Earth Day and related

With Earth Day on the calendar this week, I thought I'd share a quick update on my fundraising efforts for Friends of the Earth. I'm almost at my target of £150. Still have plenty of handmade cards up for grabs if anyone is interested.

The plantable eggs from Easter are not showing a great deal of growth but there are sprouts and there is plenty growing out in the garden. Although I think a great deal is weeds - but there are flowers and bees so that counts doesn't it?

There are still a few £1 'save the bees' bees still available - and I can of course always make more (can post if needed - normal charges apply).

Help save the bees

Since the beginning of March monies from my handmade card sales are being collected for donation to Friends of the Earth in support of their Craft for your planet fundraising efforts. Although I haven't really had time to promote what I'm up to so far I've raised £86 against my target of £150.

Continuing efforts this month, I'm focussing on increasing awareness of specific issues and helping to save the bees is high on the list. 

For Easter I've created an alternative Easter egg activity/gift for the kids in my community which will hopefully get them involved in growing some flowers to help save the bees.

 

Take a look at the Friends of the Earth site, sign a petition or two or even make a donation. 

A donation of £5 towards the Bee Saver Kit will provide you with wildflower seeds to grow, a garden planner and plenty of other info to help with saving bees. If you have young children then there is a Planet Protector Pack containing an activity handbook and a pack of seeds, which will keep them occupied as well as teach them about how they can help protect the planet.

Every little helps. Even my painted rocks are helping spread the message... I'm hiding these out and about, but if you want one for yourself they are just £1 (can post out if needed - normal charges apply)  and monies will go in the pot for my Craft for your planet target.

In case you need a little note card I had a few eggs left over so have created these - just £1 each and the money all goes to Friends of the Earth. Normal postage costs apply. Just email me at jadedcrafter@gmail.com.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Fundraising for Friends of the Earth

 

Although sending an ecard might be a more eco-friendly way to acknowledge a birthday, Mother's Day, Easter or any other occasion - personally I think receiving a handmade card, or hand written card is so much more personal. So despite my ongoing efforts to live more sustainably, reduce plastics and be eco-friendly I'm still making handmade cards, but they are at least recyclable. 

In March and April I'm taking part in the Friends of the Earth - Craft for your planet fundraising efforts. Which means that 100% of monies from my handmade card sales will be donated to Friends of the Earth, so now is the time to stock up. Get in touch via email at jadedcrafter@gmail.com to place an order.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Kindness Rock Garden #RandomActsofKindness

 

'The gardeners' haven't been for some time as we are still in lockdown, so as it's Random Acts of Kindness Week I thought a little Rock Garden might spread some love locally... 

If like me you are missing travelling right now, and want some travel themed creative ideas, check out my travel blog. This month I'm getting creative with recipes from my travels. There's plenty of older posts that might work to keep the kids occupied this half term too... 

Cards for Chinese New Year 2021 - Year of the Ox/Cow

Unfortunately my plans for Chinese New Year cards this year didn't really work out, the lockdown has played havoc with getting my hands on the stamp set I was going to use, so instead I have had to improvise.

These are the card designs available for ordering - please indicate what date you require the cards for posting etc, and allow a minimum of 1 weeks notice.

Design 1 - A6 size (£2)

Design 2 - A6 size (£2)

Design 3 - 13.5cm square (£2.25)