This lens features the lampwork glass beads of Nichole Byers. I started making beads around 2002, and after starting and quitting other crafts and hobbies, beadmaking is the one that "stuck" - my studio is my favorite place to be, and I can't imagine ever giving it up! Within this lens you will find some of my favorite photos, as well as links to all of my sites (blog, store, newsletter). I've also highlighted some of my favorite lampworking books and some jewelry books th... Read Full Story

Are you a big fan of Coach like I am? Does your BFF refuse to buy bags that aren't designer? If you are looking for an inexpensive but stylish gift to give to your girlfriend, your sister or your mom, consider Coach's keyrings.  It is a great (and desired) brand, and a keyring gift will be used all the time.  Read Full Story

There is nothing more exciting to a person in debt than the freedom of getting the bills paid down.  For us, the debt paydown is slow going, but it is getting paid.  Personally, I’ve been pretty good about not using my credit cards and opting to pay cash instead.  My husband has always been good about not abusing credit cards, so while we are feeling the effects of this economy (higher gasoline expenses, higher grocery bills, etc.), we are feeling pretty positive about our financial sit... Read Full Story

Cloth Baby Diapers have improved considerably over the last four decades, both in terms of comfort, use, and leakage. Choosing to diaper your baby in cloth diapers is the more natural option to chemical-laden disposable diapers, and is less expensive and better for the environment. Read Full Story

"This book is a simple "how to" guide for using the Law of Attraction to create the life you desire. Within these pages, Canfield clearly explains not only what you need to know, but what you need to do in order to attract what you want in life... This thought-provoking guide will take you step by step throught he processes of defining your dreams, goals, and desires. Along the way, you will gain a greater understanding of yourself - a sense of who you really are and why you ar... Read Full Story

I have to admit that it feels good when I am in a store or at a school function and I get compliments on the jewelry that I wear. Because I make my own glass beads and wire jewelry, it feels good to get a positive reaction to what I've created. I've been making my own jewelry for years now, and have even had a couple of project articles published in the magazine Step by Step Wire Jewelry. You can see my jewelry at my blog, http://nicholebyers.com But you do not have to have a... Read Full Story

This is a great book that, according to my 10 year old son, is an educational experience that shows crafts and projects that boys of all ages would enjoy, such as making go-carts and tree houses. In today's society where parents have their kids on schedules that rival their own, where a child spends more hours per week playing video games than he does working on homework or playing outside, this book comes to the rescue with riveting stories, trivia, information, and boyish projects (a... Read Full Story

I've mentioned in some of my other lenses that I'm quite a shopoholic.  One of my favorite catalogs to browse through is Pottery Barn Kids, and my daughter's bedroom is done with the "Yellow Emily" quilt (pictured) and pillows, complimented with a green gingham bedskirt and curtains. Shop here for the hippest, most stylish NWT and gently-used Pottery Barn Kids linens, furniture and accessories at wonderful prices!  Use the "What's Here" list in the sidebar... Read Full Story

Selling your art and crafts online is a great way to earn money to fund your creativity, or even pay your bills or save for a vacation. Keep reading for some suggestions and tips for selling your art or crafts online. Read Full Story

Marie Osmond is a passionate doll collector, and introduced her line of dolls in 1991 which are marketed by Charisma Brands and was debuted on QVC.  Because she traveled as a child who performed along with her brothers, she collected dolls from around the world. Marie Osmond has more recently been known for competing on the ABC televsion series "Dancing With the Stars." Read Full Story