May is a very melancholy time for me. I remember as a child looking forward to May because it meant summer vacation. Then came my senior year of high school and graduation. I remember crying the entire next day. That's when I realized, I always want things to stay the same. I quickly got over that when I moved away to college and started experiencing a whole new life.

Then I had my first baby and as soon as he started school, May became a melancholy month once again. My children never seem to understand my tears on the last day of school. That was up until my last child started school.

Lauren is a mini me. She looks like me and my parents tell me she is the child they prayed I would have one day. I never realized how true that was until she came home on the last day of kindergarten, ran up to her room, threw herself on the bed, and sobbed. I tried to explain to her that change was a good thing, but finally I gave up, took her in my arms and cried with her.

Change is a good thing, it's just not always an easy thing.

Have a great month and remember;
Never Stop Creating!

This month's project, pictured above, is our 3 Strand Pink Multi Set.

This 16'' three strand necklace in shades of pink with matching two strand bracelet and drop earrings is our most popular set. It's perfect for all your special occasions.

The winner will receive all supplies needed to create this project, including free shipping. Don’t forget to enter before April 30.

Dates that will give you an excuse to make something fun!

The winner of our April project is:

She will receive all the supplies needed to create our stunning Crystal & Pearl Memory Wire Bracelet & Earring Set.

Jade beads are made from Asian marble. They can be left in their natural state or dyed vivid, gleaming colors. Jade is worn to help keep perfect balance in your life. Wear Jade whenever your life seems out of balance-like when you're starting a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new town or city. All these activities require some tightrope walking to get from one "place" to another. Jade is definitely the thing to wear in "Melancholy May."

Find balance with one of these:
White Mountain Jade
Mountain Jade Coral
Olive Jade
Golden Jade
Ching Hai Jade

If you purchased the Breast Cancer Awareness Set when it was first released, the instructions had you attaching the bead sections and bead dangles with large jump rings. After wearing the bracelet myself and having the bracelet come apart, I decided to re-write the instructions. The instructions now have you attaching the bead sections and bead dangles with chain links. There is plenty of chain included in the project to make the change, if you purchased this project early on.

We'd also like to thank everyone who has purchased this set and helped us raise funds for breast cancer research. We are still raising funds until the end of May.