I started beading from a necklace kit years ago and have picked up a lot of inspirational books since then - I am a bit of an addict for craft books, magazines, etc.  But some good basic books are Mastering Beadwork, and A Beader's Companion, for basic stitches and techniques for beading with seed beads.

Thanks!!

susanab that is a sweet little monster pouch! I love those lips! and those fabulous lashes!!

That is a super cute cookie monster pouch!  He and oscar the grouch are my favorite sesame street monsters!


OKAY so, prepare to be amazed by the awesome monster pouches that I received from tankrgrl today!



I got an adorable crochet hook case, a cute Frankie coin purse, AND the cutest Gizmo hoop EVER which is right off my wist!  The hoop says "Bright Light" on it, but it is hard to see in this picture.

Here is the inside of my crochet hook case all filled up with my crochet tools!  Yes, it has individual little pockets for each hook AND a pouch for scissors a tape measure  or whatever else I may need!!  Tankrgrl did such an amazing job!  And look at the beautiful button!


Thank you so, so , SO much tankrgrl!!!  I LOVE everything so much!  I feel so Lucky!

Wow! These are amazing! How did you learn to bead like this?  Can you recommend any tutorials or books? Thanks!

Oh me, meee!!

imebears I love that monster bag!  The tail is ingenious

and Foxy Sam, there is just something so irresistable about Domo!

Hi everyone! I'm stalking this swap gallery because I really wanted to join but hadn't been a member long enough  Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know that everything so far is sooooo amazing.  Hope there is a Round 3!

I sent out today.  Feeling a little swap anxiety :/

Those monsters are so cute!!  I am totally loving this swap!  Everyone's monsters look like so much fun!

Love these and the rest of the robots!!!