Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Take a Step for TS
Hello Friends!
Why not join me and a couple of other Board Members of the Turner Syndrome Foundation and Take a Step with the Turner Syndrome Foundation!
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Hope to see you at Holmdel Part on Sunday, April 14th!!Lori |
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Turner Syndrome Awareness Card Auction
Hello Fellow Crafters,
Today I am sharing about the Turner Syndrome Awareness Card Auction!
For the last several years, I’ve been running the Turner Syndrome (TS) Awareness Card Auction as a fundraiser for TSF. As part of the Card Making Community, I know Card Designers from all over the world who donate their handmade cards for the Auction. These cards are made with love to help support TSF and our mission to improve the lives of TS females!
Cards are Special
Today we live in a "throw-away" society where it’s more convenient to send a text or email rather than sitting down and writing out a card; but is it the same thing?
When you receive a text wishing you “Happy Birthday,” do you get the same warm fuzzy feeling when opening a card with a handwritten note inside? Once you read the text, its moment has ended. But a handwritten card is special.
Imagine going to your mailbox and finding an envelope with a loved one's handwriting on it. You immediately recognize the writing and a smile comes across your face. When you read what they wrote inside, it’s like getting a big warm hug from them! It means the person who sent it to you took the time to pick out a card, write something in it, and address the envelope.
Why Buy From the TSF Card Auction?
You might be wondering, why should I buy a card from the TS Awareness Card Auction rather than a Big Box store?
There is no comparison between a beautiful handmade card to a mass produced card. Every piece of the handmade card is an artist sharing their unique craft compared to a machine printing out cards by the hundreds.
Card Designers are taking time out of their day, using their costly supplies, and making cards filled with love for the benefit of TSF!! Whether it’s a stamped image that they lovingly colored, or cutting out and piecing together various elements harmoniously, time and effort go into each part of the card. Handmade cards are precious as "one-of-a-kinds," which makes them interesting and unique!
It’s about imagination, crafting skills, and love. Why put money into the pockets of corporate companies when buying a card from the auction keeps TSF alive and supports individuals with TS?
In our fast-paced computerized world, we have lost touch of this beautiful sentimental art. So let's revive the lost art of sending cards to our family and friends. Let them know you love and appreciate them!
Please consider buying a card or two from the auction to show your support for TSF and our generous Card Designers who donate their handmade crafts! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this year can be a little more special and unique just like your loved ones. Or prepare for your favorite holiday in the future! Each card is a work of art, an act of love, and another step forward in supporting women with Turner syndrome.
Here is a link to the TS Awareness Card Auction: https://givebutter.com/c/TSAM24CA
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Lori
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Turner Syndrome and Giving Tuesday
Hello Friends!!
Happy Giving Tuesday!! Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving here in the United States. It is widely acknowledges as "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and oragnizations to transform their communities and the world".
So on this Giving Tuesday I am asking you to give with your heart to the Turner Syndrome Foundation so that they can continue to do the excellent work of providing education of Turner Syndrome and its many medical affects to families and doctors alike.
Giving Tuesday is a day to support girls and women, like my Julie, who live with Turner syndrome. Every 8 minutes a girl is born. Your support can help us continue this work in 2024.
Julie and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Hugs,
Lori
https://givebutter.com/gtFZVj?fbclid=IwAR19FU021nqLan5zmKxW2736-bUHvYBZy5V_JwfsfWOuKiIQqfb1psGDxw4
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
TS Awarness "Kickoff the Holidays" Card Auction
Hello Friends!!
Today I am sharing a Halloween card I made for the Turner Syndrome Awareness "Kickoff the Holidays" Card Auction that I am hosting for the benefit of the Turner Syndrome Foundation, here in New Jersey! It is a "Mission of Love" for me since my oldest daughter, Julie, was born with TS. Over her 35 years we have encountered many doctors and educators who were not knowledgeable about TS and I feel that Julie missed out on important care because of this ~ so I am trying to bring as much awareness to TS as I can in hopes that the medical and education fields will do some much needed research on how TS affects females throughout their lifetimes.
I host the card auction as a fundraiser for TSF because I think they are a wonderful organization that does great things for TS individuals and their families while running solely on donations! So this fundraiser is my way of giving back and helping to keep the doors of TSF open for everyone!
Here is one of my cards that I am putting in the Card Auction:
I absolutely LOVE making Halloween cards and I had a blast making this one!
The TS Awareness "Kickoff the Holidays" Card Auction will be held on the Givebutter Auction site, below is the link to the site:
https://givebutter.com/c/xoxdn0/auction
You will have to register with the site to be able to view the cards in the auction. They will ask you for your credit card information ~ but they will not charge you unless you are the highest bidder on one of the fabulous cards in the auction! They are all made and donated by card makers from all over the world and they are all so very talented! Please show them and TSF some love and bid with your heart!
I hope you will stop by and see the amazing cards and if you find one that you love ~ Please bid on it! Why buy from a big box card store when you can donate and get a one of kind card made with love!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lori
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Turner Syndrome Awareness Holiday Card Auction
Hello Friends,
With the economy tanking the Turner Syndrome Foundation is in need of donations to keep their doors open and to continue with their mission so as a "Spur of the Moment" decision I decided to Host a Kickoff the Holidays ~ TS Awareness Holiday Card Auction for the benefit of the Turner Syndrome Foundation.
We will be auctioning cards for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and News Years! All the money will go directly to the TSF. For this card auction I am testing out an auction site to see if the process can be streamlined. I am holding it over the Labor Day Weekend! It will start on Friday, September 1st at 9:00 am EST on the new auction site and end on Tuesday, September 5th at 9:00 am EST.
If anyone is interested in donating any homemade Holiday cards please contact me at: mulchlady6@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Lori
Wednesday, February 1, 2023