JANUARY MISSION ~ CARDS FOR A CAUSE!

[Mothermark]

2011 Cards for A Cause
~ JANUARY MISSION ~
Stamp from the Heart!

ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:

Places of Hope
Placing Hope in a Child's Future!
Stuart, Florida

CONTACT PERSON:

Kellie Pilot

REFERRED BY:

Charlene (CookieBaker)

TYPE OF CARDS REQUESTED:

Thank you cards, Birthday cards, and cards of Encouragement. Blank cards with no sentiment cards would work here too. Think children and teens! If you can provide envelopes with your cards I am sure it would be very convenient for the recipient but its not a requirement!

SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:

None.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Places of Hope
c/o Kellie Pilot
3141 SW Porpoise Circle
Stuart, FL 34997

A LITTLE BACKGROUND INFORMATION::

Charlene's church is involved with Places of Hope (Stuart Florida Campus) which is a State licensed organization which provides support and housing for kids for adoption. The chilldren housed on this campus range in age from 8 to teens, boys and girls. The campus has several different homes. Kellie Pilot, who is the pastor's wife has volunteered to receive and deliver our cards to the homes where the children are housed. Kellie is very excited and believes the cards will be a wonderful way for the house parents to show more support to the kids with messages of encouragement, birthday wishes and thank yous, etc.

Here is a link to Places of Hope for more information! And here is a little note from Charlene (cookiebaker) regarding this months recipient:

Thanks Cindy for choosing Places of Hope as our first Mission. They will be so thrilled. If anyone wants to hear exactly what Places of Hope does and the impact it makes on the lives of the children and young adults placed in their care, please go HERE.

Scroll to December 19th. You will need your tissues.

Love to you all for giving of your hearts and your talents to brighten the lives of these young children.

Thank you everyone! Thank you for providing cards to the kids at Places of Hope and for spreading your SCS love! Please feel free to mail your cards all throughout the month of January!

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Do me a favor please?

I have started a poll as a way of counting the cards mailed to the recipient this month. Please let us know how many you mailed by participating in this month's Let's Count the Cards poll. Click here to record your participation! We will see if this works! Yikes!

Thank YOU for making a difference with your stamping!!

Happy New Year!
We Challenge You!
Stamp from the Heart!

[JLP0806]

Subbing...one of my "crafting" goals this year is to join swaps where I can donate all my cards rather than receive back...and to be involved with Cards For A Cause every month!

Happy New Year, everyone! May 2011 be healthy and joyful!

[resqbarbie]

I am all over this! How wonderful to start the new year thinking of others!

[Mothermark]

Hey Jen! What a wonderful new *crafting* goal! Warms my heart! We will be here! And it will be so fun to *see* you once a month! Whoo hoo!

Hi Denise! I am tickled you are *all over* this! You are da man! Well, you know what I mean! Your cards will be such a great *gift* to the recipients here!

Since the two of you viewed this thread I edited/added some more information about Counting the Cards each month. Just so you know!

Happy New Year to you both! And thanks!!!

[triasimite]

Cindy, this is just one for our January mission. There will be more. EDIT: Total count to be mailed Monday - 12

Stack of Presents (bb) by triasimite - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[SanuraScraps]

Alright...lets see how many I can get here. I'm in for the month. Do we have a date that they have to be mailed in by?? Or can I just send as I'm finished with each card....or I just may send in a bunch...

[Mothermark]

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Originally Posted by SanuraScraps

Alright...lets see how many I can get here. I'm in for the month. Do we have a date that they have to be mailed in by?? Or can I just send as I'm finished with each card....or I just may send in a bunch...

Hello there! Nope, there is not a special date...you can just mail all throughout the entire month. If you think you would save on postage by sending them all at once, that is fine...or if you want to you can send each one as you go.......

Thanks so much for participating! I appreciate it and the fact that you are doing more than one! Whoo hoo!

Happy New Year!!!
hugs

[Ksnurse]

what a great organization. It has to be so hard for older kiddos to be in that situation. will stretch the braincells and come up with some youth appropriate cards. I don't do many of them....but will get a few done to send...

Thx for the mission Cindy and Charlene

[dsp245]

I was wondering if we need to upload the pictures we made or just simply send them to the organization? thx!

It's a great feeling to know that this new hobby can give back to community as well!

[lisalovesstamps]

Totally in - what a great great cause!

[va.sunshine]

I want to participate too....I will do all I can!

Do we need to have them mailed by a certain date for this month to insure they get there by the end of the month? (if I missed that, sorry, there is a lot of info here, very organized I might add *grin*)

I luv this challenge, I will make every effort to get some out....I send out cards to people in our church and community so there may be times when I can't do as much.....the need is so big, I wish I had more time.

thanks so much Cindy!

[Mothermark]

Hi Sheri, Pam, Lisa and Theresa! Ooh...thanks so much for taking part! Pam, to answer your questions, you are not required to upload them. You can simply mail them out when its convenient for you. If you do upload them though, feel free to come her and post a link to them as I know everyone would love to take a peek!

Theresa.....no worries girlfriend! There is not a specific date. I think in the past there may have been as the challenge hostess received all of the cards herself and then mailed them out in one big package.....but since we are mailing ours directly to the recipeint, there really is not a deadline. Just within the month of January. Most of the recipients will be using the cards on an on-going basis so spreading them out is almost a good thing! Oh, and don't worry about when you can't participate.....we love when you can but understand when you can't.....Its a wonderful thing that you are involved in your own church and community!!!

Thanks to everyone...I agree with Pam, its a good thing that a hobby can give to a community or two or 12 in 2011! Snort!

Good night.....
Sleep tight.......

[Serenity_Stamper]

Do we sign the cards?

And if I have it right --

*girls or boys
*ages 8-teenager
*birthday, thank you, encouragement, blank with no sentiment
*(nice to do - also send an envelope)

Thanks!

Lela

[Mothermark]

You got it Lela! And no, you don't sign the cards! They will use them as they need to and most likely it their staff members that will be signing the cards so it will be best to leave them blank inside. Thanks so much!

[va.sunshine]

thanks so much Cindy,

one more question......can we sign the backs "like made by"?

[Mothermark]

Hi Teresa! Yes, absolutely! I think, why not? Most people that get them would probably realize they are donated cards....besides here is my thought!

SCSer's cards are so awesome that someone getting them might want to BUY some and if a staff member at the organization was asked.....did you make this and can I buy some?....they would probably appreciate it us putting made by on the back!!! Snort! Ha! Ha!

On a serious note, I think its a great thing to sign the back (card made by), its like the signature an artist puts on their painting...I think its great to *sign* our works of art! Personal opinion of course!

[cookiebaker]

Thanks Cindy for choosing Places of Hope as our first Mission. They will be so thrilled. If anyone wants to hear exactly what Places of Hope does and the impact it makes on the lives of the children and young adults placed in their care, please go HERE.

Scroll to December 19th. You will need your tissues.

Love to you all for giving of your hearts and your talents to brighten the lives of these young children.

[Mothermark]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookiebaker

Thanks Cindy for choosing Places of Hope as our first Mission. They will be so thrilled. If anyone wants to hear exactly what Places of Hope does and the impact it makes on the lives of the children and young adults placed in their care, please go HERE.

Scroll to December 19th. You will need your tissues.

Love to you all for giving of your hearts and your talents to brighten the lives of these young children.

Thanks Charlene! I added this information to the original post so that people coming on board for the first time would see your link.

[GardenDiva]

I'm IN Mudder....................don't know what I'm doing yet but I'll delve into the threads and figure it out !!!

Hey Mudder............where you find the time is anyone's guess..........
You are the best !!!!

[triasimite]

Cards for Places of Hope are in the mail.

[va.sunshine]

I totally agree with you...thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mothermark

Hi Teresa! Yes, absolutely! I think, why not? Most people that get them would probably realize they are donated cards....besides here is my thought!

SCSer's cards are so awesome that someone getting them might want to BUY some and if a staff member at the organization was asked.....did you make this and can I buy some?....they would probably appreciate it us putting made by on the back!!! Snort! Ha! Ha!

On a serious note, I think its a great thing to sign the back (card made by), its like the signature an artist puts on their painting...I think its great to *sign* our works of art! Personal opinion of course!

[cookiebaker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksnurse

what a great organization. It has to be so hard for older kiddos to be in that situation. will stretch the braincells and come up with some youth appropriate cards. I don't do many of them....but will get a few done to send...

Thx for the mission Cindy and Charlene

Thanks so much! They have another place called Villages of Hope for kids who age out of the foster care system where they can stay until they're 23, I believe. They will be so blessed by whatever you send!!

[cmcjen]

I'm in! My dd and I will send cards out y the end of the month. We need to make some thank you cards and will make some extra to send also.

I want to make sure we do this right, I haven't participated before. Just send cards that the staff can give to the kids. So, these should be blank that they can write in?

[Mothermark]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcjen

I'm in! My dd and I will send cards out y the end of the month. We need to make some thank you cards and will make some extra to send also.

I want to make sure we do this right, I haven't participated before. Just send cards that the staff can give to the kids. So, these should be blank that they can write in?

Ooh! Thanks so much! That is absolutely correct...just send them with blank insides and then the staff can use them as they see fit in their day to day operations. How nice of you and your daughter! Thanks so much!!

[princessp1971]

Haven't participated before but what a wonderful idea. Count me in!

[cookiebaker]

Since my thumb is still out of order, I just pulled a dozen from my stash to send. Coming down with the flu now...DH was so nice to share it with me.

What a blessing this is going to be for Places of Hope!

[mlj-mlj]

How nice! I'm definitely going to make time to participate even if it is only a few cards. I learned a long time ago when working with a food drive that when many people contribute just one or two, the amount collected is incredible. Thanks!

[scootsv]

This is new to me. I support our local cards for a cause that sells our cards in three clinics and the proceeds go to Cancer research at a local medical center. So........I will gladly send cards to this. I just have to figure out some cards for this age group - one I do not normally think about.
Thanks for all you do for us. Rita

[LuvLee]

Oh my golly!!!! I'm new to this forum and kept waiting for info to show up on the original thread where I subbed and was chatting!!!! Sheeesh!!!! Color me embarassed and please somebody smack me!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for the mission! I'll get on it right away!!

[scootsv]

Today I made a total of eight cards for this. When I am completely done, I will take a picture and post that also. TFL It is always a good feeling when you can do something like this. Rita

Pink Friends - Jan CC by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Proud - Jan CC by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Cool Jan CC by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Rainbows Jan CC by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Super Star Jan CC by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[LuvLee]

I will be sending these two cards off tomorrow!!!

Dino-mite Birthday! by LuvLee - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Pink Friendosaurus by LuvLee - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[amyk3868]

I'll be shipping 9 cards off tomorrow. I did mostly birthday...I had several neices/nephews with birthdays this month so I made some extras.

Looking ahead to next month, does anyone have any good ideas for using my Stampin Up Delightful Dogs set? I could use some inspiration. Or I'd be happy to stamp some images for you to play with. Just drop me a PM and let me know what you want.

Having fun with this so far and I'm looking forward to creating some more cards!

[Mothermark]

Hi guys! OMG! I missed so many of your posts on this thread! I have to check back in more often! Thanks so much for your kindness and generousity to send cards! I know they will be so appreciated! Thank you!!!

Thank you Amy! 9 Cards! Wowza....and birthday is a great choice! Thank your! I will have to check out the Stampin Up Delightful Dogs set. It sounds fun for next month!

Hey Lee....what a goofball you are! Giggle! That cracked me up that you were waiting on the other thread, that is something I would do! Giggle! I am a dork though! I shoulda told ya it would be under a new thread. It will be, each month! hugs girlfriend! Thanks for the links, will check them out!

Thank you Rita! 8 cards! You go girl! I will check out your links! Thanks so much!
Thank you Patti! Good to have a newbie, I am new too! Giggle!
Thank you Charlene.....hope your thumb gets better!
Thank you Marilynn! Whoo hoo, you are here! I agree, lots can be accomplished in a group!

[scootsv]

Thanks for the kind words. I made three of the following for this.
What's Up - Jan Mission by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I made one of these to send.
IC265, Neest, Car by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for all you do for us.

[Mothermark]

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootsv

Thanks for the kind words. I made three of the following for this.
What's Up - Jan Mission by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I made one of these to send.
IC265, Neest, Car by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for all you do for us.

My goodness you have been busy! I love them all! You did good.....you welcome, and thank YOU!

[LuvLee]

Awww Cindy.....SANKS!!!!!!!!!!! I seriously am a Dork...with a capital D!!! LOL I have the smilies to prove it!!!!! LOL

[Mothermark]

You don't look okay!!!!

[scootsv]

Here are two more cards for the cause.
January Mission - Grin by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
January Mission - Imagine by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Marzipan]

FYI: I am getting my cards done this coming weekend...3-day weekend for me. Thank you for this wonderful challenge!

[scootsv]

Here are the 14 cards that will be mailed off tomorrow.

Places of Hope by scootsv - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for the good challenge. See you next month. Rita