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14 Nov Posted by jade in housekeeping | 6 comments

craft hope needs a laptop

Let me start this post off by saying that I hate asking for things. I don’t want to burden or bother anyone really ever. I’ve been able to run Craft Hope in such a way that there hasn’t been money exchanged – with the exception of the money we raised for Doctors Without Borders in...

21 Oct Posted by jade in housekeeping | 5 comments

the little website that could {craft hope}

I have this little website. A website that started back in 2009 with the idea of spreading hope to others. The idea behind the website was that there had to be something more with this blog crafting community. It started with pillowcase dresses headed to an orphanage in Mexico. Twenty-nine dresses traveled with a missionary...

28 Jul Posted by jade in housekeeping | 9 comments

keep spreading hope

We have been working behind the scenes opening boxes, counting blankets and bracelets, delivering blankets and bracelets, and planning the next project. There are three of us that have coordinated the last couple of projects. I’m stearing the ship here in Texas. Carin has been coordinating the collection and distribution of bracelets in Canada. And...

10 May Posted by jade in housekeeping | 2 comments

spread the word. word.

The power of social media is quite a force. It truly shows how one person can make a difference. I read a facebook status the other day that made me laugh. She said “What does it say about me that I run to facebook to get all of my news?” I have to admit it,...

18 Apr Posted by jade in housekeeping, project 7 | 12 comments

shipping concerns

One of the beautiful things about Craft Hope is that we are comprised of individuals from all over the globe. This also presents a myriad of shipping concerns for those of you who are shipping to other countries. Then a volcano begins to erupt and cancels flights, which means mail doesn’t travel either. Please do...

26 Mar Posted by jade in housekeeping | 11 comments

mental health break and babies

What’s that you say? You are ready for a new project? Okay, good. Life has been going full steam ahead behind the scenes at Craft Hope. Sarah had her baby this week!!! And I’ve been taking a much needed break after the book went to print and the Craft Hope for Haiti run to spend...

27 Jan Posted by Sarah in craft hope etsy shop, craft hope for haiti, doctors without borders, housekeeping | 18 comments

Craft Hope for Haiti – the snake eating the elephant

Good morning! Sarah again. I’m writing to you today from the happy place of having posted most items and notified shippers of nearly all sales. I can’t tell you how good that feels after days of having hundreds of unread emails full of generous offers and even more notifications of excited buyers. As I look...

14 Jan Posted by jade in craft hope for haiti, doctors without borders, housekeeping | 102 comments

craft hope for haiti

Store Update: The Craft Hope for Haiti etsy store is now up & running! Over 1000 items sold and $20,000 raised! 1.20.10 Donations Update: We are suspending donations for the next two weeks due to the amazing response! The store is open and we will be posting all donations over the next few days while...

11 Aug Posted by Marjorie Dolley in housekeeping | 16 comments

checking in

“Greatness is not defined by what a person receives, but by what that person gives.” John Maxwell I am amazed by how many people are willing to give. Shortly after I posted about project number four, the comments started to pour in to my email account. I called Jade and told her we were starting...

22 Jun Posted by jade in housekeeping | Comments

craft hope nest

Greetings friends. As you might have noticed, Craft Hope is growing by leaps and bounds. YOU are making a difference around the world. Words cannot express how grateful I feel to be involved in this process with all of you. We’ve been working hard over here at Craft Hope trying to find the best way...