Mrs. Weasley's Charmed Bracelet

While I may hate the heat of summer in the South (and the heat of this summer in particular), I do love that hiding from my arch nemesis, the Sun, means lots more crafting time for me.  I've been working on lots of new charm bracelets, and this one just might be my favorite.   

It is inspired by Molly Weasley, matriarch of the much loved Weasley family, and all around bad-ass crafty momma!  She also happens to be one of my personal heroes, and someone I hope to be like when I am a mother. 

The beads are an eclectic mix of Czech glass, turquoise stars, jade, cherry quartz, aventurine, goldstone, river shell, ceramic, crystal, and olive wood from Jerusalem.  The color scheme was inspired by the now infamous "Mrs. Weasley Sweater", designed by costume designer Jany Temime for Julie Walters in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

The charms include:

Large Owl, for Errol

House with an orchard, for the Burrow

Quill, for work-obsessed Percy

Jester, for jokers Fred & George

Chess Knight, for Ron

Phoenix, for the Order of the Phoenix

Fireplace, for the Weasley's hearth & homeWolf, for Bill who was attacked by a werewolf

Claddagh, for her lifelong love, Arthur Weasley

Lion, for Gryffindor House, to which she & her family all belonged

Knitting Needles & Sweater, for her favorite hobby

Broom, for Ginny who played Quidditch for the Holyhead Harpies

Clock, for her magical family clock

Dragon, for Charlie who works with them in Romania

Lightning Bolt, for her honorary son, Harry Potter

Teapot & cup, because Molly is always available for a little tea & sympathy

Little Owl, for Pigwidgeon

I hope you love it as much as I do!