As you may already know, Rosana Van Horn is coordinating both the Hot Clay Swap and a brown-bag swap. Debbie Jackson and Rosana got together and took this gorgeous picture of 'hot' beads and jewelry to inspire you. If you haven't signed up for the swap, it's not too late. Sign-up is open until July 1. You can be in 1, 2, or 3 swap groups.

Debbie Jackson is coordinating the 2011 Retreat Bead Strand. This is our second year creating the Bead Strand and we hope everyone will participate by making 2 beads in cool colors. The beads will be divided into two separate strands, one of which will stay in the IPCA Archives and the other will be auctioned to benefit the IPCA and its education and outreach activities.