Hi there!
I wanted to pop in really quick on this Friday to mention a super sweet and wonderful new card drive that is being put on by my sweet friend, Jennifer and her sweet friend, Vera. The card drive is called, Cards that Care and it’s a card drive that is collecting cards for the elderly in nursing homes… just in time for the holidays. How thoughtful and wonderful is that?
Here are the details:
You know what they say… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But for the elderly living in nursing homes, the holidays can sometimes cause loneliness as they are away from family. Wouldn’t it be fabulous if we can bring a smile to their face & brighten their holiday season simply by sharing our love of card making? A simple gesture to let them know that they are not forgotten…
We hope that many of you will help and join us in our effort to spread joy & cheer.
A few important details:
- They will need to receive your cards by November 31, 2011.
- Please make the cards for Christmas or Holiday Wishes. Anyone can send a card, your children, church group, scout troops, etc.
- All cards need to have a message in it. Please also sign your name and where you are from. No need to put anything on the front of the envelope. Also, please don’t seal the envelope.
- And size cards are ok. Just please send them in an envelope.
- Please stick to just cards.
- And please don’t use any pins (safety reason).
- You can mail the cards to either Jennifer or Vera:
Jennifer McGuire
P.O. Box 428612
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Vera Yates
P.O Box 17596
Sugar Land, TX 77496
- In each package, PLEASE include a piece of paper with your name, address, email address and how many cards you sent. This helps us in keeping track for prizes! For each card you send, you will get a chance at a prize. So the more cards you send, the better your chances.
- A few months ago, Jennifer had asked for volunteers to take cards to nursing homes. If you were one who contacted her to let her know your nursing home gave you the “OK” to do this, please email her again. I don’t want to miss anyone!
To thank you for your generosity in supporting this drive, they have PRIZES ready for several winners. Remember… the more cards you send the better your chances. Vera will be updating the prize list as more prizes come in – you can see the prize list HERE. A big thank you to all the fabulous companies who are supporting our card drive by donating awesome prizes! So far we have prizes from:
- Lawn Fawn
- Hero Arts
- Bella Blvd.
- May Arts
- Paper Crafts – a one year subscription!
- PSA Essentials
- Simon Says Stamp
- Paper Smooches
- Some Odd Girl
- Market Street Stamps
- The Twinery
- The Crafts Meow
- Sweet Stamp Shop
- Penny Black
- Avocado Arts
- Janes Doodles
- Eclectic Paperie
- … and more to come!
So please, if you have the time to make a card (or more) for the elderly – please do so. Just imagine how much it’ll touch their heart and how happy it will make them feel knowing they haven’t been forgotten, especially during the holidays. Even though I had to sit this card drive out and couldn’t help as much as I would have liked due to just being so extremely busy, Caylin and I are going to get out our card making supplies and make some for this as well. I hope you do the same. :)
BIG hugs to you all! Have a blessed day!
