Fundraiser Photos

Hey, everyone!

I wanted to share some photos with you today that are from the fundraiser I was asked to do. I got a phone call from my upline asking if I would be interested and that it was about 2 hours north of me. It's for a good cause: American Cancer Society Relay For Life, so I thought, 'Why not?'

I got on MapQuest (not a recommendation, trust me!) to get directions to the school where the fundraiser was going to take place. Thankfully my brother drove me up there and I was able to sleep on the way. The week was hectic for me with sick kids, a teething baby, and poor sleep habits trying to get things done. I got 2 hours of sleep before having to pack up the car and head for the big event.

All in all, the event was a nice one, but it was a long drive and financially not feasible to do again. However, I did meet really nice people.

The first photo shows my banner, custom-made and really pretty IRL, with all my fun stuff spread out. My brother was sitting at the table using his laptop. You can see the flower pens I had displayed with some of the small note pads, breast cancer awareness suckers, gift bags/purses, bookmarks, and coasters.
This photo shows all the donations other Angels gave me for my fundraiser but I didn't receive them in time, so I took them to this one, but unfortunately no one wanted to buy any of it. All proceeds would have gone to their Relay For Life event . They commented on how nice the cards and altered jr. legal pads are.
This end of the table was for my make 'n take. We were asked to bring a free make 'n take for all those who attended the event. Several came to the table and wanted to make the little treat holders. It was a huge success! Many had never used the Scor-Pal or Crop-A-Dile before and really liked that. We used glue dots instead of tape runner or scotch tape to hold the ribbon inside (the ribbon handles) and many liked that approach a lot!

Here's a close-up of the trick-or-treat holders inspired by Angie Juda. I used the retired chocolate chip stamp from SWEET AS PIE stamp set and the trick-or-treat sentiment was a $1 find at Michael's. I used our brown marker to color it in and added a shiny mark with the white gel pen. The ink is our Burnt Umber palette ink.

I made 5 of each of these colors. They are little post-it note holders, held together with a ribbon in the top corner. They open like a little book. Many liked them, also.

The best seller for us was these jumbo bookmarks. There was a cute little girl there who enjoyed reading books, her mommy told us, so her grandma got her several bookmarks. The Elmo was probably my favorite.

The last photo to share with you today is the hostess thank you gifts I gave to Sherry and Kim for asking me to come to the fundraiser. I appreciate their willingness to have someone there from The Angel Company. I hope that everyone had a good time and I am very glad I was invited to attend.

I got the idea to make these from Angie Juda. My friend Hannah gave me these fun circle notecards because she wasn't sure what to do with them. I held onto them and after tweaking the instructions to fit this particular circle card, I was able to make these cute little totes in no time! I filled them up with chocolate! I used my Sizzix machine with my Lollipop alphabet and some glitter cardstock to make a monogram bag for each of the coordinators for this event!

I have some craft events coming up soon so the plus side is that I will be able to use what didn't sell at this event for the next ones coming up. I won't have nearly as much to make so I am excited about that! LOL

I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! I have made several other cards and things since but didn't take pictures. I will have more to share tomorrow of some things I am working on to get ready to mail off. So be sure to check back this weekend for more fun!

Hugs,

BE AN ANGEL DAY!

Hey, everyone! Did you know Friday, August 22 was BE AN ANGEL DAY? It sure was! You can read more about it right here. I think it is great that someone thought enough about volunteering to make an official day of it! You don't need to wait until next August 22 to be an Angel, though! You can start today! There are lots of ways to help others. You could sponsor a child through organizations that take monthly donations and use it to help feed and clothe children, drill water wells, and provide education and housing. You could make and send cards to kids who are facing life-threatening illnesses to cheer them up. Visit Make A Child Smile to see these beautiful children's faces and read their stories. One card, one postage stamp, one moment of your time will make a big difference in their life and in your own, too! If you have a heart for helping others, enjoy making cards for them and mailing care packages, why not become a real ANGEL and visit ChemoAngels today. You can become a Traditional Angel like so many others do, or a Card Angel like me! You can choose to make a donation, if would rather not sign up to be an Angel, and that lets this not-for-profit group continue running smoothly while you get a tax deduction and most importantly lots and lots of men, women and children battling cancer can continue receiving the help, love and support they need right now! There are other ways you can make a difference in your own community: volunteer at a soup kitchen, pick up trash along the road you live on, call a friend or family member just to say hello and take the time to listen to how they are doing. If you enjoy paper crafting, why not ask your local library if you could teach a free class on how to make a card or mini-album. Sometimes just smiling at someone, letting them go ahead of you in line, or holding the door for them if their hands are full makes such a big difference. When I have my son in my arms, several packages to mail out at the post office and my daughter's hand to hold, it really warms my heart when I see someone standing at the door, knowing I could use an extra hand and holding it for me while I go through. You can always make a difference big or small!!
Hugs,

Class Results....

Hey, everyone!

I just wanted to share some photos with all of you from my class at the nursing home I visited yesterday. It was a lot of fun and everyone seemed to enjoy the projects we made. Leave me a comment and I will let the staff know what you thought so they can share the compliments with the residents who did a great job with these projects!





Have a great day!
Hugs,
Bridgett

Class is in session!

Hey, everyone!

Who's ready for the weekend? I am very excited about this weekend! Friday I am going to a long-term care facility where I will be teaching some of the residents how to make two really fun projects! I will show you how to make them, too! And then of course Sunday is my baby boy's first birthday!! WOOHOO!!! This first year has really flown by! I will be giving away a Birthday Party in a Box and on Saturday I will actually be showing you what that looks like....so keep watching! You still have time to enter to win! I will draw the name on Sunday evening!!!

Okay, so I have chosen two really fun projects that I think the residents will enjoy making...whether they are men or women. I know that space is usually limited somewhat in their rooms, so I have chosen items that won't take up much space, can serve as decor and will be functional as well. We are doing a coaster sticky note holder and a jumbo paper clip bookmark. Would you like to make one for yourself, a teacher, a friend, your church secretary, or members of your book club? I think the possibilities for giving these items are truly endless and remember Christmas is coming sooner than we think (I know! I know!) and these would make terrific stocking stuffers or gifts for kids' parties at school.

Let's make the jumbo paper clip first. It's so simple and fast! You can make a bunch in no time. First of all you will want to purchase the jumbo clips. I believe you can get a dozen clips in a package. I picked mine up in the office supply section at Wal-Mart, but you can get them anywhere you want. Next you will want to grab some of your scrap paper and some punches. You can also embellish them with ribbon, buttons, brads, etc. The sky is the limit. Grab your double sided 3M foam adhesive or whatever you choose to use and it's time to assemble. In my sample I chose a burgundy piece of scrap cardstock, punched it out with my Creative Memories star punch that I have had forever. I used the biggest star on the punch. Then with my glittery designer paper scraps, I punched another star with the smaller star on the punch. They nest together so well. Use what you have, though, no need to go buy something special for these...unless you really want to! (wink) And I also just took some curly ribbon and added it for more shimmer and bling! Simple. Now you can make one or four or ten...and then show me! Leave me a link to yours in the comments section of this blog!

Now on to the coaster post it holders! I have plain old chipboard...it came from the cardboard-like piece that is in the bottom of a box of forms. My friend gave me a whole box of them and they are great! You can use coasters like we have on page 108 of our TAC fall/winter 2008 catalog! I cut my chipboard to 4" x 4" and the same with my designer paper. You can round the corners if you want, but I chose to leave mine plain since I didn't want to add more to the project if someone has limited abilities in my class. I chose a feminine color scheme/theme for one of my coaster sticky note holders and a little more masculine one for the other. We'll have some men join us, too, and I don't want them to feel like they couldn't make this project because it looked too girly! LOL So, by just adding minimal embellishments, a button rather than a flower, I think it would appeal to men, too! Check out my flower! I added a glue dot in the center, then pressed it into some glitter (A-287, p. 120) and it looks so pretty!
To make this project, just adhere your 4" x 4" designer paper to your coaster cut at the same size. Next you will cut a piece of coordinating paper (mine shimmers) to 1¼" x 5/8" (but you can adjust the size for what you need. I used a strip of Wonder Tape (p. 121) to adhere this small piece to your large binder clip. These also come in a box of a dozen. I got them at the same place as the jumbo paper clips. You can add ribbon, a button, or any embellishments you want to the binder clip at this time. Then you just place your sticky note pad onto your coaster near the top and hold it on with your binder clip. And it's that easy to make a really fun project! I want to see yours now...so be sure you leave me a link in my comments section!
Have a terrific weekend everyone and don't forget to check out my blog candy I'm showing you on Saturday! Also, be sure and leave me a link to where I can see your card. If you don't have a blog you can still participate...just e-mail me a picture of the card. And be sure to spread the word! The more, the merrier!

Hugs,
Bridgett

Stamp Out Cancer!

Hey, everyone!

A lot of you know that I have been a Chemo Card Angel for over six years now and it is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had. I also enjoy sending cards to the the children featured on Make A Child Smile (including the previously featured kids). These precious children face life-threatening illnesses and by simply making (or buying) a card and writing a heartfelt note of encouragement, I am able to bring a smile to the face of a child. That is worth it all! These programs are wonderful and I will continue to do them for as long as I can, but I wanted to do something on the local level, too. So, this year, I put together a team for the Lawrence County American Cancer Society Relay For Life. I hope you will join me if you are not already on a team! The more the merrier!!

I am having a fundraiser for my team to be held May 17 about a month before the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, which will be held on June 20 & 21 this year. If you would like to volunteer to help out, and/or to join my team, please e-mail me at hoosier_card_angel@yahoo.com and I will get back with you.

Hugs,
Bridgett