What is The Global Genes Project and what are 7000 Bracelets of Hope for?
The Global Genes Project exists to raise awareness and support for the more than 30 million people affected by rare diseases. There are currently over 7,000 rare diseases identified, and 75% of those affected are children. With the 7000 Bracelets Campaign, the Children's Rare Disease Network gives artists and crafters an opportunity to lovingly share their creative gifts with families who have a child suffering with a rare disease.
Erin from Elysian Studios and Christine of One Kiss Creations Beaded Jewelry are hosting this Blog Hop for the 7000 Bracelets of Hope this year.
7000 Bracelets of Hope is run through the Global Genes Project . The bracelets are donated to the mothers and
caretakers of these children, as a way to give them a little support and lift
their spirits.
The theme is to make a bracelet with hues of blue, and to try to make the bracelet adjustable. I am a bead whore - it is terrible! Because of this self-imposed illness, I made not one, but four bracelets - all blue, and all adjustable.
The first bracelet above features deep blue freshwater pearls, wire wrapped with tiny white freshwater pearls to a bold silver chain. The clasp was hand formed from heavy gauge, sterling silver wire.
The third bracelet features a focal bead by Unicorne Beads - it has beautiful shades of blue throughout, including little dots of dichroic glass. This has been wire wrapped, with heavy gauge sterling silver wire and sweet, powder blue ceramic rounds, and a hand formed clasp. The bracelet terminates with a lovely headpin made by Kelley's Bead Studio.
The last bracelet features varying shapes of turquoise beads and antique brass beads, wire wrapped to a heavy duty, brass chain. I placed a lovely dragonfly charm by LeAnn of Summers Studio on the last link.
It is my hope that whoever ends up with one of these bracelets (ANY of the bracelets in this blog hop as well) gains comfort and a little bit of hope in knowing there are people "out there" who are praying for a cure for their little ones.
Please be sure to visit all of the blog hop participants, and thank you for stopping by my little world!
Created
Treasures
Taralinda Muses
My Life Under The Bus
Elizabeth Creates
Erin Siegel Jewelry
Carolyn’s Creations
Fresh Baked Designs
Songbeads
Sunshine Bliss
Taralinda Muses
My Life Under The Bus
Elizabeth Creates
Erin Siegel Jewelry
Carolyn’s Creations
Fresh Baked Designs
Songbeads
Sunshine Bliss
Hey Miss Patti...so nice to be finally following your blog...and wows a how generous of you to make four bracelets to share...all of them amazing in their own way...great job!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Patti, what a stunning collection of love! I can't even pick one that stands out from the rest, 'cause they are all great. The love you put into them truly shines thru. I hope the recipients will feel that as clearly as I do. Truly an honor to do this hop with you.
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ReplyDeleteI love your bracelets they are all so very pretty my favorite is the first one with the dark blue fresh water pearls. These are going to have four women doing a happy dance, great job.
Therese
A beautiful collection!
ReplyDeletePatti, wow, what beautiful bracelets you've created here! Each are so lovely, and the women who end up with them are going to love them.
ReplyDeleteI <3 them all! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are all lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty! I really like the pearls, and the dragonfly charm. So generous of you to donate several designs! I joined your blog.
ReplyDeletePatti! You were busy! These are all so beautiful!!! The first one is my favorite of the group, though I would wear them all :-) I love the rich dark color of those freshwater pearls. Thank you so much for your very generous contributions!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a stunning contribution to the cause and all so lovely - i think the ceramic one just takes it for me my kinda style.
ReplyDeleteAll of the bracelets are gorgeous. Another over achiever! What a contribution you will make toward the 7000 goal. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I am glad you are putting your vice to such beautiful use! Really, all of your bracelets are gorgeous (though I am partial to those navy pearls and all that chunky turquoise!). Thank you for generously donating to this campaign- all of the recipients will feel so special and lovely. Thank you for joining us on this hop!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job - all of them look great!
ReplyDeleteWow very ambitious. All the bracelets are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely bracelets! I'm sure the caregivers will appreciate and enjoy;)
ReplyDelete*jaw drops* wow...I love all of those! Gorgeous, all of them! you've made some women the envy of their friends ;)
ReplyDeleteYour bracelets all turned out very nice, you will certainly be creating a lot of joy!
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to make so many =>
Beautiful wire-work
Goodness! All your bracelets are really wonderful. Because I am compelled to do so, I have to say that the one with the ceramic rounds is my favorite. There's just something about ceramic beads that always catches my eye.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure each of your bracelets will be quite loved by the women who will receive them.
Wow! Patty, you have been busy!! Your bracelets are beautiful!! I love all the designs and the pretty shades of blues you used!! Great job!! Each of your bracelets will bring hope and comfort to the women that receive them!!
ReplyDeletePatti, I'm sorry I misspelled your name!! I know it's an "i" not a "y"! Sorry! Geez! It's time to take a break!!
ReplyDeleteAll 4 of your bracelets are soo beautiful Patti and will bring each one that wears them much joy and happiness. Awesome!!
ReplyDeletePatti what gorgeous designs! Diff shades of blue & vibe are so uplifting! They'll luv them!
ReplyDeletePatti, what beautiful bracelets - all so different. My favorite is the last one with the turquoise dangles and LeAnn's sweet charm.
ReplyDeleteExtremely awesome that you made four bracelets!! How cool that four families will be touched by your generosity!! Your bracelets are all so beautiful!! I especially love the lampwork and the little ceramic discs (love those beads)!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Four beautiful treasures to make four beautiful women happy. Just lovely Patti ...
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you have been busy! Two blog hops in one day, and 4 bracelets of hope! Those bracelets are each just so wonderful in their own way. I sure love the first one with the pearls, but then like all the others and their beads and wire-wrapping as well! Really wonderful work and a very generous act on your part!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty - I think they will all be cherished! I'm really liking the pearl one, though!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the simple designs--they really show off the beads!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a lovely collection - each one so unique. I think I love them all!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet their will be 3 happy wrists! Colored pearls are my favorite!!!
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