When I started Craft Hope over a year ago I thought maybe a few people would participate. Actually, I’d been praying for purpose with my blogging and crafting. Wow, did God give me purpose in a way I would never have imagined. In the Craft Hope community, I’m surrounded with some of the most thoughtful, creative people on the planet. I am eternally thankful to all of you for allowing me to serve in this capacity.
I really am just a girl, who had an idea, was contacted by Lark Books to share my vision, and somehow landed a book deal. I had heard rumor that Craft Hope books were shipping. The ‘official’ release date for the Craft Hope book is August 3rd. To my surprise, they started showing up in stores yesterday.
So I went over to my local Barnes & Noble. Nothing.
Then today I checked online and it said they were in stock. WHAT?!? My book is on a bookshelf… that people can go and buy… right down the road?!? I started getting phone calls and emails from friends taking pictures of the book to share with me. Honestly, I’ve had a hard time grasping this whole thing. It just never seemed real. Even with deadlines looming and late nights working, I still had a hard time grasping that it was turning into an actual book.
Really, I’m just a girl who is trying to figure out how to be a good mom. I have endless stacks of laundry. Toys strewn about. Play-doh bins emptied all over the living room. Dirty dishes in the sink. And three kids under six running in circles around me. My oldest is starting kindergarten this year, which brings about a whole set of running around and new adventures. The nine month old literally keeps me chasing after her all day long.
All the while I’m running Craft Hope from my laptop in the living room.
All of this to say… thank you. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To my friends/designers that contributed projects to the book. To the charities that so graciously open their doors to our donations. To the Craft Hope community that rocks my socks on a daily basis. I am endlessly amazed by your thoughtful nature and willingness to give of your time. Your handmade items, your notes you put in the boxes, your emails and comments… they all matter and go straight to the heart.
So as you can see my book is now in many stores around the nation. Of course you can buy it online, but there really is something about going into a bookstore and buying a book. Thank you to those of you who continue to support Craft Hope. We are growing like wildfire. An incredibly, beautiful wildfire that spreads hope around the world.
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And…. We now have a Post Office Box! For those of you who have towels from Project 8 to mail, please send them to me. Please do not make anymore towels unless you have a group already planning to get together. The need has been met, but I will continue to collect those that have been made and get them to the relief organizations.
Here is our spanking new mailing address:
Craft Hope P.O. Box 341774 Austin, TX 78734I will be accepting donations for the next couple of weeks and after that we’ll be moving on to the next project. Thank you all so much who participated in Project 8! You supplied enough towels to the relief organizations along the gulf coast for years. Thank you.
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I’m a librarian who just purchased your book for my library. Can’t wait to read it and share it with my patrons
How exciting – can’t wait to get my hands on the book!
Congratulations! It must be so exciting to see your name on the bookshelf!
Oh, Friend. I read this in tears. I am so so so happy for you and for Craft Hope. There are so many people who have been inspired by you and your vision. I remember when you took your blogging hiatus and came back with this little idea. “Am I crazy?” you asked… Clearly not. You and your heart, my dear friend, have created something so truly wonderful that we have only just begun to see the good it can do. Bless your sweet sweet heart. And all that undone laundry. *kisses*
I wish the world had more people like you in it….you’re heart is filled with so much love, and that love has brought so many people together through these charities. The things that you are doing are amazing, and I can only hope to continue to contribute as I did with Project 8.
Hello – I was so pleased to receive my copy of Craft Hope today. Its a great venture for so many great causes. Congratulations.
I am so happy for you – you are someone who deserves to have good things come your way. You have spent the last year making sure good things were headed to others. Congratulations.
Congratulations, Jade! This is so wonderful! and I’m really excited to get my copy!
Hi, I cannot wait to get my hands on your book. I am running out in search of it today!!!
Congratulations! I will check out my bookstore first thing tomorrow.
That is just awesome! Ok to me you’ve been ‘published’ for some time (since I’ve been reading your blog for a bit) but I have to say now you ~really~ are published
oooo, ooo, ooooo! CONGRATS! I had no idea it was already on shelves. Headed over to the book store
Love the book! I thought it would be a great idea for you to go on a morning talk show about it. Spoke to a couple of friends up your way in the news area….hope I see you on T.V. soon.
I knew you could achieve any goal you set,however,what you and your crafters have done to help so many is beyond words.I remember the young Jade and it is delightful to see dreams aspire.To all of you involved in Craft Hope,many applause and to you,Jade,a big hug and kiss from me.Incredible does not describe what you must feel and what you do.Love and God-Bless you on your journey.Belinda
I just bought mine here in Atlanta! I’m having trouble deciding which one to do first. Maybe the patchwork scarf
Dear Jade,
I just returned from vacation on Cape Cod to find a Barnes & Noble box with your book inside my front door. I immediately opened it and read it cover to cover – it is just beautiful! I can hardly wait to start on some new projects (and one charity is right here in Boston – yeah!) My 12 year old daughter couldn’t wait for me to finish it as she wanted to read it and pick out her own projects as well. Thank you for this…I didn’t expect it until August –
Kathy
Sherborn, MA
Jade – You’re an inspiration to us all. Congratulations!
I was in Crafty Hope Heaven last night as I fell asleep inspired after reading your Book! I woke up this morning
thinking “I can’t wait to get to my book tonight”
Blessings to you and all you do to inspire and give others
the desire to move the World in little & Big ways!
you are the Change!
Wow, I love success stories and your story is so uplifting and inspiring. Congratulations…you truly deserve it!
yipppeeee!!! how exciting, jade! i’m so very proud of you and your HUGE heart. you are an inspiration to so many. xoxo
Congratulations. I was on Barnes and Noble.com last night ordering a different book and thought I’d just check to see if the CraftHope book was available…it was…it is on the way to my house!
What wonderful news and congratulations on your book. I have just checked it out and it is on sale at http://www.amazon.co.uk. I will be placing an order.
Great job.
love to see a face with the name after all this time, congrats, you deserve it!
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