Post-Vacation Link-a-palooza

I recognize that I should be sharing some vacation photos and stories with you, but I'm not sure either are fit for the internet. Besides that, I haven't worked up the momentum yet to upload all the pictures. On the other hand, I have made it into the craft room in little spurts when I haven't been trying to get the house back in order. Oh sigh. Why does it seem like there's so much more work before and after a vacation than any other time??

Just a peek at what's on my craft desk at the moment

I really should be working on my Bead Soup piece(s), but I'm trying to get the creative juices flowing before I dive into that pool. Don't forget that the second reveal of the Bead Soup Blog Party is tomorrow. I suggest you hit up hostess Lori Anderson's Pretty Things blog to get the ball rolling. There will probably be plenty of posts up around midnight Eastern US time.

While I've got you here, let me go ahead with some links so this feels more like a real post.

• Since I've already mentioned the fabulous Lori Anderson, here's one of her wonderfully informative posts. This one is on Going to a Bead Show - How to Prepare.
• Jo at Daisychain Jewellery also offered up an informative but techy post on how to add a photo to your Blogger sidebar.
• For a fun crafty tutorial, check out this neat DIY Antiqued Mercury Mirror Glass from 17 Apart.
•  Today I stumbled on this great post from Handemadeology about how to Never Run Out of Blogging Ideas. What a great list of inspiration that is. I only hope I can make it work as easy as they make it sound. Check out the comments too as they do ask for suggestions from readers at the end of the post.

As soon as I returned from vacation, I did put a few items ON SALE in the Etsy shop. In addition, I added these new earrings in there.

Gathering Flowers Earrings

I hope you found something cool in the links today and hope to be back in the next day or two with something more than links, but we'll see how busy the Bead Soup Blog Party keeps me before I make any promises!