~My Treasure~
When our first son, David, was born with a disability, everything came crumbling down. All the plans I had made, dreams I had dreamed seemed to vanish. We had a tiny baby with lots of needs and no idea how to make a way forward.
Slowly he worked his way into our hearts. Slowly we started to see glimpses of joy. This little baby was changing us from the inside out and teaching us what was most important. During this time I was working as a teacher in our local school district but my heart was at home with our new son. Although I was scared, I decided to start a business with the hope that eventually it would enable me to work from home.
My little business started at our dining room table. Each design was one-of-a-kind and I sifted through my beads and tools until inspiration would strike My sweet friends hosted parties at their homes to showcase my handmade jewelry. Then, retail stores started to take an interest in my designs. The business was growing. I had to hire help so I could keep up with all the customer service and shipping needs while still having time to create. And eventually we opened our online shop.
Fast forward to David
Thanks for sharing your inspirational story with us!!
Wow. What a beautiful story. I love that you followed your heart and took that very brave step to stay home with your boys and do what you did. Your work is beautiful! ~Blessings
what a heartfelt story. thank you for the chance to win one of your beautiful necklaces. xo
Amazing and beautiful!<3
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I love your open circles bracelet!
Hugs,
Gina
I follow WWC on Twitter already!!
I tweeted about this great giveaway!
You are a very inspiring person! Love Love that sweet necklace! ~Vanessa W
Oh Lisa. I never tire of hearing your beautiful story. I wear my “find joy” necklace everyday as a reminder that life is short and that there is always joy in everyday. Blessings and love to you sweet girl!
Lisa–Your items are always such a pleasure to see. Thanks for sharing your family’s story.
What an inspiration you are to put family first!!!
Thank you for sharing. I love hearing how you have overcome your situation to have something beautiful for you and your family.
Your story touched my heart!Congratulations on rising above life’s challenges and emerging a victor! Your work is beautiful. God bless you and your family. You are an inspiration to us all.
Lovely story and lovely jewlery. I’m going to your site now. Chris
i just got my one little word necklace from lisa…
i love it!
love this story too.
What a beautiful story! Love your designs!
Such an inspiring story!
Lisa, how kind of you to share your personal story AND offer such a charming necklace!
Love it… what a sweet idea!
What an inspirational story! Your heart led you in the right direction…as hearts always do. Beautiful and inspirational jewelry!
I would so love to win one of her necklaces, they rock!!
i follow wwc on twitter
i tweeted
i linked on my blog
Oh I love Lisa’s work! Thank you for the giveaway!
You have a beautiful family and a great talent.
I love Lisa Leonard’s work. Thank you for this generous giveaway.
wordygirl at earthlink dot net
One thing about it— Having your treasures “around your neck” keeps you focused on what really matters….
What an inspirational story – thanks for sharing.
we love you LISA!
You are an inspiration. God bless. LindaSonia ([email protected])
Your story is as beautiful as your work. Love every piece!
What a wonderful giveaway, I would love to win!
Wonderful, inspiring story!
i love lisa’s design…it’s just awesome!
Tweeted too!
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Love your designs.
Your designs are always so inspirational. Love them!
Thanks for sharing your inspirational story and a chance to receive one of your beautiful creations.
Thank you for sharing your story. Continued success.
Beautiful family ~ Thank you for sharing.
Lisa, I love your story and your jewelry too! Both are so inspirational. Glad to meet you here!
Happy Creating,
Deb
Love, love Lisa’s jewelry!!
Your story is so heartwarming and genuine. I love your view on life and your ensuing product. Blessed luck with continued success.
What a beautiful story!
Wow. You are amazing.
We all have struggles…it’s how we use them to bring glory to God through them! Way to go, Lisa. Such an inspiration as a mom and a crafter!
Lisa, I’ve seen your fabulous jewelry and heard of your success, but I never knew your family story. Thanks for sharing with us. Blessings to you and your family!
I’ve been following Lisa’s blog for about a year. Her work,designs and blog are fabulous
I love Lisa’s beautiful jewelry…and her sweet story! She is an amazing lady who inspires us all to strive for our goals! ? thanks! ?
I have the WWC button on my sidebar! Hugs! ?
Thanks for the inspirational story!
I follow Where Women Create on Twitter
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are truly an inspiration!
God Bless!
Teresa
I love Lisa’s jewelry-someday I will own a piece of my own (we got one at Blissdom last year but my then 15 year old claimed it for herself, I want to claim it back but I just can’t…she needs her bliss)
I love Lisa’s designs. So simple yet beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!
What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
beautiful and definitely inspired
love the giveaway and would love to win this one. Such talent!
Love your heart. Thanks for sharing with the world!
This is the most precious story and necklace ever!!!
Wow an amazing story and ray of hope in this world for all women.
Thank you for sharing your story, so inspiring. I adore the My Treasure Necklace.
Lisa,
You are Friday’s treasure for me!!! How lovely to discover you and your work. It is absolutely beautiful. I visited your blog and saw the wonderful “red letter” sign made for you. How perfect.
I love ALL of her creations, it would be an honor to wear her heart!
What a wonderful family and I love her necklaces!
A lovely story, a lovely family and lovely jewelry. I’d love to win. Kathie L in Allentown
Beautiful story, beautiful necklace, beautiful you!
LOVE YOUR STORY lOVE YOUR JEWELERY
What a wonderful story about Lisa and what a beautiful family she has!!! I love her jewelry. It is beautiful, just like her!!!
Very inspiring! Never let anyone tell you what your intuition and heart knows more about!
I love your style, clothing and decor!
I adore that top you’re wearing in the family photo. Lovely story.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are an inspiration to all to follow their heart. Beautiful story, family, and treasures.
Thank you for sharing!!!! I follow you on twitter and LOVE your work!
I have been following Lisa’s blog for a while because I LOVE her jewelry and have been wanting one of my own for a while not. So excited for the chance to win! Thanks for sharing her story!
Thanks for a chance to win! I love these necklaces!!
I so appreciate hearing Lisa’s story. Thanks for sharing.
Love your story! I too, have a child with special needs! Xoxo
Thanks for sharing your story. Love your necklaces!
I love her jewelry and would love to win one! Such great stories and a great way to showcase your “treasures.”
Love her designs!!! Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful piece.
I follow and subscribe to WWC on twitter and via email. coeyncass at hotmail dot com @cferder on twitter
Wonderful tribute to your family! Love the necklaces!
Congratulations on your amazing success ~ you deserve it!
I have a WWC button on my blog!
I love Lisa’s jewelry! Such an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing!
I love, love, love Lisa!!! I read her blog daily and have gifted her necklaces but never splurged for myself! This necklace looks absolutely adorable!
What an inspiring story. Lisa’s work is beautiful. I’d love to win this necklace for a young friend who had a micro-preemie last year.
I just love the “my treasure” piece and all it represents. Thanks for sharing such wonderful pieces of heart with us.
This is a beautiful story and a beautiful necklace. Thanks for sharing both!
Love lisa leonard’s designs!
So great to meet and learn the story of Lisa Leonard! Love the new necklace – thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these beauties. So inspiring.
Such a beautiful family and equally beautiful art! Truly an inspiration!
I have bought several of her pieces as gifts and for myself. They are wonderful.
Way to celebrate life’s blessings!
Love your story.
What an inspiring story. I love Lisa’s jewelry. I got a necklace from my kids for Mother’s Day and am always getting comments on it.
I love Lisa’s necklaces, another beautiful one.
I have a WWC button on my blog. Thanks!!
A beautiful story about a strong, lovely family! I wish them the best always!
I love the mama necklace – how darling is that! Thanks for the chance to win and for sharing such talent with us!
I love Lisa’s designs, and she is so inspiring! What a beautiful necklace.
Lisa “charmed” all the Creative Connection attendees with a generous necklace. I love mine!
I am so glad to know about your family’s story, Lisa. I am guardian to my special brother. As a sibling, my brother was was one of the strongest, most positive influences in my life. I hope that helps you to know that.
t]Thank you very much!
A beautiful story and beautiful creations!
I have a WWC button on my blog!
Like John Lennon said – “life is what happens when we are busy making other plans”…your story is beautiful, and so is the jewelry you create.
Having a special needs grandchild, I can appreciate Lisa’s story and find her work beautiful.I admire the way she created a business to fit in with her family’s needs and am excited to hear how it has prospered.
Lisa, thank you for sharing your inspiring story with us! Sounds like your dreams really did come true!
Your creations are beautiful! Thank you for sharing yourself.
Oh, how wonderful to hear how God used your challenged situation to help bring you to a place that is just perfect for YOU!!! Truly a blessing in disguise during those trying days, huh?!? I’m so happy for you and your family that you are able to be available to one another through this unique situation! THANK YOU for sharing your story!
Your necklaces are such a delightful reminder that {{{LOVE}}} is the ultimate need in everyone’s life. Each of us that recognize this can make a difference in our daily lives for ourselves AND those that our paths come along side!
Blessings and joy…….~Sandie
I love this piece. And the story was a wonderful share.
I have the the button on my side bar.
Lisa’s story is full of inspiration and heart. Thank you for sharing.
I follow WWC on Twitter
@mycollageart
I tweeted too :)
@mycollageart
I love Lisa’s work and that interview was lovely and inspiring.
Bless you, Lisa and your family, and thank you for following your creative inspiration :)
I would love to win this beautiful necklace.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Caron
I already have the WWC button on my blog :)
Thank you again.
Caron
I love Lisa’s jewelery and the new necklace – I adore.
I have a WWC button on my blog. :)
thank you lisa for your inspiring story and for the giveaway! you have a beautiful family!
Such a Great Story, Very Inspiring and Uplifting-& Beautiful Jewelry.. A MOm to be Proud of
Karryann
Thanks for sharing such an inspirational story. And thanks for the chance to win.
What a nice story! I’m so glad you were able to make a go of your business and to stay home with your sweet boys. It’s inspiring to read of your success.
I have a WWC button on my blog :)
I love Lisa!
Love the necklace. Thanks your sharing your story with us and for sharing your art.
I love her jewelry! Thanks for the chance to win one.
I follow WWC on twitter.
I love her designs…I have one of her monogrammed necklaces and love it to pieces!
-Rochelle
An inspiring story and beautiful jewelry!
Wellll this post touches me personally as my stepdaughter Jenny has Williams Syndrome and I, too, took the creative road so that we could be together more. We have an art business together called JennyLU Designs and am so grateful how well it has taken off. The best part is seeing Jenny evolve with it – so inspiring and humbling! I also bought one of the cute necklaces from your Christmas blogs for my sister who takes photos and she loves it of course!! Thank you for sharing your hope with us! There are many moms out there like you who don’t know they can do this but God does! Keep sharing your story and Many, Many blessings and may your special journey bring you to many wonderful places!
What a beautiful family!
I love Lisa’s jewelry and have been following her blog for quite awhile- she is an amazing mom.
I cried reading this post!
Love the necklace! So thankful to you for the chance to win this great neck candy!
What a awesome story!!
I’ve been following Lisa for quite some time now. She does fabulous work!
Thank you for sharing this touching story! Lisa’s jewelry is so sweet–I’d love to be the winner!
The WWC badge is in our sidebar.
I’ve admired Lisa
for a long time.
What a gift it would
be to win one of
these beautiful necklaces!
xx Suzanne
I follow WCC on Twitter!
xx S.
I really like the new necklace design! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Following @wherewomencreat on twitter as mrsmchappell
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
I would LOVE to have one of Lisa’s creations! Wonderful post…thank you!!!
I have displayed a WCC button
on Privet and Holly for many
months.
xx Suzanne
I love your story, Lisa. I too have a special needs child at home who is now 32. You will always love them in such a special way. I love your necklace.
Dear Lisa, I too have a beautiful grandson that was born with a disability and what a wonderful life experience it has been for us. There love and love of life are so inspiring. They are so excepting of life as it is, instead of us, always wanting more. Thank you for sharing your life and story with others and I am so glad you have found your happiness.
Debbie
wow — thanks for exposing me to this beautiful jewelry — and thanks for the opportunity to win the jewelry — it’s beautiful and unique!
Love Lisa’s designs. Thank you for the opportunity to own one of her beautiful necklaces.
What an inspiring story of God’s blessing and your beautiful family. Love your jewelry designs. I would love to win. Thanks Sharon
Thanks for sharing your touching story. I love your jewelry! Beautiful! Keep up the good work! And, enjoy your boys. God Bless you all.
What a beautiful story! I too feel drawn to stay home with my two GIRLS…and praying that something will come up just as exciting and successful as yours!
-Sara
Thanks for this introduction, and I love her work. Please enter my name in your giveaway. Thanks!
Lisa, what an awesome story. I apprecaite your sharing it. It makes us all remember to follow our bliss, too, for whatever reason. Thanks for offering your necklaces. I am hoping and crossing my fingers really hard that I win one! I am now off to check out your stuff.
Love your newest necklace Lisa.
I love Lisa’s work. Her story is very inspirational!
I love Lisa’s jewelry; this one is wonderful!
I follow WWC.
Both Lisa’s story and work are beautiful!
Many Blessings,
Melissa
Wow, you are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Cristi
Love your story an your art!
Beautifully inspiring!!
I simply love and adore Lisa.
I tweeted about this @funkyfaithgirl
I’m following WWC @funkyfaithgirl
Thank-you for sharing…
So inspiring. And your jewelry is so beautiful.
Lisa’s work is phenomenal and I really admire her. My sisters are each a proud owner of one of her necklaces; it made them cry when they opened them on Christmas day. This new one is FABULOUS! It’s just perfect. Thanks for highlighting Lisa on your blog… she’s a perfect person to showcase here.
Love your story. Very inspiring.
Wow! I’ve followed you work for a long time, but never knew the story. My beautiful DIL suprised me with the Roots and Wings necklace (cuz I raised my kids with roots and wings) for Christmas and I started crying, I was so touched. I LOVE your work soooo much!!!
I have one of Lisa’s necklaces and wear it all the time! Love the jar of hearts!
I have a WWC button on my blog, too!
Lisa
Love your story!
“Just like collecting shells on the beach and keeping them safe in a jar, the ‘my treasure necklace’ represents how love – each hug, each kiss, is a treasure to be held onto and cherished! David has taught me what real treasure is
Love, love Lisa’s jewelry! Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful necklace! So pretty!
True love and inspiration!
i absolutely love the new design!
Thank you so much for sharing your story.
LOVE Your whimsy! Really brightened this grey snowy day!
I love Lisa. I started by loving her jewelry and found myself praying for David when he had to have surgery-The Power of the Internet!
I follow Lisa on Twitter
I follow WWC on Twitter :}
I’m honored to be able to have read such a glorious story! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!
Love Lisa’s design’s. I have the tiny squares necklace with my husband’s names and my children’s names. Love it! I get so many compliments on it! Would love to win another of Lisa’s designs!
You are such an inspiration!
Thanks for sharing your story. Your work is beautiful!
what an awesome story, and a generous giveaway!
Your son may have been born with a disability, but he ENabled you to have the life your living. That was his gift to you and his purpose.
One of my favourite song lyrics that reminds me of the blessing of imperfection is this:
“Ring the bell that still can ring.
Forget your perfect offering.
There’s a crack that shows in everything-
that’s how the light gets in.”
-Leonard Cohen
The things that seeminly crack our hearts also allow for the light to work its way in.
I love your work but I especially love this piece. Sometimes it’s good to be reminded to treasure each little expression of love. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a truly gorgeous story to go with a truly gorgeous giveaway.
whoopidoo[at]btinternet[dot]com
I already happily follow you in Twitter :)
@craftywhoopidoo
…and have retweeted about the giveaway :)
@craftywhoopidoo
what a beautiful story – thank you for sharing
A beautiful story! God is so amazing! :)
This story is very encouraging, as a stay at home mom trying to start my own business; my eyes have been opened again to the possibilities. My youngest children are 1 and 2. It can be challenging to accomplish as much as I would like in a day. It causes me feel like it’s never going to happen for me, but your story is a type of recharge to my dream battery. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story … what makes it even more precious is your complete honesty. The part where you admit that you felt your dreams had vanished and that it took time for your hearts to open completely. I don’t often comment here but your story simply fills me up with hope. Thank you.
Wonderful story. I truly believed your business flourished because you started it for the right reason. When we create just to make lots of money it does not work. When we do it out of love and passion-we are blessed.
Love,
Debra
PS Heading over to your other sites
I love, love, love Lisa’s necklaces! I bought one for my sister, but have yet to get one for myself!
Lisa, what a beautiful family picture. Children bring such love into your life. It’s a treasure to hold onto forever! Thank you for sharing your story!! It make me thankful for every day.
We start out life young and full of hopes and dreams. As we get older, life has a way of taking many twists and turns. There are many things that we are now thankful for that never entered our minds when we were young. A simple word as “Simplify”, “Believe”, “Hope” can have such a deep special meaning.
Dana
I am loving the chance to win one of your beautiful necklaces!
I love your story and your jewerly…
the making of dreams
Bravo, Lisa-what a beautiful line of jewerly !!
what a wonderful family. what a story….OH MY…
I love your necklaces……
ohhhhhhhh i love it………..
pick me
please……………
suzi
What a beautiful boys. What a magical story, such strength that the Lord does give.
Your Jewerly line is like you it tells a story of strength of and courage. I just love it.
Such a heartwarming story. Overcoming life’s trying times, family working and loving together and building a love buisness… BRAVO LISA
I love everything you have… I hope I win & your the treasure
What a beautiful story
I follow WWC on twitter
I have a WWC button on my blog
Wonderful story.
Lisa, love your blog, love your necklaces! You are inspiring. It was great to meet you at TCC!
alanna
Isn’t it amazing how life is. Your story has touch me and has inspired me to do something with me talent today! Thank you for sharing!
Very inspirational! The piece is simple, yet very powerful – I love it! Best wishes for continued success, and I’d love to be the new owner of the necklace!
(that was supposed to say “Duncan’s Mom”, not “Duncan’s Mo”! :)
Its wonderful to read the story behind a creation. How wonderul that your son has been able to provide this inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story. It certainly is enlightening.
A touching story. One I can relate to.Thanks for sharing your Family and craft with us all.
Liz;)
What a powerful story. Thanks for the inspiration.
What beautiful creation and tribute to your family…. Like fireflies of hope, your hearts in the jar! I would love to win, and feel an honor to wear it!
How inspiring! You are a treasure!
Love & art conquers all..great necklace
I tweeted this
Lisa your life story is such an inspiration for everyone- you offer hope for anyone that faces the challenge of raising a child with a disability- With almost 40 years spent teaching in special ed- I know how important hope can be to a family-
What a lovely necklace!
What a wonderful heartwarming and inspiring story.
Thanks for sharing your story. How nice to hear about good things happening to people.
I absolutely LOVE this necklace!!
long time follower of Lisa’s on Twitter! =)
I’m a follower of WWC on Twitter! =) **did I mention I absolutely love this necklace?!
Tweeted about this fabulous giveaway!
http://twitter.com/#!/CalleLillyCafe/statuses/26807550322151424
Your button has been added to my blog:
http://callelillycafe.blogspot.com/
Happy Sunday!
What an inspiring story!!!! i just adore her jewelry!!!
I just love these necklaces!
What a great give away…I love stamped jewelry!! I adore the jar of hearts it is just too cute. Dianntha
Lisa thanks for sharing your story. It reminds us all that in every challenge in our life we can gain strength. I would love to wear one of Lisa’s creations!
I a piece of jewelry is such a great reminder of inpiration since we wear it close to us. i would love to win this piece. Loved the story!
LOVE Lisa’s jewelry – always creating a new favorite piece :) Lovely woman, lovely story…would be an honor to win!
Thanks for the chance!
I follow WWC on Twitter @CatherineStern
Thanks for the chance to win!
I also have a WWC button on my blog in my left hand column under daily reads :)
Thanks for the chance to win one of Lisa’s beautiful creations!!!
I tweeted @CatherineStern to my tweeps about the awesome Lisa Leonard giveaway – thank you for the chance to win!
What an amazing journey. I am happy to hear that your family is doing well. It’s incredible how things work out isn’t it? I too am very thankful for my family and treasure them always. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and creations. I would love to win one of them.
I have one of Lisa’s beautiful necklaces. Thanks for the chance to win another.
What a touching story!
Lisa is a beautiful person with a beautiful family and I would love to own a necklace of her design!!
I have purchased lisa leonard jewelry in the past, and it is WONDERFUL. you are amazing!
love your story, Lisa! it’s perfect!!!
I’ve always loved both Lisa & her jewelry. Love this necklace as well & the beautiful reminder that it illustrates!
i tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/GussySews/statuses/27037556499546113
I follow WWC on twitter (@gussysews)
What a beautiful story.
I follow you on Twitter.
AND i have the WWC button on my blog roll page: http://www.gussysews.com/blogroll/
I’ve shared on Twitter!
I would LOVE to wear and collect treasures with this necklace
Such an inspiration Lisa
Thank you for the chance to win! Lisa’s story is so inspiring! :)
I tweeted @ aftr_laura
Oh I love Lisa Leonard’s jewelry!
she is just incredible, if you ask me!
follow on twitter :)
(([email protected]))
tweeted :) (@ohsweetjoy)
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What a beautiful new piece… and I love that each piece has a story behind it’s creation, yet allows for each of us who own it to add our story to it’s design.
What an inspirational story! Thank you for sharing it with us.
I love all of Lisa’s necklaces. Her story is such an uplifting one. Thanks for sharing.
Love Lisa’s story! Thanks for the chance to win!!
I have wanted one of Lisa’s necklaces for months. I would love one.
I’m following WHEREWOMENCREAT on twitter.
What a wonderful and inspiring story.
So many people wouldn’t have had the courage that you
had. You are truly an inspiration.
xoxo
Cari b.
Love Lisa’s necklaces! Makes them even more special knowing the heart behind them!
Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing………may Gob overflow you & your Family with abundant Blessings!
thanks for chance to win!!
Hugs1
Lori :0
should have proofread…….sorry. May GOD Bless you & your Family! soooo sorry I messed that up
Hugs!
Lori :)
you are truly blessed!!
I received one of your necklaces for Christmas and I LOVE it! Keep up the good work!
I adore Lisa and her designs. I cherish my necklace I received at WWC last Sept. in Minneapolis…
Thanks for sharing! :D
what a beautiful necklace!! and an inspiring story – thanks!
Love the necklace and the inspiration.
I really love her jewelry and blog. I have been a follower for some time. On Twitter, too!
I have a WWC link on my blog! Love Lisa’s work.
Alanna
Your success is so deserved. :)
Thanks for the chance to win one of your awesome necklaces!
– Birgit
I LOVE LOVE LOVE her story!
I follow WWC on twitter
I just tweeted this contest
Beautiful story and lovely necklaces!!
Would love a chance to win the necklace!
Love Lisa’s story and her jewelry!
Thanks for the giveaway!
very beautiful work!
Beautiful, beautiful story and necklace.
What a lovely and inspiring story. Your necklaces are beautiful as well. May you continue to create and inspire.
How inspiring :)
I am so inspired by your bright perspective and how your love and hard work brought you and your family many blessings! God is truly smiling on you!
oh I LOVE Lisa Leonard, the necklace, and her BEAUTIFUL story!
what a beautiful story..thank youvery kindly for sharing..may we always count our blessings..
love lisa leonard & her jewelry line. she is such a sweet lady & enjoy her blog!
thank you very kindly for sharing..may we always count our blessings..twice!
I love the idea of this necklace and how you can keep adding “treasures” to it!
What a great story!
Beautiful story. Beatiful necklace. I just received one of Lisa’s necklaces (take hope to heart) from my husband for our anniversary. I love it.
lisa,
Thank you for sharing your story and warming our hearts. You are such a wonderful
inspiration to all of us!! The very best of luck in the future to you , your family and your business!! Beautiful ART!!!!
love,
Cate
Beautiful story. Beautiful necklace. I just received one of Lisa’s necklaces from my husband for our anniversary. I love it and was given many compliments on it at Church Sunday. I love it.
Your jewelry is beautiful Lisa. Thank you for sharing your story.
i love your heart and your work lisa! i have asked my husband for your heart on the tree necklace for valentines day!
Love your story! Thankful for your joy!
I love the story and so creative you are. I love the necklace too. An inspiration to me…
I think Lisa is so inspiring…and I love her shop!
Thank you for sharing your story Lisa!
Lisa’s jewelry is fabulous! Thanks for the great giveaway.
I blogged about this post.
Hi Lisa, your story touched my heart in so many ways. I have been a follow of yours for a while now (I love the photos of your outfits) and would love to win this piece. I have an 18 month old daughter that I am looking forward to long summer days with catching fireflies and collecting shells.
Blessings to you and your family,
Shannon
Thanks for sharing your beautiful story!
I have the WWC button on my blog!
I follow WWC on twitter
I tweeted about the giveaway!
I Re-Tweeted the post.
I follow Where Women Create!
I blogged about the contest!
I added the WWC button to my blog!
This story made my heart smile today. thank you! I love LLD!
Lovely to hear how you have created a space that allows you not express your creativity and spend qualtiy time with your family.
Lisa, thank you for sharing your journey with us. It seems that creativity has provided you the same solitude to process and heal from events as it has given me. You have encouraged me today to press into my art and allow what has occured in my life to flavor what it produces.
I love Lisa’s work! My husband gave me one of her necklace’s when I was pregnant. And l love the newest creation!
I love Lias Leonard designs
What a sweet story! It is so wonderful when doing what you love provides income and needed time with family. Beautiful designs!
To hear about your life and the changes you all have endured is amazing and so encouraging.
God bless you!
Jan
What a beautiful necklace, an even more beautiful story, and a generous give-away. Thank you for sharing your story, Lisa!
Would so love an opportunity to win a Lisa Leonard necklace….thanks for the chance!
Lovely story and beautiful necklace!
wwc button is on my blog!
Gorgeous!
Lisa, your story is so inspiring. thank you for gorgeous designs.
I love Lisa’s designs. I have already ordered a couple of necklaces to give as gifts, so it would be great to have something for myself! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love her stuff!
Lisa, Thanks for sharing your heart and your creativity with all of us. You are so right, every hug, every kiss, every “I love you, Mommy” are so precious. Wouldn’t we all love to keep them in a jar to be saved and looked at when we are having a down day!! :) You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you.
You are an inspiration to all those who have experiences similar to yours. “Thanks”
ava
cottagerca
\i have the button on my blog.
http://cottagerca.blogspot.com/
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cottagerca
I love your story and the fact that your challenge inspired you instead of the reverse. The necklaces are fabulous!
What a Wounderful story Lisa, your necklace is just beatiful.You are so blessed!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Love the necklace!
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Thanks for sharing your story! – I love my necklace from Creative Connection 2010!
Lisa is such a beautiful person. Love her story and necklaces!!
Thank you for sharing.
Sending you love and light.
Dianna
Inspirational as always. I just love her designs. I tweeted too…
Love her necklaces, would love to win one.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Lisa! Your designs are beautiful! :)
As a leukemia survivor I totally get it! Life takes on a whole different meaning when faced with such difficulties. Your work is so beautiful, so much so that I just sent my son your shop’s link. He finally has found his soul mate and was telling me just this evening he would like to find her a piece of jewelry with some meaning. I think one of your pieces would be just perfect. :)
Thanks for the opportunity to win– such a beautiful necklace!
Love your new necklace!!!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story, I have always believed creating heals our hearts, I think that is just what has happened to Lisa. Many blessings to Lisa. Florence
A truly beautiful story and I am so thankfull that you shared it with us… We must always be thankful for what we have and to make the most of what we have.
Such a lovely necklace. Thanks for sharing.