Art Charm Fundraiser 2014 Coming Up!

**THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED! Thanks everyone who supported us by visiting, bidding and buying. It was a great success again thanks to Jen Cameron's hard work!!**

Coming up later this month, November 14th 25th to be precise, is my all-time favourite blogging event, the annual Art Charm Exchange and fundraising auction for Beads of Courage, a wonderful program which assists seriously ill children to overcome difficult moments in their treatments.

I have sent my charms for the swap, including one which will be auctioned to raise money for this great organization. Jen Cameron of Glass Addictions has been coordinating this event for the past five years, and puts in many hours receiving, redistributing, repackaging, photographing, listing on eBay and of course managing the online auction and ensuring buyers have a great experience. Thanks so much Jen, for your dedication to a truly beautiful cause!

If you have never bought on eBay, you'll be surprised how easy it is to register to buy. You can register today and be ready for the bidding on November 14th 25th. It's great fun and all money raised goes to Beads of Courage :)

Here's a sneak peek at my charms:

All will be revealed on November 14th 25th!

And here's a look at Jennifer's center of operations:

"Santa" Jen getting ready to load the sleigh!

That's boxes to U.S. participants on the right, international charm swappers on the left... I believe this year we have gals from Australia, Slovenia, the U.K. and Canada.

I'm eager to receive my package of charms. It's always a fabulous surprise to see how everyone interprets the theme, which for 2014 is "SOAR".

Looking forward to the auction and hope to see everyone on the 14th 25th!

Easy Photo Collage With PicMonkey

Ever wonder how to make those cool collaged photo groups to share your creations on Facebook, Pinterest, blogs, etc? Link below the photo:

I sneaked in a collage of some 2012 Art Charm Swap and
fundraiser  creations. Info on this year's event coming...
this weekend!

Genea Crivello-Knable of Genea Beads recently uploaded a great Youtube video to get you started. Check it out!

No Octoberfest for Me :(

My apologies to anyone looking for my Octoberfest post. I let the hostess, Rita, know I wouldn't be taking part, and she removed me from her list, but I notice a few participants may have inadvertantly published an older list which included my blog. Sorry for any inconvenience. I hope to be able to join everyone for the next blog hop! 

A Violin Made Of WHAT??

Thought everyone might enjoy this short video featuring a violin MADE OF BURLAP, by self-taught inventors Christos and Areti, who create all sorts of amazing eco-instruments in their studios in Komotini, in the northeastern part of Greece. See lots more on their website ArtEcoArt. 

I'm no expert, but this sounds pretty amazing to me!

Have a great week everyone!

**Last day to Sign Up for Art Charm Swap 2014**

**THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED! Thanks everyone who supported us by visiting, bidding and buying. It was a great success again thanks to Jen Cameron's hard work!!**

Just a quickie post. Today is the final day to get in on Jen Cameron's  Art Charm Swap 2014... you can sign up at this link only. I have loved taking part the last two years. Not only is this a fun way to swap with other artists, but the event also features an auction which benefits the Beads of Courage program for seriously ill children.

Here are my charms for 2012: 

Charms for 2013:

You can also view some of the beautiful charms I received in the swap for 2012 and 2013 by checking these links.

There are still a few available spots in this event. Do check right away for details at Jen's post here. I hope to see YOU there this year!