Favorite Bead Stores

I am always searching for great deals on beads and store that sell unique one that will make my jewelry unique, too. So, I have compiled a list of my favorite bead stores for you.

Wal-Mart - It actually has some really great pendants, and the findings are comparable to other stores.

Michael's - Of course, the crafting superstore. Sometimes it can be more pricey than other stores, but they have a fairly good variety.

There are many great supply shops on Etsy. I am personally a big fan of supporting the Etsy community, since I have my own shop there.

Every once in a while, I take the time to check out a local bead shop or boutique. They don't have to be big stores to have amazing beads. In fact, because they are small, they sometimes have one-of-a-kind beads. Look in your local yellow pages. I'm sure you'll find one you absolutely love.

Technorati Favorites Exchange

I have come across a great way to increase traffic to my site via the Technorati Favorites Exchange. Ashish at Technospot.net and Maki at Dosh Dosh are promoting this exchange as well.


How to take part in this experiment :

1. Add Thumbelina Creations to your favorite list from this link : Add to technorati Favourites .

2. After adding me, you can leave comment on my blog with your technorati favourite link and I will also add you in my technorati favorite list .

3. You can ask other bloggers to exchange technorati favorites to increase your blog popularity. Also, visit these blogs to add them into your list; Technospot.net and Doshdosh.com.

You can also create a post like this and invite as many friends as you can to take part in this Technorati Experiment.

Here is my exchange list of blogs where you can participate as well and add their links:

DigitalMail
Askax
Foreign Perspectives
NirmalTV
Shaarique
Jerungkun

Fyais
SMSToday
Life in the Fast Lane
Our Journey

I will be updating this list as time allows.

Featuring... Shrink Plastic

Shrink plastic has apparently been around for a long time already. Goodness, why haven't I heard of it?! Anyway, I have found some great sites on the internet showing how to make awesome jewelry out of this stuff.
You can see tutorials and check out the finished products at Craft Therapy and PlanetJune.

I haven't yet had a chance to try this technique, but be sure that I will. So, coming soon to my store... shrink plastic.

Success

I recently had a table at the Crafting in the Valley Craft Fair in Linden, AB. It was held on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. I have had bad experiences with craft fairs in the past, so I was a little nervous. But I must say, I had a good time and really great traffic past my table. So, this is one show I will do again in the future.

Mighty Girl

I recently read Maggie Mason's blog, Mighty Girl. On her blog, she has a list of things she wants to do yet in her life. It has inspired me to write my own list. My list is still in the beginning stages, but you can see what I wrote on Crafty Mom, my other blog.

Maggie would love to read yours too. Make your own Mighty Life List, and send your URL to maggie@mightygirl.net with the subject "Mighty Life".

BlogHer.com

I have joined a group of bloggers called BlogHer.com. BlogHer is the blogging community for women! We invite you to join us to gain additional exposure for your blogs and your ideas, (that's our mission). With more than 13,000 members and 10,000 blogs on our blog list, we're all working together to create a community that is fun, informative and supportive.

Craft Fair! June 7 & 8

I will be having a table displaying my jewelry at the Alliance Church in Linden, AB on Friday and Saturday, June 7 & 8.

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New Items in My eStore!

I am putting new items in my estore. Check them out. I have been adding new types of jewelry to my collection. I am now using buttons (some really cool ones!), bottle caps, polly pocket accessories, and so on. If you'd like to see something in particular, send me a message or a comment.

I was featured in the Daily Artisan Spotlight yesterday. Go check it out.
You, too, can be featured. Just go to the Free Press! page of the website.
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