Beadblogger's Sunday

My head and the sky have been in consort today.


A wall of swirling gray clouds with brief respites of clear blue. I know the rain/snow will come, but afterward the clouds will clear and it'll be blue skies up above.

For me, this swirly-head condition is definitely part of the creative process. Those tumbling, misty thoughts, though sometimes confusing and uncomfortable, are important building blocks to getting things done, whether it's for designing a new piece for The Book (sneak peek!):


Or just getting the motivation to rake the yard...both of which were on the docket today.

What kind of sky does your creative process look like? Fluffy white clouds? Blazing streaks of color in a blistering sunrise or sunset? Thunderheads? Please share, since I know I'm not the only one with my head in the clouds.

While you're pondering that, check out what the Beadbloggers have been up to this week. Such an amazing, creative group!

A Bead A Day
Looking for a great way to commemorate a special moment or gift? Design a piece of jewelry!

About.com Jewelry Making
It's like Wal-Mart, only you want to be there in this virutal tour of Shipwreck Beads.

Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene is having a book fair. Read up on your favorites!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has finally discovered how great polymer clay is.

Cindy Gimbrone aka the Lampwork Diva
Not thinking about your holiday gift list yet? Cindy helps get you started with a Knot Ready for Prime Time Lucky Knots and Friends Projects so you can get started now!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shares her final Crystal Week necklace... a piece she calls Woodland Mermaid

Jewelry & Beading
Krystal Backer, beading artist, shares her creative inspirations with Cyndi.

Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
Have you been following Lorelei's Necklace Round Robin? Come take a look at the finished pieces!

Snap Out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a delightful book by the editor of BeadStyle: Cathy Jakicic

Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off her favorite necklace created for Cynthia Thornton's Enchanted Adornments and winner in the metal clay category of the British Bead Awards