LIFE Bracelets

I mentor a class of unmarried, pregnant couples at the Pregnancy Service Center in Salina. For about a month, my clients came to class an hour early and learned how to make this bracelet. (It was the first time they had done any beading and I had to make it bead weaving with two threads and needles!) It has been a very good way for them to learn to give back. We are selling the bracelets for $35. The materials were donated so all proceeds go towards supplies for the ultrasound machine that the center is in the process of obtaining. Did you know that approximately 90% of women who see their baby via ultrasound will choose LIFE for their baby?

The bracelets are very sparkly in baby blue and baby pink Preciosa cut crystal bicone beads, rhinestone montees, silver lined seed beads and sterling silver chain and clasp. They are beautiful. Unfortunately, the sparklier a piece of jewelry is - the more difficulty I have taking a really great photo:(

If you would like to purchase one, please contact me.

Nicholas Isaiah

We have a new addition to our family. Nicholas Isaiah is our great nephew. He was welcomed home by his siblings - Gavin (8), Audra (3), and Gabriel (1.5). He is about 3 weeks old now. So tiny!

(That's me holding Nicholas. Uncle Karl didn't get any pics of Mommy - sorry Kat!)

Congratulations Kathryn and Matthew!

Copper & Pink Howlite

Wow! It's been 4 months since I've posted. Guess that's the way life goes for me though -- just been extremely busy with other important things!

This 2-strand necklace converts to one strand and the pendant is removable. The copper swirl was made by Carla at Beads & Botanicals. I also got the pink howlite from her. The other copper and crystals came from here and there!

I had an assortment of beads out one Saturday morning when my son was home and as he was eating his breakfast (of course I had beads all over the table) I jokingly challenged him with the question, "What would you make with these beads?" Well, he took me up on the challenge and this neckace is what he came up with. I did the finishing, but the design is his.

The earrings are also made from "copper by Carla". I haven't been able to get a good photo of these yet - but I'll keep trying! My son's finance made them for me. I showed her the idea and she did the work.