Link Library with Melanie

 This necklace, which was a free project from the Art Bead Scene archives, reminds me of all the squirrels I see around my house, running around, trying to figure out if it is winter or spring yet!  Heather made this adorable design a couple of years ago using a Hint charm a Humblebead accent and you can find the instructions here.


Here is what is happening this week in the studios of some of our beady friends:


A Bead A Day
Can you stand the temptation of vintage Swarovski crystals? Then it's safe for you to check these out! 

About.com Jewelry Making
Ionic cleaners are a great way to get your jewelry sparkling clean.

Art Bead Scene
Ornamentea is hosting a fun charm shop! Visit the Art Bead Scene blog for links and info and see the beautiful charms that Erin Prais-Hintz created

Beading Arts
Cyndi has some tagua nut beads to give away!

Resin Crafts!
Resin Crafts has a tutorial on resin layering.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
The super fab Margot Potter interviewed Jean on Margot's new blog, Craft. You. What an honor! She is a love and so is this new blog! Join it! Wow it is informative and fun!  

Melanie Brooks is the ceramic beadmaker behind Earthenwood Studio, who blogs from her Metro Detroit, Michigan home.