Saturday 14 April 2012

Flap Your Wings


If you read my post here, then you will remember that last month Judy Glende lost her fight with cancer last month. Many of us in the beading community were very affected by her loss and wanted to do something as a tribute to her life and work. Tania of Moobie Grace Designs has organised a blog hop in order to do this. 





Life has somewhat run away with me over the past few weeks, and I really didn't want to rush this and come up with something that wasn't fitting, especially as I had already made this, inspired by Judy:









Using Erin's beautiful pendant....













...Anne's lampwork egg, D'Arcie's songbird, Gaea's clay round, Cindy's flower...









...and Cynthia's inspiring pewter link....






along with a clasp made by me plus a peach link from Shannon.









I am so pleased with how this piece came out, and you can read about this piece, Stronger than Death, came about here. I have decided to auction this piece off for Cancer Research. I feel that although this charity is UK based, research into cancer benefits us all, worldwide. I hope you will agree. I'm starting this off at £20/$30 (if no one wants the necklace, which I hope they will(!), I will donate at least £20 to CR). Open to bidders worldwide, I will cover postage including international.





Please visit Tania's blog for the list of other hoppers! I will list them here when I can :-)

Quick update - my bidding will close at 10am BST on Tuesday 17th April. Bidding currently stands at £33/$52.26.

The winner is Scotknit (my mum!) with £35. Thanks Mum, and to all the other bidders too!

23 comments:

Moobie Grace said...

I love this Rebecca...the first time I saw it! It's so cheerful, yet sends a message that we all seem to forget from time to time! You are right, regardless where the $$ go to research we will all benefit!! Thank you so much for participating!

Skye said...

Bright, cheerful, and I love that it is made in honor of an artisan and contains elements from so many of her fellows :)

Lori Anderson said...

I bid 40.00US

Malin de Koning said...

It is a beautiful beautiful necklace Rebecca! Absolutely gorgeous! I hope it will bring in a good amount of money for the good cause. I love the bright red silk cord that brings it all together.

Erin Siegel said...

This is a gorgeous piece, Rebecca. I love the color palette! It's bright and cheery and a fitting tribute to Judy!

AntiquityTravelers said...

I LOVE this! How wonderful that it is part of so many artists! What an amazing and beautiful tribute to Judy

Alicia said...

This is such a memorable piece, Rebecca - and one that brings together so many artists! I love the whole feeling of the necklace - it's just perfect for a tribute too! Lovely.

Rebecca said...

Maggie - £30 (about $47).

scotknit said...

I love it. Beautiful warm colours to match the beautiful warm words. I bid £30

Kim said...

Beautiful and meaningful, love it!

Unknown said...

Have several of Erin's pendants, but this one is lovely and you did a great job with it.

Jo said...

Your necklace is even more lovely with a second viewing!

Shirley said...

What a truly beautiful piece, with so many great elements from wonderful designers. I love the colors, the design, and especially the clasp. What a wonderful tribute to an awesome lady!

shelly said...

very lovely!!!

Lori Anderson said...

Raise to $50 US

Rebekah said...

What a fitting tribute! All the elements are just perfect together!

Jo said...

Put me down for £33 please Rebecca!

Unknown said...

I love this necklace! It warms the heart, and the inspiration behind it only makes adds to that.

My Life Under the Bus said...

So gorgeous Rebecca - that Czech glass is a fantastic foil for Erins pendant - bright cheerful and fll of hope!

Creative Moon said...

That is very beautiful, Rebecca! Wonderful tribute to Judy!

Islandgirl said...

Lovely piece! So much thought went into picking the components!

scotknit said...

I raise my bid to £35

Jo said...

That'll teach me to check back more often! I'm sure your mum is going to love wearing it.

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