Saturday, May 16, 2015

The Art of Awareness Blog Hop

Today I'm joining Lori Anderson of Pretty Things and Heather Millican of Swoondimples for the Art of Awareness blog hop.  Heather is a polymer clay artist and has a line of word beads that she calls beans.  For this blog hop, she commissioned a special awareness ribbon stamp to use on one side, with a word on the other.  She made custom beads for each of the participants.  I asked her for a bead with the ALS colors (navy blue and white) and the word love.  Then our assignment was to create a piece of jewelry with our bead and post it May 16th on our blogs, with as much about the story behind our cause as we were able to share. 

I chose ALS as my cause because my Uncle has it.  If you aren't sure what it is, would like to learn more, or to donate, click here

My Uncle is a brilliant engineer.  He was my Dad's best friend, they grew up together.  When I was little, I had to take this horrible liquid medicine.  He was the only one that could get me to take it without screaming.  He had books, my God, the books.  I used to go and just stand in front of the bookcase and stare at them.  Being a voracious reader runs in my family, and I remember how happy I was when he said I could read the Hardy Boys Mysteries.  There are so many things I could say, but those are the things I remember first when I think about him. I cannot even imagine what my Aunt and cousins are going through right now. 

Here is the bead Heather made for me:


And the other side.  I love the ribbon with the heart.


Here is the bracelet I made with it.  



The white rounds are cultured seaglass, and those are my favorite blue crystals.  I am really happy with the way it turned out.  It's simple and says the most important thing.  

I want to thank Lori and Heather for all the hard work they have both done on this hop.  Please take a look at what the other participants did.  

Hug your family tonight, and tell them that you love them.  Every day you get with them is a gift that should be treasured. 

Lori
Heather
Anderson
Millican
www.PrettyThingsBlog.com (hostess)
www.facebook.com/swoondimples (bead artist)
Candida Castleberry www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com
mischelle andrade https://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com
Paige Maxim http://delightfullittlegems.blogspot.com/
Laurie  Vyselaar  www.lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com
Marybeth Rich http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/
Alice Peterson www.alice-dreaming.blogspot.com
Kim Dworak http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/
Audrey Bélanger http://esperianterra.blogspot.ca/
Karen mitchell www.overthemoon-design.com
Joan Williams www.lilrubyjewelry.com
Jean Wells jeanawells.blogspot.com
Ann Schroeder www.beadlove.wordpress.com
Gail Accinelli facebook.com/oregonmadejewelry
Tania Spivey www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com
Mallory  Hoffman http://rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com/
Mary K McGraw mkaymac.blogspot.com
Shai Williams www.shaihasramblings.com/
Beth Emery storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com
Catie Doman http://drcatie.blogspot.com
Lorelei Eurto Http://lorelei1141.blogspot.com
Lee Koopman www.stregajewellry.wordpress.com
Tammy Adams www.paisleylizard.com/blog/
Katie Nelson https://www.facebook.com/katiebead
Patty Miller http://pattymillerbeads.blogspot.com
Chris Eisenberg www.wanderware.blogspot.com
Cassi Paslick http://badatbeingmom.blogspot.com/
Charlee Griffith https://www.facebook.com/charlee.griffith
Kelli Nelson www.afamilyaffarekelli.blogspot.com
Catherine King http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com
Melissa Trudinger beadrecipes.wordpress.com
susan Bowie https://susanbowie.wordpress.com
Jennifer Justman www.soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/
Cassi Paslick http://badatbeingmom.blogspot.com/
K Hutchinson http://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com
Veralynne Malone www.veradesigns.blogspot.com
Evie and Beth McCord http://ebbeadandmetalworks.blogspot.com/
Mihaela Georgescu http://michellemaya2005.wordpress.com
Rebecca Anderso  Www.songbeads.blogspot.com
Charlene  jacka www.clay-space.com
Kim Stevens www.pickingpoppies.blogspot.com
Susan McClelland Mistheword12.wordpress.com
Sally Russick www.sallyrussick.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Mona Arnott bijouxgemsjoy.blogspot.ca
Sandi Volpe www.sandivolpe.com
Andrea Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Janine Lucas http://www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Lori Bowring Michaud www.artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Christie Murrow Www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com
B.R. Kuhlman www.mixedmayhemstudios.com
Lupe Meter www.gesmpccorner.blogspot.com
Lucy Bejarano www.lucybejaranojewelry.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Perry www.mustardbeadbystephanieperry.blogspot.com
Elisabeth Auld www.beadsforbusygals.com
Carolyn Lawson www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Heather Powers www.humblebeads.blogspot.com
Katie Hacker www.katiehacker.blogspot.com
Kepi Rasmussen www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.ca 
Gail Vanderster-Zwang www.angelmoose.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Hodges http://thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com/



22 comments:

  1. Just beautiful. What a great way to honor your uncle.

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  2. Beautiful bracelet and a wonderful tribute to your relationship with your uncle. Wonderful memories you have of him. I hope despite his challenges you get to form many more.

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  3. That's a lovely way to keep your uncle close to you.

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  4. What a beautiful bracelet! That is a wonderful way to remember your uncle. ALS is a horrible disease stay strong for your uncle and dad.

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  5. A simply lovely bracelet and tribute to your uncle.

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  6. The bracelet design is lovely and the sentiment behind it is a perfect reminder to us all.

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  7. What a lovely bracelet. I wish your uncle, you and your family lots of strenght.

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  8. Your bracelet design is beautiful. Thanks for sharing such a lovely memory of your uncle. I can definitely relate as my dad is both an engineer and a voracious reader. There are always stacks of books everywhere. I'll be wishing for strength and peace for you and your family.

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  9. Thank you for sharing your story and the good memories of your uncle. ALS is not a kind disease. Your desire to bring attention and help find a cure is a wonderful tribute.

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  10. Very pretty bracelet. Your story is very moving and you're absolutely right - every day we get with the ones we love is a gift.

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  11. Very pretty bracelet. Your story is very moving and you're absolutely right - every day we get with the ones we love is a gift.

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  12. What a beautiful bracelet! Thank you so much for sharing your story, your Uncle's story. I pray that a cure is found soon. Big hugs to you and your family. You are so right, every day is a gift. That is something I have definitely learned too <3

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  13. Love the simplicity and beauty of the bracelet! Thank you for sharing your story of your uncle - the memories you have you will treasure forever!

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  14. elegant bracelet and heart touching story!

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  15. I love how simple and therefore how direct this piece and your message is. Thank you for sharing your story.

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  16. I love the beautiful white sea glass in your creation...brings out the blues! Lovely creation! Thank you for sharing your uncle's story.Yes, I agree...so important to tell our loved ones how much we love them and to enjoy the time we have with them.

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  17. I love the beautiful white sea glass in your creation...brings out the blues! Lovely creation! Thank you for sharing your uncle's story.Yes, I agree...so important to tell our loved ones how much we love them and to enjoy the time we have with them.

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  18. Beautiful bracelet and such beautiful sentiments!

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  19. What a beautiful piece ! I hope things get better for your uncle, love.

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  20. Beautiful bracelet for a special uncle.

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  21. When I was healthier, I did a fundraiser craft show for ALS -- it was an amazing event. I'm so glad you had this bead made. I have to get one now.

    Thank you so much for sharing your story.

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  22. Simple and beautiful. You must have made your uncle feel quite proud to honor him with your design. Thank you for sharing your story.

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