Hearts for Hannah....almost the last batch!

Here they are....its almost over everyone. I hope you find one and are able to snag it! I will have hearts listed in my Etsy Shop so please stop by and take a look there too.

Please leave a comment here on my blog indicating which one you'd like. It just makes it easier for everyone else to see. Comments do not publish until I have read them so don't worry that you can't see your comment right away.

Thank you everyone for supporting this fundraiser and Joining Hearts and Hands!

Hearts for Hannah- Batch #7

I have a new batch ready to show. I hope you find a heart or two to buy.....remember, ALL proceeds go to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah Congdon. Click on Hannah's image and find out more.

I will have more hearts Friday and my last will be posted on Saturday. Thank you one and all for once again purchasing a Heart in memory of Hannah. Good things happen with kindness.

Peace, Love and Happiness

My latest necklace.....Peace, Love and Happiness is my new "line" ....theme I am working with. These 3 words come from many sources. The sixties of course, a comment often written in notes or cards and what we all hope for. The day after Thanksgiving I am part of a show honoring Hannah Congdon and this was too a sentiment she would often say.

Here is another version I am doing. Stacking the sentiment. Bead artist Michelle Goldstein was the originator of the boxed heart (at least I believe so...sorry if I have the wrong creator)  so I transformed the square a bit to use in my design.

I certainly hope I will have enough work to display at the 4 shows I will be doing in Novemeber!! I don't know what I was thinking when I booked all these. Well, people can always order things right :)

THANK YOU!

I can't say it enough.....Thank you so much for being part of my Hearts for Hannah fundraiser. You are all part of keeping the memory of Hannah and the other 4 angles alive in such a positive way. With the funds raised, Joining Hearts and Hands will continue the development of Hannah's Hope by building more classrooms and other needed necessities...please check out their site for information and newsletter.  I hope you will remember Hearts for Hannah every June since this is my personal committement to her memory and JH&H's.

For those who missed out on grabbing a Hearts for Hannah, I will have hearts in my Etsy Shop starting tomorrow. For the month of July I will be keeping these hearts at the same low $20.00 price. Come August, they will then be $25.00.

I hope you will consider signing up to recieve my newsletter too! I will keep you up to date on shows that I will be part of, special offers and classes that I hold at my home based studio.  You can find my newsletter sign up along the left side column here on my blog.

Hearts for Hannah Batch #13

Here is the last batch for the Hearts for Hannah fundraiser. Thank you all for making this a hugh success! I like to imagine that Hannah is very happy with what these funds will do for the children in Kenya!

For those of you who missed the fundraiser but would like a heart, please check my Etsy Shop tomorrow. I will have several hearts waiting for you.

Hearts for Hannah Batch #12

Batch 12 is ready. Tomorrow will be my last batch post for Hearts for Hannah. Its been an amazing month!

Hope there is something here for you! Tomorrow the last batch will go up around 4:00.

Hearts for Hannah Batch #11

Okay. Here is the next batch! Hope you find something you like. Another batch will post tomorrow.

Batch #12 will post later tomorrow. Please check my blog or facebook page for time.

Hearts for Hannah Batch #10

This one is a small batch since I had people stop over to pick up hearts and want to get more. Don't worry...more will be posted tomorrow!

Remember, to get one of these hearts you must either email me which one you want, post a comment here on my blog or on my facebook page. First come, first will get. I'll be working in my studio making more for the rest of the day!

Hearts for Hannah Batch #9

Good Morning! Here is Batch #9....all ready to go! Of course, more will come tomorrow. If you are new to this blog and are wondering about these hearts & how to get one, please scroll down to see how this all works. Its first come, first serve so you have to be quick.

This is the final week for the Hearts for Hannah. You will have until Thursday to claim a heart. My plan is to do this fundraiser every June until I just can't sell anymore hearts!

If you miss out on this fundraiser, I am always making hearts. I sell my work at the Memorial ARt Gallery, Ock Hee's Gallery, at local Festivals and I have an Etsy shop. Hearts are a main staple of what I do. Hope you will check back here often to see what I have for sale.......even after Hearts for Hannah has ended :)

Hearts for Hannah Batch #8

I'm posting this early since I will be focused on my trunk show for most of the day. I will be posting more hearts tomorrow too!

Hope you get a few of these :) We are close to the goal but now I'd like to exceed it!

Hearts for Hannah Batch #7

Here is Batch #7. I hope you see something that you need to have! Remember, post here on my blog OR email me the one or 7 that you want. It is first come, first serve. My blog comments do not post automatically. I have to review them first and then they post...just in case you wonder why you don't see your post. It does tell you that your post is awaiting approval but some people may not see this. So, here they are:

More will post tomorrow too! I am posting several hearts each day until the end of June!

Batch #7 & News Coverage too

I've finally reached the end of the week which is the end of the school year for us teachers! My time is becoming my own and I will have plenty of time to get Hearts for Hannah Batches up DAILY until the end of the month. If I sell every heart, every day I will not only meet but exceed my goal!

Today was rather exciting for me! I was interviewed by a local T.V. station regarding Hearts for Hannah. Exciting but also scary....I'm not really comfortable in front of a camera so I'm not sure how it will come out. I'm told it should be on Sunday. Channel 10, another local news station, posted a write up on their website....all good stuff!

Well, Hearts for Hannah batch #7 will post tomorrow mid afternoon. I have several in the kiln now and I think they should be good ones!

Hearts for Hannah Batch #6

Busy week. Sick dog, dance recital for my niece and preparing for my trunk show next week! YIKES....trying to utilize all my time well. So, here is the next batch...batch #6.  The "real" batch number 6 never got posted since it sold out before I could even take pictures. Sweet.

In between preparing for my show this coming weekend, I will be making more hearts today. Batch #7 should get posted tomorrow evening around 6:00 or so. But, if you are a facebook user and have "liked" my facebook business page, you will be notified about an hour before I post them.

Hearts for Hannah Batch #5

This is a small batch. Kinda tired yesterday so wasn't very productive. But, I like the new designs I've included. The rainbow and the abstract one I love. My picture is not the best here...3 have wings, 1 has bumps on the edge.

Remember: if don't know how to get one of these hearts for the bargin price of 20.00, please scroll down my blog to find the info. ALL proceeds are donated to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah Congdon. 

Hearts for Hannah Batch #4

Good Morning! So happy to report that Hearts for Hannah is doing well so far. At this point all hearts have been spoken for! This delights me since I feel so strongly about supporting Joining Hearts and Hands AND honoring the memory of Hannah Congdon.

So, here are the current hearts that are available. If you are unsure of what to do next, please scroll down for instructions. Its first come, first get type of thing so I sure hope your timing is quick! I will post a few more tomorrow late in the day (I'm at work).

For the most part, these hearts have a front and back design. Hope you find something you like for yourself or for a gift graduate, birthday or even Christmas!

Hearts for Hannah Batch #3

Here are the current selection of hearts available. If you are unsure of how to get one of these, please scroll down for further information. ALL proceeds go to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah Congdon.

New Heart Post on Saturday!

I think the Hearts for Hannah fundraiser is off to a great start! My next post will be on Saturday since I've been busy and work and tired once I get home. But don't worry, tomorrow night I plan on make a number of hearts just for you :)

Since I've had a lot of question of how to purchase these wonderful hearts, I'm going to remind everyone again.
1. Check my blog frequently. I post available hearts every few days. I make what I'm inspired to create and take into consideration what seems to be popular.
2. Leave a comment here on my blog indicating which heart or two that you want. You can also email me your choice at bella@lindasbellabeads.com. Who ever gets to me first, gets the heart.
3. If your local, we can arrange a time for you to come and pick up the heart. If your out of state, please send an additional 5.00 with your check to cover shipping.
4. ALL proceeds are donated to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah. JH&H will receive their check the first week of July.

Its that simple! I certainly hope to be sending one or 10 to you!

More Hannah Hearts....

Another batch to look over. Finally, right? I've been busy at school tye dying t-shirts with first graders, making rainbow cake with second graders and hosting a Parent ARt Day for kindergartners. Along with all that, I've been selling a few of these hearts at school also..

It's kind of hard to see the transparent wings on some of these hearts. I'm just an okay photographer :) Remember, post which one you would like (or email me)........bargin price of $20.00 each......and ALL proceeds go to Joining Hearts and Hands in memory of Hannah. Please consider one or 5. They make great graduation gifts, birthday gifts or simply a great gift that holds a great meaning.

First Batch of Hannah Hearts & Pins

Its always a slow start for me with my Hannah Heart production. I've got a trunk show to prepare for and the end of school going on. Don't get me wrong, I love being busy but I felt it necessary to explain any slowness on my part.

Here is the first batch of hearts. Remember, email me or post a comment here indicating which one you want. First come, first served type of thing. Every other day or so I will post more so you will need to check in often.

Hearts are 20.00. A real bargin! All proceeds will be donated to Joining Hearts and Hands in Hannah's memory. Here are pins my second graders made to sell. Joining Hearts and Hands visited our school in February and students were shocked at the conditions students had to work in. There pins are all one of a kind and made by those little hands with love.

This image isn't very good but I really wanted to post them. They have a shiny surface that is the reason for the glare. Pins are 3.00 each. Same thing......all proceeds will go to JH&H's

July Giveaways!

I thought it might be fun to do a giveaway this month! Actually, I'm going to give away 2 things. One is this Mandala Style glass necklace pictured below and the second will be a Mystery Gift....don't you love surprizes?!

All you will need to do to be part of this giveaway drawing is to leave a comment on any or all of my July posts. That means your name will be entered as many times as you leave comments (1 per day however). At the end of July I will select 2 numbers using the random number generator and who ever corresponds to those numbers wins!  I sure hope you'll play.

Today, Peter and I met with Bill and Joanne Cala of Joining Hearts and Hands and presented them with a check for $1040.00 which was raised during our Hearts for Hannah campaigne in June.  This money will be used towards the continued developement of the Hannah's Hope project.