Superbowl Ads

Check out these Superbowl Ads:
* Amy Borkowsky
* Angels and Demons Super Bowl Ad
* Budweiser Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad
* Carreer Builder Super Bowl Ad
* Cars.com Super Bowl Ad
* Cheetos Super Bowl Ad
* Chuck Super Bowl Ad
* Denny's Super Bowl Ad
* Doritos "Free Doritos" Super Bowl Ad
* Doritos New Flavor Pitch Super Bowl Ad
* Doritos Power of the Crunch Super Bowl Ad
* Doritos Super Bowl Ad
* Doritos The Chase Super Bowl Ad
* Doritos Too Delicious Super Bowl Ad
* Fast and the Furious Super Bowl Ad
* Frosted Flakes Super Bowl Ad
* GI Joe Super Bowl Ad
* Go Daddy Danica Patrick Super Bowl Ad
* Go Daddy Super Bowl Ad
* H and R Block Super Bowl Ad
* Heineken Super Bowl Ad
* Heroes Super Bowl Ad
* Hyundai Genesis Super Bowl Ad
* Hyundai Super Bowl Ad
* Jay Leno Super Bowl Ad
* Kings Super Bowl Ad
* LMAO NBC Super Bowl Ad
* Land of the Lost Super Bowl Ad
* Medium Super Bowl Ad
* Miller One Second Super Bowl Ad
* Monsters vs. Aliens Super Bowl Ad
* NFL Network Super Bowl Ad
* Pedigree Super Bowl Ad
* Pepsi Super Bowl Ad
* Sobe Lizard Lake Super Bowl Ad
* Sobe Super Bowl Ad
* Star Trek Super Bowl Ad
* Super Bowl Ads 2009
* Super Bowl Commercials 2009
* Super Bowl Commercials Live Coverage
* Teleflora Super Bowl Ad
* Transformers Super Bowl Ad

2008 Election

Here is a great link to keep up with tonight's election results.
Here is a helpful link on the election exit polls as well.

Three easy patriotic pins to make just in time for election day or Veterans Day.

Helpful link for Election Day from Mahalo.com

Spoon Jewelry

Making spoon jewelry is easy and practical, not to mention a great way to recycle unwanted silverware. This tutorial from eHow gives easy instructions on how to create a spoon ring. Also included is a tutorial from lovetoknow on how to make spoon bracelets. Add a special touch to your spoon jewelry by buying vintage silverware which most often can be found at flea markets and antique shops.

Polymer Clay Beads

I've never tried to make polymer clay beads, but would like to. I found a great tutorial video that makes it look easy. Hope to get the time to try it soon! This is a great way to make personalized jewelry.

Types of Clasps

There are several different types of clasps to choose from when making jewelry. The four most common are the barrel, spring ring, lobster claw and the toggle. I personally like the lobster claw the best. There is really no wrong or right clasp to use, it just depends on the crafters own personal taste and what he or she has had the best results with. Like anything else, you have to be careful when deciding which brand of clasp to purchase. It has been my experience that when purchasing the cheaper brands, the percentage of defective pieces are higher. This isn't good, especially when making jewelry pieces to sell. It's important to give the customer good quality jewelry that he or she will be able to enjoy for years to come. Clasps come in assorted metals including plated metal, sterling silver, gold, pewter as well as others. Fire Mountain Gems carry a great assortment of clasps that can be ordered on their website, by phone or by fax.

Swarovski Crystals

Swarovski, the best of the best. It is my belief that no other crystal out there compares. For all the information you could ever want to know about Swarovski crystals, visit their website. The best part is that Swarovski crystals are available for use in jewelry making and can be found at the following stores: Fire Mountain Gems, Michaels, Fusion Beads, Jewelry Supply, and iBead as well as many others. Swarovski crystals are available in a large variety of colors, shapes and sizes.