Lori Anderson Bead Swap Party

Yippee! Another Bead Swap Party with Lori Anderson.  She is looking for all you jewelry artists that would like to participate in this fun Party.  Last time we had over 80 participants and it would be fun if we could top that this time.  Here is the link to participate "Bead Soup Party" .  Jump in and join us for some fun.  You will receive beautiful and interesting beads from your Swap Partner, and you will in turn send her some.  Creations will be made from these beads and you will display them for all to see.

Stella & Dot "Little Girls" Jewelry

Launch day is finally here for the Stella & Dot "Little Girls" jewelry collection.  You can locate this stylish collection on my website at www.stelladot.com/loretta.  

Can't you see that favorite child or grandchild wide eyed with excitement when she receives one of these fun pieces of jewelry.  She will love the bracelets, rings, charms, and necklaces all in her own size and colors, and very affordable.

For that special Mom or Grandmom there are also Mommy & Me sets for their special day coming up May 9th.  Order now right on my website so that you will be sure to have them in plenty of time.  You can find them here  Stella Dot 

Enjoy your search!

Stella and Dot "Little Girl" Lookbook

April 23rd is the launch date for the Stella & Dot "Little Girl" jewelry line.  Click here  Lookbook.  . for a peek at what's coming.  This link will take you to the regular Stella & Dot LookBook, and then just click on the little picture above to go to our little girl line.

Find the cutest necklaces, bracelets and earrings for your little ones, and there are even Mommy and Me sets for that special Mother's Day gift.  Check it out!!!

Marilyn Forrester - Teaching At The Top Of The World

My friend, Marilyn Forrester, has led a very interesting life and has written a book to tell about it.  Marilyn went to Alaska in 1977 to seek her fortune and became a teacher in the Alaska Bush.  A must read for all you adventurers.  Order Marilyn's book at Amazon.com or on her website at www.marilynforrester.com.  You can also catch glimpses of her interesting life on her blog at www.marilynforrester.blogspot.com.

Jewelry Studio Organization Tips by Tammy Powley

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Tammy Powley writes a weekly blog at about.com, and has very interesting articles for jewelry artists and designers.  This week she focused on Jewelry Studio Organization and I thought I would share this with you.  If you are like me (and what she describes in her post) my beautiful jewelry projects get spread all over the house.  I am hesitant to put them away because if they are out of sight, then they are out of my mind.  Just reading this article makes me want to get in and GET ORGANIZED!  How about you?  Here is the link to Tammy's article. Tammy Powley

Happy Birthday Lori Anderson

Congratulations to Lori Anderson on her 1000th Blog.  She's also celebrating her birthday (I don't think it's her 1000th though.)  Hope you have a fabulous, fun day today, Lori.

She is generously offering a chance to win a gift of handmade beads or jewelry to her blog readers that become followers and/or write about her big day on their blog.  Sign on to read her very interesting blog and maybe win a prize. :)   Click here. Lori Anderson

Polymer Clay Buttons

Friday has become my favorite day because that is when I receive my weekly video tutorial from
 Cindy Lietz, the polymer clay tutor.  I look forward to learning a new project with polymer clay, and this week she didn't disappoint us.  We now know how to make  her fun Polymer Clay Buttons.  These can be designed for any garment you have.  They can be large or small.  You can make fun dinosaurs or cupcakes or hearts for your children's clothes.  Whereever your imagination takes you. 

Besides designing with Polymer Clay, I also knit purses out of beautiful batik cotton strips.  The closure on these purses are usually large buttons, so now I can make my own and design them to fit the purse colors.

You too can learn the fun craft of making polymer clay beads and buttons by subscribing to
 Cindy Lietz weekly video classes.  Here is a sample picture of her buttons, and I will post mine when I get them baked.

A New Bead Stash

What a fun Yahoo Bead group we have.  Just received my Bead Stash from my trading partner, Marianna Boylan, from Star Girl Jewelry.  She wrapped them all up in a cute box covered with sheetmusic and flowers.  Here is my stash.

Beads are in the Mail

Marianna here they come.  My beads are in the mail to my Bead Swap partner, and I  hope she will be able to make some fun pieces with these.   I couldn't decide at the last minute what to send her.  Had about three piles of fun stuff.  I finally decided that I would send my "torn watercolor" and "jupiter" beads that I made using the Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor method.  Both were fun to make, and I hope you enjoy them, Marianna.  We were required to decorate a "Matchbox" to house our beads, and I chose to cover mine with flower stickers and include that cute little Ladybug sticker.