Yah, they are still popular, Donia!
Take a look at the Chan Luu website. She's still going strong with the wrap bracelets, although there's a number of "new" ideas. There's an add-a-charm system and a whole bunch of tribal colors.
I just haven't had a chance to look and comment on this thread much - I should go back and really take a look at some of the tutorials in this free section and let everyone know what I great job I think they've done with my freebies.
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edited to add: whoops. Meant to add a link to the "official" website.
http://www.chanluu.com/shop/