http://www.zizbead.com/  

ZiZZyZaZa Bead and Embellishment Emporium

& the Bead Stampedes 

of ID, MT, OR & WA

http://www.joycematzen.com/

Joyce Matzen creates incredibly unique Lampwork glass beads. Her beads make exquisite focals for all kinds of jewelry.

http://www.eye-candie.biz/

Jessica at eye-candie.biz is a multi-talented creator who works with beads, silver, enamel, and textiles, as well as designing and producing very interesting jewelery pieces.  Her creativity knows no boundries.

http://www.danasjewelrydesign.com/

Dana James rates very high on the talent, interests and energy scales.  You just have to go to her site and spend some time (a quick visit won't do the trick). Dana's jewelry combines wonderful creativity with wide ranging variety.  For something incredible and unique, check out her Gem Trees.

http://www.wynwoods.com/

Wynwoods Gallery and Bead Studio is located in historic and beautiful Port Townsend (one of our favorite places in the world).  Lois and her team offer just about everything for people who make things.  Check out her especially cool and huge selection of unique charms.

http://www.nancywalkerdesign.net/

Nancy Walker is an accomplished glass artist who combines her beautiful dichroic fused glass with all kinds of beads to create wonderfully complex and interesting jewelry. Each piece has its own name and personality.

Over the years, we have met some wonderful people with terrific, creative talent. 

Please visit these sites and see what other people are doing.  You may find something to inspire you. You may find something you can't live without.  You may find a way to support a starving artist.  You might just enjoy the surfing.

Maybe you'll make some friends, like we did.