Beads of Courage Day

This weekend I went up to Beads by Design in Marietta to spend some time torching. The Southern Flames support a wonderful charity, Beads of Courage. Beads of Courage helps children who are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses such as cancer or leukemia. Each treatment wins the child a bead for his or her string, and serious treatments earn a handmade bead. It sounds silly, but increasing numbers of studies are showing that the kids in the program are more involved in their treatment and recovery.

Marcy Lamberson (bottom photo) showed us how to make cute face beads, which are in demand by both kids and staff. Kim Neely was making Georgia Dawg beads, and we all made fish, faces, and bumpy beads. I made one of my poodledo beads.


We filled up one kiln and were working on a second one when I left. Beads by Design contributed the studio space, the propane and oxygen, and the supplies. Flame Tree Glass gave us the glass. Thanks to everyone, we're going to have a lot of beads for the kids to use.

It was a great way to spend a Saturday morning--melting glass with friends, and doing good things for kids and the people who care for them at the same time.

LIVE AUCTIONS FOR THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

I support my friend Jenn in her efforts to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, becuase her own daughter Cassidy has CF. To help out, I have donated lampwork jewelry to her online auctions, which you can find by clicking this link. Everything is hand made, and 100% of the donation goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I have also added direct links to every auction, below.

In addition, from April 17-April 20, in conjunction with the Etsy Supplies Street Team, I have a 20% discount on everything in my ETSY store for people who donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through Team Cassiebug. You can donate by following this link! It doesn't have to be much--give what you can spare--even $1 is better than $0.

Then give me your donation info in a convo or email labelled TEAM CASSIEBUG, and I will revise your invoice or, if you have already paid, refund 20% of your purchases. If you want, pay full price and tell me it is for Team Cassiebug, and I will donate 20% of your sale in the name of all the Etsy customers.

So here's your opportunity to get wonderful handmade unique beads at a discount, pick up some lovely handcrafted items, and do good in the world, all at once!

Handmade Goods Auction List:
\Here's the list:
Dog-Gone Cute Bracelet!
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/4584.html


Dog-Gone Cute Earrings:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/4210.html


Vintage Print Handbag:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/3589.html


Two-Tone Purple Earrings, SS and Handmade Lampwork
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/3360.html


SNowflake Scarf: http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/2872.html


Green Floral Lampwork Bead Set:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/3207.html


Loteria Magnet Set
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/2771.html


Bronze Drop Earrings: http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/2423.html


"Jayne Cobb" Knit hat:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/4066.html


Relaxing Bath Salt Set:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/1642.html


Hand-Knit Drawstring Purse:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/1999.html


Pink Dangle Earrings:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/2071.html


Lavender Spa Set:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/1401.html


French Beaded Flower Pin:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/1102.html


Artist's Commission: portrait of winner's choice
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/4781.html


Kitchen Set with Two Hot Pads and Dishcloths:
http://teamcassiebug.livejournal.com/953.html


Thank you for your time, your bandwidth, and for looking!

Together -- let's find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

DONATE TO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS

I am having a sale in my ETSY store this weekend -- 20% off everything ONLY for people who donate through Team Cassiebug!

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Etsy Supplies Street Team Sale April 17-20
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I support my friend Jenn in her efforts to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Here's a film clip of her daughter, Cassidy, who has CF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6LSvll769U From April 17-April 20, if you donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through Team Cassiebug, I will give you a shop-wide 20% discount on all beads. You can be an Angel Walker, walk in the Great Strides event in May, or just donate through Team Cassiebug, here: http://cassiebug.jcracek.com/great_strides.php

Just give me your donation info in a convo or email labelled TEAM CASSIEBUG, and I will revise your invoice or, if you have already paid, refund 20% of your purchases.

Japanese Stoneware

From Jenn:

"The first set of auctions to benefit the CF Foundation is ending TODAY and most of the stuff is going very, very cheap. Nip on over if you haven't and take a look, consider picking something up - all proceeds are going to a great cause! Please help out Team Cassiebug and help find a cure for CF! You can find them here!

The second set of auctions will be up on Saturday (4/12)."

Meanwhile, I have a new listing:
Right here! Simple frit beads are transformed by a simple intense black accent into the look of Japanese stoneware. Elegant with summer whites, superb with winter blacks.

Meanwhile, it's been a busy (if wonderful!) weekend, but I get to torch today after I run errands. Wheeee!