Monday, February 28, 2011

Important Post....PLEASE READ!!

**This will stay at the top of my blog for the month of February**
CANDY NOW CLOSED!

Thanks for stopping by my blog to read this important post. I am asking for some help to make a wonderful lady smile as she is going through a difficult time right now. That special lady is my hubby's Aunt Jeanne! She just turned 50 in November and right before Christmas she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A couple of days ago she underwent a mastectomy (complete removal of breast). Everything has been going well and she is in good spirits and trying to stay so positive. As soon as she heals she will undergo chemotherapy and we won't know if she also has to do radiation or not until her results come back from the lymph nodes they took out. Jeanne is a remarkably sweet lady....she would do anything for anyone and so would her husband! Two of the nicest people I have ever met and I'm so glad I am a part of their family.
Jeanne absolutely LOVES cards....and she also really enjoys getting postcards from different places. She hasn't traveled very much and always enjoys getting postcards from all of our travels. I thought it would be great if she could get handmade cards, items or postcards from all over the world to help lift her spirits and make her smile! That is where you all come in! :) This is going to be a surprise for her and I will hand deliver everything. I would also like to offer a bit of candy to those that participate in sending something AND for spreading the word! If there is anyone that wishes to donate something to my candy pile that would be wonderful!!! I would like to have everything by the end of February so if you live out of the USA please adjust to allow for posting time! Thank you so much in advance for those that choose to participate!!

Here are the details:
1. Please make a card, handmade item (she loves anything), or send a postcard of your local area. You can mail everything to me. Please e-mail me for my address...it is located in my profile. If you can't find it just leave me a message on my blog saying you would like my address.
2. Make sure you put your e-mail or blog address in the envelope so I can put you in the candy draw!
3. Please spread the word and link to this post (you can use the candy picture)! Leave me a comment with a link to your blog post that you have spread the word and I will enter you in the candy draw.
If you send something AND spread the word that gives you two chances!!
4. Remember I would like to have everything by the end of February and will draw a name the first week of March. I will ship anywhere!
5. If you do NOT want to be in the candy draw and still would like to participate please let me know that too!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!!

EDITED 2-21-11 TO SAY: If you would like to participate in the candy and your afraid your card will not get here in time don't worry....just let me know your sending something and I will go ahead and include you. But to make sure things are fair if you are the winner I will hold the candy until I receive your card. So far I have about 35 people that have said they would send something....my goal is 50 so fingers crossed as I am almost to my goal!! :) I also wanted to let you know that Jeanne is doing well and that her test results came back and her lymph nodes were clear!! That is a blessing!! I have not talked to her about when she will start chemo...I will update when I know more!

CANDY:



* 10 Magnolia stamped images
* K&Co. Chipboard sheet
* Pack of American Craft rub-ons
* Basic Grey Bling
* Misc. die cuts
* Assorted matching ribbon




Carol from Craftin Granny's Card Shack has graciously donated a rubber stamp called "Willow With Lantern" from Whiff Of Joy!

Theresa from Craft's/Friends/Angels has kindly donated the following items! I will update later with a picture!

100 Flatback Pearls - assorted colors
100 Gems - assorted colors
3 bunches of flowers
Some dimensional Stickers
6m of Ribbon - 3 colors (2m each )

Corry from Free-4-Ever has lovingly donated the goodies you see in the picture below!



Linda from Lindy's Maid Wid Luv has sweetly donated the following stamp set!




Becky from Scrappin' Becky B. has generously donated all the items you see in the picture below!




I will update if anyone else decides to donate! Thank you!

-Stacie

42 Comments:

Anonymous said...

awesome idea Stacie, will get on it!!!

Merry said...

What a fantastic idea Stacie.....I will be sending a card off soon. Hoping your Aunt-in-law continues getting well. :-)

Larisa said...

I wish Jeanne all the best!!!

Anonymous said...

I posted on my blog about it, how do I get it to stay up the top?

Stef H said...

oh stacie, i am sooooooooooo sorry. i'll be sending you something for sure. please let aunt jeanne know she's in my prayers.

hugs,

Teresa aka Tess said...

Send me your address:
tess1960 (at) cox (dot) net
visit my OWOH even here for a chance at a giveaway for yourself or Jeanne. http://theheartofwords.blogspot.com/2011/02/owoh-2011-giveaway.html

THERESA said...

Hi Stacy, send me all your details please, i would also love to add to your blog candy for this, i could be me !!!
tgerber at telkomsa dot net
thanks
theresa ( also a glitterbug)

Miranda said...

I stopped in via Glitterbabe's blog. I'll make one this weekend. What an awesome idea!

Mel said...

Hi Stacie, I found your blog through Annmaree (Emu) and would love to send you some stash to add to your candy and do a card for your dear friend. Could you please send me your address and I will post tomorrow. Love Melxx

ladyjanet_56 said...

Count me in my friend is having her op this month & my mum had one done a very long time ago. Janet T

Dawnll said...

I just read this when I returned I am copying and will get some goodies in the mail for your Aunt sweetie as soon as I can!
I think I have your address and will double check.

Michelle H. said...

So sorry about your aunt!!
I will make a card and send a postcard!!
Awesome candy!!
To give someone else the chance please don' t add my name better chance for soemone else!!
Pass forward!!
Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog!
This is such an awesome & sweet idea!
I will be praying for her!!
Hugs!!

ileana said...

Hi Stacie, I´d love to send you a little something for you aunt. I think I have your e-mail address but just in case I don´t find it please send me your post addess so I can send it to you as soon as possible.
A big hug.

Becky B. said...

Hi, Stacie:

So sorry to hear about your aunt. My mom had a bout with breast cancer last year and had to do radiation and chemo, but is doing very well now! When the cancer is caught early the cure rate is high...I'm keeping your aunt in my prayers!

Please count me in on the "card shower" and I'll contribute some treats to your blog candy giveaway. I'll post the info on my blog tomorrow and I'll send a card and treats in the mail to you just as soon as I can dig out of the snow.

Hugs,

Becky

Robyn said...

Hi! Found out about you through Ann Maree- can't find your details....can you email me the address please?
rainbowsbyrobyn@y7mail.com
Glad to send Jeanne a card from Australia! Robyn

Linda Wescott said...

Keeping your aunt and you and your family in my thoughts, hope your aunt makes a good recovery. I've emailed you too. Hugs lin

Unknown said...

Hi Stacie x I would be honoured to send such a special lady a card x Please email me your address hun my email address is: charitycrafter@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks for leaving a lovely comment on my blog too! x

I have posted your candy on my sidebar too!

I soooo hope Jeanne gets lots and lots of lovely "Pick me up" cards x Leigh x

KC said...

I have already emailed you but I thought I'd leave a comment too...I'm going tonight to get a postcard and mailing it off tomorrow! I have posted you on my sidebar.

Crafting Queen said...

Hi Stacie, card on it's way. :)

Cor* said...

STACIE- I have posted about this on my blog today http://fancyfree4ever.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-about-love.html

Feel free to lift the picture off my blog and put it here. Consider it sent by Monday. There is a card in there for Aunty Jeanne & a little something for you too! Mwah!

BrossArtAddiction said...

Hello Stacie, I found your blog through Cor and have added both candy to my blog to help spread the word for your friend. I'm not interested in winning the candy, but I hope to help spread the word for such a wonderful cause! It's so lovely what you're doing for her and she must indeed be a special lady and so sorry to hear she's going through a rough time. I will definitely try to get a card made for her too! And I will see what I can find to add to the candy pot! Best of luck to you and your family! :)

xx Tracey xx

sallysbitz2 said...

Hello Stacie.
I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt.
This is a great idea, I will be spreading the word on my blog after I have completed this x
I will be emailing you too for your address so I too can post a card or postcard for your Aunt.

My hubbys Nan was diagnosed with breast cancer just after Christmas and had her breast removed on Wed 27th Jan. I spoke to her tonight and she sounds in good spirit, she is 84 or 85 yrs old.

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.com

sally.bownes@talk21.com

Audrey said...

Stacie, I would love to send you a card for your aunt. Please send me your addy as I will send it out ASAP. It may take a while to get there as it will be coming form Mexico, hope that is ok
Hugs to you and your aunt. God Bless

audrey@rosemansroost.com
I am on the Stamping Vacation DT with you

Unknown said...

I'm sorry to hear about your aunt and what a wonderful idea you are doing for her. I will definitely be sending her a card.. and a postcard too :) I'm sure she'd love a postcard from Malta !! I'm off to spread the word for now. Hugs xxx

ashley said...

Saw Stef's post. Since I love postcards, so if you'll send me your address, I'll send one. My best wishes and some prayers for your aunt...

DebiJ said...

I saw this message on Annmaree's blog & I would like to pop a card in the post too...it is surely great that we can share a smile with your aunt.

Audrey said...

The card will be in the mail Thursday!!
Big Hugs to you and Aunt Jeanne!

Debby said...

Stacie, what a terrific thing you are doing for Aunt Jeanne...I am emailing you to get the address...I am sending a card and some goodies to add to your candy...Hugs to you

Debby said...

I forgot , I also linked the candy to my blog to spread the word! http://debby-paperpearls.blogspot.com/2011/02/vintage-wishes.html

Spigolatrice said...

Hi...please email me your address...I am in Italy and aren't a good card maker but I may send a postcard or something else I handcraft..Make me a list of what would she like!
I have posted a link in by blog...
many wishes to Aunt Jeanne...
http://spigolatrice.blogspot.com/

Monica said...

Hi, please do email me your address... I live in Indonesia, far, far away from you but I would LOVE to send Jeanne a card. How very sweet of you...

xxx Monica

Curt in Indy said...

Hey Kiddo. . .I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's Aunt. Cancer is such an awful disease. I'm so sorry she is going through it. I don't need to be entered into the drawing, but I do want to send her a card. Please send me your address. My best to her and to you two. Curt

craftieodmae said...

okay, I'll send you some Stampin Up ribbon, it's called Jersey ??? and a pack of K&Company Chipboard Frames. Also I will send her a card, bless her heart, this could happen to any of us.

Sheree said...

Count me in on making a card and sending it off as soon as possible. Your Aunt is in for the fight of her life but the prognosis is so much better now than it was even a year ago. My mom's mastectomy got everything and she didn't need treatment of any kind. Hope I have the same luck as I'm the only female in the family who it hasn't hit yet... knock on wood. I sent you an e-mail asking for your addy.
My best to all of you at this trying time.

Sheree said...

Just wanted you to know I have the link on my blog now ... Hope you get lots of traffic as I get around 25 per day now. The card will be popped in the mail tomorrow morning!

Gina said...

Hi Stacie, just put up a reminder post for your candy draw :D XXX

Sammye Jo said...

Hey girl. I am way behind in blog land! Shoot me your mailing address again adn I will send a card tomorrow before I head out of town!!!
XOXO

Unknown said...

Hi Stacie, I have just blogged about this today here!!! Sorry I didn't do it before but I hope you received the card I sent you and your aunt loved it :)

Hugs
xxx

Rosalee said...

Such a wonderful giveaway, Stacie. Please email me with your address, I would so love to send a card to Aunt Jeanne. I've also added a link to my sidebar to help spread the word.
Hugs, Rosalee

realcanadiangurl@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Stacie,
My name is Alice and I would love to send your aunt a card. When I clicked on the contact I wasn't able to leave one (The same thing happened when I tried to email becky on her blog. I'm not sure what the problem is). Sorry. Could you please email me your addess to send the card? My email is badge_swaper@yahoo.com Thanks for your help!! I will also add her to our prayer list at church.
God Bless,
Alice

Sonchyk said...

Hi,I posted a link and want to send a postcard to your aunt Jeanne

Anonymous said...

I received a card from your aunt yesterday. That was soooo sweet.
Alice Snyder
badge_swaper@yahoo.com