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In short: While it’s not much, it’s something that can take your mind off whatever’s going on at the mo – when I first started doing these, it was because of lockdown and struggles there. Now we have other crises and struggles, so we're all still under the cosh a bit. It can be for you, or for someone you know. You don't need to explain why you deserve one – just drop me a message.

I have plenty ready to go (nearly 600 currently); I’ve spent the last year building up to this and have been putting the boxes together since January, so you’re not going to deprive anyone by having one yourself. There’s one waiting for you =)

by -SaC

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    **Original post text, if it helps:**

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    #First off –

    **You don’t need to justify it or explain why you or your gran or whoever ‘deserves’ one, because you do and that’s that**. Just drop me a line and I’ll get one out to you. I’ve got tons of ’em made up ready to go, so you won’t be depriving anyone of one. I cover postage as well, so there’s no cost at all.

     

    [**Here’s an example of some boxes!**](https://imgur.com/a/nWiTh0O)

    Each box contains:

    * 4 (or more) random packets of beads and whatnot

    * A packet with some random charms (could be bloody anything this year, previously it’s been just snowflakes but there’s lots of variety this year!)

    * A reel of elastic

    * Instructions

    * A little handmade angel dangle charm.

     

    While it’s not much, it’s something that can take your mind off whatever’s going on at the mo – when I first started doing these, it was because of lockdown and struggles there. Now we have other crises and struggles, so we’re all still under the cosh a bit. It can be for you, or for someone you know. Again, **you don’t need to explain why you deserve one** – just drop me a message.

    I have plenty ready to go (nearly 600 currently); I’ve spent the last year building up to this and have been putting the boxes together since January, so you’re not going to deprive anyone by having one yourself. There’s one waiting for you =)

     

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    I’ll try to get them all out ASAP. **Unfortunately, at this time, I can only post to the UK**. I hope to be able to send abroad next year, but currently the postal cost prohibits this. I can also unfortunately only post one per household at this current time – many apologies for any inconvenience.

    If you’re part of a community organisation or initiative that could use them (victim support, food bank, community craft café, charity, or similar project), please let me know as I have some small sets of 6-18 boxes set aside for such projects.

     

    I’ve been doing these for about five years or something now, and there are certain times people might need to know they’re available. Thank you to the mods for allowing me to make this post. You all continue to be glorious specimens <3

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    #Q: What’s the point of getting beads in a box – how is that meant to help?

    I do get asked this a fair bit, and it’s a valid question. What’s a box of beads going to do for mental health?

    **Distraction, mainly.** It’s easy to do, but also something with an end result. There’s enough beads and suchlike in them to make a bunch of necklaces, bracelets or whatever, and it’s something you can be proud of making for yourself, as gifts or…well, for anyone. Or just break them down and make more. There’s plenty of elastic. Or, y’know, use the elastic to fire beads at people out of the window.

    It’s something very simple that doesn’t require any previous knowledge or skill, but it’s time consuming, relaxing, easy to do and has a visible end result you can be proud of.

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    #Q: Why are you giving these away? What’s in it for you?

    Another very common and very valid question.

    About 6 years ago, I reached out to CasualUK (with help from mods) and asked for help. I was about to end up back on the street again due to not being able to cover rent, but I had a pile of handmade bracelets, earrings and whatnot that were sat in my little online shop unsold. There were thousands of them, and they’d been there for months/years because I’m absolutely pants at marketing. With help from the mods and other kind people, some of these sold and I was able to claw myself back from the brink a bit and get back on my feet a little.

    These things need paying forward. I don’t have much, but I have beads. A shitload of beads.

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    #How to help

    **At the suggestion of the lovely mods** in previous years, if anyone would like to help out with postage, you can do so here: [**2025 mental health bead boxes**](https://charmsgaloreuk.com/products/boxes2025).

    There’s absolutely no requirement to do so, but people have asked how to help in the past, and postage is the main thing I struggle with. It all goes into postage; the near-doubling of the postage stamp in just the 5 years I’ve been doing this is bonkers.

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    So yeah. Drop me a line if you fancy one, and I’ll sort it. I can also add in little personalised messages if you want to send one to a friend.

    It might take me a little while to get them all out; I don’t want my postie to hate me because I’ve suddenly got 500 boxes in a range of sacks for him to haul away. But they’ll all go out, and if you want an update on if yours has gone yet then I do keep track of how many and which ones are posted on specific days, so I can let you know if it’s gone yet or not.

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    **Be groovy and stay safe**

    ~SaC

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    ^(A huge **thank you** to those who’ve helped massively with this year’s boxes already – I’ve been able to get a ton more boxes sorted this year thanks to wonderful donations of 1,000 postage boxes, some huge rolls of tissue paper and padded envelopes, a massive 15kg donation of beads and charms – a portion of which are in every single box this year! – and more. Massive thanks to James, Simon, Coffin & every single person who’s helped with everything from beads to postage – I can’t have expanded this without you <3)

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  4. I don’t live in the UK but just wanted to let you know you’re brilliant <3

  5. Please message me YOUR address as I’d love to send some beads and stock.
    Thank you for what you do x

  7. Thanks for doing this. It’s a nice idea and I’m sure it will help someone. I don’t need any beads, I’m just commenting to boost your post.

  8. I love this, what a wonderful thing to do. 😻 I have a friend who has just had serious surgery and has a long recovery time ahead, this would really help pass the time. I’d like one for her if possible.

  9. I think this is the third year that I’ve seen your bead-box post, and every time I’ve been so glad to see it. It makes me so happy to see that you’re still doing this wonderful thing.

    Thank you OP for helping so many people over the years with these boxes.

    Edit: Thank you for providing a link to donate to postage this year!

  11. Thanks so much for doing this. Looking forward to mine arriving – it’s the 5 year anniversary of my sister’s untimely death soon and I’m sure I’ll be glad for the distraction 

  13. Just lost my dog. This cheered me up. Humanity at its best 💘

  14. Are you able to post to Northern Ireland? This is such a lovely idea

  15. I’ve just slung you a few quid because what you do is brilliant. I always enjoy seeing these posts!

  17. Ah fuck I’m always so delighted when you pop up! I still wear some of your earrings. Donated some postage.

  20. I love this! Fair bloody play to you for supporting us mental folk. Such a kind thing to do. You deserve to have the best day ever and not just a best day but everyday!

  21. Lovely to see this pop up again. You’re a beautiful soul <3

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