Fall Bead of the Season 2026

Celebrate this harvest season with our Fall Bead of the Season — a joyful collection of handcrafted Pumpkin Beads created by Hall of Fame Artist Marcy Lamberson. Each pumpkin is individually torch‑worked in glass, making every bead wonderfully unique, full of personality, and bursting with autumn charm.

Which pumpkin will 'pick' you from our pumpkin patch? 🎃

Every bead received will vary in color, size, and design—each one is unique! 

Just like a real pumpkin patch, no two pumpkins are the same. This year we received a big harvest! Plump pumpkins, tall pumpkins, twisty stems, curly vines, whimsical expressions, and delightful surprises in shape and color. It’s part of the fun of this seasonal bead… you never know which pumpkin will “pick” you!

To share the magic of the patch, we’ve included a photo showing a handful of the variety you might receive. Your pumpkin will be chosen at random, giving you the full pumpkin‑patch experience.

Bead Inspiration:

"I love creating these miniature sculptural glass pumpkin beads in a variety of colors. Then the magic happens when I draw with glass delicate vines with berries, intricate patterns or whimsical flourishes to make each one a one-of-a-kind treasure." - Marcy Lamberson

Artist Bio:

"I'm an Atlanta based sculptural glass artist of over 20 years who loves making one-of-a-kind playful and whimsical beads. I am passionate about supporting Beads of Courage and helping provide creative ways for children who are telling their stories through beads." - Marcy Lamberson

About Bead of the Season 2026 Series:

This series offers an exclusive, limited-edition, artist-made glass bead, commissioned by Beads of Courage. Only 100 beads are available each season!

Beads of Courage helps children with serious illness RECORD, TELL and OWN their stories of COURAGE through the use of colorful beads that become tangible
and visual symbols to commemorate treatment milestones.

Every bead tells a story of courage, honor and hope. The mission of Beads of Courage, Inc. is to provide innovative Arts-in-Medicine programs that improve the quality of life of children coping with cancer and other serious illnesses.