It's been a crazy weekend and basically a weird week come to think about it, but some how I've still managed to get some crafing done like these puzzle piece earrings. I purchased the pieces from Kits & Caboodles over at Etsy, and added some beads and wire.

These earrings came after I found some similar puzzle charms at the local craft store and made these projects as a special request: Silver & Crystal Autism Puzzle Earrings and Silver & Crystal Autism Adjustable Puzzle Necklace.

Other fairly new additions to my About.com Jewelry Making site include -

A review of Victoria Lansford's latest rings DVD

A red brass discovery - a great alternative to gold-filled, maybe

And, speaking of red brass, I used in in a new lampwork and wire necklace project .

At my Crafty Princess Diaries weblog, I've been busy too:

I've got some success to report concerning my Crafty Princess Etsy Shop.

My crafty link love weekly posts still continue as well.

I discuss the pros and cons of giving freebies, aka swag, when you ship out craft items you've sold.

And, I've got another article out in my series on publishing. This one looks at publishing your crafts in magazines.

Now, that I stop and look at everything on my blog and site, I'm pretty surprised at how much I've gotten done, and this is just the tip of the crafty ice berg!