I also write picture books and art books for elementary school children.
I write historical and Coming of Age Young Adult novels. I write children's and Young Adult fiction and nonfiction. I experienced culture shock but I continued to write about and sketch the sights and sounds of another country and many other things. I was fourteen and a half when I moved to Cyprus with my family. I received her first recognition for my creativity when I won the New York City Schools Art Award and participated in my first art exhibit in downtown Manhattan. I first wrote and sketched as a child growing up in Pittsburgh, PA and Brooklyn, New York. Or twirl the worry beads over and under the forefinger. Twirl worry beads under and over the hand. Extend four fingers keeping them together and the thumb upright. Tie a knot and trim excess cordage or fray it like a tassel.ĥ. Or attach four smaller pony beads about a half-inch below the knot.Ĥ.
Attach the tassel by tying extra cordage around it and knotting it. Thread both ends of the cordage through the large bead and tie a knot at the endģ. Cut cordage and string beads through itĢ. One bead larger than the other beads preferably in another color or contrasting material add more pony beads in different sizesĬordage such as string or nylon twine or even yarn about 24” with more yardage for adding tasselġ. Odd number of pony beads in different colors (3, 5, 7, 9, 11, etc. In recent years, worry beads made of materials other than the traditional amber or amber resin are popular. Like prayer ropes, they consist of an odd number of beads because odd numbers can not be evenly divided and are considered good luck.Īlthough many cultures use worry beads, they have been used in Greece and Cyprus for centuries. Worry beads are similar to prayer ropes (“komboskini” which uses the Greek word “kombos” for “knot” and “skini” which means “rope”) but have no religious significance. The word “Komboloi” comes from the Greek word “kombos” or “knot” and “logio” meaning “collection”. Worry beads are also used to simply idle away the time. Whether you are rushing in or staying for a while, we hope you enjoy coming into our shop.Komboloi or worry beads are a string of beads used as a form of stress management similar to squeeze balls (only you can’t squeeze them). In the 21st century, where so much is available online, a bricks and mortar shop provides a place to go, a place to be. We’re interested but we’re not nosy! 🙂Īnd beyond having great stock, we also teach great classes, provide great services, sponsor community events and try to do those little extra things that make a difference. Sometimes people want to tell us all about it, which is fine with us – we love creative projects and get a kick out of seeing the photos of the finished project, if not the project itself. A cot quilt for a newborn niece, a repair to a much loved jumper, some lustre powder to finish off a wedding cake. We also know that every creative project has a story. It really is one of the great universals we have in common with one another. We see engineers who make incredible 3D birthday cakes, CEOs who love to cross stitch, lawyers who make lampshades, general managers who knit.
And in the 21st Century we don’t get to use it on those basic needs so much, but it is still there, every day, looking for an outlet. Hey, without it, how would we have ever learned to make a shelter, or clothing, or fire, or cars? Creativity is crazy important to us all. It is so much more because we know how important creativity is to human beings.
Yes, we have some of the best prices in town. Yes, we have in shop expertise to help you choose the best product for your needs. Yes, we have a huge range of products that you can buy in our store, or from our online store. Made Marion is so much more than just a craft store.
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