back from camp

 creature rings. 

Home Sweet home. had alot of fun meeting new people. i learned alot.  this is a camp I will never forget.  here are some pics of a few bracelets I have made a few weeks ago, and pics for the camp  the bottom pic is my beading students. there were a few ladies there wanted to learn bead weave.

Reminder: if you see a bracelet or ring you like, but want different colors just email me and let me know and I will make it for you special order.  erindekorte@gmail.com

weekend for camp

this afternoon my mom and I leave for Camp Henry for a weekend of  Fun, fellowship and learning with other adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.  Its the second time my mom and I have been to a camp for young adults with FAS.  I will have pics when I get home.

crazy week

well I had the show at Urban mill this morning(didn't sell anything,)  Tomorrow and wednesday I have stuff going on, and to end the week Thursday-sunday I will be at the FAS camp.  I don't think I have had a week this crazy ina while.  but soon it will all be over and we can get on to next weeks busyness. 

Another FAS meeting today

Today I had to get up early to go to Lansing for a Task force meeting.  there are alot of people interested in preventing FAS.  We talked about not just helping infant to 18 year olds with FAS, but expanding and helping those 18 and older.   I also was able to talk about what I am doing as far as FAS awareness with my well I guess small business making and selling my jewelry. And I brought my bracelets and rings. and one person bought a bracelet and I have an order for a bracelet and a ring.  Oh and I also told them that I had an oppertunity to give my testimony in front of church a few months ago.   so you can say I have been pretty busy, and I am not even working.  this jewelry is taking up most of my time and i really like that.  I don't think I will want to go back to work. 

Here are some pics  I am also making little beaded baskets for little gifts. and i am going to put a small bag of jelly beans in them. this is just one of 3 that I have made.

the story

I know I have handed out many card with my FAS story, but i thought maybe i should also put it up on my blog. 

 My name is Erin, and I am an adult with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

And this is the story behind the jewelry and why it’s the way it is. 

The reason why there are wrong colored beads  in my jewelry is to show that I may look perfect on the outside but on the inside I’m not

Let me tell you a little bit about myself,

A few summers ago while watching TV with my mom a commercial

Came on for a show called “I didn’t know I was pregnant” and my mom said I know Your old enough to know this now, but your birth mom didn’t know she was Pregnant with you, due to all the years she had been drinking.

It took me days, even weeks to process this, I really didn’t know how to feel

I had two choices, one to be angry and wonder why God didn’t let her know she was Pregnant with me, so maybe she would stop. Or consider my life a miracle, and thank God for protecting me the months I was in her.  So that’s what chose.  God is amazing.

I have had many difficulties going up with FAS.  The learning aspect, and the social Aspect.

Due to the effects of FAS I have only reached 4’8” in height.  I am blind in my

Right eye. and am unable to drive because of it But that hasn’t stopped me from accomplishing other things like making and selling my jewelry

Pics from the show

Pics of the setup and me working on a bracelet while sitting there

so far so good

well You know i was @ Urban Mills Coffee shop the beginning of this week. (mon &tues) and i think i did pretty well for the first time selling my Jewelry. i will be there mondays and tuesdays all month.  And I have talked to alot of people. I met a lady yesterday that had I believe a step daughter who had FAE(Fetal Alcohol Effects) which is a more mild case on the spectrum. and she bought a bracelet. it was good to talk to her. I also got an email from a guy who picked up one of my cards which was very encouraging.  I will have pics up as soon as i can get the internet up and working at home.  This dream is coming alive, and its getting me really excited.

July Jewelry

This is it the last week before the mini craft show are Urban Mill.  And believe me i am working hard to get bracelets and rings done.  I have set a goal for this week. to get about 2 bracelet and 2 rings done a day.  I am getting really excited to sell my jewelry and share my FAS story. Also get awareness out about FAS. the top pic is some coaster i made from pony beads.  I might even add them with my jewelry to sell.