Trends and News

If you are like me, a little peek at Pantone's color report always provides a much needed shot of inspiration.  Above are the colors for Spring 2011 and some of my beads that match.  Have fun finding beads in your stash that match the color report colors and find ways to work them into your jewelry. 

News from the ABS editors:

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Lori Anderson's next Bead Soup Party. There are already over 180 participants!

On the 15th Cindy Gimbrone is having a clearance bead sale - don't miss it! 

Lorelei Eurto has opened a new shop featuring her handmade tin bead caps, charms and connectors.  Super cute.  Lorelei is also the featured designer in this month's issue of Bead Trends magazine.  Be sure to check it out. 

I'm offering a Bead of the Month Club for 15 lucky customers!

Do you have news to share with us?  I'd love to hear it.

Another Bead Soup Blog Party!

When Art Bead Scene wrote about having a girlfriend's night and bringing beads to swap and having a bead soup swap, I thought it would be a fantastic idea to bring to the internet. What a great way to meet new beaders and exchange beads and ideas!

The blog party is also a great way to discover new blogs, gain new readers and followers, and network. Several party-goers have even been contacted by magazines to be contributors!

The first party was a great success, so I hope you'll join me in the second party. Sign ups end on May 7th and you have until June 19th to create your piece for the blog party.

Click here to join in the fun!