Linky Love

About.com Jewelry Making: Is Etsy passe' for jewelry designers? Is it time to move on? Google seems to think so.

Strands of Beads: Melissa ponders how the jewelry of one's youth informs a designer's style

Jewelry & Beading: Using a bead frame, you can create a special necklace.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: On the heels of a trip to Tucson, Andrew shares a glimpse inside the annual Swarovski Party.

Carmi's Art Life World: Carmi recreates a vintage embroidered brooch using hand sewn linens.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!: The amazing Margot Potter is coming out with a new book, Beyond the Bead, by Margot Potter--next week! Read all about it, here!

BeadStyleMag.com: A great new way to share our free earring project e-newsletters with your friends.

Art Bead Scene: A kiss inspires the ABS monthly challenge.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles: Melanie is touched by the golden fingertips of creativity, in part two of her earworm inspiration journey.