Hearts for Hannah Batch #5

This is a small batch. Kinda tired yesterday so wasn't very productive. But, I like the new designs I've included. The rainbow and the abstract one I love. My picture is not the best here...3 have wings, 1 has bumps on the edge.

Remember: if don't know how to get one of these hearts for the bargin price of 20.00, please scroll down my blog to find the info. ALL proceeds are donated to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah Congdon. 

Hearts for Hannah Batch #4

Good Morning! So happy to report that Hearts for Hannah is doing well so far. At this point all hearts have been spoken for! This delights me since I feel so strongly about supporting Joining Hearts and Hands AND honoring the memory of Hannah Congdon.

So, here are the current hearts that are available. If you are unsure of what to do next, please scroll down for instructions. Its first come, first get type of thing so I sure hope your timing is quick! I will post a few more tomorrow late in the day (I'm at work).

For the most part, these hearts have a front and back design. Hope you find something you like for yourself or for a gift graduate, birthday or even Christmas!

Hearts for Hannah Batch #3

Here are the current selection of hearts available. If you are unsure of how to get one of these, please scroll down for further information. ALL proceeds go to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah Congdon.

New Heart Post on Saturday!

I think the Hearts for Hannah fundraiser is off to a great start! My next post will be on Saturday since I've been busy and work and tired once I get home. But don't worry, tomorrow night I plan on make a number of hearts just for you :)

Since I've had a lot of question of how to purchase these wonderful hearts, I'm going to remind everyone again.
1. Check my blog frequently. I post available hearts every few days. I make what I'm inspired to create and take into consideration what seems to be popular.
2. Leave a comment here on my blog indicating which heart or two that you want. You can also email me your choice at bella@lindasbellabeads.com. Who ever gets to me first, gets the heart.
3. If your local, we can arrange a time for you to come and pick up the heart. If your out of state, please send an additional 5.00 with your check to cover shipping.
4. ALL proceeds are donated to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah. JH&H will receive their check the first week of July.

Its that simple! I certainly hope to be sending one or 10 to you!

More Hannah Hearts....

Another batch to look over. Finally, right? I've been busy at school tye dying t-shirts with first graders, making rainbow cake with second graders and hosting a Parent ARt Day for kindergartners. Along with all that, I've been selling a few of these hearts at school also..

It's kind of hard to see the transparent wings on some of these hearts. I'm just an okay photographer :) Remember, post which one you would like (or email me)........bargin price of $20.00 each......and ALL proceeds go to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah. Please consider one or 5. They make great graduation gifts, birthday gifts or simply a great gift that holds a great meaning.

First Batch of Hannah Hearts & Pins

Its always a slow start for me with my Hannah Heart production. I've got a trunk show to prepare for and the end of school going on. Don't get me wrong, I love being busy but I felt it necessary to explain any slowness on my part.

Here is the first batch of hearts. Remember, email me or post a comment here indicating which one you want. First come, first served type of thing. Every other day or so I will post more so you will need to check in often.

Hearts are 20.00. A real bargin! All proceeds will be donated to Joining Hearts and Hands in Hannah's memory. Here are pins my second graders made to sell. Joining Hearts and Hands visited our school in February and students were shocked at the conditions students had to work in. There pins are all one of a kind and made by those little hands with love.

This image isn't very good but I really wanted to post them. They have a shiny surface that is the reason for the glare. Pins are 3.00 each. Same thing......all proceeds will go to JH&H's

What a Find!

My mother was a wonderful woman who had so many amazing talents. She was a professional dancer in her time and had many statements that I will always remember but didn't have a clue about what they meant when I was younger. 

Here is one of them and it applys to the statement below: 

1. There is nothing new under the sun. (I think this was someone elses statement that she took)

Thanks to Lucinda Storm for posting this on her blog....yes, I asked if I could use it here too.

I truely believe that our "ideas" are not truely owned by us. We are constantly gathering information knowingly and unknowingly. I believe that copying, like a Xerox, is bad. But, picking ideas here and there and blending them with other ideas is natural. 

Sketchbook Sunday!

Not much of sketchbook update but I do have a few things to share. Really, I have been making beads but I've just been too darn busy to post! To prove that I have in fact been making stuff, I'm posting a few beads that will soon become part of a neck piece. All in preparation for my Trunk Show in late June.

Some colorful cones! They of course will each be part of a necklace. Thinking spring. Thinking flowers.

I adore hollows! I love rather organic, asymetrical patterns too. Reactive glass is so magical!

An upclose look at a few.

Adding silver elements to my glass work is such an exciting look to me. These will become bracelets but I just like the look of it all together. Could be a great necklace too.........maybe one will be in the works.

This doesn't have any glass to it sadly. However, I do love it! Kinda like a modern cowgirl look. Why not? I truely do love many things.

Well, enjoy the day....I'm off to work at the torch. I have plenty to do! Sure hope you will add a comment and tell me what your up to or what you think of my latest. Oh, and I'm planning on a give-away so stay tuned:)

Season of Festivals

The festival season is being kicked off this weekend with our first festival of the summer, The Lilac Festival. It goes on for 2 weeks to celebrate our cities flower and today there is a parade at 11:00. Too bad the weather this weekend will be cool and wet. I will most likely go to it later today just to support all the artists who will be there rain or shine.

At the end of June I have my first show of this season at a gallery in Honeoye. Looking forward to it but I REALLY need to step up my pace. I have lots of pieces of things made but not much product put together. I truly believe that I work best under pressure since no matter what I try to put in place to schedule my work better, I go back to what must be comfortable.........working right up to deadline.

Today I plan on working at the torch. Along with the show, I have a my annual Hearts for Hannah coming up in June too. Yes, lots to do!