There are so many fun and inspiring quotes with the word "HAND" but this is one that inspires me:

When I first heard Christine Caine founder of The A21 Campaign, I knew I had to get involved! Chris is such a dynamic speaker, her passion and drive motivated me to find a way to help support The A21 Campaign.

Hand created Etched Cuff, a new and different design from my signature coin pieces!

I have always enjoyed making things by HAND and loved creating unique pieces of art with lots of mediums! I have tried my HAND at sewing, painting, quilting, decoupage, beading, and even basket weaving!

I also have traveled alot! What does that have to do with anything? Well, since I visited so many places, I ended up with lots of coins from many countres. Why not use what I had on Hand! So I put together jewelry with coins and began selling the pieces which allowed me to give to The A21 Campaign!

Let me introduce you to The A21 Campaign, please take a moment and watch this. Then you'll know why I am supporting this worthy cause!

You know, it's not about the jewelry ..it's about the one...the one you can help! Just lend a HAND! Check out www.thea21campaign.org to find out what you can do!

Now you know what inspired me to start up HeavenCent Gifts...I'm HANDing it off to you..what inspires you & are you ready to lend a Hand?!

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Isn't it funny how you start with one idea and end up with something totally different! That happens to me so many times that I know my initial idea is only that-- an idea! The outcome is so much better!

I've been taking a wonderful Metal & Silver Smithing class with the idea of getting better at my soldering skills. Like I said it was only an idea...then I was introduced to Etching!!

I put down my torch and put on my gloves! I love this ! There is a method to my madness and timing to this technique! It's not a quick process! You start with your designs, there's alot of transfering from paper then to metals. Then comes working with yucky etching solvent (rubber gloves will be your favorite piece of clothing or you'll end up with a jeweler's manicure, which means you'll have gnarly fingernails and dried up hands! ) Next is cleaning, sanding, filing, shaping and powder coating & more cleaning and finally more filing ! I have tried to find short cuts but I have learned there is joy in the journey!

Finished cuffs, with powder coating and without

With each step I can see glimpses of what's to come...a unique piece of art! Well worth all the time, work and energy ! So whatever journey you're on remember "It's a Process and You Are Well Worth All The Time, Work and Energy As You too, Become a Unique Piece of Art!

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Gotta HAND it to you!

It's a process..