Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a safe New Year's Eve and are ready to watch the parade today! I know I am!

Let's check out all the beady news first....

About.com Jewelry Making
Take a moment to look back at 2009 and forward to 2010.

Art Bead Scene
Deep hues and bright pops of color highlight a trip to ABS Editor Cindy Gimbrone's studio for a look at a special set of beads for this month's ABS challenge.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi makes up her first batch of polymer clay bezels for pendants.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Rewind: Cindy ventures into moldmaking with a vintage French button.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie reflects on the past year and sets her goals for the new year

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean is proud and happy about her contribution to Jean Campbell's gorgeous Steampunk Style Jewelry book! Take a look!

Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off the elegant necklace of a guest designer - her mother-in-law.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Dark reds and lush blacks mingle together in Andrew's latest necklace design, "The Shadow King." Andrew also announces the launch of his new Skull Shop!

Time to watch the Rose Parade! Here are highlights from last year's parade to get you ready....