Over 25 Links to Help Pass the Time!

Alicia from the Oceanside Craft Mafia wanted me to remind you dudes that the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco is right around the corner and they will be there in full force! Don't forget applications for Renegade Chicago are due tomorrow!

Have you seen Vickie's Behind the Knitter? You should.

My friend Jasmine sent me a link to the jewelry of Melody Ehsani and boy am I glad she did.

Stop by Zune Arts to check out The Lost Ones, a graphic novel. Some amazing artist have their iron in this fire.

Speaking of collaborations go to the Converse website and listen to the new song that Santogold, N.E.R.D., and Julian Casablancas of The Strokes did to help Converse celebrate their birthday called “My Drive Thru”.




This week over at Craft Gossip I did some fun interviews that might tickle your fancy.

2ReVert: Some people ride skateboards, others wear them.

Plush You get's the scoop on Dreamlets.

Won't you take me to Funky Town.

Mahar Drygoods Chit Chats with Roebuck Studios.

Chelise Stroud Hery living in the land of ZNE.




Somehow I managed to squeeze 3 posts in over at Badassical this week!

Victorian Octopus people of the world unite and take over.

Say Goodbye to your Gladiator sandals and hello to your new gaiters!

Hells Bells I Love Cells




The ladies of Bead Bloggers have some exciting links for you this week. I can't wait to read Barbe's explanation of Steam Punk! I spiced things up with the new Revamped Vintage Earrings on Naughty Secretary Club!

About.com Jewelry Making
Bronze metal clay is one the way! This new medium is the talk of the metal clay community right now.

Art Bead Scene
Whooo is the star of this week's The Trendy Bead?

Barbe Saint John
Steampunk? Learn a little more about gears and brass.

BeadStyle Magazine
Cathy Jakicic talks about Tammy Powley's new book and her gracious gift of a free project download for the BeadStyle.com community

Jewelry & Beading
Here's what to do with an ugly old elastic bracelet that never gets worn anymore!

Katie's Beading Blog
The Triple Take girls are at it again! Get a sneak peek at Katie's twinkle toes ballet flats for the August issue of Simply Beads.

Naughty Secretary Club
Jen gets asked to go see Loretta Lynn the First Lady of Country in concert and whips herself up the perfect accessory! Learn how to make your own mini cowgirl hat headband!

Savvy Crafter
Stars and Stripes Charm Bracelet! Happy Fourth everyone!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
I was so delighted with how my interview with the fantastic Melissa J. Lee turned out! Come see!

Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off her favorite recycled tools.