A Different Sort of RCB Challenge

Perhaps this isnt the best time of year to propose a new project for RCB,
but it is important to get the ball rolling (or not as the case may be) now.
A short while ago we were discussing Su's teeny tiny Christmas tree and
her lampworked bead ornaments, and that led to Tina suggesting such trees
could be made and sold, and that in turn led me to the idea that we in RCB
could challenge ourselves to decorate and sell a small Christmas tree this
coming year. That is the first question, is this an idea ya'll can get
behind? Could you picture making small ornaments of glass, beads, clay, etc
to decorate a tree?
Second question is, what would we do with the money raised from this
venture? At first I thought finding a cause that our diverse group could
agree upon was impossible, but then I realized that the one thing we all
loved to see is beaders encouraged on their journey into beadaholicism. We
could use it to send a student to a lampworking class, or wire working..
or...???
If this idea appeals to anyone, wonderful!! Would someone who is more
financially fluid than I be willing to find and buy a nice looking small
tree while they are still being sold? Would someone also like to play host
to the tree and all the ornaments that are made?
There are other details to work out and this is a time to bring them out
and discuss them. How to decide who gets the gift of a class or whatever
good deed we decide to perform.. that sort of thing...
Let the discussions begin!
Diana

--
Weird people need beads, too

Sounds like a good idea though I'm not sure I understand the mechanics
of it. Would we each make our own christmas tree, or would we each make
ornaments and one person would assemble it?
You are talking about for xmas 2005, right?

[BTW all, I am not christian but I think this would be a nice
fundraising idea. Let's PLEASE not make this into a "remember some of
us aren't christian" thing. Each person could contribute or not
depending on their interest.]

marisa2

Diana Curtis wrote:

Perhaps this isnt the best time of year to propose a new project for RCB,
but it is important to get the ball rolling (or not as the case may be) now.
A short while ago we were discussing Su's teeny tiny Christmas tree and
her lampworked bead ornaments, and that led to Tina suggesting such trees
could be made and sold, and that in turn led me to the idea that we in RCB
could challenge ourselves to decorate and sell a small Christmas tree this
coming year. That is the first question, is this an idea ya'll can get
behind? Could you picture making small ornaments of glass, beads, clay, etc
to decorate a tree?
Second question is, what would we do with the money raised from this
venture? At first I thought finding a cause that our diverse group could
agree upon was impossible, but then I realized that the one thing we all
loved to see is beaders encouraged on their journey into beadaholicism. We
could use it to send a student to a lampworking class, or wire working..
or...???
If this idea appeals to anyone, wonderful!! Would someone who is more
financially fluid than I be willing to find and buy a nice looking small
tree while they are still being sold? Would someone also like to play host
to the tree and all the ornaments that are made?
There are other details to work out and this is a time to bring them out
and discuss them. How to decide who gets the gift of a class or whatever
good deed we decide to perform.. that sort of thing...
Let the discussions begin!
Diana

--
Weird people need beads, too

I think it would be fun - and just to set things right - take a look at
the history of the Christmas tree -
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibi...mas/trees.html
the very "root" of the idea (pardon the pun) seems to run through many
faiths. So what better symbol to use? Since RCB is a mix of so many
different types of people!

It could be called something like RCB's holiday tree of unity. Since
it appears that the the use of greenery is used by many faiths and
cultures to symbolize renewal, rebirth and anticipation of the bounty
to come! We would all be united under one tree tradition .
Denise R
Glitzy Glass Studio
www.glassbeadz.com

A tree of Unity... Love that... To answer Marisa's question, everyone and
anyone could make and donate an ornament to decorate one tree, or more if we
get carried away. :-)
Diana



--
Weird people need beads, too
"Glitzy Glass" wrote in message
oups.com...
I think it would be fun - and just to set things right - take a look at
the history of the Christmas tree -
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibi...mas/trees.html
the very "root" of the idea (pardon the pun) seems to run through many
faiths. So what better symbol to use? Since RCB is a mix of so many
different types of people!

It could be called something like RCB's holiday tree of unity. Since
it appears that the the use of greenery is used by many faiths and
cultures to symbolize renewal, rebirth and anticipation of the bounty
to come! We would all be united under one tree tradition .
Denise R
Glitzy Glass Studio
www.glassbeadz.com

Second question is, what would we do with the money raised from this
venture?

Hey, I make LOTS of tiny xmas ornamaments, I can get behind that idea--and also
offer to host the ensuing pics on the website as there's tons of room still.

as to the money---what about a donation to CERF the Creafters Emergency Relief
Fund? http://www.craftemergency.org/
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

I dont have a huge preference to where the money goes as long as we can
agree that its going to a good place. Im glad to have lots of options to
consider. Thanks SJ!
Diana

--
Weird people need beads, too
"Sjpolyclay" wrote in message
...
Second question is, what would we do with the money raised from this
venture?

Hey, I make LOTS of tiny xmas ornamaments, I can get behind that idea--and
also
offer to host the ensuing pics on the website as there's tons of room
still.

as to the money---what about a donation to CERF the Creafters Emergency
Relief
Fund? http://www.craftemergency.org/
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com

Plus, people who celebrate other holidays use ornaments and help decorate,
too. Yule, Solstice, Hannukah, Kwanzaa - whatever you celebrate can be
represented in an ornament.

--
Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net

Sounds like a good idea though I'm not sure I understand the mechanics of
it. Would we each make our own christmas tree, or would we each make
ornaments and one person would assemble it?
You are talking about for xmas 2005, right?

[BTW all, I am not christian but I think this would be a nice fundraising
idea. Let's PLEASE not make this into a "remember some of us aren't
christian" thing. Each person could contribute or not depending on their
interest.]

marisa2

Diana Curtis wrote:

Perhaps this isnt the best time of year to propose a new project for RCB,
but it is important to get the ball rolling (or not as the case may be)
now.
A short while ago we were discussing Su's teeny tiny Christmas tree and
her lampworked bead ornaments, and that led to Tina suggesting such trees
could be made and sold, and that in turn led me to the idea that we in
RCB
could challenge ourselves to decorate and sell a small Christmas tree
this
coming year. That is the first question, is this an idea ya'll can get
behind? Could you picture making small ornaments of glass, beads, clay,
etc
to decorate a tree?
Second question is, what would we do with the money raised from this
venture? At first I thought finding a cause that our diverse group could
agree upon was impossible, but then I realized that the one thing we all
loved to see is beaders encouraged on their journey into beadaholicism.
We
could use it to send a student to a lampworking class, or wire working..
or...???
If this idea appeals to anyone, wonderful!! Would someone who is more
financially fluid than I be willing to find and buy a nice looking small
tree while they are still being sold? Would someone also like to play
host
to the tree and all the ornaments that are made?
There are other details to work out and this is a time to bring them
out
and discuss them. How to decide who gets the gift of a class or whatever
good deed we decide to perform.. that sort of thing...
Let the discussions begin!
Diana

--
Weird people need beads, too

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 05:59:04 -0600, "Diana Curtis"
wrote:

A tree of Unity... Love that... To answer Marisa's question, everyone and
anyone could make and donate an ornament to decorate one tree, or more if we
get carried away. :-)

I would be happy to make an ornament for the tree

--
Heather

I'd like to do this, too. I"m working up some ideas for beaded doves...symbols of
peace.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
A tree of Unity... Love that... To answer Marisa's question, everyone and
anyone could make and donate an ornament to decorate one tree, or more if we
get carried away. :-)
Diana



--
Weird people need beads, too
"Glitzy Glass" wrote in message
oups.com...
I think it would be fun - and just to set things right - take a look at
the history of the Christmas tree -
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibi...mas/trees.html
the very "root" of the idea (pardon the pun) seems to run through many
faiths. So what better symbol to use? Since RCB is a mix of so many
different types of people!

It could be called something like RCB's holiday tree of unity. Since
it appears that the the use of greenery is used by many faiths and
cultures to symbolize renewal, rebirth and anticipation of the bounty
to come! We would all be united under one tree tradition .
Denise R
Glitzy Glass Studio
www.glassbeadz.com

Cool! I was thinking of a silver dove, for the same reason...

"Jalynne" wrote in message
ink.net...
I'd like to do this, too. I"m working up some ideas for beaded
doves...symbols of peace.
--
Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list
Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request)
see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne

"Diana Curtis" wrote in message
...
A tree of Unity... Love that... To answer Marisa's question, everyone
and
anyone could make and donate an ornament to decorate one tree, or more if
we
get carried away. :-)
Diana



--
Weird people need beads, too
"Glitzy Glass" wrote in message
oups.com...
I think it would be fun - and just to set things right - take a look at
the history of the Christmas tree -
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibi...mas/trees.html
the very "root" of the idea (pardon the pun) seems to run through many
faiths. So what better symbol to use? Since RCB is a mix of so many
different types of people!

It could be called something like RCB's holiday tree of unity. Since
it appears that the the use of greenery is used by many faiths and
cultures to symbolize renewal, rebirth and anticipation of the bounty
to come! We would all be united under one tree tradition .
Denise R
Glitzy Glass Studio
www.glassbeadz.com