On Wednesday at my Zonta meeting, there was a representative from Bead for Life presenting the program. As most of you already know, I love to make jewelry and am always on the lookout for interesting beads and components for my art. I am especially fond of beads and findings and pendants made by women who are gaining economic independence by making and selling these pieces. (Antelope Beads is another one of these places.)Bead for Life is based in southern Uganda; and it is an organization that markets the hand-made beads of a group of women who HAND ROLL each bead from paper and glue. The beads and the designs are exquisite. They also have lots of necklaces and bracelets and chokers already put together for people who want to buy the jewelry. The prices are very affordable (most things $20 and under). The colors and patterns are lovely.
I've added Bead for Life to my web shopping list on the left. I would encourage you to check them out and to consider them for gifts and for "statement jewelry" for yourself. Wear their pieces proudly. You are helping to eliminate poverty in women and girls by buying these designs.
If anybody is interested in a pair of Bead for Life earrings in either red or gold, let me know if your ears are pierced and which color you would like. I'll make you a pair of poverty eliminating earrings!
Oh, I joined Facebook this week, too. I really can't decide if I can keep up with another "collaboration platform" in my life. I personally enjoy the blog a bit more because I can ramble more. But feel free to look me up on there if you are a FB fanatic. Although this blog has more of my life right now than Facebook.
I am homesick for Columbus and the kids and Katy and David. Little David will be a year old coming up on the 27th. Time has really flown by; and he will undoubtedly be walking soon. We are headed over for a birthday celebration really soon or I would be very sad.
5 comments:
Can't pass up a chance for new earrings. My ears are pierced, but I'm going to let you decide which color--I could use either. I have looked at your Antelope beads site before, but I am so uncrafty in this area, it's pathetic. (Give me a bulletin board to decorate any day!) Thanks for being such a good friend in life and even on FB! Linda
Hi!
I will check out the website. I love jewelry to but have no craft ability.
I think I spelt your 2nd name wrong so couldn't find you on Facebook - can you send me a friend request??
Okay, Mimi! I'll surprise you with the earrings. I'm sewing and beading today, so I'll make a few pairs and pick out something you'll love.
Pam, I will send you a friend request, too.
What gal couldn't use more earrings?! I'd love a pair of red ones, please. My ears are pierced. =)
Ah, I've got just the ones! On the way, Jen. I'll get your address from Emily . . . I don't know if I have it.
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