My "Thanks for the Memories Blog Hop" contribution:
For this guy:
This is Ayden. He had a rough start. He is the reason I do whatever I have to do to make sure his life goes as smoothly as humanly possible from now on. So every spacer I have to make (and clean!) is for this guy's future. And believe me, most days I need a reminder why I make these little buggers:)
Have I told you that I come from a long line of crafty/creative people? This is bracelet is also about them. See the vintage crystal at the end of this bracelet? (sorry about the crappy photos....no light today!)
That is a nod to all the people that have come before me. My grandmothers, my mother....I would like to think they are proud of me, and my business. So a tiny reminder to carry on. Even when it gets tough.
Now...please go visit the other participants in the blog hop:
Adlinah Kamsir Dream Struck Designs
Aimee Biondolillo Aimee's Jewelry Treasures
Alicia Marinache All the Pretty Things
Andra Marasteanu Handmade by Indra Marasteanu
Andrea Trank Heaven Lane Creations
April Grinaway Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Andra Marasteanu Handmade by Indra Marasteanu
Andrea Trank Heaven Lane Creations
April Grinaway Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Barb Solem Vivi Magoo Presents
Becky Pancake Becky Pancake Bead Designs
Beth Emery Stories by Indigo Heart
Bonnie Coursolle Jasper's Gems
Cassi Paslick Beads: Rolling Downhill
Catherine King Catherine's Musings
Cece Cormier The Beading Yogini
Chandra Leitz Juniper Goods
Christina Hickman Vintage Treasures Jewelry
Chrizette Bayman Bead Soup Mix
Cindy Wilson It's My Sea of Dreams
Crystal Thain Here Bead Dragons
Cyndi Lavin Beading Arts
Debbie Rasmussen A little of this, a little of that
Diane Hawkey diane hawkey
Dita Basu ankarshilpa
Donetta Farrington Simply Gorgeous
Dyanne Everett-Cantrell Deeliteful Jewelry Creations
Emma Todd A Polymer Penchant
Erin Kenny beadiful therapy
Erin Prais-Hintz Treasures Found
Gina Hockett Freestyle Elements
Gloria Allen Innovative Dreams Jewelry
Heather Marston CSW Designs
Inge von Roos Inge's Blog
Jacqueline Marchant Fiddledeedee Jewelry
Jami Shipp Celebrating Life!
Jean Yates Snap Out of it Jean, There's Beading to Do!
Jessica Murray Whimsical Monkey
Joan Williams lilruby jewelry
Jo-Ann Woolverton It's a Beadiful Creation
Joanne Browne josjewels1
Jodie Marshall Jodie Marshall Lampwork Beads Wearable Art
JuLee Wolfe The Polymer Penguin
Julie Bean Blue Pig Blog
Karen Mitchell Over the Moon Designs
Kelly Hosford Patterson The Traveling SideShow
Kim Ballor Vitamin C ... A Daily Does of Creativity
Kim Dworak CianciBlue
Laren Dee Barton Laren Dee Designs
Lea Avroch LA Jewelry Designs
Leanne Loftus First Impression Design
Lena Adams (Mari's daughter) -- TBA
Liddy McLaughlin Liddy McLaughlin Art
Liddy McLaughlin Liddy McLaughlin Art
Linda Florian Lily's of the Valley Jewelry & Creative Creations
Linda Inhelder Must-Haves Jewelry
Lori Bowring Michaud Artfully Ornamental
Lori Poppe Adventures in Creativity with Lorillijean
LouAnn Elwell Southpass Beads
Mandi Effron Craft-o-licious
Marcia DeCoster MadDesigns
Marcia Dunne The Alternative Foundry
Marie Covert Creating Interest
Marjorie Savill Linthwaite bennubirdrising
Marlene Cupo Amazing Designs by Marlene
Martha Aleo Ornamento
Marti Conrad Marti's Buttons -n- Beads
Mary Ellen Parker BeeTree by m.e.
Mary Govaars MLH Jewelry Designs
Mary Lindell Mary Lindell Artisan Jewelry
Maureen Connolly Mrs Beadsley's Workshop
Maybeline Tay The Jewelry Larder
Melissa Elgin The Addicted Beader
Melissa Mesara one-eared pig beads
Menka Gupta Menka's Jewelry
Michaela Pabeschitz la mar de bonita
Mischelle Fanucchi Micheladas Musings
Mona Rae Baroody Who Does She Bead She Is?
Nan Emmett Spirit Rattles -- Spirited Earth
Nancy Pedersen Something Heartfelt by Nancy
Pam Farren re-maker
Pam, the Crazier Sister The Crazy Creative Corner
Rebecca Sirevaag Becca's Place
Robin Kae Reed Artistry HCBD
Rochelle Brisson a creative chelle
Sabine Dittrich perlendschungel
Sandi Volpe Sandi Volpe
Sandra McGriff Creative Chaos
Serena Trent All Things Made Jewelry
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson Sharyl's Jewelry & Reflections
Sheila Davis Stone Designs
Shelley Graham Turner Fabric of My Life
Sherri Stokey Knot Just Macrame
Sherry Baun Unicorns Jewels
Skylar Bre'z Brising Beads
Stephanie Haussler Pixybug Designs
Tania Spivey Moobie Grace Designs
Terri G. Blooming Ideas
Terry Carter Tapping Flamingo
Terry Matuszyk Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry
Tracy Martin Nutkitten's Jewelry
Zia Parks Anzi~Panzi's Work Shoppe
Zoe Marcin Beads, Tea and Sweets
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30 people have something to say:
I love your bracelet - it's so fun! Gorgeous work.
Love the bracelet, Jodie. Love your beads, and I am extremely glad that you make those darn spacer beads.
Love the color and agree that spacers are really, simply, a pain to deal with. Not so much the making, but the clean up. At least you have a great reason to make them! And the piece is a color riot.
Lovely bright colours and great to hear the inspiration behind this.
Love the bracelet Jodie! Very pretty and all my favorite colors! Nice picture of Ayden! He sure is growing up fast!
Sometimes all it takes is a gentle reminder of why we do what we do...and you have an amazing reason for what you do!!! I love the bracelet you created
Thank you:)
Someone has to keep you in beads, right? :)
Thanks. I wore the bracelet all day today...and thought of all the reasons I do what I do.
Thank you!
I do loves me some colors!
He is getting big...and so smart! He reminds me of my oldest son so much.
Thanks so much....he is a keeper!
Gorgeous bracelet and I love the story too. x
I love your rainbow of spacers bracelet. It's so colorful stylish. You have a great reason to give thanks & you did him proud. I'm glad that I found your etsy store, I'll be back.
Thanks:)
It makes a lovely sound on the wrist too!
Your bracelet is a lovely tribute. Now I know where to get my spacers!
lovely bracelet and spacers Jodie! What a handsome young son you have! Wonderful inspiration!
They may be a pain to make, but I LOVE your bright, happy spacer beads! And that beautiful boy...what better reason to keep on keepin' on?
What a handsome little guy and inspiring post. Gorgeous colors! One of the nicest things about these hops is finding new (to me) artists. Had fun looking around your Etsy shop (and just had to pick up some of those gorgeous colors for myself!)
Love the guy.... :0) And the bracelet too! :0))
I commented on the wrong post, but what I said holds true, what a happy bracelet, I love the colors, Thanks for sharing.
Ayden is a CUTIE! What an adorable motivator! I love the colors in your bracelet. Very pretty and bright.
That is one happy and cheerful bracelet! And what a sweet boy you have there! Good to remember what is truly important. Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy the day. Erin
Love those bright , happy colors!!! Your son is adorable, too!!
You're the Spacer Queen ~ Lovely colors and your work is made with patience and dedication. Beautiful.
Peace and Love.
love the bracelet! they may be boring to make but they are so fabulously colorful and cheerful!
Oh cutie, Hi Ayden! Well done mama, making and cleaning beads for love! Beautiful result
Everything I do, I do for my son, too.
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