Hand Made Friendship
The Friendship Stone Christmas Message
Christmas is the best time of year for some families. It is the time when the kids are on holiday; the time for decorating the Christmas tree and unravelling the fairy lights that someone thoughtfully squashed into a cardboard box last year; a time for spending hours wrapping a Christmas friendship gift and stirring the Christmas pudding; stomping feet in the snow to warm them up during the carol singing; a time for appreciating the smell of roasting turkey.
Most children will tell you that Christmas is their favorite time of year. It is the excitement of Santa stories and hauling a Christmas tree home that is at least three feet taller than the ceiling; the music and laughter and sorely missed older brothers and sisters expected home from college for the holidays.
For little kids left at home when older brothers and sisters are away studying, Christmas can be bitter sweet as they anxiously wait to hear a car on the driveway. Emotions can be stretched to the limit at Christmas, especially when it is over; the fun and celebrations are done and it is time for tearful departures.
Going away from home again can be both exciting and upsetting for kids who are studying far away. For small brothers and sisters, who might be too young to understand why such absences are necessary, this is a time when a Friendship Stone is a comforting connection.
The Friendship Stone is a beautiful Tiger’s Eye. Naturally tumbled with other stones to ensure its satiny and unique surface, it is a perfect piece of the earth itself and will warm to body temperature if worn next to the skin. The perfect Christmas friendship gift, it can be carried in a pocket or school bag, placed on a desk and used as a paper weight, or worn as a necklace for little kids who might lose a loose stone.
A Christmas friendship gift of a Friendship Stone could provide that important connection for brothers and sisters parted in term time. The Friendship Stone is entirely unique and no two stones are alike, just as no two people are the same. For kids who are missing a special brother or sister too far away to hug, the Friendship Stone is solid and comforting; it can be held in the hand and kept close; a reminder that big brother or sister will home again soon.
This year, as we rush to get the Christmas menu under way and stress about whether the turkey is too big to fit into the oven and worry about getting the guest room ready for visitors, perhaps we should remember the youngest members of the family and how they feel when they are left behind as older brother and sisters leave for college. To help forge a bond and a connection, try giving a Christmas friendship gift of a Friendship Stone that little hands can hold and find some comfort in – until it is their turn for college…
About the Author
Born in Florida, Cathy grew up in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated with a BA Honors in Journalism from the University of Texas, where the emphasis of her studies was in photojournalism. After studying commercial photography at the Art Center College of Design in
Born in Florida, Cathy grew up in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated with a BA Honors in Journalism from the University of Texas, where the emphasis of her studies was in photojournalism. After studying commercial photography at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, Cathy moved abroad to Israel where she has been for the past 23 years. Prior to forming My Stone Company in 2005, Cathy specialized in food and portrait photography.
The Friendship Stone Friendship Gift links friends and promotes friendships everywhere, stone by stone.
Handmade friendship bracelets
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FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS–FIVE– PERUVIAN— HANDMADE– UNISEX £5.99 FREEPOST UK $9.41 |
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FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS–FIVE– PERUVIAN— HANDMADE– UNISEX £5.99 FREEPOST UK $9.41 |
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My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Spike Plush Toy – Hand-Made $47.15 |
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Lemon Friendship Bracelet $70 This lemon friendship bracelet is color-enhanced and made to wow. The bracelet includes nine small lemon-colored crystals that are interwoven into the hand-braided silk. The silk is in two grey tones. A pyrite stone sits at one end of this piece. |
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Coral Friendship Bracelet Set $133 Nothing compares to the overall combination of vibrant colors on this coral friendship bracelet set. The set of three bracelets is made of hand-braided silk and recycled 14k gold overlay chains. A beautiful coral colored ball sits at the end of one of the adjustable bracelets. |
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Slate Friendship Bracelet $45 Dress your wrist in this divine slate friendship bracelet. The hand-braided silk material consumed the overall look of this great piece. The chain on the adjustable bracelet is made of recycled sterling silver overlay. Get one of these for yourself and another for a friend. |
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Alabaster Friendship Bracelet $70 This alabaster friendship bracelet is crafted in luxurious hand-made beauty. Peach and chocolate colored silk wrap around the recycled 14k gold overlay chain of the bracelet. A pyrite stone dangles at the end of the piece and is complemented by the bevy of alabaster-colored stones that jut out from the silk material. |
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Skeleton Hand Friendship Bracelet $8.5 This adjustable black cord friendship bracelet features a skeleton hand charm. |
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Art4Kids AL21188 Holly Pond Friendship $296.16 Holly Pond Friendship 43×28 Creative Canvas multilevel frames traditional frame in a timeless profile this A La Mode will become a treasured heirloom. Hand made hand painted and signed by the artisan who constructed it this very special piece echoes the time when Grandpa might build a very special picture for a very special child. No lead paint. Made in St. Augustine Florida. 42 x 28 x 11/4 |
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Flowers of Friendship Accent Rock $31 Flowers of Friendship Accent Rock Great Garden Gift Garden accent rocks add character and beauty to gardens, mulch beds and entrance ways. Each rock is handcrafted and is shipped within days of placing the order. Accent Rocks are terrific house warming gifts or for the favorite gardener in your life Handcrafted in the U.S.A. Ships within 5 business days Great House warming gift Adds beauty & character to any outdoor setting Dimensions: 11.5″ x 7″ Ships In Just a Few Days! About Kay Berry, the Manufacturer Kay Berry is a very special vendor for us. We at Garden.com are so proud to present this line of charming garden accents, all made in the USA, by a homegrown American business. Kay Berry is a family owned company, employing more than 20 people who take pride in their products and our commitment to keeping America working. Since their inception more than 14 years ago, their stone products continue to bring smiles and comfort to thousands of people throughout North America, Asia, and Western Europe. From their new Saxonburg, Pennsylvania studio, they produce the finest in handcrafted and weatherproof garden décor and memorial items that are made to last a lifetime. Kay Berry products are hand cast in the USA. Our artisans craft our designs from actual stone originals, which are then carefully reproduced using materials and methods developed in ancient Rome. Your decision to purchase a Kay Berry stone product is backed by their guarantee: “If anything goes wrong, ever, they will fix it.” |
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Friendship $10 Friendship |
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ChaChaBella Friendship Ring with Friendship Poem $60 They’re your friends because of their personalities, and they’re your bridesmaids because they mean so much to you. Give them each a bridesmaid’s gift as sparkling and unique as they are with these ChaChaBella Friendship Rings, made from sterling silver and elegant Swarovski crystals. The “”Diana”" is a classic design featuring white pearls.”" These stylish rings are presented in fabulous, fur-trimmed bags with matching ribbon and a poem of friendship. |
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Friendship Vase $20 The perfect gift for every occasion! Show your friends how much you care with this attractive friendship vase. Constructed with a thick glass base, this is the ultimate accent for any room. Garnish with your favorite fresh cut flowers or keepsakes. Personalize with a script monogram at no additional charge. Monogram should be entered as follows: Amanda Jones Smith should be entered as ASJ.Measures 6″” tall. Hand blown glass may contain small bubbles. |
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Rasta Friendship Bracelet $5.99 Friendship bracelets are a great way to let everyone know that you and your buddy are both funky and fun! Hand-woven, these will show your friendship for years to come. Measurements: Approximately |
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The Friendship Test $5.49 They say the friends you make at college are with you for life, and for Tamsin, Reagan, Sarah and Freddie that certainly seems to be the case. With student life stretching ahead of them, they bonded years ago over too many bottles of wine and great gossip; ill-fated love affairs and essay deadlines were the only clouds on their horizon. Although the four women have little in common this seems to make them greater friends, and they swear they’ll always be there for one another . . . but twenty years is a long time to keep a promise. And so, when tragedy plays a hand, their friendship is put to the ultimate test. Can they put their troubles and differences aside and remember the simple joy of their younger selves? After all, friends should always come first, shouldn’t they? |