BSBP

For those not in the know, BSBP is short for Bead Soup Blog Party - a one-of-a-kind online party where beaders from all the world swap beads with assigned partners and challenge themselves to think out of the box to create often spectacular and always pretty jewellery. The organiser of this amazing party is multi-tasker extraordinaire, Lori Anderson of Pretty Things. This year, the BSBP had over 300 participants who revealed their masterpieces on their blogs on Sept 17. Lori, in all her efficiency, has already started on preparations for the 5th BSBP. If you're interested to find out more about the party and the rules, you can go here.


I didn't participate in this year's party. I contemplated it. But in the end I chickened out. I have a long-standing relationship with feelings of inadequacy and they got the better of me unfortunately. I'm looking to beat those feelings into submission in time for the sign up for the next BSBP which will be in January 2012. There'll be a cap of 200 participants though so I'll have to trust to luck that I get a chance to play.

Another HUGE giveaway!

Lori Anderson of Pretty Things is having a giveaway. The lucky duck went to the recent Bead & Button Show and - generous soul that she is - came back with an armload of beady goodness that she's giving away to her readers. So if you're feeling lucky, go here and leave a comment. You might just be one of the lucky 9 who walks away with some to-die-for beads and findings. The draw will be on June 20th. Good luck people!

Giveaway by Lori of Pretty Things

Whoops! Silly me! I forgot to post about the wonderful giveaway that Lori is doing. Lucky lucky Lori got to go a bead show and being the generous, thoughtful person she is, got hold of a number of pretty things for her blog readers. You stand a chance to win ONE of the lovely goodies if you post a comment on her blog. Interested?? The link is here. You have till the 18th of April I believe.