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This is the perfect time of year for this Blog Hop - and my friend Sue Kennedy of Sue Beads is the hostess! Bracelets are donated to the Global Genes Organization, who, in turn, pass on the bracelets to women whose children/family members are suffering from one of 7000 rare diseases. The only requirement is that the bracelet be blue.
Well....since Sue volunteered to host this event, I just HAD to shop her store to get some beads! Seriously, Sue is one of my FAVORITE lamp work bead artists EVER (visit her shop here). I recently donated 75 bracelets for the Global Genes annual event in September, and I commissioned Sue to make 50 sets of blue lamp work beads. Each set was different...and my mailbox overflowed with some of the most beautiful beads - thank again, Sue!
I made three bracelets this time around. I have been on an "entirely handmade kick" lately, so I made the toggles from a design in the book "Handcrafted Wire Findings", by Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson.
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| If I had to name this bracelet, it would be Blue Bird of Happiness. Ceramic bird by LeAnn Weih of Summer's Studio - flanked by Sue's yummy blue disc beads. |
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| These flower beads of Sue's have so many lovely colors! |
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| I had an orphan Donna Millard black disc that paired well with these beads from Sue - this is my favorite color blue. |
It is truly my hope that the recipients of these bracelets will know that "someone out there" is sending healing prayers and hope their way.
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I agree, Patti, Sue's beads really are lovely! There's nothing like giving a gift from your heart, especially to special people you are unlikely to meet. I love all your bracelets1
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful but I completly love the little bird one, so sweet!
ReplyDeletePatti more beautiful handmade creations for this wonderful cause! you really are something my friend!
ReplyDeleteLove the little bluebird of happiness for this particular occasion! Your bracelets are so lovely, I am sure they will bring plenty of happiness!
ReplyDeleteI love her beads too! Your bracelets are lovely!
ReplyDeleteoooh gorgeous bracelets!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love Sue's beads also...I had to resist buying for my designs...so many great blues!
ReplyDeleteYour bracelets are wonderful! The beads are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIn love with all 3 bracelets - Sue has the prettiest beads. My fave has got to be the second one. I'm sure whoever gets your bracelets will love them.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You did such an amazing job, I love your bracelets! They will too! I love your entirely handmade kick! Thank you so much for participating!
ReplyDeleteIncredible bracelets, with beautiful stones! It's so incredible seeing the creativity of some. Keep it up!
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