It's a GIVEAWAY!

more recent posts to include pink saturday are located after this post 

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.

~Edward Everett Hale

Yes, indeed, it's a GIVEAWAY!  And you get to choose your own prize(s)! Even better, you'll be going shopping without ever leaving your house! As if those aren't enough reasons for celebration, I've saved the best news for last. By going shopping, you'll be sharing more hope and more love to a beautiful group of women in Haiti.

 That's right! Three of you sweet ladies will each have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the HAITI BY HAND ETSY SHOP!  

Leaving a comment on this post up until Wednesday, April 28th, 9PM EST, is all you need to do in order to be eligible to win one of the certificates. Want to double or triple your chances of winning? If you would be so kind as to blog about this giveaway OR make a donation to the Haiti by Hand Etsy shop your name will be added once for each of these thoughtful gestures. Be sure to let me know if you do either of these {email or in a comment}.

If you don't have an Etsy account, don't let that stop you from entering. It's easy and free to sign up for your own account.

Like many of you, I've been so inspired by Rebecca Sower's heart, tireless efforts, and hopeful vision for the people of Haiti. As she's mentioned in her Haiti by Hand blog, she's just one person and while she can't reach every person in Haiti, she can reach some of them. And when others do a little here and a little there, all of our littles can grow into something bigger. {same concept as how laundry piles become enormous!}

In fact, when the idea first came to me to offer gift certificates to the HBH Etsy shop as a giveaway, I hesitated. After all, I don't have a big blog. Not by any stretch of the wildest imagination. Pushing that can't do thought aside, I realized that even my little {or your little} will be greatly appreciated by these dear women in Haiti. So with wobbly little legs {can't do attitude now hitching up with a little insecurity!} I shot an email off to Rebecca. Of course, being the sweetheart she is, her kindness encouraged me to move forward. And likewise, through our combined gestures of kindness, we can encourage these Haitian women to move forward as well...

If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to read the Haiti by Hand blog and meet some of these dear people for whom our collective efforts will serve to wrap them in a warm, sweet hug and plant priceless seeds of hope in their hearts!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

 

Comments

[Karla Nathan]

Thanks for letting me know about the giveaway, this is a nice one. Its good to see you are supporting the cause too.

[~*~Patty]

Oh let me be the first to give you a huge hug...you have a heart of gold and this is such a lovely giveaway dear Sue! I WILL bbb about it and your lovely blog!
I popped a little something in the mail to you today ... a wee surprise ;)
oxo

[Crafty Dawn]

Well this is a very kind give away in more than one sense, you go girl. I have posted this on my blog side bar so more find out about it

Love Dawn xx

[peggy forma]

how sweet and kind you are. good things will come your way.
hugs and more
peggy

[Pat]

Patty sent me - I will try to remember to blog about this - a good cause and a great giveaway!!! I will check out the Haiti by hand blog also!!!Thanks for doing it!!!:>)

[Pat]

I posted about it - now off to check out the Etsy shop!!!

[Cherie Wilson]

Oh my goodness! Oh YOUR goodness! This is a special idea Sue! Good and perfect:) Of course Rebecca's precious efforts for these Haitian women is being blessed here! Thankyou soooo much! Love to you!
PS~ to answer your question: My words are your words, don"t even have to ask!

[Shelley in SC]

Oh, yes, please! I love Rebecca's site and her heart for these precious needy women. I'd just love to go shopping there : )!!

[Mystica]

Patty sent me. A great giveaway. Thanks.

[betsy]

Thank you for the chance to win

[Dawn]

It is amazing what one persons idea can grow. Keep it up!
Peace~
Dawn

[Ann Bates]

Keep this wonderful word-of-mouth movement going!

[Diana Smith]

Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! I'ts such a great cause. Hope to win!!!

[Leanne Shawler]

What a wonderful giveaway idea :)

[Susan O.]

Thank you for supporting this cause. I'm deeply impressed with the kindness and generosity of people helping those in need.

[Erin Prais-Hintz]

I am so very inspired by the work that Rebecca is doing. You can't do everything, but you can do something. That is the point. Thanks for the opportunity!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
[email protected]

[Joanie Hoffman]

I think you're over that "can't do" stuff, the insecurity? take it from me, that takes a little more time, but you're doing great!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Happy days,
Joanie

[Irene L]

Thank you so much for this opportunity. Glad you didn't let insecurity keep you from doing something great.

[Terri@PringleHill]

Just found your beautiful blog through Patty (Magpie's Nest). I'm so happy she posted your giveaway because I've had an awesome time reading your prior posts. Your photography skills have blown me away! I'm now a "happy follower"! Hugs, Terri

[Sheila]

Sue, I'm checking in from my exile and have taken a sanity break from the workmen!

What a lovely thing this is you are doing, and I would so appreciate a chance to enter. Thank you! You know how I love shiny objects! :-)

Hope all is well with you. I hope to return to blogging regularly very soon.

XO,

Sheila :-)

[JackieAnn Williams]

awesome giveaway for an awesome cause~! thank you for the chance to win~!

[Nancy Goldstein]

How kind of you to do this wonderful giveaway for Haiti. I have window shopped before and love the Etsy shop.

[Shelley]

Thanks for the giveaway! A great cause and beautiful jewelery!

[Deliveryqueen.wordpress.com]

It's nice to see the continued support for Haiti and the creative artists in the etsy shop. Keep up the great work!!!

[Mary Crook]

What a GREAT IDEA you had then the Heart & Courage to put it in place and Make It Happen. FANTASTIC!!
Thank you for a chance to win. They make such Beautiful Things.
Mary

[lynn richards]

I came over from Patty's blog. What a kind, thoughtful and creative way to spread the word. I love the ETSY shop as well. Please enter me in your drawing, you encourage a lot of us in what you are doing!
xxoo
Lynn

[Laura Quaglia]

Great give away and story . Thank You
Laura

[mary]

What a wonderful and meaningful way to have a giveaway and help others at the same time!! I will have to remember this when I have another giveaway!! thanks for such a giving heart!

Please enter my name in !

bee blessed
mary

[mary]

I blogged about your wonderful giveaway

[phyllis]

How sweet of you! My heart just is still broken for those poor struggling people. Rebecca is a hero and a saint :) !

[The Happy Homemaker]

Marvelous! Please throw my name in.
What a wonderful gesture:)

[Stephanie O.]

Came for a visit from my dear friend, Cherie's, Humble Pie blog...What a generous giveaway you are having.

I too love Rebecca Sower and am so encouraged by the success the Haiti By Hand etsy store has had. I'm even the proud owner of a beautiful apron that I purchased from there.

[Vickie]

Thank you for this giveaway, wonderful idea and a great cause.
Vickie

[Martha at A Sense of Humor is Essential]

That is a delightful giveaway, Happy P.S. You have a beautiful blog.

[valrie]

How thoughtful to donate to the Haiti Etsy Shop. My sis has an Etsy shop too! I love your blog. Some day I will get to Paris! Stop by and receive your $25 gift card at my blog!

Valrie
http://poemsmyway-valrie.blogspto.com

[katie]

what a wonderful shop! amazing what they do

[Jenn Raley]

Hi Sue and Happy Pink Saturday. That is a good cause, and very thoughtful post you have here. Your blog title (as so many) caught my eye on Beverly's Pink Saturday post. I enjoyed reading your profile and peeked at your previous pink post. Thanks, Jenn

[Debbie]

What a great giveaway! How nice of you!
Debbie

[Lynn Lipchak]

Another fun give-away and I am all for it and the generosity of fellow stampers and artists. So glad I found you.
Lynn

[Anne Fannie]

What a wonderful give away and what a fantastic thing you are doing!
Happy Pink Saturday...
Ann

[Terica]

Thanks for the give away ,cool blog too! peace

[Alli]

Wow, such a sweet and nice way to support Haiti! Thanks for the opportunity!

[Shelley]

Thanks for such a great giveaway! Haiti by Hand has some pretty jewelry... The only thing better than that is knowing that the purchases help out a great cause! :)

[Shelley]

I mentioned your giveaway on my blog!

http://itsacharmedlifeblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/rainy-sunday.html

[Lisa Petrillo]

I love the Haiti by Hand blog and Etsy store! I have a necklace for sale in the shop. I need to get to work on some more pieces to donate. You are doing a great thing by offering a giveaway for this cause! Thanks for your generosity!! I'm glad I found your blog!

[LV Handbags]

This blog makes me realize the energy of words and pictures. As always your things are just gorgeous and I am grateful that you let us look in! Keep coming up with ideas.
by LV Handbags

[SuZeQ]

GREAT concept. Thank you!

[Debby Harreittha]

WOW!!!! Such a wonderful giveaway. I love shopping there and would be thrilled to be entered in your giveaway.
Debby

[Brenda]

This is such a heartfelt giveaway and so glad I heard about it on Dawn's blog @ the feathered nest....
hugs
Brenda

[Nancy Pleimann]

Wonderful giveaway. Nice of you to do this. Thanks, Nancy P.

[Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions]

Wow, what a generous giveaway! I'd love to be entered, please.

[Anne]

What a fabulous idea for a giveaway, I love it!

Keep up the good work, and please throw my name in the hat.

Have a wonderful week!
Anne

[June]

What an awesome giveaway Sue. Thank you for the support for this cause!

[Valerie]

OOH, what a nice giveaway! Pls count me in. Your works are beautiful!

[Nancy Collins]

Thank you for a great give away. Amazing people doing amazing things for those in Haiti who need all the help they can get.
Would love a chance to win.
Found you from Dawn's Feathered Nest.
Smiles and Blessings,
Nancy

[Lavender Dreamer]

How wonderful! I would be thrilled to win! ♥

[Lavender Dreamer]

I have made a donation to the Haiti by hand shop! Thank you very much! I haven't been to the ETSY store in awhile...I'm going to look! Thanks! ♥

[Nelly]

Wow, what great giveaway. Thanks for your generosity!

[Lori]

Thanks for the chance to win! Great things happen when many little things are done!

[Pattyjo]

Thank you for supporting this cause. I'm deeply impressed with the kindness and generosity of people helping those in need.
Pattyjo

[Sharon Chapman]

What a thoughtful giveaway. You are most generous. Iwill post about your giveaway on my sidebar under giveaways!

[Jane T]

What a nice thing for you to do and make a lot of women happy. Have a nice week.

[Erica@ZunkyChic]

What a fabulous prize! I've bought a few things from Haiti by Hand and absolutely love it.

[Karen Jones]

What a great giveaway, Dawn sent me and i can't wait to explore your blog!

[Teresa in California]

I need to write down your this blog so I can donate to the Haiti cause when I am able to.
Thank you so much for making this giveaway possible to support the Haiti cause.
I am sure we, here in the states can't even imagine what on going horrific devastation was left by the earthquake in Haiti. It will take years for them to recover the loss.

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