Here's a couple of gift ideas that started out as a little something for my parents for Christmas. Since then their friends have been ordering these faster than I can collect the pebbles to paint.
I've just been making up
more sets on request and with a week or two's notice can probably get them to you all year round - just £6 a set.
I am working out the next charity event, so check back soon or contact me at jadedcrafter@gmail.com if you are interested in receiving further details.
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).
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.
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.
