Links of the Week - 25 Web Stops to Keep You Busy!

Fashionology - A fun new store in Los Angeles targeting Tweens and Teens encouraging fashion design and a DIY aesthetic.

It’s Grow Time - A while back I mentioned I seen a Miracle Grow commercial with the most adorable planters made from bowling balls, globes and drums. Well I finally found the website and no it is not miraclegrow.com

Stencil Punks - A free online archive of punk rock themed print ready stencils.

Dinosaurs and Robots - The mannequins used on the cover of the Naughty Secretary Club book referred to as exciting weirdness. Not sure if that is good or bad.

Love Anna James - While perusing the Style Files I found what is possibly the most amazing armoire of all time by Love Anna James. Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with Verona.




Did I mention that I am doing interviews with some of my favorite crafters, designers and all around creative types at Craft Gossip?

Manic Trout - Meet Sierra she paints, has jewelry in Seventeen and InStyle and lives in an old Dr.'s office.

Tammy Powley - Get the deets on Tammy's new book Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry.

Ponoko - I chat with the dudes from Ponoko about their commitment to the environment and how an aspiring jewelry designer could win $1000 entering their latest contest.

Plus I report on interviews at Fred Flare and Murketing!


Bead Bloggers is sprinkled with a few of the new things we added this week to Naughty Secretary Club.

About.com Jewelry Making
Tammy hearts jewelry making! Find a load of heart-themed jewelry projects along with a free e-course designed around the theme of love.

Art Bead Scene
Ahoy Mateys! Cap'n Heather Powers sails us to a new ABS Feature - The Trendy Bead! This week's trend is nautical - no swabbin' the deck required!

Barbe Saint John's Blog
Tool Love-How many pairs of wire cutters can one girl own, and whats the difference between them?

BeadStyle Magazine
BeadStyle Senior Editor Naomi talks where her great finds from the Bead&Button Show will turn up next.

Jennifer Jangles Blog
Want to know where to buy ceramic supplies? Check out Jennifer's Blog.

Katie's Beading Blog
Check out Katie's new video clip from the public television show Beads, Baubles & Jewels!

Naughty Secretary Club
Get all caught up on the latest office gossip with the Naughty Secretary Club Newsletter.

Savvy Crafter
Candie's definitely been inspired by her Asian adventures---see a Fan-tastic necklace and some fabric she plans to make into a kimono shirt.

Strands of Beads
Melissa takes at look at Chinese character name stamps from a crafty point of view