Hi Everyone!
It's always bird watching season in Alaska, but spring and summer are a great time to see various waterfowl that migrate yearly. Recently we went out to Westchester Lagoon which is right in the middle of the city and saw lots of birds. You can see some of the photos here:
http://staree.com/shala

Here's the latest article from the Beadwork site at BellaOnline.com.
Filigree Earrings Using Head Pins
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176703.asp

Book Review- Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry
My review of Laura Poplin's Unconventional Chain Mail Jewelry

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176717.asp

I also posted a jewelry project- not beads, to my blog recently-
Recycled Thread Wrapped Donut Pendants
http://www.donteatthepaste.com/2012/05/recycled-thread-wrapped-donut-pendants.html

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Shala Kerrigan, Beadwork Editor
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