2021 BOC 1000 Bead Challenge

2021 BOC 1000 Bead Challenge

by | Feb 8, 2021 | Beads of Courage

500 – 1000 – 1500 – 2000 Beads? What a challenge for 2021! Are you taking part in the Beads of Courage  Bead Challenge for 2021? This year, the challenge has been revamped, and levels have been added. GOLD – Donate 1501-2000 beads (stretch goal =...
Karen Crown’s Critters

Karen Crown’s Critters

by | Feb 1, 2021 | Beads of Courage, Beginner, Tutorials

Lentil Soup with Karen Crown-Polzin Karen participated in our Speaker’s Series and demonstrated how to make a monkey bead. Then she sent us these photos of her favorite critters made in a similar way. She uses a lentil press to make the base of these Beads of...
Marlene Butcher’s BOC Journey

Marlene Butcher’s BOC Journey

by | Jan 24, 2021 | Beads of Courage

Marlene Butcher Her Beads of Courage Journey I wanted to share with you my journey with Beads of Courage. The making of these beads have kept me going through several challenging times in  my life. I was at the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, walking through the...

Dec 2020 BOC thoughts

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Beads of Courage

Beads of Courage December 2020, What a Year! In the blink of an eye, we are in December!  What a strange year it has been.  We have definitely had some difficult times, and some good times too!  The kids in the Beads of Courage program face situations that require...
Cupcakes

Cupcakes

by | Oct 1, 2020 | Beads of Courage, Tutorials

Cupcake Video Tutorial by Janie Jones Janie has been teaching lampwork for 20+ years, and specializes in teaching beginners. She makes these cupcakes look simply adorable, and shows us how to do the same. These make a great bead for Beads of Courage too! Check out...