Long Live Turquoise

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This is the painted wood box I bought from Abrianna Adler at the Mercy High School craft show. I walked past her table, well almost walked by - it literally stopped me in my tracks, "Whoa!" I said. She had seen my work so we knew why I was attracted to hers! She's 15 years old and does pottery too. This is what her enclosure with the box said:

Life Box

I create these one-of-a-kind boxes to raise money to help refugee children. A portion of the proceeds goes to kids from war-torn countries. The volunteer program, Project Life, in Waterport, NY, raises money to bring the children to our country for a three month visit to help their health and to give them hope. It's opened my eyes and taught me about the need for peace and tolerance in the world.

Buying a Life Box helps these kids in need, and supports friendships around the world.

I love the extra touch of the silver charm inside - it is engraved with "Follow Your Heart". I didn't even notice until I got home that she also painted tiny silver dots inside - you can see them in the lid above. You know I loves me some teeny tiny.

I think Abrianna and her work are both pretty impressive.

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