Starfish It Matters To This One Necklace

The Starfish Story adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley (1907 - 1977) Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up. As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?" The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It matters to that one." NOW COMES WITH A WONDERFUL CARD WITH THIS STORY AND A PHOTO This necklace is a reminder that the little things we do make a difference. Hand-forged and stamped sterling silver, with Swarovski Crystal starfish. The starfish is also available in light sapphire blue, golden crystal, and lavender. Delicately suspended from a sterling rolo chain, the sterling tag and the starfish are independent from one another and move separately. On your neck, the starfish partially covers the tag - the words are only for you unless you choose to share. A 16" chain with 2" extender will be sent. All metal is sterling silver.

Make A Difference Adoption Awareness T-Shirt

Our Make A Difference Shirt is perfect for the whole family! The back of the shirt says "Fact: 143 Million Orphans Worldwide, Match Day Photo Received, 142,999,999 Million Orphans Now, Watching Our Family Grow From The Miracle Of Adoption-PRICELESS!" This is a great way for the sibling to celebrate adoption and create awareness! This would be a excellent T-Shirt for travel groups, families waiting at the airport, playgroups or reunion groups! This is a great gift item for anyone who is a part of adoption. Available in Adult Sizex Small, Medium and Large and Youth Sizes XS (2-4T), S (4-6), and M (6-8). These are made using a quality dye-sublimation process which increases the wearability of the T-Shirt. Smaller sizes are available just email us. All of our designs are printed on Hanes Soft Link Apparel.

Baby's My First Christmas Card!

This is such a beautiful card and a perfect way to commemorate your child's first Christmas in their forever family! Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6 with matching envelope. Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your hair color option (black, blonde, or red!) upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

It Mattered To This One 2008 Holiday Ornament!

This beautiful 3 inch heart shaped porcelain ornament features our starfish with the words It Mattered To This One... Anyone who is familiar with the starfish poem will want this ornament on their tree for the holidays.

Custom Photo Checkbook Cover!

This is a wonderful way to show off the family! Our photo checkbook cover is great for every member of the family! A very unique gift for the holidays. Upon checkout email us your favorite horizontal photo.

Custom Photo Wallet Made From Your Favorite Photo!

This is a wonderful way to show off the family! Our photo purse is great for mom's and grandma's too! A very unique gift for the holidays. Upon checkout email us your favorite photo.

Valentine's Day Fun Single T-Shirt!

Perfect for your little Valentine!!-A fun t-shirt that is sure to please! A unique gift item for any child. Available in 12 Months, 18 Months, XS (2-4T), S (4-6), and M (6-8). These are made using a quality dye-sublimation process which increases the wearability of the T-Shirt. Smaller sizes are available-email us for more information. All of our designs are printed on Hanes Soft Link Apparel. Infant sizes will be transfer and done on onesies.

Elegant Amethyst Glass Starfish Necklace

This is a beautiful design by Kathleen Farrell. This glass starfish is one of a kind. No two necklaces are alike! Amethyst Murano Glass Satrfish on mixed shape amethyst foil lined Czech glass beads with orange seed bead accents. This 17 inch necklace has a silver tone rose design toggle closure.

Custom Photo Ornament From Your Photo!

Let us put your favorite photo on this beautiful pewter wreath ornament. We take your photo and sublimate it onto our wreath for a truly unique gift! Please email us your photo upon checkout.

Journey To Me Exclusive ADOPT Shirt-Show Your Support!

I am so honored to have been asked to design this adorable ADOPT T-Shirt for Journey To Me. As you can see, my daughter Sophie loves her shirt! This shirt is a great way to show your support for National Adoption Month this November. It will be wonderful to see so many people wearing this shirt. This item can only be purchased at: www.JourneyToMe.com If you click on Shop To Help and then click on Shop The Journey To Me Store you can buy the shirt directly from them. Proceeds from the sale of this shirt will go towards their educational programs. Exculsive "ADOPT" shirt for children available in short and long sleeve. Designed by adoptive mother, Vickie Black. Remember you can only purchase this from www.JourneyToMe.com

Stunning Born In Our Heart Ladybug Ball Ornament!

This ball ornament is shattefproof and comes with it's own box. Our adorable ladybugs form a heart with Born In Our Heart featured in the center. This ornament is perfect for all countries and is a great gift that reminds us of our little ones!

Frequent Flyer T-Shirt

Perfect for your little jetsetter!-A fun t-shirt that is sure to please! A unique gift item for any child. Available in 12 Months, 18 Months, XS (2-4T), S (4-6), and M (6-8). These are made using a quality dye-sublimation process which increases the wearability of the T-Shirt. Smaller sizes are available-email us for more information. All of our designs are printed on Hanes Soft Link Apparel. Infant sizes will be transfer and done on onesies.

World Traveler T-Shirt

Perfect for your little jetsetter!-A fun t-shirt that is sure to please! A unique gift item for any child. Available in 12 Months, 18 Months, XS (2-4T), S (4-6), and M (6-8). These are made using a quality dye-sublimation process which increases the wearability of the T-Shirt. Smaller sizes are available-email us for more information. All of our designs are printed on Hanes Soft Link Apparel. Infant sizes will be transfer and done on onesies.

Adoption It Matters To Me Bib!

This is a wonderful gift item to any new parent! Our pink or blue bib will let the world know how much your little one matters. This bib design was inspired by The Starfish Story. Our bibs are very large for infants and toddlers measuring 9 inches tall and 9 inches wide.

Adoption Is for Always

From the Publisher A five-year-old girl, Celia, knows she is adopted. But she is confused and angry, and her parents must deal with her many questions in an honest and loving way. Information about adoption a young child can understand is integrated into the text.

All About Adoption-Mark Nemiroff

Synopsis Using simple language, describes the stages of the adoption process and discusses complex feelings commonly felt by adopted children.

Bringing Asha Home-Uma Krishnaswami

Children's Literature Arun makes a wish for a baby sister on the Indian holiday of Rakhi, a day when "brothers and sisters promise to be good to each other, and everyone eats special sweets." He is delighted when his parents tell him they are adopting a baby girl from India. However, the process is long and readers feel eight-year-old Arun's sense of anticipation as he waits a whole year for Asha to arrive from India. During the year, he makes paper airplanes and when he flies them he pretends they are the planes that will carry his father to India and then return him to America with Asha. The well-paced story comes full circle when Arun sees Asha at the airport and she is wearing a rakhi, a shiny bracelet attached to the paper airplane he made for her. Arun's excitement about his new sister and the frustrations of having to wait so long are on target for a child his age. The illustrations, softly done in warm tones, reflect the warmth and family love present in the story. Children waiting for siblings from other countries will identify with Arun. This is an equally good book for those who have been adopted. They will feel how special they are to their families. Children who have friends who have been adopted from other countries will not only enjoy the story but will glean a better understanding about their friends' experiences. This is a good book to include in a story hour about families. Hardcover

Count Your Way Through India-James Haskins

Annotation An introduction to the land and people of India accompanied by instructions on how to read and pronounce the numbers one through ten in Hindi.

Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born-Jamie Lee Curtis

From the Publisher Tell me again about the night I was born. Tell me again how you would adopt me and be my parents. Tell me again about the first time you held me in your arms. Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, author and illustrator of the best-selling When I Was Little: A Four Year Old's Memoir of Her Youth, have joined together again to create a fresh new picture book for every parent and every child. In asking her parents to tell her again about the night of her birth, a young girl shows that it is a cherished tale she knows by heart. Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born is a unique, exuberant story about adoption and about the importance of a loving family. Hardcover

Stunning Custom Photo Christmas Card

Our stunning photo Christmas cards are sure to be a hit! Put your adorable child or family on the front for a truly unique Holiday Card. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Unique Custom Photo Christmas Card

Our stunning photo Christmas cards are sure to be a hit! Put your adorable child or family on the front for a truly unique Holiday Card. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Fun Custom Photo Christmas Card

Our stunning photo Christmas cards are sure to be a hit! Put your adorable child or family on the front for a truly unique Holiday Card. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Elegant Custom Photo Christmas Card

Our stunning photo Christmas cards are sure to be a hit! Put your adorable child or family on the front for a truly unique Holiday Card. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Classic Custom Photo Christmas Card

Our stunning photo Christmas cards are sure to be a hit! Put your adorable child or family on the front for a truly unique Holiday Card. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Modern Custom Photo Christmas Card

Our stunning photo Christmas cards are sure to be a hit! Put your adorable child or family on the front for a truly unique Holiday Card. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Elegant Happy Holidays Photo Christmas Card

This elegant Christmas card features your favorite photo and says Happy Holidays on the front. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please email us your photo upon checkout. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Happy Gotcha Day Card (Sold Individually)

A perfect card to celebrate a loved one's Gotcha Day! Sold Individualy with matching envelope printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. Each card is blank on the inside.

Beautiful Poem Photo Announcement Cards

A perfect way to let the world know you are home. The poem on the front reads: Not of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone. Never forget for a single inute, you didn't grow under my heart but in it. Email us the photo and what dates (birthday or referral, gotcha day, etc.), the parents names and the birth city and country. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one!

Beautiful Photo Announcement Cards

A perfect way to let the world know you are home. We used this design for announcements and thank you cards. Pick 3 photos and email them to us with your gotcha and referral dates. Printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. with matching envelope Each card is blank on the inside. Please enter your quantity at checkouot for more than one! Available in blue for boys!

Ladybug Happy Valentine's Day Card!

Perfect for Valentine's Day. Our little ladybugs make up the heart of this card. Each card is sold individually with a matching envelope printed on quality Crane paper roughly 4x6. Each card is blank on the inside.

Because God Gave Us You Necklace

Good night, my sweet child," Mama said as she tucked Little Cub in. But Little Cub wasn't quite ready to go to sleep. "Mama, where did I come from?" She asked. "From God," her mother answered. "Your papa and I were alone, and we wanted a baby." "And you got me?" Little Cub asked, her voice muffled from under the covers. "Yes, my special child. God gave us you. When we found out you were growing inside me, we were so happy! Even the angels were celebrating for us!" "Because of me?" asked Little Cub. "Yes, my darling. Because God gave us you!" "Umm, Mama? I was wondering... Did you ever want a different baby?" "Never," Mama said. "Never, ever, ever. Your papa and I wouldn't trade you for the world." "Why?" Little Cub asked. "Why? Because God gave us you." God Gave Us You, by Lisa Tawn Bergren This sterling tag is an adaption of the sentiment in the beautiful children's book above. Can be personalized with a name on the reverse side just email us upon checkout. Hand-forged and stamped sterling silver, with a Swarovski Crystal heart. The heart is also available in red, pink, and light blue. Delicately suspended from a sterling rolo chain, the sterling tag and the heart are independent from one another and move separately. On your neck, the heart partially covers the tag. The tag is about .75" x 1".

Custom Enscribed Fortune Cookie Necklace

Awesome for Love Enscriptions, Secret Messages, Birthdays, and Mother's Day! Now available in our Exclusive Script font! A hand forged fine silver fortune cookie is suspended from a front-toggle necklace of sterling silver. A hand-stamped custom saying is on one side, on waved solid sterling (available in our classic capitals, as shown, or our new, exclusive script font). The saying can face toward you (up) or down, away from you, depending on how you fasten it. Please indicate necklace length and custom saying in your comments upon checkout. Total characters for sayings is about 30 characters, including spaces. This item is hand-stamped, and the letters will not be perfectly straight - it's part of the charm of this artisan item :) Additionally, stamping is a much deeper impression, and also blackened, to be much more visible than engraving.

Guess How Much I Love You Necklace

"Guess How Much I love You?" by Sam McBratney Little Nutbrown Hare, who was going to bed, held on tight to Big Nutbrown Hare's very long ears. He wanted to be sure that Big Nutbrown Hare was listening. "Guess how much I love you," he said. "Oh, I don't think I could guess that," said Big Nutbrown Hare. "This much," said Little Nutbrown Hare, stretching out his arms as wide as they could go. Big Nutbrown Hare had even longer arms. "But I love YOU this much," he said. Hmm, that is a lot, thought Little Nutbrown Hare. "I love you as high as I can reach." said Little Nutbrown Hare. "I love you as high as I can reach," said Big Nutbrown Hare. That is quite high, thought Little Nutbrown Hare. I wish I had arms like that. Then Little Nutbrown Hare had a good idea. He tumbled upside down and reached up the tree trunk with his feet. "I love you all the way up to my toes!" he said. "And I love you all the way up to your toes," said Big Nutbrown Hare, swinging him up over his head. "I love you as high as I can HOP!" laughed Little Nutbrown Hare, bouncing up and down. "But I love you as high as I can hop," smiled Big Nutbrown Hare - and he hopped so high that his ears touched the branches above. That's good hopping, thought Little Nutbrown Hare. I wish I could hop like that. "I love you all the way down the lane as far as the river," cried Little Nutbrown Hare. "I love you across the river and over the hills," said Big Nutbrown Hare. That's very far, thought Little Nutbrown Hare. He was almost too sleepy to think any more. Then he looked beyond the thorn bushes, out into the big dark night. Nothing could be further than the sky. "I love you right up to the MOON," he said, and closed his eyes. "Oh, that's far," said Big Nutbrown Hare. "That is very, very far." Big Nutbrown Hare settled Little Nutbrown Hare into his bed of leaves. He leaned over and kissed him good night. Then he lay down close by and whispered with a smile, "I love you right up to the moon - AND BACK." This sterling tag is an adaption of the last two lines of the beautiful children's book above. A wonderful sentiment for a loved one, or a reminder of childhood. Hand-forged and stamped sterling silver, with a Swarovski Crystal golden moon. The moon is also available in light sapphire blue and clear crystal. Delicately suspended from a sterling rolo chain, the sterling tag and the moon are independent from one another and move separately. On your neck, the moon partially covers the tag. The tag is about .5" x 1". ? This item is hand-stamped, and the letters will not be perfectly straight - it's part of the charm of this artisan item :) Additionally, stamping is a much deeper impression, and also blackened, to be much more visible than engraving

Elegant Brass Starfish Necklace

This is a beautiful design by Kathleen Farrell. This glass starfish is one of a kind. No two necklaces are alike! Antiqued Brass Starfish on mixed shape, Autumn colored Czech glass & seed bead blend with gold tone toggle. 17 ½ inch Necklace

Elegant Glass Starfish Necklace

This is a beautiful design by Kathleen Farrell. This glass starfish is one of a kind. No two necklaces are alike! Peridot Murano Glass Starfish on large pear shaped lush green Czech glass beads with copper hearts & spacer beads; the 17 inch necklace is finished with a copper rose design toggle.

Elegant Peridot Glass Starfish Necklace

This is a beautiful design by Kathleen Farrell. This glass starfish is one of a kind. No two necklaces are alike! Peridot Murano Glass Starfish on spring green faceted pearshaped beads with mixed shape copper accent beads throughout this 18 inch Necklace with a rose design copper toggle closure.

We Love You Mom...Custom Sterling Mother's Necklace

Have a necklace made just for you in our exclusive Script hand-stamped style! On a 1" diameter solid sterling disc, "We Love You Mom" with a heart has been stamped (we can also do your custom phrase & symbol!). Then, around the curve are the names (or initials, etc.). Goes with everything sterling...suspended from a 16" sterling rolo chain with 2" extender and lobster clasp. This item is hand-stamped, and the letters will not be perfectly straight - it's part of the charm of this artisan item :) Additionally, stamping is a much deeper impression, and also blackened, to be much more visible than engraving

Stunning Mahogany Photo Jewelry Box

This beautiful item is just in time for Christmas! Your favorite photo is placed on a ceramic tile and put on top of this stunning mahogany jewelry box. The jewelry box is 5.5x5.5x2.5. Email us your photo upon checkout please.

Stunning Mahogany Invisible Red Thread Jewelry Box

This beautiful item is just in time for Christmas! The invisible red thread poem is on this ceramic tile and put on top of this stunning mahogany jewelry box. The jewelry box is 5.5x5.5x2.5.

Born In My Mommy's Heart Luggage Tag W/ Leather Strap!

Perfect for the traveling family! One of our favorite designs-Born In My Mommy's Heart is on these unique tags. Each tag is blank on the back side ready for you to write your name in with a marker or decorate however you would like. This is truly a one of a kind gift and is high quality plastic made with a special process that is durable. The picture is actually the tag-this is not to be confused with a laminated pouch luggage tag. Each Luggage Tag is rectangular, with a precut slot, 2.75" x 4" x 3/32" thick FRP with UV resistant top coat and comes with a leather strap.

Forever Family Ladybug Luggage Tag W/ Leather Strap!

Perfect for the traveling family! Our little ladybugs represent the traveling family on these unique tags. Each tag is blank on the back side ready for you to write your name in with a marker or decorate however you would like. This is truly a one of a kind gift and is high quality plastic made with a special process that is durable. The picture is actually the tag-this is not to be confused with a laminated pouch luggage tag. Each Luggage Tag is rectangular, with a precut slot, 2.75" x 4" x 3/32" thick FRP with UV resistant top coat and comes with a leather strap.

Invisible Read Thread Poem w/ Ladybug Luggage Tag

Perfect for the traveling family! The invisible red thread poem with ladybugs is on these unique tags. Each tag is blank on the back side ready for you to write your name in with a marker or decorate however you would like. This is truly a one of a kind gift and is high quality plastic made with a special process that is durable. The picture is actually the tag-this is not to be confused with a laminated pouch luggage tag. Each Luggage Tag is rectangular, with a precut slot, 2.75" x 4" x 3/32" thick FRP with UV resistant top coat and comes with a leather strap.

Personalized Luggage Tag W/ Leather Strap!

Perfect for the traveling family! You can put your photo or even your child's referral photo on these unique tags. Each tag is blank on the back side ready for you to write your name in with a marker or decorate however you would like. This is truly a one of a kind gift and is high quality plastic made with a special process that is durable. The picture is actually the tag-this is not to be confused with a laminated pouch luggage tag. Each Luggage Tag is rectangular, with a precut slot, 2.75" x 4" x 3/32" thick FRP with UV resistant top coat and comes with a leather strap. Email us your photo upon checkout.