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Beads of Courage -- Discussion for all things Beads of Courage; the only not-for-profit, arts-in-medicine program putting to use the talents of glass beadmakers to uplift children dealing with life threatening illnesses, their families and the people who care for them. Families, clinicians and artists alike are welcome to join in! (Thank you to Lampwork Etc. for supporting Beads of Courage and helping to foster communication!) PHOTOS OF INDIVIDUALS OR CHILDREN ONLY ALLOWED WITH THEIR SPECIFIC CONSENT. |
2019-01-23, 6:20pm
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BOC Challenge, Feb 14, 2019 deadline
Attention Valued Lampwork Bead Artists! 😍
We are experiencing a critical shortage of Act of Courage beads! With Valentine's Day approaching, we hope you'll "have a heart" and commit to donating at least 30 beads to help meet this urgent need.
We ❤️ your beautiful beads so much, we want to give you the shirt off our back in gratitude! Everyone who meets the challenge will receive a FREE Beads of Courage T-shirt featuring a brand-new color and design! (pic coming soon)...
To participate in the Call for Beads, please note the following:
1) You must complete the form at the link below BY FEBRUARY 1 indicating your commitment to donate at least 30 Act of Courage beads:
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2) In order to receive the T-shirt, bead shipments must be postmarked on or before Valentines Day, FEBRUARY 14.
3) Beads must meet our requirements for Act of Courage beads, which may be found here:
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4) Please include a donation form with your shipment.
Heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our mission. Please tag all your flameworking friends! ❤️
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2019-01-24, 6:27am
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always been confused
Is ANY glass bead an Act of courage bead?
The FB group Beginning lampworker's challenge has their January challenge as contributing to Beads of Courage. I have a pile sitting on my desk for donation.
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2019-01-24, 8:06am
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Hi Vicki! BoC is just a wonderful program .. here are the requirements for the special "Act of Courage" beads. Ask here if you still have questions!
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2019-01-24, 8:34am
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Sorry about the title typo!
And great timing on the FB challenge, so yes, click on that link and fill out the form if you would like a tee shirt. I wear them around and people ask about it, so I can spread the word that way and maybe it will nudge someone into checking them out. Once they know about them, maybe they will make a monetary donation or something.
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2019-01-27, 8:21pm
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FKA Stacia
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I signed up and working away.
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2019-01-27, 9:37pm
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Yay! That is great!
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2019-01-31, 1:44pm
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From Beads of Courage:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Tomorrow (Friday, February 1) is the last day to commit to donating 30 or more beads for our Valentine's Day. Everyone who participates will receive a new Beads of Courage T-shirt (new design and color!).
To participate in the Call for Beads:
1) You must complete the form at the link below by FEBRUARY 1 indicating your commitment to donate at least 30 Act of Courage beads:
► To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
2) In order to receive the T-shirt, bead shipments must be postmarked on or before Valentine's Day, FEBRUARY 14.
3) Beads must meet our requirements for Act of Courage beads, which may be found here:
► To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
4) Please include a donation form with your shipment.
Heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our mission. If you have already signed up, thank you!! ❤️
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2019-02-04, 12:43pm
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What’s the best way to package multiple beads ...I’ve usually have shipped a few at a time. Also economically too.
Thanks
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2019-02-04, 5:23pm
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I use a small flat rate box, if you have a ton you might be better with the medium flat rate.
I have done a variety of ways, today I put them in a freezer bag, wrapped a little bubble wrap around that. It pretty much filled the box, but I did stuff a few pieces in there to fill it up so that there wouldn't be any jostling around.
Sometimes I put them on craft pipe cleaners, sometimes I just pile them in the freezer bag. Today I just strung them all on a long ribbon before putting them in the bag. No rhyme or reason except for the bag. I figure when they open the box it would help to keep them from spilling out and bouncing around on the floor To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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2019-02-04, 8:58pm
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I do the same as Eileen. Small flat-rate box, beads in a heavy weight baggie, padding to fill the box.
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2019-02-06, 7:34pm
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Thank you both for the suggestions.
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2019-02-14, 1:28pm
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I just sent 179 this afternoon. I’ve been holding on to them for ages because I wasn’t sure how they needed to be packed, so thanks for addressing it in this thread!
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2019-02-14, 4:26pm
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That is great Karen! Sadly the need is always there, there are always sick kids.
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2019-02-20, 10:54am
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I just mailed 67 BOC Beads today!
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2019-02-20, 3:04pm
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They are so cute! I know the kids will love them.
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2019-02-26, 5:15pm
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How adorable, Pat!
I sent by beads off and got a T-shirt. It's a nice one.
This was a fun project. I look forward to doing it again and plan to make a few beads each session to put towards sending another batch of beads.
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2019-02-26, 7:46pm
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It really is very moving to mail a box off, knowing the kids that get them can really use a boost and a smile! To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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