tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14949948874003622942024-03-21T19:43:42.927-07:00Imani DesignKimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-90816529659246679282014-09-07T23:49:00.001-07:002014-09-21T23:12:03.181-07:00DIY Ring Bearers Sign: Vintage Chic Wedding Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, typically I leave all of my DIY craftiness blog posts for my other site over at Sublime-living.blogspot.com - BUT today I am going to share a little freebie with you. I am SO full of joy over the union of these two precious peeps, I just can't contain it. So here is a little design love for you. </div>
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I made this sign out of an old vintage cupboard door. I painted the perimeter a blush pink and the interior panel with chalkboard paint. Then I designed a layout I liked in my design software, grabbed a pencil and pressed the design into the paint. It was very faint - as I use it for spacing and overall layout but like to add my own touches to it. If the thought of free-handing it stresses you out - simply get carbon or lead up the back of your paper with the side of your pencil tip and then tape to front of board and trace firmly over the printed image. Then remove paper and draw over the trace marks with a permanent chalk pen.</div>
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Here is a lil' Freebie Love for those of you wanting to get your crafty on for your WEDDING!</div>
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I will be posting a lot of our DIY projects over at <a href="http://sublime-living.blogspot.com/">Sublime-Living</a> once we get the photos. Make sure and check back soon!</div>
<br />Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-6137293044486484452014-01-27T14:24:00.001-08:002014-01-27T14:26:59.813-08:00New Jewelry: Africa Paper Beads & Maasai Beadwork Stament Necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Beadwork made in Arusha, Tanzania. These pink beads are handcrafted out of recycled paper. Oooo La La! I just love the color of these beads - and perfect for Valentine's Day! Help share the love around the globe!</div>
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These seed bead discs were handcrafted by Maasai (Masai) Women in Tanzania. These beautiful tribal women are working hard to help provide for their families through the hands of their work. I designed this bib necklace to make a BOLD statement. It Pops! The blue, yellow and white designs pair nicely with the silver chain. </div>
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These are available in our etsy store. If you are looking for items that are created 100% in Africa visit our <a href="http://imanidesign.bigcartel.com/">Imani Design Big Cartel Store</a>. </div>
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These BEAUTIES are handcrafted in a sewing training program in Arusha, Tanzania. </div>
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The purpose of the program is to provide a new way of life for them. This program is giving them skills to create and sell their goods, in turn being able to provide the necessities for their families. Not only are they learning a skill with their hands, but they are receiving love and acceptance of the heart. They are gaining a hope for their future. </div>
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We are selling these aprons for $28 which will go back to the ministry doing this work with these amazing people. Your purchase really will make a difference in lives around the globe.</div>
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<br />Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-21360361548489957662014-01-03T01:52:00.000-08:002014-01-03T01:52:27.453-08:00Just a few days left to win your free necklace in our New Years Give Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just like our page and comment on the photo post for our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Imani.Design.Co">give away</a> and you will be entered. the drawing ends on January 6th at 11:59pm. </div>
<br />Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-54381910800076166982013-12-28T14:06:00.000-08:002013-12-28T14:06:08.925-08:00Free New Years Give-Away: Bible Verse Scripture Necklace in Silver & Burlap Gift Bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Welcome! I am so glad you stopped by.</div>
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I wanted to start the new year by blessing your SOCKS OFF! What better way than by offering you one of my Scripture Necklaces. So I am offering a chance for someone out there to win a FREE one! </div>
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1st Prize: Hope Scripture Necklace</div>
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2nd Prize: Four "JOY FULL" Burlap Gift Bags</div>
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FREE GIVE-AWAY by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Imani.Design.Co">Imani Design</a>. Drawing will be on January 6, 2014. All you need to do is hop on over to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Imani.Design.Co">Imani Design Facebook Page</a>, like and comment on the FREE GIVE-AWAY post.<br />
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Wouldn't you just love to ring in the new year with a Scripture Necklace reminding you to live out your year full of hope? We have made it super easy for you. Just click on any of the links and it will direct you straight to the page.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">For I know the plans</span><span class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> I have for you,” declares the </span><span class="small-caps" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, “plans to prosper</span><span class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. -Jeremiah 29:</span><br />
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<br />Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-56516565521428238762013-11-20T01:00:00.000-08:002013-11-20T01:00:03.638-08:00A few snapshots behind the why of Imani Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It all began because of LOVE. I fell in love with these precious people in Africa and life has not been the same since. It was upon my return from our first trip that God told me to step out in faith. "Imani" - Faith in swahili. Somehow God was going to use the gifts He had given me to accomplish His will in my life and the life of others. My job was simple and complex all in one move - to step forward in FAITH.</div>
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So, I thought I would share a couple pictures that warm my heart. They are precious reminders for me to keep stepping forward in faith step by step!</div>
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All of the beadwork in the Tumaini Hope line is made by women who are participating in a training program where they are learning to create and sell items to improve their quality of life. These women</div>
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Each jewelry piece sold helps make lasting change in their lives.</div>
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This particular design has SO MANY variations of ways you can wear it. Belt, Long necklace, Wrap Necklace. It is simply a beautiful design - a lovely piece to WOW people with.</div>
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Don't ask me how -or- why... but this new addition to our family has had the name Lily bestowed upon her. We found her as we were passing by a garage sale. SCREEEEEECH - we came to a sudden stop in order to snatch this little treasure up. <br />
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At first I wan't too sure about her. She was vintage alright, and she had character, but I wasn't sold on what I would do with her with that bow on her chest. Still I couldn't pass up on the extremely low penny it required to make her mine. Turning it quickly was an option with the low listing price we could still make money on with a re-sale.<br />
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Well, after taking some ebay photos with her I am now IN complete LOVE with her. She is a delight. I will post some of the ebay pics I took later to show you how nicely she displays treasures to be sold. .<br />
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She is a wonderful addition to our family. I can't tell you what we have been doing all these years without her. Welcome Lily!!!Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-37156274005618654452013-06-11T22:45:00.000-07:002013-06-11T22:45:25.676-07:00Land & Sea Line: leather and freshwater pearls collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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for the AMAZING support we received over the weekend. We were completely blown away by all of the enthusiastic and heart felt customers we met. You ladies ROCK!</div>
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Several of you were very interested in future involvement. Many were wondering about purchasing more jewelry on an online store. Great news! We have found a site that will fit the bill for us and it will be up and running shortly. </div>
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The other common question was - how do I sign up to go? Oh how this makes me leap with joy! We LOVE to meet people who are being called to GO! So for those of you who asked, I am staying true to my word and posting the next steps here for you. It is most likely CTK will have two trips heading out this summer: One to Arusha, Tanzania and the other team is the one my husband and I lead to Nairobi, Kenya. The information meetings and training meetings will be posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/305531572827978/?fref=ts">CTK Missions Community Page</a>. There is also a separate page for CTK Kenya Mission trips and Tanzania as well. </div>
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Hey guess what's up with Imani? We have been busy, busy, busy getting the items we brought back from Africa all prettied up for you. Well, for you if.... you will be joining us at the Women of Whatcom's Conference: Step into the Power. It is this coming weekend @ CTK Bellingham on Meridian in Bellingham, WA. For the details click on the link under the photo of Kelly posted above.<br />
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What could be better then listening to someone who has a heart for Jesus, sitting with other women who are eager to soak it all in, and being able to help make a difference around the world? I am SO looking forward to this. It is a bunch of my favorites all wrapped into two fun-filled days.<br />
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<br />Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-3255063982384449212013-01-06T02:59:00.003-08:002013-01-06T03:00:45.663-08:00NEW DESIGN: James Bible Study Memory Books<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><br />Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-31639280565895106192012-11-22T22:53:00.000-08:002012-11-22T22:53:21.572-08:00CHRISTMAS Gift Idea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What could be a better gift then a pair of handcrafted earrings made with paper beads made in Africa? Oh wait- I know... a pair of handcrafted earrings in a Maasai Gift Bag from Africa. Can you say... BONUS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And all for only $20! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now that is a fabulous gift that keeps on giving. By purchasing these earrings you are not only getting a really cute gift for someone - you are also helping those that handcraft the beads. A percentage of all sales go back to help people in Africa. </span></div>
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Each bag is only $18 - all bundled up in a REALLY unique fabric cinch bag. The bags were made in Tanzania by collective group of women. Maasai women made the bead embellishment, another group of women sewed the fabric bags made of a Maasai Blanket "Shuka". The bag contains instructions for several games from around the world and right here in our own country. Dice, Dominoes, Bead Counters and a score pad. What a fun and unique Christmas Gift. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The wind has started it's dance premiere of fall 2012 with the leaves as it's partner. They are swinging, swaying and dipping their way into winter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As the seasonal curtain of fall opens it boldly introduces colors that are so vivid & stimulating. The bright yellow, orange & reds all swirling together. The cool, crisp touch of the air on our skin may leave us feeling chilly but the warm, rich colors that cling to the trees and carpet the ground resonate deeply in our souls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Somehow fall has a way of swooping onto the scene of what appeared to be a blank stage. Was summer really that far off in the distance? No, not really. Did summer give a poor performance that left us feeling in want? Most certainly not. So, what is it? For me I think it is the display of splendor that delivers an invitation to all five senses. Change is in the air - and we can't help but participate. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will do my best to fully & completely appreciate all you have to offer. I promise to take the time to focus my view & give my full attention on your beauty at least once a day. I will snuggle into cozy warm, richly colored clothing & accessories that reflect your beauty.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I dully promise to inhale and ingest the bounty of the season. (Sounds oh so appealing, doesn't it?) Baked apples, pumpkin custard & spiced cider BEWARE! And... I commit to listen. Listen to the children laughing as they frolic in the leaves, the chatter of friends meeting indoors over a cup of chai, the crunchy sound of leaves beneath my feet as I take a stroll, but the BEST OF ALL...the sound of my Creator speaking to me in and throughout</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">they are <span style="font-size: large;">pondered</span> by all<sup class="crossreference" style="vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-15796B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> who </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">DELIGHT</span> in them.</b> </blockquote>
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</span>Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-29400967933726618582012-10-06T23:50:00.001-07:002012-10-06T23:52:11.839-07:00Weathered Hands & Loving Hearts of the Masai Women<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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You really wouldn't believe how hard these women work. That is until you took a glace down at their hands. Instantly you become aware of the intense labor these women face daily. They cook, they clean, they gather, they build. They do almost EVERYTHING in order for their families to survive. The women are the ones who gather the materials, prepare and build their manure/mud huts (Boma's). They are incredibly amazing. </div>
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Whenever our family is in Maasailand we always jump at the opportunity to walk out into the great expanse of what appears to be nothing but desert. It never fails - I will be walking for what seems like quite some distance along a barely evident trail in the dirt when all of a sudden we stumble into a village of boma's. </div>
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It is amazing to me how the huts blend, by design, right into the surrounding land. These villages are built & maintained by the women but ruled by the men. Many of the Mama's of this land are still what we would consider to be children,12-14 years old. As much as this may seem heartbreaking in our culture it is very common in theirs. The girls are chosen by the husbands at a young age. Many are still in their Mama's bellies when they are picked for marriage. It is quite common for them to be one of 10-12 wives to their husband. Their lives and activities are chosen for them pretty much from beginning to end. </div>
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Take a moment and think about what it might be like to have no voice. No matter how hard you tried to speak, write or communicate nothing would come out. Or if you could manage to finally blurt something out you would be beaten, knocked down and wounded. I imagine this is what life holds for them. </div>
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Making jewelry is one opportunity these women have been given to help change their futures. Culturally beading is woven throughout the history of the Masai. However creating a product that the world wants to purchase and wear is one of the areas that our friends have been helping them with. I do believe they have done a splendid job with the final product though!<br />
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These are just a few of their beautiful designs. There are many more in my etsy store listed at the top right. Won't you help me in the journey to help make a difference in someone's life. Bringing hope to the hopeless is the BEST thing you will ever do.<br />
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Oh how I LOVE the fall. The leaves are turning bright, beautiful shades of orange & red. Apples are just awaiting to be munched & crunched with their juicy ripeness. The waft of cinnamon & fall spices is permeating our senses. And yes - that cool crisp air is silently sweeping into our midst.<br />
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I love how that cool, crisp air brings me out of the casual flip-flop, t-shirt, lazy daze (yes, I meant daze, not days) state of mind and into a more deliberate expression of style. As I trade in my short sleeves for long ones I also begin to embellish. Out comes the jewelry.</div>
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Silly or serious - funky or conservative - tribal or floral - whatever my mood, I can reflect it in my choice of garb. Today's fit? LAYERED! </div>
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I have so many different styles of jewelry in my etsy store. Probably one for every single mood I have ever been in. If you know me very well you completely get what this statement reveals. I have A LOT of variety in jewelry lines. </div>
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I hope you will take a few minutes and check it out! </div>
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Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494994887400362294.post-12617580137749164472012-09-25T08:00:00.000-07:002012-09-25T14:56:58.346-07:00TOGETHER: a Labor of Love<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The meaning of this word for me has sojourned the distance from here to Africa...half way around the planet. Along the dusty path of this journey this word "together" has not just changed but has become of far greater worth to me. It is deeply planted into my heart. It has become a huge part of what our family stands for. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">5</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>years later, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">5</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> journeys later, and <span style="font-size: large;">TOGETHER </span>has grown roots even deeper into our hearts then we could have imagined. Together now represents:</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">LOVE</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Compassion</span> </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">FAITH</span></b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Hope</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">STRENGTH </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Family</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This year, while we were in Arusha, Tanzania, one of our dear friends shared her beautiful handmade jewelry with us. She carefully handcrafted every single bead with precision. This in itself is a labor of love. It takes a substantial amount of time to create one single bead - let alone the amount it takes to have enough made for one necklace. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You would think with the amount of hours she has spent meticulously laboring to create each bead she would want a sound return on her investment. She made... she should profit - right? That would be the way here in the States. Yet this precious woman breaks the sales revenue down into percentages for different people she does life TOGETHER with: a Children Home (orphans), HIV Support Group, Maasai Women. She stops herself from just handing out money like band aids by getting everyone that benefits to contribute something... TOGETHER all are invested. It is BRILLIANT!!! It is beautiful. It is a wonderful example of doing life TOGETHER.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is this beautiful woman working side by side with the Maasai. This was taken 4-5 years ago. She has been consistently working with the Maasai to help empower the women by teaching them trades and providing opportunities for them to sell their goods. She is constantly creating more & more <b>TOGETHER</b>. One minute with this precious lady and you can feel instantly you are now walking <b>TOGETHER</b> through life with her from that moment on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Can you see it? Just within this post there are SO MANY levels of <b>TOGETHER</b>! It doesn't end here either. It continues. We all make a decision individually to be a part of <b>TOGETHER</b>. I hope you seek out your <b>TOGETHER</b> and truly value it deep within. </span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">EMBRACE it.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have many of the items that have been made by the Maasai women and other women in Arusha, Tanzania in my etsy store. If you would like to help support them <b>TOGETHER</b> with me you can purchase one of their pieces. They are </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>B E A U T I F U L !</b></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b> <span style="font-size: large;">Baraka</span> </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Blessings)</span><b>,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well last week Imani Design was approached, through one of our online sales venues, to provide a product line sheet to an online magazine based out of NY. This was indeed encouraging as we were sought out vs. seeking opportunity. The only small (okay GINORMOUS) challenge was we had just returned from Africa and I was befriended by a not so welcome flu bug of some sort. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Being the main designer for Imani - (not to mention my co-designer Maddy is living in Africa right now) - this left a bit of a void in "hit the road running" action. Well no worries - I figured - we had a bit of time to get the ball rolling again. Oh.... did I mention upon our return my head was spinning with fresh ideas and designs for our tribal designs, yet I was trapped unable to move, bound by lack of energy? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well - in the mental fog of this illness I was harboring I received a follow up email from the fashion editor... it went something like this. " Deadline is this Thursday night as our board will be reviewing it Friday morning to decide what we will be purchasing". She was most apologetic for the quick deadline. You see.... she had been completely occupied as she was wrapped up in NYFW. ( I'll give you a moment to google that if you need to.)........................................waiting.....................................................</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">YES! New York Fashion Week. What? Just coming back from Africa to New York Fashion Week? Has my fever taken me to a state of ...OUT of my mind? No... this is reality. This is our world. From one extreme to another all happening simultaneously. Somehow I am not shocked, or terrified. I simply do what I can, with what I have and trust God will do what He wants done. I will just try to do my part in it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Somehow through the course of the last 5 days I was able to pump out some designs, hopefully a few of those inspired. The line sheet was completed on time...right down to the wire. In the midst of this I was able to function as a teacher to my kids (I homeschool), managed to somewhat have dinners on the table along with a halfway clean kitchen when my husband arrived home. All in all this was a challenge I feel I can grade with an A+. I kept balance in my home when I would typically have gone into a complete frenzy trying to please people...well the people I wanted to impress in the moment. Those that I could hear the loudest applause from... which would have come in the sound of a jewelry order. I feel as if I am finally arriving to a place where I can be a blessing to others and a blessing to my family at the same time. This has not been an easy lesson for me to learn, but boy does it feel great to be in this moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I should find out soon if they want to purchase any of my designs. I don't believe I will be discouraged if they don't - I am certain I will be very encouraged if they do. In all honesty I am just really blessed they asked. It has truly helped me to identify that God makes things happen. We can plan away, exhausting ourselves in an effort to accomplish our own desires -or- we can simply sit back and enjoy the ride letting God take the lead. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I for one am ready for the ride!</span>Kimberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00203872854576379474noreply@blogger.com0