Sacred Strands

I know that in my life, with each advancing step I take I realize I need prayer more and  more and more.  I need the help of the community around me and the help of my higher power.  Lacking self-esteem I was not able to believe that anything I could make with my hands would be worth anything to anyone else.  I had, what I thought were, well-meaning friends trying to be nice complimenting the prayer beads I made.  They said "do you sell these?"  I thought...'what are you CRAZY?'  Then as I continued to work my recovery and take another look, I was very happy with the beads that I was stringing together.  I gave them as gifts or made them for others to give as gifts.  A friend suggested I try ETSY.com and I was skeptical.  I went online 11-11-11 and started my shop.  I have made 30+ sales in the last year, not including things I have sold offline.  I love making the beads and new creations.  I hope you will check my site.

I started making a line of recovery-themed items and those seem to be the best sellers.  Serenity Prayer keychains, bracelets themed after the 12-steps with focal beads flanked by bead caps to signify a specific step.  I include angel, cross, wing, key and dove charms all as symbols of freedom from that which brought us to need of recovery.  We are not alone.

I am so pleased to share my items on my etsy site located at  Sacred Strands

Please come by and visit.  Do let me know what you think.  I am always open to suggestions.

Blessings and peace,

Carol