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Beads for Fun and for a Cause
About this design:
I was so surprised when I opened my Bead Style magazine yesterday and saw some lovely jewelry made with Beads for Life. I made this bracelet in November and obviously from my bracelet and the one in the magazine, these beads lend themselves well to this style. I didn't post it at the time because I had just put some stuff up, but then when I saw the one in the magazine, I think I childishly feel a bit defensive because I would not want it to appear I had "copied." I know - so silly. The jewelry in the magazine is not exact same and is totally beautiful! However, these beads are for a wonderful cause to help women (beadsforlife.org) and they would look especially nice with some of LB wonderful chains and charms:)
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Paper beads from Beads for LifeAdditional Images:
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On Jan 29, 2010 at 6:44 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:What a fun and cherry piece!! Love it. I will have to check outthat site.
On Jan 29, 2010 at 6:50 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Wow!!! I love this!! I want some of these beads!!! They give me such a happy feeling! Thanks for sharing, Kathryn!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 7:49 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:Thanks – I love working with them. Before I sold any pieces, I contacted them to be sure it was ok and they are fine with it, but they do ask that you indicate somehow that these are Beads for Life.
On Jan 29, 2010 at 7:51 pm #
Leigh D says:I ordered beads from Beads for Life years ago and I absolutely love them. Everything I made with them sold immediately. I have returned many times and ordered more!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 11:49 pm #
Dora H says:so colorful and pretty..
On Jan 30, 2010 at 11:13 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Into my favs! Love the Trade Beads!
On Jan 30, 2010 at 10:16 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:Thanks everyone! For anyone who is interested, here is the link – http://www.beadforlife.org/ – their whole story is there and they tell it much better than I ever could:)
On Jan 31, 2010 at 12:13 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Beautiful jewelry and beads and a wonderful cause. Great inspiration Kathryn.
On Jan 31, 2010 at 5:58 pm #
Lynn g says:Beautiful, and to a great cause.