Showing posts with label share handmade kindness challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label share handmade kindness challenge. Show all posts

Friday, November 6, 2015

The Month of Giving

Hello lovely ones!  It is Shay + Winnie popping in.

November is the perfect time to take a moment and breathe.  To simply stop and take measure of where you are at, where you have been, the time spent with loved ones and just be in that precious moment.  Right now is the perfect time to think upon all your blessings and what matters most.

Julie and I feel so blessed because we can do giveaways and help sponsor events, challenges, crafters and the like.  What a gift!  We do lots of giveaways because we love giving back (we've both been on the other end entering giveaways and know how lovely that is too!) and because we follow the example of people, organizations and companies who do so year after year.

One of the most generous and warmhearted of crafters (or anywhere) out there is the incredible Jennifer McGuire.  Jennifer is one of those incandescent spirits who make all those around her shine brighter.   She is just as genuine, warm, giving, friendly and beautiful in person as she comes across online.  She is the real deal.  We just love her!

There are two really incredible events Jennifer is a part of that we wanted to share with you.

>>>SHARE HANDMADE KINDNESS CHALLENGE<<<

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As crafters, many of us can agree that we love to create. It makes us happy to make cards, homemade treats, and more. But when we give these creations to others? We make them happy, and nothing is better than that. A simple act of kindness can have a lasting impact, and our world needs more kindness!


To encourage these acts of kindness, Jennifer McGuire is hosting the Share Handmade Kindness Challenge. Throughout the month of November, Jennifer will be challenging crafters to share an act of handmade kindness with someone. Whether you make a card, a note, or a treat… anything handmade counts. Each week there will be a new challenge, as well as videos, giveaways, and more. For more information, visit sharehandmadekindness.com or jennifermcguireink.com. 
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>>>CARING HEARTS CARD DRIVE<<<
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From Jennifer:

We are back for the 6th year of our annual Caring Hearts Card Drive… collecting handmade holiday cards to give to those that live in nursing homes. In 2014, we collected over 17,000 cards and distributed cards to many nursing homes in US, Canada and Australia. The card drive ends November 27 - we hope you can participate! For more information, visit Vera Yates or Jennifer McGuire."

Vera Yates (the mastermind behind this – she rocks – please visit her blog!) and I are excited to be back this year spreading kindness… with your help! We all love making cards and what’s better than knowing our creations can bring a smile to others, right?

I promise you that if you participate in either of these events or even both your heart will be a bit fuller and your day will be just a bit brighter because you have made someone else feel special and appreciated.

Wishing you much joy in crafting,
Shay.