ABC's of Creativity - I is Internet

Internet is defined as a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide (usually preceded by the ). The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.(dictionary.com)

For many of us the Internet is a distraction but it is also as source of information and inspiration.

Here are some of my favourites -

Beading Daily

Beading Daily is a daily newsletter, but the website has a wealth of great beading stuff. Videos, free projects and forums.

Pinterest

Pinterest is sharing community. Follow your fellow bead artists, favorite bead designers and friends. You can also browse other pins by topic and repin your favourite. Follow Maria and myself.

YouTube

YouTube is great for those who are visual learners. You can search for specific topic or techniques. You can also follow channels created by designers and producers. The School of Beadwork featuring Melanie Potter is a great channel. Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements has just started a new feature The Professor of Crystals.

Here is Maria's video demo of Diagonal Weave.



Interview of Maria by Mona Hair .



Blogs by bead designs and artists are a great source of information and inspiration. I follow many bead related blogs but here are a few of my favorites -

Beadfx (Beadful Life), Canadian bead store - beadfx.blogspot.ca/

Cindy Holsclaw (Bead Origami), American beadwork designer - beadorigami.blogspot.ca/

Kerrie Slade, British beadwork designer - kerrieslade.blogspot.ca/

Lori Anderson (Pretty Things), American beadwork designer and blog hop hostess - www.prettythingsblog.com/

Marcia De Coster (Mad Designs), American beadwork designer - maddesignsbeads.blogspot.ca/

Mortira vanPelt (Inspirational Beading), Canadian beadwork designer - inspirationalbeading.blogspot.ca/

Do you have a favorite blog or website? Share it with us in the comments.

Hope that you find inspiration online!

Happy Beading!!