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7000 Bracelets of Hope Blog Hop




Lori Anderson, of Pretty Things, is hosting a blog hop today! It's part of the 7000 Bracelets of Hope Campaign by The Global Genes Project. The bracelets are given to one of 7000 families having children with rare diseases to show them love and support. This is the bracelet I made! I have to say I'm pretty happy with it! I used my own lampwork beads, silver beads, quartz nugget beads, czech beads and freshwater pearls. This is an ocean-themed bracelet, and I used a little fishy charm on the toggle clasp. You can check out all the participants and what they made by visiting their blogs from the list below!

Bracelet Blog Hop

1. Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
2. Jayne Capps, Mama's Got To Doodle
3. Kym Hunter, Creatively Kym
4. Mandy Duffy, Beads for Brains: 365
5. Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer
6. Lisa Boucher, Lisa's Clay Happenings
7. Mary Harding, Mary Harding Jewelry
8. Barbara Lewis, Painting With Fire
9. Amy Severino, Amy's Beads
10. Jennifer Pride, Jewelry by Jennifer Pride

11. Jenny Cameron, Glass Addictions
12. Susan Ferguson, Windrock Studio
13. Mortira vanPelt, Inspirational Beading
14. Brandi Hussey, Brandi Girl
15. Jenny Vidberg, Shyme Design
16. Angela Barribou, Re: Angela Rae
17. Stefanie Teufel, Stefanie's Sammelsurium
18. Sue Hodgkinson, Hello Gorgeous
19. Jean Yates, Snap Out of it Jean, There's Beading To Be Done!
20. Nicki Keller, Nicki's Reef

21. JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
22. Stacey Curry, Star Hitched Wagon
23. Carrie Tahquechi, Carrie T
24. Deci Worland, Gem Trails
25. Debbie Goering, Prairie Emporium
26. Staci Smith, Staci Louise Originals
27. Francy Inman, 8 Second Studio
28. Linda Landig, Linda's Bead Blog and Meanderings
29. Cherin Poovey, Lanyard Lady
30. Deb Price, Green Shoot Jewellery Designs


31. Suzette Bentley, Ellies Bijoux
32. Mallory Hoffman, For the Love of Beads
33. Shirley Moore, Beads and Bread
34. Kate Gardenghi, The Tropical Blonde
35. Marina Dobrynina, Savon Feutre
36. Molly Alexander, Beautifully Broken Me
37. Linda Djokic, Lutka and Co.
38. Cory Celaya, Art With Moxie
39. CJ Baushka, 4 His Glory Creations
40. Tracy Bell, Copper, Glass, and Recycled Trash

41. Sandra Richardson, Sandy's Coloring Box
42. Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe Designs
43. Kim Roberts, Bahama Dawn
44. Hilary Frye, FryeStyle
45. Emanda Johnson, Artemisia's Studio
46. Lisa Kavanaugh, Beading Bliss
47. Sue Kennedy, Sue Beads YOU ARE HERE!
48. Raquel Amaral, Raquel Amaral
49. Robyn Hawk, Daily Jewel
50. Linda Inhelder, Must-Haves Jewelry


52. Krista French, French Elegant Jewelry
53. Andrea Robinson, Madame Magpie's Shiny Things
54. John Rasmussen, Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry
55. Breana Fry, Vault 31
56. Erin Prais-Hintz, Treasures Found
57. Cyndi Lavin, Beading Arts
58. Dot Lewallen, Speedie Beadie
59. Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope
60. Heather Pyle, Aquariart

61. Adrienne Campbell, Adrienne Designs
62. Dee Gordon, Runako Designs
63. Judy Glende, Judith B. Designs
64. Susie Hibdon, Vintage Susie & Wings
65. Tania Spivey, Moobie Grace Designs
66. Norma Agron, Norma's Clay
67. Ana Novak, Cat's Pajamas, Dog's Tuxedos
68. Johanna Rhodes, Fire Phoenix Creations
69. Raida Disbrow, Havana Beads
70. Christa Murphy, Adventures of One Beady Woman


71. Holly Westfall, Silver Rose Designs
72. Catherine Pruitt, Boo Beads
73. Deana Hager, Just Deez' Art & Life
74. Lupe Meter, Gem's PC Corner
75. Valerie Norton, Hot Fused Glass
76. Janet Bocciardi, Honey From the Bee
77. Kitty Durmaj, Perles and Life
78. Rose Noble, Lady Noble Design
79. Sally Russick, WireWorked
80. Margot Potter, The Impatient Crafter


81. KJ, KJ's Beadacious Beads
82. Lana Kinney, Something Unique by Lana
83. Melissa Meman, Melissa Meman ... Art, Life, Love
84. Karen Bien, Everyday Gypsy
85. Rebecca Anderson, Songbeads
86. Cyn Gagen, Creative Edventures
87. Niky Sayer, Silver Nik Nats
88. Deb Beechy, Beetique
89. Marian Hertzog, M's Place
90. Kerry Bogert, Kab's Creative Concepts


91. Judy Riley, Three Red Beads
92. Charlene Gray, Gray Girl Studio
93. Erin Fickert-Rowland, Elysian Fields
94. Sharon Palac, Sharon's Jewelry Garden
95. Maryse Thillens, Glass Bead Art
96. Christine Altmiller, One Kiss Creations
97. Eileen Bergen, The Artful Crafter
98. Bobbie Rafferty, Beadsong Jewelry
99. Rebekah Payne, Tree Wings Studio
100. Mari Aparicio, Mis Amores

101. Tracy Statler, Make Bracelets
102. Marcy Lamberson, Studio Marcy
103. Kim Stevens, Picking Poppies
104. Karyn White, Releases by Rufydoof
105. Elisabeth Auld, Beads for Busy Gals
106. Lisa Hamilton, Simply Irresistible Jewelry
107. Serena Trent, All Things Made Jewelry
108. Sharon Driscoll, Right Turn Artwerks
109. Debbie La Rue, For the Love of Beading
110. Maggie Towne, Maggie's Bead Towne


111. Cassandra Watsham, Designs by Cassandra
112. Mary Ellen Parker, BeeTree by m.e.

Comments

Dee said…
great finished, you should be pleased. Love the bead choices in the varying shapes...great job!
Anonymous said…
Sue! Your bracelet is stunning! I love, love, love those gorgeous blue lampwork beads!
Unknown said…
Really nice. That clasp is great.
Marian Hertzog said…
I love the mix of beads you used for this! Gorgeous.. and the fish charm is sweet! Someone will be smiling when they get this!
m.e. said…
Great beads!!!
And I love that little fish!!!
PERFECT !!!
m.e. :)
stacilouise said…
Very nice, I like the little nuggets!!!
KJ said…
Great combo of beads. Someone will be happy to receive this.
Francy said…
Awesome bracelet Sue!
Francy said…
Awesome bracelet Sue!
Aquariart said…
Very Oceanic- love the fish charm!!
coffeeaddict said…
Sweet and delicate. I like it!
Lutka And Co. said…
What a sweet bracelet - very nice!
Pretty Things said…
That's beautiful, and extra-special with your own beads in it!

Thanks so much for participating!
BooBeads said…
Great beachy blue bracelet!
Brandi Hussey said…
So lovely! What a gorgeous bracelet!
Unknown said…
fantastic mix of beads, great piece!
Beetique said…
Great bracelets. I love it!
CraftyHope said…
Sue, this bracelet is fantastic! I love your adjustable toggle solution for the fit issue. But, even more your color scheme is so awesome!
This bracelet is sure to be appreciated by one special family.
Judy said…
Just beautiful! You certainly will make one lady very happy.
jessememan said…
lovely Sue...I like this one a lot!
Bobbie said…
Very sweet and pretty! What a treat this will be for the recipient.
Shyme said…
Lovely bracelet!
Kate said…
I love the variety of beads and you little fishy is adorable!
Anonymous said…
so pretty, what a wonderful gesture!
Jen Judd said…
Pretty!! I hope you have a fantastic time in Bedford and get full use of the spa. Once you've been inspired down there, let me know what kind of glass beads you can come up with and maybe we can collaborate with something special for the shop out there. I have some friends back in town with some connections and I think it might be cool to come up with something specifically handmade that's inspired by the hotel. Think about it....
rosebud101 said…
Beautiful bracelet!
Anonymous said…
I love your bracelet a lot. I love the chain you used for the clasp. I never think to use a toggle but maybe now I will. Thanks! #48
elisabeth said…
That color blue is just awesome - love the fishy charm too!
Lupe Meter said…
What a lovely bracelet! I love the selection of beads that you used. It is earthy yet elegant.
AFlyOnTheWall said…
Gorgeous! ...I am so honored to be featured along side all of you talented artisans.

Robyn Hawk
Cory said…
Love the bracelet...great combination of beads.
hello gorgeous said…
gorgeous creation sue! ;o)

hugs

hello gorgeous xxx
hello gorgeous said…
gorgeous creation sue! ;o)

hugs

hello gorgeous xxx
Shirley said…
Wow, what a lovely bracelet! The design is wonderful. I know the recipient is going to be overjoyed.
Mary Harding said…
Just gorgeous Sue. Love your beads with the quartz chunks. Lucky person who receives it. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog with such great compliments.
windrock studio said…
Well, I just love everything about this bracelet! lovely work

SusanMarie
I love the little fishie charm and how you and it size-adjustable.

It's beautiful. I'm sure your creation will bring smiles to the recipient.
Very striking! So pretty with the contrasting whites, silver and blues. Love how you incorporated the quartz.
TesoriTrovati said…
I really like the mixture of texture and color here, Sue! This will be treasured by someone's mother for sure! Enjoy the day. Erin
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous! Someone will really cherish that!
Elysian Studios said…
I love the chunky quartz nuggets combined with your own lampworked beads- this is a beautiful bracelet and will be loved!
Rebekah said…
Absolutely beautiful! Love it that you put in a few of your own beads. Someone special is really going to treasure it!
BahamaDawn said…
i love the different shades of blue in your bracelet...beautiful!!
Charlene said…
Just lovely, I'm sure it will be treasured.
Cyndi L said…
Your beads are beautiful, Sue, and the little fish charm is just the perfect touch :-)
Serena Trent said…
Wonderful design! I like the roughness of this bracelet!

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