Last year I donated a bracelet to the 7000 Bracelets for Hope program. This program seeks to show support for kids suffering from rare diseases. (If you're interested in participating, you can read more about it.)
I was stunned by the strong reaction of the recipient. (See my blog post The Rest of the Story.) Making a bracelet seems like such a small gesture, but it can have a huge impact.
The Bracelet
This year I created a similar chain bracelet with lots of beaded dangles made from glass (cathedral glass, Czech pressed glass), gemstones (sodalite, blue goldstone, denim lapis, and pearls), and a few charms. I love making beaded dangles. It's the kind of meditative activity I do in the evenings as a way to relax. This kind of bracelet can be meditative to wear, too, since you can focus your attention on the individual beads, playing with them individually or watching them jangle against each other.
It's challenging to design a bracelet for someone you don't know because bracelets need to fit correctly. Earrings and necklaces are more forgiving in terms of fit, but bracelets may fall off or not close properly if the size isn't right. This chain style bracelet is very forgiving. You can attach the lobster clasp to any link in the chain to make a smaller size.
I love these Vintaj charms with stamped inspiring words. I chose the one "believe" for this bracelet: believe in a cure, believe in tomorrow! |
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Keys are another favorite symbol of mine. We are all seeking the key to finding a cure—or just how to cope with daily life. |
Soaring and free, birds symbolize hope. |
Blog Hop Participants
Please visit all the other participants! (And remember, if you missed participating in this blog hop, you can still donate a bracelet. Read more about it on the 7000 Bracelets for Hope website.)
Lindy's Designs
Star Hitched Wagon