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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"Roses on the Glistening Snow"
To benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund National Intrepid Center of Excellence
To benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund National Intrepid Center of Excellence
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"The Perfect Christmas Present"
To benefit The Aplastic Anemia and MDS Foundation
To benefit The Aplastic Anemia and MDS Foundation
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"I ♥ Snow"
To benefit Feeding America
To benefit Feeding America
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"Valentine Hearts for Haiti"
To benefit Yele Haiti for Haiti Earthquake Relief
To benefit Yele Haiti for Haiti Earthquake Relief
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"Spring Butterflies"
To benefit Special Olympics & The Arc
To benefit Special Olympics & The Arc
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"Light It Up Blue for Autism"
To benefit Autism Speaks
To benefit Autism Speaks
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"Fourth of July Fireworks in Honor of Those Who Serve"
To benefit Soldiers' Angels
To benefit Soldiers' Angels
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"Seashore"
To benefit The Deepwater Horizon Memorial Fund
To benefit The Deepwater Horizon Memorial Fund
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"Calming Ocean Waves"
To benefit The Donald Paterson Recovery Fund
To benefit The Donald Paterson Recovery Fund
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"Hot Tropics"
To benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer
To benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer
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"Sweet Angels"
To benefit Missing GRACE Foundation
To benefit Missing GRACE Foundation
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"World Peace"
To benefit Teaching Tolerance
To benefit Teaching Tolerance
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"Caribbean Hearts"
To benefit The National Cervical Cancer Coalition
To benefit The National Cervical Cancer Coalition
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"Romantic Victorian Valentine"
To benefit The American Heart Association
To benefit The American Heart Association
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"Can't Wait for Spring!"
To benefit The King Center
To benefit The King Center
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"Sending Healing Aloha"
To benefit Friends of Keri
To benefit Friends of Keri
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"Hope for a Bright Future"
To benefit The American Red Cross
(helping those affected by the tornado outbreak last month)
To benefit The American Red Cross
(helping those affected by the tornado outbreak last month)
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"The Spirit and Strength of Who Dat Nation"
To benefit The Brees Dream Foundation
To benefit The Brees Dream Foundation
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"Swirling Ocean Surf"
To benefit The American Red Cross
(to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the 2011 tornadoes and floods)
To benefit The American Red Cross
(to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the 2011 tornadoes and floods)
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"Dylan's Dragon Warriors"
To benefit The Dylan Cashio Relief Fund
To benefit The Dylan Cashio Relief Fund
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"Hawaiian Sunshine"
To benefit St Jude Children's Research Hospital
To benefit St Jude Children's Research Hospital
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"Life's Box of Chocolates"
To benefit Catholic Charities USA
To benefit Catholic Charities USA
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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!!
