Beadbloggers and photos of Blythes by jean

These earrings were made for my girls, two mohair custom Blythes by Cindy Sowers. Cindy did the reroots on both girls and the faceups. She also made the faux suede blue hot pants outfit on one of the girls, who is named Hope, the name chosen by Cindy. She is a groupie, not unlike Penny Lane in the film "Almost Famous". She has a fantastic coat Cindy made. Cindy has her sister (she has a sister--together they are The Serendipity Sisters) at her house. Then Cindy made Pretti in Pink, the girl with the pink hair. They look great together and like to hang out together. Here is Cindy's Etsy shop. If you love the Marie Antoinette look, that is what she has been into, dress-wise for dolls, lately. Very beautiful dresses for dolls!--jean 

Beadbloggers!


Snap out of it, Jean! There's Beading to be done!
Jean reviews a marvelous new book by Nealay Patel, Jewelry Designs with Knitted Wire. It is very original and totally cool! 

Crafting Update
Crochet, knitting, jewelry making, catch up on the crafting action from the Crafty Princess on the latest video podcast.

Art Bead Scene 
Take a peek at our new November challenge!


Thumbprint Penguin Bar Towel
Kids can help make these thumbprint penguin bar towels. They make charming housewarming gifts and fun keepsakes for grandparents, aunts and uncles.

David's Puzzle
Check out the model Connie's cousin Cindy stitched for the David's Puzzle pattern from the Connie Gee's Designs Etsy shop and learn the story behind the pattern name.

Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies
Leftover Halloween candy isn't exactly a problem, but if you want to do something with it aside from just eating it as candy, try these easy and yummy cookies.

Beading Arts
Here's a book review of one of Cyndi's top picks for Christmas gift-giving this year: DIY Wrap Bracelets!