MiShel Designs: The Global Genes Project

Yep, today's post is a 2-for-1!

It's not only the Echo Creative Club's February reveal date and blog hop, but it's also the reveal date for the 7000 Bracelets for Hope Blog Hop! Woo Hoo!!

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So, first up, Echo Creative Club, which is the brainchild of Jeannie Dukic over at Jeannie's Blog, is a monthly challenge and blog hop where everyone who's participating that month creates something really cool with either Jeannie's 'Peeled Paint' beads or her beautiful 'Gin Blossom' pendants that she makes. It's a fun way to stretch our creativity and try different colors and art beads in our designs that we might not have tried before.

"Passion" Earrings by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs
Copper Peeled Paint Beads by Jeannie of Jewelry by Jeannie

I've asked Jeannie to surprise me on the month's I'm participating (April, September, October and November) with whatever she wants to send me and this month she sent me some of her 8mm Variegated Copper Peeled Paint Beads. Pretty, aren't they?!

"Passion" earrings by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs
for Echo Creative Club - February 2012

I chose to create a pair of earrings this go-around. Whatcha think??

Earring Design by Michelle Buettner
Handcrafted copper ear wires, brushed copper circle links,
green turquoise beads and Peeled Paint Beads by Jeannie Dukic
of Jewelry by Jeannie

Here's a list of the other Echo Creative Club members who are participating this month.

"Passion" earrings by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs
Copper Peeled Paint Beads by Jeannie of Jewelry by Jeannie

Cindy Cima Edwards

http://www.cindycima.com

Courtney Breul

http://www.beadsbybreul.blogspot.com

Dagi

http://www.kokopellidesign.blogspot.com

Jeannie K Dukic

http://www.site.jkdjewelry.com/blog

Kristen Stevens

http://www.kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com

Lola Surwillo

http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com

Malin de Koning

http://www.beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.com

Michelle Buettner

http://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com

Molly Alexander

http://www.beautifullybrokenme.blogspot.com

Shannon Chomanczuk

http://www.formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com

It would be really nice of you to drop by each one of their blogs and check out what they created and leave them a lovely comment. And, I'm sure it would be greatly apprecaited, too!

Peeled Paint "Passion" Earrings
by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs
Copper Peeled Paint Beads by Jeannie Dukic
of Jewelry by Jeannie

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2nd up today is the 7000 Bracelets of Hope Blog Hop organized and hosted by

Erin Fickert-Rowland, owner of Elysian Studios and

Christine Altmiller of One Kiss Creations.

"Global Love" bracelet by Michelle Buettner

The 7000 Bracelets of Hope is a project to raise awareness for people suffering from rare diseases. You can read more about the 7000 Bracelets of Hope project and The Global Genes Project here.

"Global Love" by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs

We were to create a bracelet that is blue in color (Kinda like blue-jeans,...get it 'genes') that could be adjustable to fit a size 6 to 8 inch wrist and then send it off, along with a note to the family who will receive it, to the address on the 7000 Bracelets of Hope / Global Genes Project website so that it can be given to someone who helps or cares for those with a rare disease.

Pretty neat idea, huh?

7000 Bracelets for Hope - submission by Michelle Buettner
of MiShel Designs - "Global Love"

So, here's the bracelet that I created for the 7000 Bracelet of Hope Blog Hop. I sent this off, along with a note to the family and I truly hope it brightens someone's day and shows them they're appreciated!

Little round, blue lava beads represent our "Globe/World".
The little, sterling silver swirl heart charm represents
"Love" for all those with a Rare Disease.
~Shel~

Here's the list of the other 7000 Bracelets of Hope Blog Hop Participants.

Won't you please check out all the cool bracelets they created. I know you'll love them!

Elysian Studios and One Kiss Creations

The Studio Sublime

Crafty Hope

The Gossiping Goddess

SilverRose Designs

Firefly Visions

Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry

Michelle Mach

Pine Ridge Treasures

Backstory Beads

Adventures in Creativity with Lorillijean

Carefree Jewelry by Lisa

Sue Beads

MiShel Designs

Created Treasures

Taralinda Muses

My Life Under The Bus

Elizabeth Creates

SilverNikNats

Erin Siegel Jewelry

Carolyn’s Creations

My Life…one bead at a time

Fresh Baked Designs

Songbeads

Sunshine Bliss

Lori Anderson

Rainy Days Designs

Pat Barden Jewelry

Tell Your Girlfriends

Therese's Treasures

Windrock Studio

Bead Lola Bead

Spice Box Designs

Antiquity Travelers

Vitamin C...A Daily Dose of Creativity

Beads and Bread

Sharyl's Jewelry and Reflections

Ahtee's Blog

Thoughtful-Notions

Beads for Brains:365

Wild Sally Road

All The Pretty Things

Skye's Creative Chaos

My Addictions...Handcrafted Jewelry by Patti

Lindy's Designs

Falling Into The Sky

Star Hitched Wagon

Mama's Got to Doodle

10KDgroup

"Global Love" bracelet by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs
for the 7000 Bracelets for Hope Blog Hop - 2012

Until Next Time,

Peace, Love and Happiness!!

Cheers,

~Shel~

"Passion"

7000 Bracelets of Hope Campaign is run through the Global Genes Project, which raises awareness and support for the more than 30 million people affected by rare diseases, disorders or conditions.

The 7000 Bracelets for Hope Campaign is a way for various artists, jewelry designers and members of the craft community to show their support to the families who have children suffering from a rare disease, disorder or condition.

How does it work?

Silver Wire Wrapped Blue Lava Bead Bracelet
by Michelle Buettner of MiShel Designs

You design a 'Blue' bracelet, (one with blue beads, blue ribbons, etc.) preferably one that is adjustable or could fit a wrist anywhere from size 6.5 to 8.5, and send it to the people at the 7000 Bracelets of Hope Campaign along with a note of encouragement to the family. The bracelets are distributed to those taking care of the children as a way to show support and uplift their spirits.

Cool, huh?