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We are just reconstructing our site to include more of the exciting buzz that is building around The Bead People. Browse the pages and come back often to see how you can get involved in spreading the word. The Bead People are little peacemakers.  Each one comes with a   copy of the little book, The Wind of a Thousand Years by Jamie Lee.

Don't Worry
  Bead Happy  

These have to be our newest hall
of fame Bead People.  These two lovelies were created by my granddaughters and when I asked for a picture they wanted to know whether I wanted them bowing or standing up straight.  The twins just finished first grade.  Creativity is the birthright of children.

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Rapid City Academy

We had a wonderful project this spring in Rapid City, South Dakota.  the Bead People went to school - the Rapid City Academy actually.  The academy is for 9th and 10th graders who are too creative and excited about life to be cooped up in a regular class room.  These guys are so creative that I can see why they would have trouble in regular school.  It's just too small for them.  We went there about 6 times, and over that period of time, they made 180 bead people to be given away on the final day. The project was done in conjunction with the Center for Restorative Justice here in Rapid City... Read More

Posted: June 26, 2008

Babies, Bellies, Bodies, & Beads
The Lincoln Bead People

A Request for Help!

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This lovely bowl of beads is destined to
become several dozen Bead People in
the hands of children and people of all ages. 
Each Bead Person comes with a copy of
The Wind of a Thousand Years by Jamie Lee.