Erica's "Think Pink" Charm Tutorial

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!*~

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

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

~*All the swaps are here!*~

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!*~

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!

Advertise!
The drawing is in Oct!

~*EXTENDED DEADLINE!*~ September 4th!

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!!!!

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.

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

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!

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...

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!*~

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*~

~*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"*~

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

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

~*More on Ebay!*~

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!

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!*~

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!

~*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.