More From ApParent Project

I follow ApParent Project and Shelley Clay on Facebook and she is constantly posting new and exciting things that are happening in Haiti.  Of course, last week I posted the latest video from Donna Karan showing the artisans making the beads.  So fun to watch them at work, see the children and the smiles.

Clay from the Central Plateau in Haiti

Shelley has been to China and back purchasing beads to go in between the ones they make with the cereal boxes. They have even begun to make their own from the clay in Haiti.

How cool is that?

I cannot wait to see what they will do with these!  I am continually amazed at all they are coming up with!  Shelley keeps things moving forward so that more and more Haitians can be employed and their lives can be changed.

They have recently opened an online store. 

Check out the items that can be purchased online at Market Haiti

Here are a few other new designs:

Rope Necklaces

New bracelets

Bracelet sets

The sewing program is getting under way as well.  With fun items like these:

Jewelry Bags/Coin Purses

IPad Bags!  Love these!  May have to buy an IPad just so I can carry one! 

She has also begun employing Metal Workers and I just received a few of these:

Hand Crafted - 6" tall.  Each one is different.  They sell for $6.00

They are already gearing up for Christmas this year and this was posted on Facebook this morning:

Christmas Ornaments!!!!

I absolutely LOVE these!  Our Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments that we purchase each time we go on vacation or from something meaningful that has happened over the years.  Russ forgot to get one when he was in Haiti last fall.  But it was that trip that started this journey for me.  Some of these will definitely be adorning our tree each year. I have heard rumor of Tree Garland as well - made from the cereal box beads.

How fun is that?

Last, but not least - I want to thank everyone who has been involved with this ministry.  You have purchased jewelry from me, you have ordered your own jewelry and had your own jewelry parties.  You have spread the word and you have prayed for these people.  I have never been one to get involved in any particular cause.  But the Lord has placed this so deeply in my heart - I know I'm in for the long haul.  I have become passionate about this.  It is exciting to be involved - even if just a tiny bit.  This jewelry is literally going all over the world and Shelley Clay with the ApParent Project is making a difference in her community.  She's inspirational!  Lives are being changed - forever!  That's awesome!

Thanks again to all who have helped collect cereal boxes!  I'm shipping off another 450 this week.  They are beginning to arrive in Haiti - in time for those Christmas preparations!  These were posted on Facebook yesterday!

Esaie and the boxes

Dede

I don't know about you - but these photos make my heart soar! 

Until next time.......

*Photos from Shelley Clay - ApParent Project