Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Buttons? Ohhh yeah. This is my kinda "bead" :P

ammjewelry- To take her mind off things, Millie makes some bling for her healing foot

Backyard Beads- Doreen found the CUTEST pea pod!

Beautifully Broken Me- Molly's earrings make me want to start experimenting with wire!

Be~Jeweled by jana- I can see this pretty blue necklace worn with a white summer dress.

Cindy's Art and Soul- I have to agree, copper is quite delicious.

Erin Siegel Jewelry- I am loving this leather and stone series.

Gardanne Glass Lampwork Beads and Artisan Jewelry- LOVE peaking into studios!

Kelly's Bead Studio- A productive day ends with peaking into her own studio.

Lorelei's Blog- Buttons... buttons... buttons... buttons... buttons... BUTTONS!!!

maryhardingjewelry bead blog- I think those little connectors are just adorable!

Put a little magic in your life- Is this ring a flower or a weapon? O_O

The Rabbit Muse- LOOK! Peacocks! I love peacocks :D

PS. Links posts will now be on Fridays because it seems I will have most Fridays off! Yay? I think its a Yay!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Such a cute freebee! The color is so pretty!

ammjewelry- Look at all the goodies Millie got! And really, isn't that just the cutest cat?

ARTISAN BEADS PLUS by MaryAnn Carroll- It has been too long since I bought beads... Looking at these pics is kinda like a sweet torture :P

Backyard Beads- Celebrating the summer months with beautiful charms!

Be~Jeweled by jana- Something a little different from Jana. I am loving the wood.

Chameleon Designs- Busy bee is she! New blog... Loving the goodies I see :D

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry- I've missed her blog posts! But she's been busy busy BUSY!

Erin Siegel Jewelry- Erin gets a visit from her friend and they bead together! Two very lovely necklaces, I might add.

Humblebeads Blog- Earrings inspired by FIREWORKS!!!

JustATish Designs- Tish shares some wonderful tips from one of her favorite sites.

Lorelei's Blog- Aren't these little birdies just DARLING!?

Mary Newton Designs- Mary plays with resin with FANTASTIC results!

maryhardingjewelry bead blog- LOVE that first pendant. Look at those gorgeous colors!

Put a little magic in your life- Loving the first pair of earrings there. The color of that amazonite is just beautiful!

Reinvented Objects- Denise collaborates with her son to make two stunning pendants!

Summers Studio- Showing off the good, the bad, and the down right ugly.

The Peacock Fairy- Two bracelets featuring Michael's new Industrial Chic products.

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- Jessica makes a simply beautiful blue necklace.

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Lisa is hosting a book giveaway... with her lovely book "A Bead in Time" as the awesome prize!

ammjewelry- Millie tries her hand at stamping and etching copper blanks!... with FANTASTIC results, I might add.

April Is Forever Jewellery- Got only one bead left? Use it to make a BEAUTIFUL ring like Sarah did!

ARTISAN BEADS PLUS by MaryAnn Carroll- I absolutely love the red buttons at the bottom of the third picture.

Beads, beads, beads...- Such a pretty red!

Desert Rubble- Lynn tells the tale of a street fair that was "dead" but still oh so much fun!

Designs by Dawn Marie- Dawn takes a shell necklace and makes a beautiful set of jewelry for her Aunt!

ErtheFae's Meandering Thoughts- I have to agree... that crescent moon with flowers on it is pretty perfect.

Five Forty at Home- Summer is the time for play but I'm glad Pegg is still creating! I love the first pair of earrings here :D

Gaea's Ceramic Bead and Art Studio Blog- Spring cleaning, a music festival and she still had time to make some beautiful frames!

Gardanne Glass Lampwork Beads and Artisan Jewelry- LOOK! She has new jewelry up! And they're so pretty!

Julsbeads- I'm excited to see if she takes this broken bead and turns it into another beautiful pendant like in this previous post.

JustATish Designs- I love seeing the evolution of Tish's style.

Kab's Creative Concepts- Kerry switches gears and makes a colorful and pretty picnic blanket.

La Bella Joya- This ring is so pretty! And I love that bracelet. I'm a sucker for pretty seed beads.

LODY'S BEADWORKS- Beaded bead earrings? CRAVE! LOOOVE!

Lorelei's Blog- Lorelei introduces a new collection featuring her own handmade components. I, for one, am rather inspired.

Mary Newton Designs- I love taking a peak into artist's studios. Mary has a new workspace!!! :D

Summers Studio- Leann took an entire day and cleaned up her studio. *I* should do that!

The Cerebral Dilettante- I like the first comment that says "Like vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce..." PERFECT description.

To Bead Or not To Bead What A Question- The gold and red make a fantastic color combo for this fun loopy necklace.

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

So many new beads from my fave artists! Must get to listing my pieces so I can make some extra cash so I can buy some BEADS! I'm such a lazy bum. Lol.

Happy Monday, all!


A Bead A Day- It's craft night at Lisa's house. What a wonderful idea!

ammjewelry- Millie knows how to celebrate! Happy Anniversary!!!

Artisan Clay- Fun and summery definitely describes these beautiful necklaces and earrings.

Be~Jeweled by jana- This bracelet would be perfect to wear to that Fourth of July barbecue!

Deez News- That dark chain makes the colors on the first piece just POP!

Designs by Dawn Marie- Such a fun anklet! Perfect for summer!

Dora Schubert- Dora made SO MANY BEADS! O_O

Dragonfly Lampworks- Such a cute dragonfly! And the strawberry red beads make me think of caaaaandy. :D

Every Heart Crafts- YAY! A shop update!

JustATish Designs- I love copper probably just a tiny bit more than I love buttons... and Tish is on a copper kick! I absolutely LOVE it!

Kelley's Bead Studio- I love these eggs. I want those orange ones very badly O_O

Lorelei's Blog- Lorelei's picking a winner TOMORROW! Get those comments in for a chance to win some BEAUTIFUL ceramic beads!

Mary Newton Designs- Mary makes a pair of earrings for a deserving lady.

Missficklemedia.com- Someone's having a GIVEAWAY!!!

Painting with Fire Artwear- A new kit from Barbara Lewis features hand-dyed rayon fibers and cute "gumball" beads.

Sue Beads- Sue shows off some work a customer made using her beads! Lovely.

Summers Studio- OMG. NEW PIECES!!! Preeeetty.

Sundown Bead Designs Rhetoric- I love the idea of dipping head pins in paint for a dash of color.

The Cerebral Dilettante- This necklace tickled my brain... I must make a leather necklace. I MUST!

The Rabbit Muse- Ants in the pants results in beautiful bracelets.

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- I think the color combo works very well! Not strange at all :D

Vintajia Adornments- What a clever way to photograph your pieces!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- This week's project features an adorable carved owl bead.

Artisan Clay- Are YOU a tool girl too?

Beading Arts- A lovely tutorial by Paul Bishop.

Beads, beads, beads...- I just love the eye-candy on this blog. LOVE those earrings.

Beautifully Broken Me- I am in love with this necklace. Maybe its the lovely beads or maybe its the etched butterfly.

Credit.River.Art.Glass- Terrible, cruel tease!

Cynthia Thornton of Green Girl Studios- Pieces in the making carved by Cynthia's friend. I LOVE LOVE that flower one!

Deez News- I wish I had a best friend like Carmen! Just LOOK at those crystals!

FiredancerBeads- Nell gets her hands on a new tutorial and makes a BEAUTIFUL bead!

Jewelry, Art, and Life- Jennifer uses the same pattern to make three different pieces!

Julsbeads- Julianna puts together a necklace with a BEAUTIFUL focal bead.

JustATish Designs- What is Bismuth?

Kelly's Bead Studio- Watch a cool video on mandrel dipping.

Kokopelli Design- That window focal is adorable and goes so well in the necklace!

La Bella Joya- The colors on that necklace work so well together!

LLYYNN- Two projects come together and form a beautiful single piece!

Missficklemedia.com- Shannon's fixin' to make a beautiful piece!

More Than Somewhat- A blog award, project trade, and new goodies! Busy busy!

Summers Studio- I cant wait to see these beauties when they're all finished!

The Rabbit Muse- Pretty etched metal pieces going into Miss Nancy's extra shop... check it out!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

(Internal Dialogue: Maybe if you distract them with a picture of cute adolescent geese, your readers won't notice that the links are two days late...)

LOOK! Aren't they adorable?
Lol. Sorry the links are two days late... busy busy with boyfriend's family visiting and allergies... and the weather has been so beautiful that a lot of our time has been spent outdoors! Today it was with GEESE! One more picture before the links :D

Ok. Enough cute and fuzzy... LINKS!

A Bead A Day- So many sparkles! I would totally feel like a princess wearing this!

ammjewelry- Millie plays with her flea market finds.

April Is Forever Jewellery- Oh yes, summer is definitely on it's way :D

ARTISAN BEADS PLUS by MaryAnn Carroll- A simple and helpful banner tutorial for your blog!

Artisan Clay- Yay for new goodies!!!

Ashley Akers- Take a little break from the jewelry to check out all the yummy bread! I can smell it through my computer! O_O

Backyard Beads- Doreen's made some cute lentils!

Beads, beads, beads...- I LOVE these hair clips!

Bei Mondi- New bracelets from Leslie! COOOPPPER! Love!

Be~Jeweled by jana- A BEAUTIFUL necklace inspired by her daughter's wedding flowers!

Deez News- She's brave enough to show off something she calls "a dog's breakfast."

Designs by Dawn Marie- A beautiful custom order for a Paris wedding!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles- Curious about the raku process? Check out this blog.

Five Forty at Home- New sun catchers by Pegg! I love the dragonfly one!

Humblebeads Blog- Beautiful pendant inspired by beautiful autumn foliage.

JustATish Designs- Are you crafty or trendy? Check out this AWESOME giveaway!

Kelley's Bead Studio- These eggs are SOOO cute!

Lorelei's Blog- I love her stuff- This one is called "Love Letter."

Melissa J. Lee- Treasures found on the beach!

Sue Beads- The first one reminds me of chili peppers!

The Cerebral Dilettante- Oh, I dream of Paris when I see this necklace.

This Artist's Journey- Pretty Bronzclay molds.

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- So exciting to see how Jessica's first beads are turning out!

Vintajia Adornments- That touch of orange is just lovely against all that blue.

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Lisa's project of the week is blue and sparkly!

ammjewelry- Flea markets disappear! BUT a wonderful find found at a Salvation Army store.

April Is Forever- YOU know how much I LOVE buttons... Check out Sarah's cute cute brooches!

ARTISAN BEADS PLUS by MaryAnn Carroll- MaryAnn's pieces look yummy enough to eat!

Beading Arts- Looking for some wire tutorials? Check out this list!

Beads, beads, beads...- A BEAUTIFUL blue brooch made from vintage beads and a pretty filigree.

Beadweaver- I've flipped through this book and it looks really good! You still have time to enter the giveaway!

Bei Mondi- Reading this almost makes me want to call my mom... almost :P

Be~Jeweled by jana- Beautiful new set by Jana! LOVE those colors!

Bonnin Designs- Hey, this show is in my 'hood... kinda. Shari is busy busy making wonderful goodies to show off at the Patchwork Festival!

Chinook Jewelry Blog- Mellisa shows off some BEAUTIFUL pieces!

FiredancerBeads- Linked a blog which tells the value of handmade.

Five Forty at Home- Purple and copper! A fave combo of mine!

Gaea's Ceramic Beads- I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bella.

Humblebeads Blog- 23 days of inspiration!

Jewelry, Art, and Life- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

JustATish- A peak into Tish's booth.

Lanyardlady- MMM! This is making me HUNGRY!

Lorelei's Blog- A ribbon video tutorial!

Mary Newton Designs- Beautiful folded copper earrings.

Melissa J. Lee- Melissa is a cover girl!

Missficklemedia.com- I LOVE the first pair of earrings shown here.

Paradise Falls- This necklace makes me miss Hawaii!

RASBARRI- Her first trunk show was a success!!!

Summers Studio- 26 glaze tests and only 1 came out to her liking!

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- Orange is such a hard color for me to work with.

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

Sorry this is a day late!! Busy me... Also, before getting to the wonderful blogs, I just want to remind everyone that you can still win a bracelet in my giveaway! I'll be picking the winner May 1st!

A Bead A Day- How do you create a bead mix?

ammjewelry- Rubber tubing on a memory wire bracelet gives it a wonderful texture

Backyard Beads- A peak into what Doreen is cooking up with he polymer clay.

Beading Arts- A fun fabric flower necklace.

Bei Mondi- Some new lovelies in Leslie's shop.

Be~Jeweled by jana- Such a beautiful necklace. Pink and soft and very girly! Love.

Deez News- Someone's muse disappears, but MacGyver steps in to help.

Elaine Ray Rambles About Beads- I love this new shape!

Five Forty at Home- Pegg has been drilling PEBBLES! And they look FANTASTIC!

jibby and juna- Feeling uninspired? Finish those pieces that need to be finished!

JustATish- Azalea Crazy is BEAUTIFUL! I love those green beads!

La Bella Joya- I love the rings she makes!

Lorelei's Blog- EGGS! in jewelry? Why yes!

mariedodd- Pretty Earth Day earrings!

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter- Will you work for glitter?

maryhardingjewelry bead blog- BEAUTIFUL new toggles!

MsBelle ~ Artisan Crafted Jewelry- Beautiful Spring! And some new items in her shop!

Rose's Designs- Want to see some awesome organization? I want my workspace to look like this!

Stefanies Sammelsurium- Wire, glass, and fiber... a beautiful bracelet.

Summers Studio- A little break to put a bird on a branch. A necessary move, I think.

The Rabbit Muse-Cabbage Roses? My favorite!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Lisa features a gorgeous two strand, gold filigree clasp.

ammjewelry- Learn how to make a basic anklet with Millie!

April Is Forever Jewellery- Tulips are my favorite flower... this necklace is PERFECT for a tulip lover!

Beads, beads, beads...- The red featured here is such a sweet red. Really does make me think of cherries!

Beautifully Broken Me- Evoking a classic feeling, this necklace does remind me of spring with the subtle etching and colors in the bezel.

Bei Mondi- Take a little break and walk through this wonderful garden. Full of beauty.

Be~Jeweled by jana- Check out what Jana won! Love that koala! Lucky duck!

Deez News- I love the blue and green paired in this necklace. A beautiful focal AAAND a button clasp! Beautiful!

Designs by Dawn Marie- Personally, starfish scare me, but in this necklace, it looks just darling!

Dora Schubert- More beautiful garden beads! I want one something terrible!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles- Something about tummies and owls... adorable. And also, lovely links!

Five Forty at Home- Pegg's newest are simply beautiful. Love the chocolate earrings!

Five-Minute Features- Turquoise and orange carnelian work well together in this beautiful necklace!

Gardanne Glass Lampwork Beads and Artisan Jewelry- I love Wednesday Beads! Check out the glass headpins! Beautiful!

Humblebeads Blog- New beads! So perfect for spring!

JustATish Designs- Tish's mom got a gorgeous necklace for her birthday!

Kokopelli Design- Beautiful polymer clay cabs!

La Bella Joya- These pendants are just DARLING! I promise.

Lorelei's Blog- Lorelei experiments with resin! And with wonderful results!

Lorena Angulo- This gift is way better than an apple for a teacher!

Margo Potter The Impatient Crafter- An interesting read for anyone who has thought of writing their own book...

Missficklemedia.com- A match made in Bead Heaven.

More Than Somewhat- And just who is destined to receive these lovelies?

Paradise Falls- This pin makes me miss Oahu.

Pretty Things- Dragonflies and sand dollars! Two beautiful necklaces!

SoftFlexGirl- 6 wonderful tips to stay motivated when you work at home!

Stefanies Sammelsurium- A beautiful bracelet! Glittery and elegant!

Sue Beads- Two new pendant sets! I love the second one!

Summers Studio- No more Procrastination Queen! Check out these lovelies from LeAnn!

The Beading Butterfly- Such elegance! Beautiful bracelet and earrings set!

The Cerebral Dilettante- After looking at this bracelet, I, too, am craving fajitas!

The Rabbit Muse- Beautiful birds in wonderfully delicate colors!

This Artist's Journey- Perfect jewelry for driving down Pacific Coast Highway with the top down!

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- I love this storage idea! Might even work for a booth display... just tweaked a little bit maybe.

Treasures Found- Taking something old, turning it into something new for a beautiful bride.

Vintajia -jewelry from the hand and heart- Beautiful Earth Day earrings!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

So sorry! I don't know where my brain is! I was supposed to post this on MONDAY. Here are the links...

A Bead A Day- How would YOU use this fun lock?

Artisan Beads Plus by MaryAnn Carroll- Another peak inside her kiln. Such pretties came out of it!

Artisan Clay- Check out some of these beads which are featured in BEADS 2010! I love the tulip one :D

Ashley Akers- Someone has been busy!

Beads, beads, beads...- I overheard some ladies talking about how yellow isn't very pretty... well, they clearly haven't seen this lovely!

Be~Jeweled by jana- Jana works shells into this beautiful crocheted necklace and earrings set!

Deez News- Electrical tape and grungepaper combine to make some pretty pendants!

Dora Schubert- Colorful pretty bird beads!!!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles- Pearls add a wonderful softness to this necklace, I think.

ErtheFae's Meandering Thoughts- Beautiful BINDIS! That's right... she made BINDIS.

Five Forty at Home- I love these glass beads! And the bracelets really highlight their beauty!

Gardanne Glass Lampwork Beads and Artisan Jewelry- Those spring photos pair well with her pretty new beads

JustATish Designs- I am in LOVE with Tish's copper pendants.

La Bella Joya- All that work and effort paid off. That necklace is BEAUTIFUL!

Lody's Beadworks- Beautiful necklace and Love love love the sketch!

Lorelei's Blog- This is such a darling bracelet!

mariedodd- I love looking at other people's packaging ideas. Marie's are simple but so pretty!

More Than Somewhat- If someone told me my beaded beads would DEFINITELY come out like this, I'd actually give it a go :P

Pretty Things- Add some color and pizzazz to your life with Lori's new necklaces!

Silver River Jewelry- A break from lampwork beads turns into a beautiful pendant!

Stefanies Sammelsurium- I love this necklace. So free. I'm trying to let loose... this piece inspires me :D

Sue Beads- Oh my. Bronze infused purple turquoise??? Excuse me, but I think these beads were MADE for me :P

Summers Studio- After leaving the Procrastination Queen side of her behind (for now :P), Leann kicks it into high gear!

The Cerebral Dilettante- "Yak bone." That's all I'm giving you.

The Crafty Retailer- Its good to know people are THRIVING!

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- This necklace is SOOO Spring! Elegant but also fun. Love!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- I didn't think skeletons could be this cheery!

ammjewelry- Millie finally this copper clasp she was searching for and added it to a beautiful bracelet!

Art Bead Scene- Check out this month's challenge!

Artisan Beads Plus- A peak inside MaryAnn's kiln.

Beading Arts- Fabric flowers!!! Will HAVE to try this!

Beads, beads, beads...- The blue here is GORGEOUS! So perfect for Spring!

Bei Mondi- Showing off some beautiful custom orders.

Be~Jeweled by jana- This bracelet IS Spring. So beautiful.

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards- Dawno is at Norwescon!

Deez News- Showing off a few necklaces. Love the first one!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles- These birds are adorable! The green/peach combo is my favorite.

Humblebeads Blog- Bead Cruise 2011!

JustATish- I love Tish's pendants. They're so free and fun.

La Bella Joya- A pretty embroidered headband.

Lorelei's Blog- This beautiful necklace is headed for the Bahamas. Lucky necklace :P

Marbella Jewelry Designs- Beautifully blue Cezch glass bead earrings!

maryhardingjewelry bead blog- I wish I had more patience for beadweaving. This Russian Spiral weave is beautiful!

Missficklemedia.com- Shannon's having some fun naming her new components.

Painting with Fire Artwear- Pretty pretty bangles!

Pearl and Pebble- These colors all work so well! And I love the pendant!!!

RASBARRI- Barri Bunches is a totally appropriate name for these darling earrings!

The Rabbit Muse- Its a little late for me to list this blog but Nancy makes a good point about bunnies... I, however, still want one :P

To Bead Or Not To Bead What A Question- I, too, adore the spiral stitch... especially the way Jessica uses it!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Lisa announces the giveaway winners AND shows off her new creations using fantastic blue mod beads (LOVE the bracelet!).

ammjewelry- Millie's March book of the month has her folding metal! And with beautiful results!

Be~Jeweled by jana- As a California Girl, I must say, I love this necklace. Makes me wish the ocean wasn't so cold right now.

Bleu Verre- Some recently listed clearance beads... and they're BEAUTIFUL.

Cindy's Art and Soul- Featuring Cindy's Caribbean Blue Necklace. Love the blue star. Makes the piece, I think.

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry- Leftovers from Dawno's St. Patrick's Day bracelet turn into an elegant necklace.

Deez News- I love these "grungeboard" earrings!

Diana Frey- Anyone from Central California? Diana Frey is offering a wonderful workshop where "using heavy gauge wire, students will learn sculptural, free-form wire working techniques to create the choker and cuff foundation." Diana has such beautiful works.

Five Forty at Home- Denim Blue Necklace and Earrings- Such a pretty blue paired with copper and chocolate brown pearls.

Gardanne Glass Lampwork Beads and Artisan Jewelry- I can imagine how tired she is after making these beautiful headpins!

JustATish Designs- Tish re-purposed a necklace she made last year and made some fun bracelets! I love the purple!

Lorelei's Blog- This necklace is so adorable! Fun, feminine, spring-like and all around beautiful.

mariedodd- A very beautiful bracelet "...adorned with lapis which is believed to be a yin yang balancer and healer of emotional wounds..." Absolutely beautiful.

Sue Beads- Sue tries out her new Thompson Enamel colors... I love those flowers. They are, indeed, very earthy!

Summers Studio- Experimenting with toggle bars.

To Bead or Not to Bead What a Question- Jessica tries making some clusters!

Zuleykha's polymer clay- Fish! and FLOWERS! The fish are sooo cute!

Ahtee's Links- What I'm Reading

A Bead A Day- Such a pretty bracelet! And... Lisa celebrates the first day of spring with an awesome giveaway!

ammjewelry- Rivet practice and a beautiful copper bracelet

Beading Arts- Give your bead shop (or one you frequent) a shout out!

Be~Jeweled by jana- Jana wants to know more about you! Post 5 random facts about yourself and you will be entered to win the beautiful necklace pictured in the blog post!

Dawno's Beaded Badge Lanyards and Jewelry- I provided some links for Miss Dawno (she was looking for a clasp) and they helped her finish a necklace! She makes such beautiful pieces!

Humblebeads- *SQUEE!!!* Look at that FOX!

JustATish- Blue love! Shell pearls, chain, and lots of blue beads... a beautiful and elegant necklace!

Katie's Beading Blog- I love copper and Katie made one beauty of a necklace featured in this post.

Lorelei's Blog- Lorelei's "Yes" bracelet has such wonderful colors and a fun focal!

maryhardingjewelry bead blog- Love these leaves!

WireWorked by SMRdesigns- Beautiful earrings!

Zuleykha's Polymer Clay- This tulip bracelet makes me wish my first day of spring wasn't cloudy and muggy!