Amy Peters' Studios new fall collection helps to fill this niche. Unique messages that speak to our need for personal connections are at the heart of Peters' new collections. "Seek Balance, Find Happiness" and "It's not the Destination it's the Journey" are two of the key sayings available this season. This new inspirational collection helps women relax from the stresses in daily life. A glance down at a symbolic ring or the touch of a necklace can often remind a person of the deeper importance of life.Amy Peters' designs are simple, yet profound.

Charming necklaces and rings feature life's important messages. A symbolic pendant boasts an inscribed message on the back and a charming symbol on the front of each hand-crafted necklace. Match your necklace with a thin sterling ring etched with a saying for a complete life look. Peters' has always been attracted to the timeless tradition of using jewelry as talismans and amulets, her collections focus on symbolism and sayings for our modern times. The personal nature of the designs can create a connection between the artist and the wearer.

Amy Peters is often delighted to get notes from women who have felt that her work has helped them through a difficult time or has even inspired them to accomplish a goal. "I feel so blessed to have touched so many lives through my designs." With the addition of this Fall Collection, Peters has expanded her jewelry line, giving collectors of her work more design choices. With retail prices under $50 the collection gives holiday shoppers an attractive price point for handcrafted jewelry. The designs become meaningful gifts for the stressed out people on their shopping list. Peters' inspirational designs have reached such celebrities as Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Courtney Cox Arquette, Ashley Scott and Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

About Amy Peters' Studio Amy Peters began her company on California's central coast in 1995. Peters creates fun, whimsical and inspiring jewelry to delight people of all ages. The designs are sold in over 700 boutiques, galleries catalogs and select online retailers. The jewelry is created with quality and workmanship in mind, they are meant to be lasting keepsakes. All of the designs mentioned are avaliable for purchase online at www.FemailCreations.com.

They are committed to making a difference and offering hope. This is accomplished through many different programs.Buckner Orphan Care International started in 1995 in response to an invitation from Russian officials who sought Buckner's expertise to help overcome problems in the country's orphanages. Today, BOCI has programs in Russia, Romania, Kenya, and China. BOCI is in the process of expanding to Mexico, Guatemala, Botswana, and Latvia and are providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, Belize, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Georgia, Haiti, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kazoo, Latvia, Mexico, Peru, Romania, Russia, the United States and Ukraine. BOCI helps develop foster care programs that will provide a nurturing environment for children, reduce the number of children in orphanages and provide a permanent plan for children.

Another important part of the work of BOCI is humanitarian aid to children. This aid is provided in the form of medicine, medical supplies and equipment, clothing, developmental toys, food and school supplies. "Shoes for Orphan Souls" is an annual shoe drive that collects new shoes, socks and shoelaces in a national shoe drive. Since 1999, over 600,000 pairs of NEW shoes have been sent to orphans in over 23 countries. BOCI schedules many mission trips a year for individuals, church groups and professionals to participate and help with international orphans.

BOCI also helps improving orphanages. BOCI has put in heating systems, bathrooms, replaced plumbing, roofs, build developmental play areas and playgrounds for children.Buckner Orphan Care International was chosen by the founders for two reasons: their sons. Their sons were adopted from Russia in 2001 from St. Petersburg, Russia. Both of the founders witnessed the needs the children have as well as the aid provided by BOCI.

The children in the orphanage touched deep into their hearts. BOCI is important because help is given to children all over the world, including here in the U.S.BOCI is part of one of the largest Christian organizations of its kind in the nation, Buckner Baptist Benevolences, which was founded in 1879, as the Buckner Orphan's Home in Dallas, Texas. Today, Buckner has vastly diversified services dedicated to restoration, care and healing of children, families and senior adults. More information about Buckner and BOCI can be found on their website at www.buckner.org. About the CompanyTwo mothers, Kari Hunt and Ruth Ellen Heaton, who met in the process of adopting their sons in 2001, founded A Mother's CharmTM in September 2002.

Their boys were good friends living in the same orphanage in Russia. Relishing the "firsts" and other special moments with their newly expanded families, these career women and new mothers with a growing friendship and a passion for philanthropy, decided to make another life altering change. They wanted to create a business that would provide mothers a way to capture and converse about some of their precious motherhood moments, while at the same time, make a difference in the world around them. A Mother's CharmTM is currently seeking to expand distribution by offering their products through retailers. Utilizing the web, A Mother's CharmTM (www.motherscharm.com) is building a sense of community among mothers and offering visibility, as well as portions of profits on a rotating schedule, to small, charitable organizations that promote family in a variety of ways.

Many of the charities of interest are focused toward the needs of children, both here in the United States and around the world. Some of the philanthropic interests are the same charities that helped the founders' sons before they were adopted. For additional information, please contact:Ruth Ellen Heaton???A Mother's CharmTM214-695-4109??????e-mail protected from spam botsKari HuntA Mother's CharmTM214-695-5583e-mail protected from spam bots.

"I have to say that it has been great for business,'' says Davis. "I can't make the jewelry fast enough and I believe the book and those three bracelets have a lot to do with that."A native of Tampa Florida, Davis has worked as a journalist in Florida, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Michigan and now works in public relations in Detroit. The rest of her time goes to running two jewelry businesses. "I was playing Mah Jongg long before I knew what it was," says Davis. "I went through a phase where I found computer games very relaxing and therapeutic, so I bought a program that featured these beautiful tiles with various symbols.

Later, years later, I began designing jewelry and as I looked for unusual beads, I ran across tiles similar to the ones I had clicked on my computer game."Now, I'm hooked on the tiles but have little time to play the game. So holding the beads and drawing inspiration from their beauty is about as close I come these days to being a Mah Jongg maven. At least I can help other folks look good while they play!".

The benefits of wearing and making hemp jewelry are numerous: it is attractive in its uniqueness, it is strong and durable, it can be customized in myriad ways, and it is environmentally friendly. Fashion designers, including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, are including hemp-made accessories among their offerings. Also, celebrities such as actor Woody Harrelson have been vigorously endorsing fashion accessories made from hemp (and he has had several brushes with the law because of his ardor).Making hemp jewelry doesn't take much getting used to. It is similar to macrame in that involves a lot of knot-tying. The beauty of it is you are free to experiment with various knots and weaves to create unique and attractive patterns.

You can also accent hemp jewelry with beads of different colors and sizes. Dyed hemp fibers are available in a wide range of colors and textures, so it's fun to think of how to make several hemp rings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets that will go with your everyday outfits. Sources of inspiration abound, including numerous web sites that specialize in hemp fashion. Hemp jewelry has been associated with the hippie culture of the 1960s and that's not a bad thing. It's a relic from that era that has evolved to fit with today's fashion trends, with both the young and not-so-young wearing it all the time.

But making hemp jewelry does not have to be confined to a certain genre or style. What's important is the fun factor, as well as the satisfaction experienced in a job well done..

Today, the whole world enjoys amber minded from the Baltic region, where the largest mine is in Russia, west of Kaliningrad.Baltic amber may also be found in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Russia. Baltic amber has even washed up on the shores of the Baltic Sea in Denmark, Norway, and England. Baltic amber is the oldest geological specimen to be used in jewelry. Archeologists digging near the Baltic Sea have found evidence of Baltic amber jewelry that is approximately 40,000 years old.Green Amber is a completely natural variation of Baltic Amber. The green color is a result of plant interaction with the resin.

While green is a more valuable color of amber than brown, the best quality of amber remains clear, transparent, and flawless.Slightly softer than Baltic amber, Dominican amber is prized for its coloration, including yellow and deep red, as well as the distinctive (and rare) blue and smoky green hues that come exclusively from that area.Shocking Information about AmberThe ancient name for amber was "electron," the root word of electricity. Around 600 B.C., it was discovered that if an amber stone was rugged vigorously, it became electrically charged. Believed to carry a negative electrical energy charge, amber was used to draw power and energy into its bearer.In addition to its ability to attract energy and power, amber was believed to aid the intellect. It was prescribed for memory loss; eccentric behavior; anxiety, and indecisiveness.The Joy of AmberAmber jewelry is said to help one be joyful and happy. The cheery yellow stone is believed to lighten the burdens of life.Healers say that amber activates our altruistic nature and helps us realize the full power of our spiritual intellect..

The Happily Handmade Giveaway runs until July 31st and more information can be found on Tilting Swiftly's website, tiltingswiftly.com and the Happily Handmade Giveaway website at happilyhandmadegiveaway.com.Offering unique, handcrafted jewelry creations is the passion of Jen Wallace, the artist behind Tilting Swiftly. Inspired by such varied themes, as the natural world, the art of Gustav Klimpt, and the arts and crafts of the Pueblo Native Americans, Jen is determined to create wearable art. Putting form and function together to create jewelry all can love to wear?the tagline of Tilting Swiftly is "for those with a different perspective" and Jen really means it."I love being a part of the do it yourself (DIY) revolution. I love to create beautiful jewelry that others love to wear. I also love offering shoppers an alternative to the same old stuff that you find at the mall.

My customers are those who are looking for something else and they appreciate that it's handmade." Joining the spirit of Tilting Swiftly's designs together with the intent of the Happily Handmade Giveaway sounds like a match made in heaven. You can find out more at tiltingswiftly.com.Other Happily Handmade Giveaway participants are:From Pennsylvania ? Primrose Designwww.primrosedesign.comJanet McCaffreye-mail protected from spam bots570.254.6169Primrose Design offers one-of-a-kind pillows, accessories, and baby gifts handcrafted from vintage fabric, linens, buttons, and trims.From Maryland ? Jessy's Dollswww.jessysdolls.comJessica Kenenske e-mail protected from spam botsUnique, handmade cloth dolls adorned with vintage elements to remind us of a time-gone-by.From New York ? Luka Designswww.lukadesigns.com Erika Weie-mail protected from spam bots 212.529.8311Luka features handmade accessories that are flirty, whimsical, and unique. Created especially for those that are looking to add charm to their life with pieces that are affordable and something all their own..

With all the vibrant colors of glass at their disposal, there is no shortage of inspiration. It could be a pendant with a blooming flower somehow trapped inside, a necklace made with intricate dazzling glass beads, a stylistic perfume bottle, an exquisite goblet, or hand-blown iridescent Christmas ornaments. They even use specks of gold and silver to enhance the vivid colors and trap small opalescent shapes inside glass objects. They now offer their designs to retail customers online who can purchase using a credit card on their secure site. For the person who wants to wear something that is a true eye-catcher, check out their unique line of jewelry at www.MaestroGlass.com.

They also offer their products at wholesale prices to art galleries, museums, high-end fashion shops and the like. For a minimum order of $500.00, a customer has the option to receive a free 6-foot glass and wood display. At MaestroGlass.com, the possibilities of beautiful iridescent glass products are endless. You can reach MaestroGlass.com by contacting John Bonds, co-owner, at: Maestro Glass3754 PuenteBaldwin Park CAp: (310) 971-3129e-mail protected from spam bots.

*???Golden Spirit: Inspired by ancient Venetian craftsman, this collection includes very unique Venetian Glass, Gold Vermeil, handmade Polymer Clay beads, and Precious Gems that are sure to elevate your spirit.*???One-of-a-kind: Unique in design, this collection offers a wide selection of handmade jewelry crafted in Fine Silver, Polymer Clay, Dichroic Glass, and Gemstones.*???Sea Goddess: Handcrafted in Pearls, Coral, Sea Urchin, Fine Silver, and Gemstones, this collection combines the beauty of the seashore with the mythical protector of the sea.Mr. Brana founded Galleria NuVo in 2004. With over 25 years of experience as a stained glass artist and ceramicist, John wanted to further his love and interest of artisan crafts by expanding his repertoire in the Arts through jewelry design. Prior to founding Galleria NuVo, John served as Vice President of Finance for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and held various senior finance consulting positions in the legal and banking industries in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, please contact Galleria NuVo, Inc.

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