Hola!!
A few months back I signed up to be a part of an Art Charm swap. I had to make eleven charms, ship them off to the coordinator, Jennifer, and a few weeks later I would receive a package of art charms in exchange. One charm was kept for an auction for Beads of Courage. BOC of an organization that provides beads for children that are going through medical treatments for serious illnesses. Go to their website to read all about the wonderful things they do.
One of the eleven beads that I sent in was kept to be auctioned for them. You can visit the auction here and have some fun bidding!
Also, please make sure to visit Jennifer's blog, the lady who organized this swap, to see a list of all the bloggers that participated. I have also provided a list below.
One of the eleven beads that I sent in was kept to be auctioned for them. You can visit the auction here and have some fun bidding!
Also, please make sure to visit Jennifer's blog, the lady who organized this swap, to see a list of all the bloggers that participated. I have also provided a list below.
Here are the charms that I made. The theme was *Laughter*.
I chose the phrase, "Happy Place" because if you can't laugh in your happy place then you cant laugh anywhere!! I made the charms with steel wire, resin and paper. The paper is completely covered in resin, so it is well protected.
The above and below photos are the wonderful charms I received.
While I waited for my charms to arrive, I wondered what I would do with them. So this week I made this charm bracelet to add them to. I hand forged and soldered each link from fine silver.
I have already added a few charms I have recently made and look forward to filling it up with my Art Charm Swap charms as well as other beads and charms I make or receive in the future.
Below is a list of all the artist's blogs that participated in this swap:
Babette Cox http://babettecox.com/blog.htm
Carol Watson http:// www.carolwatsonartglass.blogspo t.com
Charlene Jacka http://clay-space.com/2012/11/ early-christmas/
Cheri Reed http:// creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot .com/2012/11/ to-participate-in-charm-swap-yo u-must.html
Cheryl McCloud http:// cherylmccloud.blogspot.com/ 2012/11/ charm-swap-reveal-blog-hop-and- beads-of.html
Deb Kauzlarich http:// debkauzlarich.blogspot.com
Denielle Hagerman http:// somebeadsandotherthings.com/ beads-make-me-laugh/
Inge vonRoos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com
Jean Peter http:// jeanpdesigns.blogspot.com/ http:// jeanpdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/ 11/2012-charm-swap.html
Jeannie K Dukic http://site.jkdjewelry.com/ blog/2012/11/12/ beads-of-courage/
Jennifer Cameron http://wp.me/p1xIa0-wn
Kimberly Roberts http:// bahamadawn.blogspot.com/2012/ 11/art-charm-swap.html
Leslie Schenkel http:// twistedchicken.wordpress.com/ ?p=171
Linda Florian http:// www.lilysofthevalleyjewelry.blo gspot.com/
Lori Greenberg http://lorigreenberg.com/blog
Lynnea Bennett http:// designsbylynnea.blogspot.com
Mallory Hoffman http:// rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.bl ogspot.com/2012/11/ the-time-has-come-art-charm-blo g-reveal.html
Marsha Neal Studio http:// marshanealstudio.blogspot.com/ 2012/11/ charm-exchange-and-beads-of-cou rage.html
Maureen Connolly http:// mrsbeadsley.blogspot.com/2012/ 11/charm-reveal.html
Monique Urquhart http:// ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com/ 2012/11/charmed-im-sure.html
Natalie McKenna http://www.grubbi.co.uk/
Renetha Stanziano http:// lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/ 2012/11/ art-charm-exchange-auction-and- reveal.html
Robin Koza http://www.robinkoza.com
Shaiha Williams http:// shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/ 2012/11/art-charm-hop.html
Shannon Hicks http:// uptwnsh-fallingintothesky.blogs pot.com/
Shelley Graham Turner http:// shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.co m/2012/11/ reveal-2012-charm-swap.html
Stephanie Haussler http:// pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/ 2012/11/ laughter-art-bead-charm-swap-au ction.html
Vanessa Gilkes http://culturezine.com/blog/