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Spongy Red Bracelet

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:33:06 -0500

$32.00
This bracelet measures 7 ¾” long. It is made out of red sponge coral discs, a clasp made with antique buttons (purchased from etsy store “simonrocks”), and seed beads.

This is a very comfortable bracelet. It stays in place very well, but if it does happen to turn around on your wrist, the clasp is very cute.

The Spongy Red Bracelet has made jewelry a little more Eco-friendly by using less, if not any, precious metals by using a button for the clasp.

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Caspian Wraestan Bracelet

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:01:00 -0500

$22.00
Mmm, stunning beads. I love them. Matte cobalt hex-cut seed beads look perfect on any skin color. Finish with sterling silver cones and a trigger clasp, this bracelet is 7 1/2" long.

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Royal Seeds Necklace

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:34 -0500

$52.00
The colors that make up this beautiful necklace remind me of the royal colors a king or queen might include in their daily wear.

Many strands of seed beads woven together separated by turquoise rectangle glass beads as well as vanilla almond turquoise make up this chunky yet elegant necklace.

The clasp is a high quality toggle clasp made of sterling silver.

handcrafted fine jewelry with natural gemstone beads

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Climbing Vine Bracelet

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:22:56 -0500

$38.00
I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul.
Where I'll end up, well I think, only God really knows.
I've sat upon the setting sun, but never, never, never, never...I never wanted water once. No never, never, never.

I listen to my words, but they fall far below.
I let my music take me where my heart wants to go.
I swam upon the devil's lake, but never, never, never, never...I'll never make the same mistake. No never, never, never.
The Wind by Cat Stevens

This bracelet measures 7 inches long. Beautiful Coral flowers are embraced by matte finish seed beads that have an iridescence that ranges from blue to green.

The Climbing Vine Bracelet has made jewelry a little Eco-friendly by using less, if not any, precious metals by using a sort of toggle made with a coral flower and seed beads.

handcrafted fine jewelry with natural gemstone beads

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Laurel Wreath Bracelet

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:56:33 -0500

$17.00
I love that this bracelet reminds me of a laurel wreath. It is very cute. Three strands of beads are woven together to make this awesome chunky bracelet.
Length 6 1/2" long.

The Laurel Wreath Bracelet has made jewelry a little Eco-friendly by using less, if not any, precious metals by using a button for the clasp.

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Threads of Hope (30 bracelets) - NON-PROFIT

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:04:36 -0500

$35.00
This listing is for 30 assorted hand-woven bracelets. I will handpick them for you so if you have a “color” preference just convo me and I will keep that into consideration. There are also different sizes. Each purchase will include the bracelets, and a pamphlet from Seeds of Life.

This is a NON-PROFIT listing. All funds go directly to Seeds of Life for the Molbog people.
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Threads of Hope: The Problem:

What is it like living on a remote island? From a distance it may seem to be the stuff dreams are made of. In reality, it means living in constant anxiety over the health and well being of your family. On the island of Balabac, the Molbog people struggle to provide a reasonable life for their family.
It means living each day fearful that you can’t pay for medicine if you child gets malaria, a disease that claims many each year. Parents wish the best for their child but know all the government only offers is a fifth grade education.
As a result it means watching your kids leave the island in search of jobs and finding themselves taken advantage of because they are desperate people.
Lack of rain and inadequate farming techniques keep them in a constant search of daily food.

Threads of Hope: The Plan:

What if we gave them the tools and skills to work? Seeds of Life provided some simple machines and then taught a few women the skills to create bracelets out of simple colored thread.
Desperate for work, women came from all over to learn the skills that would provide for their families. Whether by hand or by self-made machines they weave these threads in hope that life will be better.

Threads of Hope: The Big Picture:

Not only are these ladies earning a living for their families, they are helping their whole village. After the sale of these bracelets all the funds return to the Molbog people to generate projects that will speak to needs in their village. For example: a terraced farming project and a clay oven bakery are already being started. These two projects will provide food and finance for many families.
There is now excitement among the Molbog people to begin ideas for their own school. It really could be a reality! Who would have thought that a simple thread could create so much hope for the island people of Balabac? We hope that each time you see your bracelet or anklet you will remember the Molbog people on the south pacific island of Balabac and pray for them.
Providing the Molbog people with hope means giving them a means to a better livelihood. Seeds of Life Ministries seek to model the Love and Care of Jesus by helping the Molbog people have a full and enriched life.
Our goal is to assist these people to find a livelihood that helps them care for themselves and share with them the message of Truth that speaks to their spiritual needs as well.

In doing this we fulfill God’s desire for all people.

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Loblolly Joplin Wrap

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:34 -0500

$22.00
This particular Joplin Wrap is made with lilac color matte finish seed beads. To accent those I've added Rose Quartz beads.

The Joplin Wrap has infinite possibilities. It can be worn long, short or even as a chunky bracelet. You can wrap it around your neck 4-5 times depending on how long you need it, or wrap it around your wrist about 12 times. Then adjust the different strands to make it fit the way you want.

The Joplin Wrap has made jewelry a little “greener” by using less, if not any, precious metals by eliminating the clasping mechanism.

Joplin Wrap™ MillipedeBead 2008

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Fruits of the Land and Sea Necklace

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:07:58 -0400

$38.00
...Does this make you think of a wild animal hunter who wears a souvenir from his catch proudly? Boy, that coral was sneaky!

Made with Red Coral, Sea Urchin Spines, shell heishe and Mahogany Obsidian, this necklace gives a bold statement. The center bead is a kind of natural stone.

handcrafted fine jewelry with natural gemstone beads

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Shell Party Earrings

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:26:15 -0400

$9.00
I love how the shells glimmer in any kind of light. Even though they would look very nice while you are wearing dressy clothes, they still have enough of a simple look to be worn everyday.

One side of them is shiny and the other side is the natural rough side. They have been died a blue / green (more on the greenish side), but still look very natural. I have used sterling silver French hooks and attached them to the shells with sterling silver jump rings.

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Morning Wool Necklace

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:23:29 -0400

$18.00
I hand-spun this yarn with Merino, Norwegian, and Alpaca all beautifully worked together and lightly felted. Before I spun all of these fibers together they were hand-dyed by Etsy seller "Moonrover". The yarn is adorned with awesome bone beads that have movable parts.

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Red Tomato Elongated Earrings

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:06:48 -0400

$10.00
These earrings are made with red faceted glass beads that have the Picasso finish on the top and bottom. They are hung on elongated sterling silver earring wires (made by Etsy store DuetSupplies).

Being Very simple and understated makes these earrings so beautiful.

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Edge Of The Ocean Necklace

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:40:01 -0400

$78.00
I see this necklace being worn on both formal occasions and during the day when you just want a burst of color. It would go great with a black evening dress, or if you are wearing a khaki colored suit. I think it would go great with just about any outfit in those colors.

The center bead is handmade by a local artist who incorporated Sterling silver into it. Her lampworking is phenomenal. It goes great with the striped Czech glass beads that are separated with River Stone and Delicas seed beads. The Sterling toggle clasp is made with an intricate design that brings the drama full circle.

This necklace is 17" and the earring hooks are Sterling silver for those of you with sensitive earlobes.

handcrafted fine jewelry with natural gemstone beads

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