Here’s your bead lovin’ links for this week…
About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy at About.com’s Jewelry Making site has a long list of ideas for jewelry makers to give and get this holiday season. http://jewelrymaking.about.com/b/2007/12/13/jewelry-gifts-for-jewelry-makers.htm
Art Bead Scene
As a thank you to our loyal readers, the editors of Art Bead Scene present 12 Days of Christmas: 12 free projects using art beads, running over the next two weeks. These projects are quick and easy gift ideas, perfect for the holidays! http://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2007/12/12-days-of-christmas.html
Bead Arts
Cyndi is continuing the countdown to Christmas with a link to a new project every day! All with beads, of course.
http://www.bead-arts.com
Jewelry & Beading
Stunning jewelry and other artwork are featured in an interview with Penny Purdie, one of Cyndi’s favorite artists in the Swarovski Design Contest! http://www.jewelryandbeading.com/2007/12/13/artist-profile-penny-purdie/
PearlEsq.
Check out the travels of Robin at Tim Holtz’ Holiday Hideaway! http://pearlesq.blogspot.com/2007/12/creativity-abounding-in-az.html
Katie’s Beading Blog has a fun idea for some "summer in winter" earrings too!
Savvy Crafter
Candie takes a walk down Candy Cane Memory Lane…. See two different versions of beaded candy cane ornaments on her blog. Yum! http://candiecooper.typepad.com/savvycrafter/2007/12/candie-cane-lan.html
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beadng to be done!
Jean displays a little parallel chain style chain maille and borosilicate bracelet for her chain maille gallery on her site: Margot Potter has the perfect name for it! http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/2007/12/thank-you.html
The Impatient Blogger
It’s week three of Ornament Thursday! Margot offers a simply lovely and quick idea in this week’s post, plus links to the amazing ideas of the rest of our talented participants!
http://margotpotter.blogspot.com/2007/12/ornament-thursday-take-three.html
Hi, I’m Candie. I design jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. I thrive on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. I also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join me as I lead a creative life! 
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