~THINK PINK CHARMS EXCHANGE!~

Erica's "Think Pink" Charm Tutorial

2010-07-08T11:40:00.000-07:00

After a 2 year wait for it- here is one part of Erica's Think Pink charm construction tutorial/description video..
She was the youngest member of our swap at 13.

~THINK PINK!~

2009-10-14T17:15:00.000-07:00

Ladies
Monica has informed me that she has a tremendous amount of lovely goodies to give away in the raffle.
SO- I think that we could be more of a help if we just add our submissions directly to Ebay.

Because this is such short notice, I would like to do this auction in November so that we can drum up some interest and get more people involved with the bidding.
~*100%*~ of the auctions for the THINK PINK charms will be sent to the Susan G Komen foundation.

Please let me know if you can help spread the news and I will post the links when they are up for bidding.

~*Thank you!*~

Amber

2009-10-07T10:45:00.000-07:00

A Charming Exchange, the auctions on Ebay!
Click HERE to bid!

~All the swaps are here!~

2009-09-19T22:26:00.001-07:00

I've been working on getting the last of the swaps doled out and ready to ship.
I will be going to the PO before the end of the week so some of you may have them by Monday!
Thank you for joining!

~*(((:::The last set to arrive is ADORABLE!:::)))*~
So worth the wait!

~THINKING PINK!~

2009-09-15T10:40:00.001-07:00

Think Pink charm swappers, I believe that I should be getting the missing parcel that I have been waiting for either today or tomorrow.

It's been a lovely swap to host and I am looking forward to creating a final piece for the Susan G Komen fundraiser via Monica Magness.

Here is what the extra 2 charms will be used for!

2009-08-29T10:54:00.000-07:00

Advertise!
The drawing is in Oct!

~EXTENDED DEADLINE!~ September 4th!

2009-08-15T07:26:00.000-07:00

please see the side bar for mailing info.
Please read through previous posts to see swap details.
Thank you!!!
PREVIOUS POST, placed here for your convenience!

~*AFTER READING THE REQUIREMENTS then decide if you can join in or not*~

Please leave a comment if you would like to join an upscale creative art charm swap/exchange- *requiring* quality and neat Pink charms. Each must be no larger than 1 1/4 inches*.
Please note that the work you send must be well designed and finished safely and neatly. No messy work allowed.
You will be asked to send an extra 2 charms in to be used for fundraising.
The swap will be open to no more than 30 people and each person will be sending in 12 pieces and getting 10 back in return.
Shipping costs will vary based on continent and country, however, it is asked that you send in either US dollars in cash or pay through Paypal.
*Absolutely NO checks or money orders.* Due date is July 23rd.
Again, please only sign up if you are able to dedicate yourself to creating quality and well made work.
Each charm should be sturdy enough to wear, not have any pet/human hair, messy glue, paint or food crumbs sent in with them. Anything added to the charms should not be falling off, or tangled up.
Also- strong smells such as E6000, cigarettes, nail polish and spray paint are not welcome.
If I get a parcel that contains charms that are sharp/dangerous, poorly made, really sloppy or that smell really foul it will be returned to the sender with no explanation on the senders dime.
These rules are fair and considerate of those who will put their heart and energy into this project in hopes of getting something in return to enjoy and possibly give away as gifts of encouragement.
Since this is also a fundraiser, those who will be buying/bidding on the charms will pay more for beautiful and well designed work.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
:o)

~THINK PINK CHARMS!~ We need more!!!!

2009-08-15T07:22:00.000-07:00

SO many people asked to join and SO many people also dropped out at the last minute!
We went from almost 30 participants to less than 9!
HELP!!!

All you have to do is send in 12 nicely made mostly PINK charms and you'll get 10 back.
The extra 2 will be used to help raise funds over on Girl Gone Thread Wild (Monica Magness)

If you forgot that you signed up and are reading this, it's not too late!
PLEASE join us!!!!
We need your help!

The due date will be July 23rd.

2009-07-08T09:54:00.001-07:00

Please be reminded if you have forgotten!
This is not that far away!!!
:o)

Amber

If you sent me your name you are signed up

2009-06-29T13:02:00.000-07:00

I don't have every one's contact info and I will just leave it up to everyone to keep up with the swap individually.
If you sent me your name in a comment or email YOU *ARE* signed up!
:o)
So please, just send them to me when you are done!
It's a happy time! Pink Pink Pink!

Amber

~Remember to ~THINK PINK!*~, Charms will be due in just a few short weeks!

2009-06-27T11:40:00.000-07:00

Please remember to sign up, if you've not already done so, all you have to do is agree to the rules and leave me a comment.
Shipping info is posted on the right hand side column.
If you have any questions that I can help you with please do not hesitate to ask!

I am having a giveaway on my blog, http://www.inventivesoul.blogspot.com/
Please stop by before Monday to check it out!
All you have to do is leave a little comment about a miracle that you have seen in your lifetime!

~*Smiles*~

Be well!
Amber

Think Pink Charm exchange and fundraiser...

2009-06-08T07:51:00.000-07:00

The due date will be July 23rd.
Please see full details below and mailing info on the right/sidebar.
:o)

Please help spread the word!

~THINK PINK BLOCK PARTY!~

2009-06-05T12:06:00.000-07:00

Only one person has responded to signing up for the Think Pink charm swap this year so far.
Are there any more who might be interested?

~Think Pink Charms Exchange 2009~

2009-04-28T23:06:00.000-07:00

~*AFTER READING THE REQUIREMENTS then decide if you can join in or not*~

Please leave a comment if you would like to join an upscale creative art charm swap/exchange- *requiring* quality and neat Pink charms. Each must be no larger than 1 1/4 inches*.

Please note that the work you send must be well designed and finished safely and neatly. No messy work allowed.

You will be asked to send an extra 2 charms in to be used for fundraising.

The swap will be open to no more than 30 people and each person will be sending in 12 pieces and getting 10 back in return.

Shipping costs will vary based on continent and country, however, it is asked that you send in either US dollars in cash or pay through Paypal.

*Absolutely NO checks or money orders.* Due date is July 23rd.

Again, please only sign up if you are able to dedicate yourself to creating quality and well made work.

Each charm should be sturdy enough to wear, not have any pet/human hair, messy glue, paint or food crumbs sent in with them. Anything added to the charms should not be falling off, or tangled up.

Also- strong smells such as E6000, cigarettes, nail polish and spray paint are not welcome.

If I get a parcel that contains charms that are sharp/dangerous, poorly made, really sloppy or that smell really foul it will be returned to the sender with no explanation on the senders dime.

These rules are fair and considerate of those who will put their heart and energy into this project in hopes of getting something in return to enjoy and possibly give away as gifts of encouragement.

Since this is also a fundraiser, those who will be buying/bidding on the charms will pay more for beautiful and well designed work.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

:o)

~I claim April 28th as "International Charm Day"~

2009-03-31T17:25:00.001-07:00

Wouldn't it be fun to have a special day for wearing and gifting special charms?
It sounds like fun to me, so I am going to make it happen!

What will this day be about?
Maybe giving some of your own handmade charms or ones you've gotten from a swap, to good friends, family and anyone who makes your day to day lives brighter, better or just more fun!
(Examples- postal workers, nurses, teachers, sales girls, waitresses (when leaving a tip), secretaries, children etc.)

Each charm could have a special meaning or feeling behind it.
Or, you could just make a general set and hand them out randomly!

You could add on a tag that mentions they are being gifted a charm on International Charm Day and add in your name or contact info if you feel comfortable enough to do that (for the ones you give to those who are not so familiar.)

It's not just a gift of art but also one of cheer and also inspiration!
Imagine if each person who gets one feels like making more of them to give others?

If you would like to celebrate this day with me and if you blog about your charms I will be posting a little banner tag for everyone to add to their blogs soon.

I claim April 28th as "International Charm Day"

:o)
Amber

More of the charms I sewed up in the past two months

2009-03-31T07:26:00.000-07:00

I will be posting some to Ebay to raise more money.

~More on Ebay!~

2009-02-16T06:31:00.000-08:00

I just got 3 more pieces up on Ebay!

I hope to see some bids go on.

~*CLICK HERE*~

Thank you for hanging in there with me.

I can no longer list each detail by each artist.

It's just too much for me to handle and that has been the big reason for my listing delays!

SO- to get through this faster, I did not name names or detail each charm.

I am hoping that the work will speak for itself!

:o)

After a long time of searching I found it!

2008-12-15T09:37:00.000-08:00

I was unaware that Ebay had a policy about listing charitable auctions.
Well, after some digging and searching during my free time, I found this link-
CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE ALREADY A SELLER & WISH TO RAISE FUNDS ON EBAY FOR CHARITY

I hope to post a few more of our THINK PINK charm beauties this week, time permitting.

The first listing was sold for $46.00!
That is the necklace/bracelet shown below.
It was purchased from a woman who works in China.
This was my first time shipping there and it was actually quite interesting.
So, for those who's work was used on that piece, you can tell your friends and family, "My art is in China."
I personally get a kick from it because a LOT of what I grew up with was and is made IN China!
*Smiles*

OK, so I am now going back to Ebay to do some more research on listing.
I will keep you all informed!
Have a great week!

Amber Dawn

~The first THINK PINK CHARMS auction will end today!~

2008-12-01T08:30:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone!
Our first Think Pink Charm project auction will end today!
There is still time to share the news about the current listing.
I will be adding two more listings this week.

ON EBAY Now! THINK PINK for a cure! PLEASE ADVERTISE!

2008-11-21T18:15:00.000-08:00

~*THINK PINK!*~
~*EBAY LISTING CLICK HERE*~
Starting Bid- $9.99 USD

Handling fee- $5.00 (includes fees for the listing, final listing fees and shipping insurance in the USA which is not optional.)

Shipping fee varies depending on final destination!
Will ship to USA, Canada, OZ, NZ and Europe

Click the pictures to see clear details

Front View

Back view

The featured artists are, listed counter clockwise, starting from the clasp charm dangle...

Elizabeth Woodford- A rolled paper text bead painted, glazed and embellished with AB pink wired glass bead droplets.

Donna Barnitz- A silvery soldered cabachon drop with an image of pink rose beneath.

Erica Faith- A painted and glittered wooden disk, front and back with tiny thread appliques and Swarovski crystal centers.

Amber Dawn- A miniature plastic baby bottle, internally embellished with the same velvety trim used to make the necklace/wrist cuff. Atop the charm is a Chaton Rose with "Micro Beedz" with the words "Wonder", "Mystery" and "Explore" glazed to the front.

Patricia Winter- A miniature crazy quilt, hand stitched, and florally embroidered with her very own beautiful and rich hand dyed silk ribbon. The image she used is a child with lovely glittered fairy,wings.The embellishments in this piece include some of the smallest pink seed beads you might ever see in your life along with an adorable flower sequin. Pat added a small metal charm whic says "Imagine" to the lower right hand side, and that is wired with a pink and red glass flower bead and topped with small seed beads.

Monica Magness- A miniature faux canvas featuring a bare chested diva striking a shy pose. Monica added very small text onto the bottom of this charm with a tiffany set chaton rose rhinestone capping it off. One of the words on this piece is "Imagine". The sides are sparkling with glitter and the piece is glazed nice and shiny!

And-

Michelle Walker- A dazzling holographic pink drop with faceted beads nestled within. When the light hits it, it really shines a lot. Michelle painted the glitter mixture on the larger bead herself.

The body of the necklace is made of a velvety ribbon which has been doubled up so that the back sode which touches the skin is also velvety soft.

There is a length of pink lace trim sewn on for added texture. 2 matching thread appliques are added along with Swarovski crystal center.

There are 22 tiny pink floral sequins mounted onto a deeper pink metallic round faceted sequins sewn along the edge. Each one is topped of with a real silver plated glass faceted bead.

The two silver and pink rhinestone end beads were donated by Orla Swift.

The chain used is not real silver, but is silver tone and a barrel clasp completes the chain.

THINK PINK AUCTIONS

2008-11-17T20:50:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the cool donations from the THINK PINK CHARMS EXCHANGE.

There are a few more not yet made into a finished piece, but I will be working on that throughout the month.

I will be posting them one at a time on Ebay!

Payment will be requested in the form of a money order written out to the Susan G Komen foundation. S/H will be required separately in either stamps, cash or Paypal payments.

Sorry NO checks.

Credit card payments through Paypal will only be accepted if the winner of the auctions will add in extra money to cover the fees so that the donation amount is not lowered once Paypal takes a cut.

PLEASE spread the news that I will be posting these and more items to Ebay throughout the month.

The seller name is Maximal_Bids

Auctions going up this coming week!

2008-11-15T08:31:00.000-08:00

maximal_bids

That will be the Ebay user ID that I will use.
You can bookmark it now.

I will be posting the auctions this week.

~FROM THE WINNER WHO WON!~

2008-10-30T13:27:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since she got it, but I wanted to share the very quick thank you from Jeanne, the winner of our bracelet.

"It is here! Just beautiful, from the wrapping on the box to each unique piece of art. Many thanks to you and the Pink Charm artists!"

Jeanne

Be sure to spread the word!

I will be posting our THINK PINK charm jewelry to EBAY in November!!!

AND I JUST got this in an email---

What Pat Winter made with her THINK PINK CHARMS

2008-10-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

WIN WIN WIN!!! DONATE DONATE DONATE!!!

2008-10-15T15:08:00.000-07:00

Just a few more hours are left for you to send in your donations to "buy" your raffle tickets for the THINK PINK EXTRAVAGANZA hosted by the soooo so so so sweet Monica Magness!
GET TO IT IF YOU CAN!
I mean, if money is not too tight, please try to spare some money.
For every $10.00 you donate, you get 2 virtual tickets that Monica works her mgic with.
If your ticket wins a runner up prize, you may be just as excited as if you were to win the GRAND and AMAZING prize, LOVE SQUARED!

A collaborative piece constructed by a multitude of artists and LOTS AND LOADS OF LOVE, HEARTS, and TALENT!

Click here to get to Monica's Blog!
You can WIN the bracelet we made!!!!
YAY!!!

I will also ask that if you can, please advertise that I will be auctioning off more art to wear made with the fabulous PINK charms that we traded in our exchange.
LOTS of fun to look forward to!
Amber

~THE~ Bracelet - Our donation for the Love Squared THINK PINK RAFFLE

2008-10-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

OK, here is the final product of our art being linked together

for the Susan G. Komen charity that Monica Magness is hosting.
This is the donation we are offering-

Please feel free to advertise this on your blogs!

Thinking Pink by, Brenda W.

2008-10-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

Pink is IN style! Charm bracelet by Cindy Ericsson

2008-10-07T08:45:00.000-07:00

linked together

2008-10-05T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hi!
OK-I am a bit sleepy but promised that I would post pictures this weekend!
These are some REALLY wonderful gifts for the lucky winner!

Well, before the swap started, I had plans of sewing the charms to a fat wrist cuff.

But due to the fact that so many fabulous charms arrived, and the heaviness of them all together- I just linked them all on a chain. It is a bit heavy, so whomever gets this piece, might like to break up the pieces a bit and spread them out to other bracelets or chains.

There are a couple of charms that were used to make a pin and earrings and a necklace to go along with this bracelet as a prize for Monica Magness's project.
For instance, this is a charm made into a necklace by Pat Winter!

The fabric piece is a choker/bracelet.

The winner of the auction will be able to decide if they prefer it to be a bracelet or a neck piece.

I am going to add crystal rhinestones to the lace.

This will be auctioned off on Ebay, along with other charm jewelry made from the THINK PINK Exchange.

Amber & Erica's Think Pinks-

2008-10-01T08:45:00.000-07:00

I am continuing my work on assembling a suite of jewelry for our fundraiser.
Due to the high volume of charms sent in and several of them fit as a focal piece, we have WAY more than I planned for.
So I am making sets of earrings, bracelets and necklaces with all of the charms!

What a great deal of kindness and care that has been shared among us!
Thank you all again!

SO much to add love to!

:o)

Amber

Party favor baby bottles make fun charms!
The above piece will be finished with a flatback Swarovski in the center of the flower.

The above heart was made for Pat Winter.

Erica Faith- Who will be uploading a small tutorial to her blog one of these days of the above charm turned 14 yesterday.
Thank you for joining us Erica!

See What Lisa "Studio Rose" got in the Pink swap!

2008-09-28T21:15:00.000-07:00

See Lisa's blog here- CLICK ME
She also shares about another way to support the cause.

~Michelle W.s Blog post~

2008-09-26T22:01:00.000-07:00

3rd Eye Muse-
Click here to read about her charm returns!

View Terri Ventura's Flickr & Blog!

2008-09-26T19:29:00.001-07:00

Click HERE These are her entries for the THINK PINK swap
And this is her BLOG, you can see what charms she got in exchange!

If you can, check out her blog and click through the older posts to see her fantastic stuff!

EVEN MORE PINK CHARMS!

2008-09-24T19:33:00.000-07:00

And here they are!
Erica's and my own charms are on another camera, I will be borrowing it on Monday to download the pictures... For now though, you can see some of our charms on Brenda's, Pat's and Melinda's blogs!

PAT W.'s presentation

PAT W.

LILLA LE VINE

LANA L R.

RONDA A.

TRACY L

JAN B.

MELINDA C.

Melinda's presentation

MELISSA M.

HOLLY M

LORI B.

LILLA L.

JAN H.

MICHELLE B.

MICHELLE W.

MO W.

ORLA S.

SUSAN Z.

More blogs with THINK PINK CHARMS!

2008-09-22T19:27:00.001-07:00

Melinda's Blog
Pat Winter's Blog

Blogging about the pink!

2008-09-21T21:10:00.000-07:00

BRENDA
Click her name to see her blog!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Just to clarify- for everyone- in case I was not clear,
Monica will be using one bracelet for the runner up prize for the raffle, and another set of jewelry will be used for auction.
Monica is not doing the auction, I will be doing that part.
Because we had such a GREAT turnout- there are more than enough charms to create beautiful jewelry with.
I will be assembling earrings, a necklace, and perhaps three bracelets in all.
I am still working on the layouts of the jewelry.
ALL of the money earned from the auctions will be sent to the Susan G. Komen foundation.
If you blog about your swap returns, please let me know so that I can link you!

Thanks everyone!
Amber

~Everything PINK is on it's way!~

2008-09-18T19:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you for hanging in there. All of the parcels, even the ones to Texas are on their way.
I figured that if any of them are undeliverable, they will be held, or come back to me.

Kai is in Houston.

Keep her in your good thoughts.

Everyone, PLEASE contact me to let me know when you get your parcel please?
Thank you!
Amber

Cancer is not invited! Go away!

2008-09-07T08:04:00.000-07:00

For those who have been waiting for the swap returns, I am happy to say that my teenage house guest (who was here for ALL but one week this summer) went HOME this week to start school Friday.

My own life and mostly everything else I was working on/doing was put on hold.

I am *finally* mailing the first half of parcels this coming week!

*YAY*

I started this project knowing that cancer runs in the family.

But this past month, someone in my immediate family was hospitalized with a blockage.
This turned out to be a VERY small bit of cancer.
It caused a LOT of damage.
When they went in to rework the area, they quickly discovered that it was the least of the trouble.
There was a lot of it somewhere else!
It's not pretty.
It's not fun.

So many members of my family have died from one form of it or another.
But now someone even closer to me, has it and it just messes with my nerves.

This person does not want it "advertised" and has not even told other family members about it so it is like a big heavy secret.

It's really draining.
And the time and energy that it takes from "normal" life is great.

Please if you would, keep my family in your good thoughts and prayers.
They always help!

Thank you!!!

And please know, as soon as I have the energy for it I WILL update the pictures of the blog.
I have them all ready to post, it just takes a LOT of time!

~Cindi M.~

2008-08-29T12:21:00.001-07:00

Will add info this weekend (Just wanted to post the picture)
Will add info this weekend (Just wanted to post the picture)

~Cindy E.~

2008-08-29T12:19:00.000-07:00

Will add info this weekend (Just wanted to post the picture)

~Ellen Gray~

2008-08-29T07:56:00.000-07:00

Ellen created a set of charms for her submission.
Shrink plastic, mounted on bingo chips and buttons mixed with beads.

Ellen sent me this beautiful polymer clay cane bead charm as a hostess gift.
I love it!
Thank you Ellen!

~Donna Barnitz~

2008-08-29T07:54:00.001-07:00

A charming set made by Donna B. The glass piece is actually mounted over a pink rose, thus the leaves and stem.
The photo does not capture the delicate beauty of the image.

~Elizabeth Woodford~

2008-08-29T07:50:00.000-07:00

This is a bead that Elizabeth made from rolled up foreign text.
It looks like it might be Farsi, Tamil, or perhaps Arabic?
Not sure!

~Monica Magness~

2008-08-29T07:47:00.000-07:00

She inspired me to begin this exchange... Here she is, ~*Monica Magness*~ and her collaged fabric and paper charm, mixed media delights. This piece says "Begin"
Each of her charms are different.

~Chris Hansen~

2008-08-29T07:16:00.001-07:00

Chris Hansen calls these charms her "White Knuckle Ride" Charms.
She made them by using expensive and sensitive glass, while still being a bit of a newbie.
So she felt as if she had to dive right in and try her best.
Feeling a bit like she was on a super fantastic *scary* roller coaster ride... She held on to the rail so tight, it turned her knuckles white.
Metaphorically speaking that is.
Click on the first picture to see the sparkle of the glass.

~Studio Rose~

2008-08-29T06:49:00.000-07:00

Musical butterfly collage, mounted on polymer clay.
The edges glow in gold. Made by Lisa of ~*Studio Rose*~

~Sabii Wabii~

2008-08-29T06:46:00.000-07:00

Plastic bobbins wound with colorful ribbon. So festive!

~Brenda Wampler~

2008-08-29T06:40:00.000-07:00

This lovely soldered bottle charm was made by Brenda Wampler in Texas, USA

~Terri Ventura~

2008-08-29T06:21:00.000-07:00

Terri sent an array of lovely pendant size assemblage/collage charms all sparkling and pretty.
Each one is packed within a painted, stamped and embossed box, filled with a green moss.

~Martha's Menagerie~

2008-08-29T06:02:00.000-07:00

Dollops of glass surrounded by beautiful florish reliefs created by using polymer clay and paint.

Collaged polymer clay confections, crackled and aged to perfection.
Martha's Etsy shop, so you can buy her charms if you want to!
Click here! ~*www.MenagerieStudio.etsy.com*~

Think Pink participants...

2008-08-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

If you have sent in your charms to me and would like to have your blog or website listed on a links list that I will be posting on the right hand side of this blog, please leave a comment WITH your link, and I will add it.

Thank you to all of you who followed through and shared in this very special project with us!
The charms are still coming in and the ones that have arrived already are pretty and nice.

I will be taking more pictures this week and hope to have all of the swap parcels packed and ready to ship by the first week of Sept.

Amber

Due time!

2008-08-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

It is Due time gals!
Please send your pinks in to me ASAP!
Use *PINK*, magenta, fuchsia, white, black, silver, gold, copper, etc.
Just be sure to have the *PINK* stand out.
MAKE 'EM PRETTY! Sparkly if you can!

Karen E.
Laura
Nicki P.

Ellen G. Charms have arrived
Lilla LeVine Charms have arrived
Ronda A. Charms have arrived
Cindy E. Charms have arrived
Donna B. Charms have arrived July 9
Susan Z. Charms have arrived
Brenda W. Charms have arrived
Jan H. Charms have arrived
Terri V. Charms have arrived
Michelle B. Charms have arrived July
Michelle W. Charms have arrived
Orla S. Charms have arrived
Jan B. Charms have arrived
Erica Faith Charms have arrived
Amber Dawn Charms have arrived
Melinda Charms have arrived
Lana R Charms have arrived
Lisa M. Charms have arrived
Cindi Charms have arrived
Tracy Laine Charms have arrived
Holly M. Charms have arrived
Melissa M. Charms have arrived
Lori B. Charms have arrived
Pat Winter Charms have arrived July
Mo Charms have arrived
Chris Hansen Charms have arrived
Elizabeth Charms have arrived July
Martha (Menagerie) Charms have arrived
Monica Magness Charms have arrived
Terisa Charms have arrived July
Kai Charms have arrived

I will add pictures later in the month from more of the charms that have been coming in.
I am hoping to have the bracelets all done the third week of August.
Some of the swappers have sent in extra pieces, so I will be making another piece of jewelry to auction off.

Fun stuff!

Amber Dawn

Would you like to see some of the charms?

2008-07-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Woodford
Donna Barnitz

So far I have sets from Donna Barnitz. Pat Winter, & Elizabeth Woodford
Thank you for being so creative and neat!

*Smiles*
Amber Dawn

Woman in my life...

2008-07-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

Cancer is something that does claim lives, but it is only just one form of a man killing disease.
The most deadly in my opinion is apathy.
So this is an effort to FIGHT apathy, and DO SOMETHING.

Until there is a cure, there is a fight, and hope.

I dedicate my set of charms to
Margie V,
Karen C.,
Karen L.,
Stella B.,
Amy K. P.,
Jan B.
&
Kelly S.!!!!

Amber

No sign up deadline

2008-07-16T11:02:00.001-07:00

Please feel welcome to join us.
This is a 12 for 10 swap, You send in 12 WONDERFUL loving and creative charms, and you will get 10 assorted ones back.
Please do not send in junk, and read the previous details in the first couple of posts below.
Since many keep asking why it is not a larger number to swap since so many are signed up, please consider the fact that this is more about the 2 charity charms than being a swap.
The extras are "bonuses" for each swapper to look forward to.
This is not a swap for the sake of being a swap, it is an opportunity for artists to gather together and do something active.

Thank you.
Amber Dawn

Sizes & Specs

2008-06-13T18:40:00.000-07:00

Please note that the charms can be made of any material so long as it is sturdy enough to wear. And maybe get wet if someone washed their hands while wearing them on a bracelet. The size is up to each artist.
PLEASE keep them small enough to be considered a *CHARM*.
Smaller than one and one half inches with the findings is usually the standard.
Smaller than 1/2 inch may be too small. They should be works of your own art.
Please do not buy premade pink charms for the swap.
You may incorporate them in your charm, but they cannot be *the* charm on their own.

Presentation & Construction

2008-06-08T19:08:00.000-07:00

If you would like to join us for this special event, please leave a comment.
All that I ask is that ALL of your charms are sturdy enough to wear and do not fall apart too easily. Remember to include a jumpring, or create a strong loop so that your charm can be hung. Keep them safe too- no toxic materials please.

Please check all of the charms and packaging in the light for any stray fuzz or pet hairs.

Do label each piece with your name and email address and if you want, feel free to include your Blog, Etsy, Ebay or general website so those who get your charms can contact you.

If you want, you can pack each charm in a mini ziplock bag, organza pouch, a home made pouch etc.
You can also send each charm tied to a tag or mounted on a card, and then add your info to that.
Keep it fun, full of light, love, hope, PINK and if you can, make them sparkle!

~THINK PINK CHARM EXCHANGE!~

2008-05-31T23:02:00.000-07:00

I am organizing a fun and fabulous artistic handmade art charms swap.

This is a 12 for 10 swap.
This means that each artist sends in 12 really nice handmade art charms made with PINK tones and colors and will get 10 back from a mix of other artists to keep. Send them to me by the 1st week in August.
The extra 2 pieces sent in from each artist, will be used to create bracelets which will be used as a prize for the THINK PINK event... More details will follow!
If you are interested in joining, please leave me a comment. This swap is limited to 100 sign ups.
I do have the experience to handle this volume, in case you are wondering about it. Join the fun!

~*THINK PINK CHARMS EXCHANGE!*~

Erica's "Think Pink" Charm Tutorial

~*THINK PINK!*~

~*All the swaps are here!*~

~*THINKING PINK!*~

Here is what the extra 2 charms will be used for!

~*EXTENDED DEADLINE!*~ September 4th!

~*THINK PINK CHARMS!*~ We need more!!!!