Wow! June is here, and hopefully, that means a little free time to get crafting. I have a few more weeks before my summer gears up, and I’m back in the classroom again, but I’m still planning some summer fun with my beads and yarn and who knows what else. I’m sure going to miss chilling out, but enough of my sob story, here are some crafters from around the web to inspire and delight you!

Aileen’s Musings
Check out Aileen’s serendipitous assemblage that started with a book cover and find out why cleaning is like a box of chocolates…

Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world

This week at Craftside there are pills as gifts, moments with Slash (from Guns N’ Roses), a sneak peek at L.K. Ludwig’s new book-True Vision, and a great how-to on making an accordion triangle book with a bead closure.

Cross Stitch at About.com
Brighten up your day with a happy little sun or select one of the other fun summer-themed patterns.

Layers Upon Layers
Digital manipulations using a torn paper landscape background.

Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery
Stefanie rubs knitting needles with a bunch of superstar knitters at BEA and takes her turn with the sticks and whips up a bunch of cute knitted purses with bangle bracelets for handles and I don’t stick with just yarn!

The Impatient Blogger
Join Madge as she shares some sage advice about getting your work published.

Polymer Clay @ CraftGossip
Pearls of Wisdom, a creative challenge is a new crafty contest going on.