One of the cool things about so many artisans being able to open up online boutiques is that more visionaries have the chance to share not only their talents but also their spirit.

At a time of year when giving back is so important, I am really impressed by Agape Gems' involvement with Bead For Life.  The Bead For Life Project employs impoverished women in Uganda as beaders, who then turn recycled paper into colorful beads.

Agape Gems provides a selection of bracelets made with these beads, and in turn gives back 50% of each of those pieces sold to those same women, which helps them to build new villages in their community.

Designer Courtney Harleston from Agape Gems also provides two different types of jewelry parties for her clients.  Whether your daughter wants to be the hostess of her own jewelry making birthday party, or you want to sell finished pieces in your own private trunk show, Agape Gems will provide all the beads, clasps, spacers and tools needed to get you and your gals as addicted to beading as Courtney is!

So, whether you want to bond over craft, or empower other women to change their loves through the pursuit of craft, Agape Gems provides both the tools and the inspiration to bring joy through beading!

DISCOUNT ALERT: For free shipping and 20% off your purchase at Agape Gems, enter discount code indie20 during checkout. Valid thru Dec 31st.

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Photo: courtesy of Agape Gems

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