These are a custom order for a local bank teller. I went to deposit checks from jewelry that sold. The teller was very polite. However, she took me my surprise when she asked what I sell. "How did she know?" I wondered. Then my common sense kicked in. Why else would so many checks be in my name? Anyway that lead to a delightful conversation about my jewelry making and her fascination with art. She requested I make her some custom jewelry. The only requests she gave were for the jewelry to be inspired by Africa and to incorporate earth tones. I accepted the challenge.
As I hunted for ideas and material, I found these wonderful beads. When I was told they're inspiring story & that they were African Paper Beads, I grinned, and snatched dem up. Can't get more African inspired than beads made in Africa with an inspiring story. African Paper Beads are helping support women rise out of poverty and provide hope and basic necessities for their families. To read more here is a link. In the end, this challenge allowed me to be a blessing to others. It raised my awareness of how I can continue to do my craft while positively changing the world. I can't wait to tell the nice young teller the story behind a simple request. I hope she loves her one of a kind jewelry, but mostly, I hope she loves that it supported hurting, poverty stricken mothers and their children.
1 comment:
Love those earrings and bracelet. The good thing is that when she wheres them at work she can tell them where she got them from.. Good advertisment.
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