Let me give you some information about the event, first. Each participant had to make 10 charms +1 (total of 11 charms). The theme for this charm swap was “love”. It didn’t have to say the word love or have a heart, it just needed to represent something that means love to us.
Every participant has received one of her own charms back, plus 9 charms of the other participants, randomly chosen by Jennifer.
The extra charm (the +1) of each participant is auctioned to benefit Beads of Courage - starting from today!!!
All the ideas that came to my mind when thinking about what to do, were heart shaped, so I had no choice, but creating a heart. a little bit of gold, a little bit of red and a little bit of shine ... here's my art charm (made from polymer clay with a swarovski crystal):
I've named the charms FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART - Love has the magic to find the shining in every human being ... When you let the outer shell of your heart open, there's the shining inner part that gives and accepts love unconditionally.
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At the bottom of this post you can find the list of the blogs of all the participants and learn more about the creative process or meaning of each charm. I just can't wait to see all the others I've not received!!!
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The complete list of participants in this year's Art charm exchange is just below.
Don't forget - you have the opportunity to own one or more of the charms you've seen here or on the other blogs and at the same time contribute for a very good cause - because every penny bid goes to Beads of Courage Programme for children with serious illness!!!
Caroline Dewison:
http://blueberribeads.co.uk
Lesley Watt: http://www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Susan Kennedy: http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com
Nancy Dale : http://www.nedbeads.blogspot.com
Alicia Marinache:
http://www.allprettythings.ca
Cassi Paslick: http://cassisbeads.blogspot.com
Alenka Obid: http://www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Renetha Stanziano:
http://www.lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Shelley Graham Turner:
http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com
Monique Urquhart:
http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com
Shai Williams: http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com
Lennis Carter: http://windbent.wordpress.com
Cheri Reed: http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com
Moriah Betterly: http://mlbetterly.blogspot.com
Perri Jackson: http://shaktipajdesigns.com/blog/
Mallory Hoffman: http://rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com
Ginger Bishop: http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Jean Peter: http://jeanpdesigns.blogspot.com
Linda Florian: http://lilysofthevalleyjewelry.blogspot.com
Patricia Pulliam:
http://rusticstudio.blogspot.com
Karin Grosset Grange:
http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr
Julie Bowen: http://blog.autochthonous-evolved.com
Susan Delaney: http://ladyflowersbysusan.wordpress.com
Emma Todd: http://www.apolymerpenchant.blogspot.com
Carolyn Chenault :
http://carolynchenault.wordpress.com
Terri Del Signore:
http://artisticaos.blogspot.com
Cory Tompkins: http://www.tealwaterdesigns.blogspot.com
Cheryl (Lee) Koopman:
http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com
Lori
Bowring Michaud: http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Andrea Glick: http://zenithjade.blogspot.com
Jacqueline Carlson: http://www.beadgypsy.blogspot.com
Michelle McCarthy:
http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Charlene Bausinger
Jacka: http://clay-space.com/blog/
Kristi Bowman: http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com
Be happy and bid a lot!
Alenka
Such a beautiful thought, and a lovely charm! I think the outer 'wrapping' just makes the perfect touch! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story behind your charms! It makes me love the one I got even more. Thank you, Alenka! - Julie
ReplyDeleteSplendid charm! I've enjoyed getting to know you as we bead artists prepared for this day, the reveal.
ReplyDeleteSusan Delphine Delaney
LadyFlowersbySusan
I was lucky enough to receive one of your charms. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour charms are beautiful, so colorful!
ReplyDeleteOh what a very nice story behind your charm! I received one and my first thought was this makes me happy! Just very sweet and sentimental thought! I was also happ to receive a charm from a place sooo far away. We all come together for good right? Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteI loe your charm more each time I look at it. It's just stunning! Thanks so much for participating in the swap and helping to raise money for the Beads of Courage
ReplyDeleteI really love your hearts --I love the way you "wrapped" them, it's so unique. I'm hoping to win your charm :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the reflection that inspired your design, Alenka, and your charms are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your charms! Your concept of unwrapping your heart is so moving. But I need to tell you something kind of funny - the first impression I had when I saw them was a piece of LOVE PIE or Tart - which is almost as sweet and tasty as your charms!
ReplyDeleteYour idea of unwrapping the heart's layers is so beautiful - and so is your charm! Perfect for the theme :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely sentiment! Thank you for sharing your feelings about your charm.
ReplyDeleteIt's not always easy to open our hearts but, you're right, when we do the love shines through! I like how the outer shell of your adorable heart is made like that of a yummy handmade pie!
ReplyDeleteI love the story behind your charms... they're perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove your beads for the swap! And such a wonderful collection you got back. So many lovely charms to work with!
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