A bit of info about JDRF

URL: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=100903
About JDRF:

JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes -- a disease that strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has awarded more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research, including more than $137 million in FY2007. More than 85 percent of JDRFs expenditures directly support research and research-related education. In FY2007, the Foundation funded 700 centers, grants and fellowships in 20 countries. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.


JDRF continues to make progress toward a cure for type 1 diabetes. Your donation will make a dramatic impact as JDRF moves life altering research out of the lab and into human clinical trials. Typically, more than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education.

Type 1 diabetes is a disease which strikes children suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump. By supporting JDRF's mission to find a cure you won't only be saving children, you will be saving childhoods.

For more information about type 1 diabetes and research efforts for the cure, please visit www.jdrf.org.

HOPE Bracelet

HOPE Bracelet
Originally uploaded by Kellee's Beaded and Clay Creations

This is my Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Bracelet.
The Red signifies the blood from the numerous daily finger pokes * The cloudy beads represent the insulin * The clear Crystals represent the many, many tears shed by children and parents because of this horrible disease.
Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a bracelet like this from me.

Polymer clay & Swarovski * "Hostess" Cupcake Cell Charm

Polymer clay & Swarovski * "Hostess" Cupcake Cell Charm
Originally uploaded by Kellee's Beaded and Clay Creations

Search KBCC on Ebay to find this Yummy cell charm.
SOLD

Golden Retrievers are like potato chips ~ you can never have just one !
This pic was taken tonight after the pups had dinner and were waiting to come back inside. (L to R) Remmie, Betsy(foster), Amber(foster), Max

There are many Wonderful, Loving Goldens looking for "Forever" homes available at the Rescue including Amber (shown above).
Interested ? Look for the link on the right * Companion Golden Retriever Rescue of SLC

My recent image pendants ~

Click here to donate to JDRF for Cameron * 2009 Walk to Cure Diabetes

Happy Holidays !

It's been awhile since I have had time to post, this is such a crazy time of year !
The Saturday after Thanksgiving I participated in a Holiday open house/Sale at Jana's house. Our turnout was not as big as we hoped but still a great time and always fun to be with my claymates ! It seems like I have been going non stop since then creating Holiday items and loving every minute of it. It is so cold here right now I can't think of a better way to spend my time. My crochet hooks and pens have been especially popular.

Cameron has finally started to give his own shots, I am so proud of him !! He knew the nurses would be asking him at his appt. on Monday so he tried it on Sunday night. The nurses and Dr. Donaldson showered him with praise and even a few gifts as a reward. The order was placed for his pump and he will be getting started with it at the end of January. We are all excited about that !

Polymer Clay Pink Rose Garden Crochet Hook

My first Polymer Clay Crochet Hook. I used a one of my favorite rose canes as well as green and pink leaf canes.

More Mica Shift : )

Mica Shift is now my latest addiction, I want everything I make to have that awesome 3 dimensional holographic effect under a smooth glassy surface !
These are a couple more of my latest pieces.

Mica Shift !!

On Tuesday (10/2/07) Karen came to my house and taught me the Mica Shift technique. I Love it !!! It's so fun learning something new. I am lucky that she had the inks and stamps as I did not have any. I definitely need to get some now though, because I want to do many more pieces using this technique. Thanks Karen : )