Designs by Debi: jewelry for charity

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Happy Halloween and Some OOAK Halloween Jewelry

Happy Halloween!

Ok I'm a day early, but I have something exciting for you! Last time I showed you the jewelry set I designed for the Lady Gaga Creative Call for Oddities Event. When I was designing that set, I decided to do a similar one for my Jewelry for Charity Program.

It's not exactly the same, but very close. So, for those of you who like Halloween and themed jewelry, this is for you...

I had a lot of fun designing for that challenge, even though I hate Halloween LOL. More importantly though, the reason for making this set a Jewelry for Charity set is because I want to call attention to and actively support Lady Gaga's charity, Born This Way Foundation. That's where the donation from the sale will be going :)

Bullying is out of control. BTWF is a movement for change and I think it's AWESOME! Individuality should be celebrated and we should create a world more accepting and tolerant of differences, so I commend her and her Mom, Cynthia Germanotta, for what they're creating and wish them much success.

You can read more about the charity set here. And I hope you'll visit www.BornThisWayFoundation.org and support their work.

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Big Reveal: Jewelry for Lady Gaga's Challenge

Ok, it's time for the big reveal!

In my last post I showed you some of the parts on my workbench for the Lady Gaga Creative Call for Oddities Halloween Event I was participating in thanks to being contacted by Black Diamond Celebrity Gifting.

Well, the jewelry is finished and has been mailed off. I've edited the images and it's time to let you see what I designed!

I put together a collage of the jewelry along with the Lady Gaga graphic that inspired me...

She asked for "Think outside the box...outside the hemisphere. Things that make me go WOW!" So... do you think I succeeded? I hope I did!

Opportunity for You
If you like Halloween and the set I designed, you're going to LOVE this... You could own a similar set!

I made a second jewelry set similar to the one for the design challenge for my October 2012 Jewelry for Charity Set. The donation from the sale will be going to Lady Gaga's charity, Born This Way Foundation!

They're not exactly the same. Each set is a one-of-a-kind, and they're the only 2 sets like this I'll ever make so, if you're interested, keep an eye on the Designs by Debi website. The charity set will be going up soon!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Exploring Handmade ~ Holiday Shopping Event ~ Day 9

Hello and Welcome to Day 9 of the

Exploring Handmade Online Holiday Shopping Event!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Here in the USA, it's Thanksgiving and I decided that it wasn't fair to feature artisans on a major holiday. But, I do have something special for you. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and one of the things I'm thankful for is the gift I've been given to design and create jewelry that is meaningful, special and makes a difference in people's lives.

One of the things I'm most proud of is my Jewelry for Charity Program which I started as soon as I got my website up and running. You can read all about it on the Jewelry for Charity Program page. In a nutshell, each month I design a one of a kind piece or set of jewelry and donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale to the designated charity. Sometimes the charity is chosen by me, and sometimes it's a recommendation from a customer.

These pieces are one-of-a-kind collectible-quality pieces made using the finest materials. They are full of all kinds of intricate details, usually incorporating colors and design elements that hold significance to the charity I've selected to receive the donation from its sale.

These would make wonderful gifts with the potential for a great deal of sentimental value, especially if the charity is near and dear to the heart of the recipient. They are all OOAK so there will never be another one made. And money is donated to charity with each purchase which makes them extra special... they make a difference in some way for someone who needs it.

I'm going to show you pieces that are available. I'll tell you the name of the piece and the charity it's raising money for and give you the link to it's page on the website so you can read more about the jewelry and the story behind it if you're interested or even purchase a piece for yourself or a loved one.

♥ Thanks for stopping by today ♥

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November 2009 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Roses on the Glistening Snow"
To benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund National Intrepid Center of Excellence

Roses on the Glistening Snow One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bracelet made with artisan handmade lampwork beads, Bali silver, Swarovski crystal, and cat's eye with a toggle style clasp.

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December 2009 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"The Perfect Christmas Present"
To benefit The Aplastic Anemia and MDS Foundation

The Perfect Christmas Present One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bracelet made with red, green and white artisan handmade lampwork beads, Bali silver, Swarovski crystals in siam, emerald and white alabaster, and cat's eye with a Bali toggle style clasp.

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January 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"I ♥ Snow"
To benefit Feeding America

I Love Snow One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bracelet and Earrings Set made with sugar and pixie white artisan handmade lampwork beads, sterling silver snowflakes, Swarovski crystals snowflakes and simplicity and bicones in crystal AB with a sterling silver snowflake toggle style clasp.

I Love Snow Handmade Sterling Silver Leverback Earrings made with white sugared snowball artisan handmade lampwork beads, sterling silver snowflakes and Swarovski crystal.

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February 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Valentine Hearts for Haiti"
To benefit Yele Haiti for Haiti Earthquake Relief

Valentine Hearts for Haiti One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bracelet made with a gorgeous artisan handmade lampwork bead, a red heart-shaped bead with pink and orange hibiscu, red, yellow and lavender flowers and green leaves; Bali fine silver heart-shaped pillow beads with embossed flowers, fancy bead caps with a swirling filigree pattern and heart toggle; Swarovski bicone and heart crystals in crystal, crystal AB, light siam, padparadscha and rose; orange cat's eye beads; sterling silver heart link chain; TierraCast hibiscus charms; red miracle beads and green glass leaves.

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March 2010 Jewelry for Charity Jewelry Set

"Spring Butterflies"
To benefit Special Olympics & The Arc

Spring Butterflies One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bracelet and Earrings Set. Bracelet made with artisan handmade polymer clay round beads with green and white flowers and green butterflies, sterling silver butterflies, Swarovski crystal butterflies and Swarovski crystal AB and light emerald bicones with a sterling silver butterfly toggle style clasp.

Spring Butterflies Sterling Silver Ear Threads or Threader Earrings made with Swarovski crystal AB butterflies and light emerald bicones.

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April 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Light It Up Blue for Autism"
To benefit Autism Speaks

Designs by Debi Jewelry for Charity Piece for April 2010 to raise money for Autism Speaks. A one-of-a-kind artisan handmade bracelet with etched handmade glass lentil beads in a swirled pattern of shades of blue and a hint of violet, swarovski crystal sapphire and sapphire ab2x bicones, sapphire blue cat's eye beads, blue glass barrels, sterling silver twisted double curve and saucer beads and an abstract sterling silver toggle clasp OOAK.

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June 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Fourth of July Fireworks in Honor of Those Who Serve"
To benefit Soldiers' Angels

Designs by Debi Jewelry for Charity Piece for June 2010 to raise money for Soldiers' Angels. A one-of-a-kind artisan handmade bracelet with red, white and blue flag motif handmade glass beads, swarovski crystal siam and dark sapphire bicones, Swarovski Crystal and Crystal AB stars, red, white and blue howlite stars, sterling silver star, heart-shaped flag and USA charms and a sterling silver star toggle clasp. OOAK

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July 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Seashore"
To benefit The Deepwater Horizon Memorial Fund

Designs by Debi Jewelry for Charity Piece for July 2010 to raise money for The Deepwater Horizon Memorial Fund. A one-of-a-kind artisan handmade bracelet with blue and beige lentil-shaped ocean within handmade glass beads, handmade glass sand dollar beads, swarovski crystal aquamarine and light peach bicones, sterling silver round beads, sterling silver sand dollar charms, sterling silver shell charms, sterling silver starfish charms, a swarovski crystal aquamarine starfish and a shiana thai sterling silver sand dollar toggle clasp. OOAK

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August 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Calming Ocean Waves"
To benefit The Donald Paterson Recovery Fund

Designs by Debi Jewelry for Charity Piece for August 2010 to raise money for The Donald Paterson Recovery Fund. A one-of-a-kind artisan handmade bracelet with blue ribbon waves round handmade glass beads, thai silver starfish beads, swarovski crystal aquamarine and capri blue bicones, bali sterling silver spacer beads, sterling silver conch shells, tierracast silver scallop shells, light blue cat's eye chips, seed beads and a bali sterling silver hook and eye clasp with extender chain. OOAK one of a kind

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September 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Hot Tropics"
To benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity Piece for September 2010 to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. A one-of-a-kind artisan handmade bracelet with an oblong hibiscus focal in reds and oranges, clear-encased black handmade glass beads, bali sterling silver fluted granulated oval beads, swarovski crystal siam red, hyacinth orange, sun light orange and citrine yellow bicones, bali sterling silver spacer beads, sterling silver seamless round beads, two large dangles and a bali sterling silver granulated detail toggle clasp. OOAK one of a kind

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October 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Sweet Angels"
To benefit Missing GRACE Foundation

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry Sweet Angels one of a kind ooak handmade light pink and light blue lampwork and crystal bracelet made in honor of national pregnancy and infant loss awareness month to raise money for Missing GRACE Foundation. It was made with pink flowers on blue handmade square lampwork beads, pink and blue cat's eye beads, pink and blue crystals and sterling silver with a flower toggle clasp.

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December 2010 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"World Peace"
To benefit Teaching Tolerance

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry World Peace one of a kind ooak handmade white and clear lampwork and ab crystal bracelet made in honor of world peace day to raise money for Teaching Tolerance. It was made with clear lampwork beads scrolled with white, swarovski ab crystal bicones, sterling silver dove charms, sterling silver peace message beads and a sterling silver dove toggle clasp.

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January 2011 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Caribbean Hearts"
To benefit The National Cervical Cancer Coalition

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February 2011 Jewelry for Charity Set

"Romantic Victorian Valentine"
To benefit The American Heart Association

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity one-of-a-kind Lampwork Jewelry Set Romantic Victorian Valentine. Bracelet and Earrings set with red lampwork hearts, Bali sterling silver hearts, Swarovski crystal ab bicones, white Swarovski pearls, a Swarovski crystal red heart and a delicate sterling silver filigree heart toggle clasp. ooak

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March 2011 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Can't Wait for Spring!"
To benefit The King Center

Can't Wait for Spring! Designs by Debi Jewelry for Charity Bracelet March 2011 A fun, one of a kind handmade bracelet of orange, pink and white polymer clay beads with flowers and dragonflies, Bali silver beads, Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. OOAK

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April 2011 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Sending Healing Aloha"
To benefit Friends of Keri

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity Necklace Sending Healing Aloha. A one of a kind ooak hibiscus lampwork necklace with freshwater pearls, gold beads, Bali floral pillow beads and a gold hibiscus toggle clasp.

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May 2011 Jewelry for Charity Set

"Hope for a Bright Future"
To benefit The American Red Cross
(helping those affected by the tornado outbreak last month)

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity Bracelet and Earrings Set Hope for a Bright Future. The one of a kind ooak bracelet features handmade artisan lampwork glass beads, sterling silver flower beads, Swarovski citrine and white alabaster bicones, a sterling silver hook clasp and extender chain with charms. The one of a kind earrings are leverback style with matching beads, crystals and chain.

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June 2011 Jewelry for Charity Set

"The Spirit and Strength of Who Dat Nation"
To benefit The Brees Dream Foundation Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity Set June 2011 The Spirit and Strength of Who Dat Nation. A one of a kind bracelet and earrings set featuring gold handmade lampwork hearts and spacers, black and gold fleur de lis charms, jet black and crystal gold aurum 2x biicnes and a gold jubilee heart toggle clasp. It will benefit The Brees Dream Foundation. OOAK one-of-a-kind

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity Set June 2011 The Spirit and Strength of Who Dat Nation. A one of a kind bracelet and earrings set featuring gold handmade lampwork hearts and spacers, black and gold fleur de lis charms, jet black and crystal gold aurum 2x biicnes and a gold jubilee heart toggle clasp. It will benefit The Brees Dream Foundation. OOAK one-of-a-kind

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July 2011 Jewelry for Charity Set

"Swirling Ocean Surf"
To benefit The American Red Cross
(to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the 2011 tornadoes and floods)

Designs by Debi Jewelry for Charity Set July 2011 Swirling Ocean Surf to benefit the American Red Cross. A beautiful, one of a kind handmade lampwork bracelet and earrings set in swirling blue, white and hints of green, swirled Bali silver beads, twisted rings and elegantly scrolled toggle clasp accented with Swarovski crystal bicones in aquamarine ab2x and montana ab2x. OOAK © Designs by Debi All Rights Reserved

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August 2011 Jewelry for Charity Set

"Dylan's Dragon Warriors"
To benefit The Dylan Cashio Relief Fund

Designs by Debi Handmade OOAK Jewelry for Charity Necklace and Earrings Set for August 2011 called Dylan's Dragon Warriors. Made with multiple pewter dragons, green and red dragon blood jasper in teardrop, round and rondelle shapes and pewter dragon feet bead caps.

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September 2011 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Hawaiian Sunshine"
To benefit St Jude Children's Research Hospital

Designs by Debi September 2011 Jewelry for Charity Necklace Hawaiian Sunshine. A one of a kind necklace with a golden hibiscus handmade lampwork focal bead; golden yellow, dancing freshwater pearls, Bali vermeil squiggle pillows, filigree bicones and bead caps, daisy spacers, diamond-shaped toggle clasp and puffy heart dangle, and Swarovski crystal bicones in topaz and light topaz. One-of-a-kind OOAK

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October 2011 Jewelry for Charity Piece

"Life's Box of Chocolates"
To benefit Catholic Charities USA

Designs by Debi Handmade Jewelry for Charity Piece October 2011 Life's Box of Chocolates made with look-good-enough-to-eat chocolates lampwork glass beads handmade by Jayne at Badger Beads Lampwork in Wisconsin; crystal colors to represent the various fillings you'd find in a box of chocolates... chocolate, caramel, strawberry cream, orange cream, lemon cream, mint, coconut and marshmallow; wavy sterling silver tube beads, Bali silver barrel beads and a beautiful Bali silver rectangle toggle with a swirled pattern coordinating nicely with the rest of the bracelet. OOAK one of a kind

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And I even have a sneak peek for you!

Due to a delay in receiving the parts I needed, I just now finished the November piece. It's not even up on the website yet. You're seeing it here first!

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I'm very excited about this program and these pieces. I hope you enjoyed seeing them. I'll be back here tomorrow with more new artisans and fun stuff for you :)

Did you miss a day? It's easy to get caught up... we wouldn't want you to miss any goodies!!

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

July Jewelry for Charity Set ~ Swirling Ocean Surf

Good morning!!
For those of you who love the ocean and ocean-themed jewelry, I've got something special for you today. My July Jewelry for Charity Set...

This one will have you daydreaming about the ocean with every glance. I named it Swirling Ocean Surf because that's exactly what these beautiful lampwork glass beads remind me of.

In an attempt to create the effect of ocean waves twinkling in brilliant sun, I used Swarovski Crystal bicone beads in Aquamarine AB2x and Montana AB2x and it worked beautifully. The photo doesn't begin to capture the effect.

I continued the swirling theme with these gorgeous Bali silver beads, twisted rings and elegantly scrolled and detailed toggle clasp. The sterling and Bali silver leverback-style earrings match the bracelet perfectly.

The donation from this month's piece is again going to the American Red Cross to help those still suffering the effects of Hurricane Katrina and those affected by the horrible outbreak of tornadoes and floods this year.

Hope you're enjoying your summer! Have a wonderful weekend!

♥ Debi

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

June 2011 Jewelry for Charity Set "The Spirit and Strength of Who Dat Nation"

Hey ladies!

It's been a little crazy over here and I haven't been posting so let's catch up! I finally finished the June Charity Set and got it up on the website a wee bit late...the perfectionist in me had to have EXACTLY the parts I wanted so I was at the mercy of the post office...lol.

This month was exciting for me because, for the first time, someone took me up on my standing invitation to suggest a charitable cause!! My friend, Nicole from Candles 4 Cures who lives in Louisiana told me how much people down there are STILL suffering and asked if I would do something for the Katrina victims because they do still need help. Excellent idea! Since she lives down there and knows what charity helps their communities the most, I also asked her to choose the charity that the donation would go to. She selected The Brees Dream Foundation... Drew Brees's charity.

I remember the celebration, cheering, happiness and, most of all, the feelings of hope and inspiration that seemed to flow through New Orleans after the Saints won the Super Bowl. I'm a Patriots fan as you all know, but I've never been happier about another team winning than I was that day. And I truly feel that win imparted a sense of strength and revived the spirit of those who were so horribly affected by Katrina.

My goal when designing this jewelry was to try to capture that and materialize it. So of course the jewelry had to be in the black and gold of the Saints' Who Dat Nation... Here's to you New Orleans... we have not forgotten you!!

You can read more about the jewelry set on it's web page... http://www.designs-by-debi.com/jewelry-for-charity-piece-june-2011.html. Enjoy!!

Many thanks to Nicole for the suggestion! And the invitation is still open... I do a charity Piece every month :)

♥ Debi

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

May Jewelry for Charity Set to Benefit the American Red Cross to Help Tornado Victims

Well the charity jewelry for this month is finally done and up on the website! After the tornado outbreak at the end of April, I decided to change charities and make this one to benefit the American Red Cross because they're helping the tornado victims.

Of course changing charity and purpose changed everything. I decided I wanted yellow and white beads, preferably with flowers, because yellow represents hope and renewal. Of course I didn't have any. I did a shout out on facebook to my glass artist friends though and Krissy from Krissy Beads came through for me with a beautiful set of beads that were just perfect!! This is the result...

I finally finished everything and got it up on the website today and I'll tell ya it was nice to work on something cheerful after a really rough couple days!

I brought Niko to the vet first thing Monday morning and he needs surgery. Doggie moms get really upset and nervous when their babies are sick, too :(

Then it was a phonecall to my doctor for left arm pain that I feared may be a blood clot. Soon as he examined me he sent me off for a stat ultrasound and, sure enough, the basilic vein is clotted from just above my wrist all the way up my arm!! Talk about a bad day.

So I guess I'm hoping for a bright future, too...... and that's exactly what I wish for all of you ♥xoxo♥

♥ Debi

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Calming Ocean Waves Bracelet Featured in Collection on ArtFire

Hello!
I'm so excited to have my "Calming Ocean Waves" bracelet featured in this collection on ArtFire today! Thanks to AuntiemBoutique for including me :)

To the Sea, The Deep Blue Sea

Curated By: AuntiemBoutique

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

Isn't it great? The colors are wonderful. I love the ocean and the photos she included in the collection are beautiful... I can hear those ocean waves. Very soothing collection I must say.

The bracelet she included is actually one of my Jewelry for Charity Bracelets. I made that one to raise money for a man in my community who was stabbed in the back for no reason by a 16 year old boy. This man who was the picture of health is now a paraplegic, confined to a wheelchair in excrutiating pain. The bracelet is still available for sale. You can find out more about it on my website: http://www.designs-by-debi.com/jewelry-for-charity-piece-aug-2010.html.

Well, I'm off to watch a rerun of Hawaii Five-0 .....anybody watch it? I love, love, love it!! I look forward to it every Monday. The whole cast is great but seriously.... Alex O'Loughlin and Hawaii... could there be a better combination?!?! OMG!