. But I know you'll have more time to visit these sites post-Independence...