Beads of Courage Fundraiser
Beading Guide: Johanna Zitto, SJBS Programs Co-Chair
Project: Netted Bead Ornament Cover
Event Description: Come bead along with us to raise funds for Beads of Courage, a 501©(3) non-profit.
All net proceeds go directly to Beads of Courage to help children coping with serious illness record and describe their courageous healing journey. More info:/www.beadsofcourage.org.
Kits: Participants will receive two hollow glass unadorned ornaments and a gift box (a $5 value.)*
The ornaments pictured are decorated with Jill Wiseman's Starry Night Ornament Cover pattern, which will also be provided, and is easily adaptable to multiple size ornament balls.
* Ornament ball sizes vary between approximately 2.5 to 3.5 inches in diameter. Gift boxes also vary.
Supply List: Supplies to bring for Starry Night Ornament Cover:
Main color, size 11 seed beads -- 12 grams
Cross-over beads, size 8 seed beads -- 14 grams
3 or 4mm Firepolish or crystal bicones -- 50 or more
Size 10, 11, or 12 beading needle
Thread of choice (e.g. 6 lb. Fireline or One-G)
Limited to 20 Participants
Fee: $15 ($10 of which is eligible for tax purposes.)
Donation Only: If you wish to donate to the SJBS Beads of Courage fundraiser, but not participate in the ornament bead-along, please click here: http://www.southjerseybeadsociety.org/page-1334649 and enter
Beads of Courage Donation in the Comments box.
Fundraiser Period: September 5th through November 15th.
Thanks very much for your support!!
