BEADBLOGGERS and a photo of a Blythe by jean baldridge yates

Zephyr is a "duck lip" Blythe by Zaloa's Studio. Duck lips are not easy to carve, and Zaloa (Amy) did an elegant and phenomenal job.  Zephyr has beautiful hand dyed purple mohair from New Zealand. Her faceup and reroot are exquistely done by Amy. I made the earrings from coin pearls and tiny  fancy colored sapphires wired to sterling chain. Zephyr's dress is by Scintillating Dollies. --jean

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Get Colorful
Coloring intricate designs is a new trend for adults and a great way to relieve stress. The Crafty Princess has a free downloadable image from a new coloring book available on her weblog.

Blue Mood
Connie's added a new chart to her Etsy shop that will be easily adapted to any holiday or season. Find links to all her pattern sources in the blog as well.

Beading Arts
Cyndi shares some strategies for combining bead embroidery with free form beadweaving.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a fab book by Keiko Sakamoto on wrap bracelets: DIY Wrap Bracelets, 25 Designs using beads,thread, ribbon,cord and more. So fun!

Art Bead Scene

Check out Claire's inspiring take on this month's challenge painting - and her art bead selections to whet your appetite!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
This just in! Pantone has announced the Fashion Color Report for Spring 2016! What's your favorite choice for Color of the Year?

Chalk Paint Plaque — Something Wonderful 
Recipes for chalk paint and how to use it to create an inspirational wall plaque.