Art Bead Scene
As a thank you to our loyal readers, the editors of Art Bead Scene present 12 Days of Christmas: 12 free projects using art beads, running over the next two weeks. These projects are quick and easy gift ideas, perfect for the holidays!

Bead Arts
Cyndi is continuing the countdown to Christmas with a link to a new project every day! All with beads, of course.

Jewelry & Beading
Stunning jewelry and other artwork are featured in an interview with Penny Purdie, one of Cyndi's favorite artists in the Swarovski Design Contest!

PearlEsq.
Check out the travels of Robin at Tim Holtz' Holiday Hideaway!

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beadng to be done!
Jean displays a little parallel chain style chain maille and borosilicate bracelet for her chain maille gallery on her site: Margot Potter has the perfect name for it!

The Impatient Beader
It's week three of Ornament Thursday! Margot offers a simply lovely and quick idea in this week's post, plus links to the amazing ideas of the rest of our talented participants!