Craft of Kindness #1

Craft of Kindness

Welcome to the first Craft of Kindness Sketch!  Instead of performing "Random Acts of Kindness", we'll be creating bi-monthly "Crafts of Kindness".  Here are the details:

1. I'll post a sketch twice a month on Sunday.
2. Complete the sketch and email it to me: misyra@gmail.com (I'll post your picture on my blog.)
3. Bring your card to donate to the next Card for Kindness event.
4. Each person who participates will receive the sketch pattern free for participating and be added in the monthly Stampin' Up! drawing.  
5. The drawing will be held once a month.  You may be entered up to two times a month!
6. The drawing will take place at the monthly Cards for Kindness event.

Craft of Kindness #1

Dianne's CK #1

Dianne's CK #1 (2--flipped pattern)

Nikki's CK #1

Sheri's CK #1

Sheri's CK #1-peek-a-boo!

Cassie's CK #1

Patti's CK #1

Nikki's second card

Robyn's CK #1

Cathy's CK #1

Missy J's CK #1

The next Card for Kindness event is July 25th 1-4 p.m.

July 2015 Themes Cards will be sent to:
• Operation Write Home (Last Shipment)
• Hospital
• Nursing Home 

Theme needed:
• Fall and Christmas 

Always needed:

• Birthday 
• Sympathy
• Thinking of You
• Missing You 

This is the link to the Cards for Kindness Calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7YhfaE0JuYOaGNXWUt4UG9CblU/view (I know it says 2015-2015; I'll fix it soon!)

If you have any questions, let me know!  I can't wait to see your cards!

Cards for Kindness--Locally!

Spreading Local Kindness to my Family!

I am an aunt, again!  My sister-in-law had her third child Wednesday.  She is a tiny, but beautiful, baby girl!  She weighs less than five pounds! They were keeping the sex a surprise, so I couldn't make her a card in advance.  So, I dropped everything and made a baby girl card to celebrate her arrival!

We couldn't wait to go visit our new family member.  As Uncle Jimmy said, he couldn't wait to tease her.  (He's an ornery uncle!)  

She arrived home today, and it occurred to me to ask if she received a crib card.  Not only had she received a crib card, but she received one I personally made a week ago.  It was so touching to know that my family member was a recipient of our Cards for Kindness mission!

My sister-in-law loved it.  She said, "I did receive it! I love the idea, but I might love it as much because your connection."

I know many of us will miss Operation Write Home, but I am very excited to know we are making people happy and spreading kindness locally!

Remember Cards for Kindness is tomorrow from 1-4 p.m.  I hope you can make it and help us continue to make cards for others to share kindness, love, and celebrations!

2015-2016 Cards for Kindness Calendar

Check out our monthly themes for sharing kindness with others locally!

A New Direction: Fun & Changes

Hello, Crafty Friends!

As you know, Operation Write Home is soon closing for good.  August 1st will be their last day accepting cards.  For more information, please see the following link: http://operationwritehome.org/finishstrong/

We will certainly miss making cards for our hero's families, but we are excited that the troops are heading home!

In order to become more independent, I am excited to announce two changes.  First, I will now generate our theme calendar.  I will upload it and share it at our monthly card making parties.

This month's theme:

Birthday, Thinking of You, and Missing You

This month's party is June 27th.  

Secondly, I will be creating a twice a month card challenge.  I will place the names of those who participate in a drawing for a small gift each month.  Stay tuned for details!

I hope summer is treating you well and you're able to attend our next crafting event:

 Cards for Kindness & New Stampin' Up! Catalog Celebration

12:00-1:00 p.m. New Catalog Kickoff (Details below)

1:00-4:00 p.m. Cards for Kindness (Details below)

Next Cards for Kindness: June 27, 2015 Theme-Birthday and Thinking of you 1:00-4:00pm at Camden County Library.

I’m hosting a FREE make-and-take workshop to make Cards for the Kindness while featuring Stampin’ Up! Products. I create six cards to choose from, and we meet to create cards for several groups: troops, children, Windsor Estates, and Lake Regional OB. (A small donation is appreciated for shipping and material. $2-$5, if you choose to donate; it is not required!)

What do you need to bring?

-Please RSVP for you or any friends so I can ensure I bring enough card kits!

-If you have crafting tools, please bring the following:

• Scissors
• Wet Glue--no glue sticks
• Tape Runner
• Glue Dots
• 3D Foam Adhesive
• Tweezers
• Bone Folder

-This is a BYOF (bring your own food). We are too busy crafting to eat. 

http://operationwritehome.org/

http://sendasmile4kids.blogspot.com/

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/missyjackson/

Catalog kickoff celebration is from 12-1. All who attend get a free gift valued at $5-10. Drawing: Everyone who places a $25 or more order will be entered in a drawing for $25 of free product (you choose).

See you soon!  Happy Crafting!