With the arrival of spring, there is not only the scent in the air of the ground thawing but there's also the buzz of a big announcement coming from the Bead&Button Show team! We're excited to share the news with our newsletter subscribers — we know you love to stay in the loop even if you can't attend this year's show so watch your email and our Facebook page tomorrow to find out what the buzz is all about!

We love hearing from all of you about your favorite snacks! Whether it's reading that strawberries don't last long in Anchorage, Alaska, or that you're telling us you love the healthy fruit choice but your heart says chocolate candies — it's great to see the diversity of snack favorites among us! Last week's snack madness winner by a landslide was chocolate!

You can vote on this week's favorite on our Facebook page. But hurry — you only have 7 days to vote in each round! We'll reveal the final four at the end of the month.

Looking for inspiration to come to the Show? Veteran instructor Maria Richmond provides plenty of it in her wirework classes for all levels. Maria loves to see the sense of accomplishment her students gain after completing one of her classes and trying the finished piece on. You'll leave the class with a finished project and confidence in your wirework technique. To find out more about Maria, check out her website. Better yet, come meet Maria at the Show!

Metal Projects of All Shapes and Sizes

From pendants to rings, bracelets to earrings, we've got metal covered at the Bead&Button Show!