Giving Back - Helping Dogs in Need

A few weeks ago, I was teaching a class at House Wine and they were having a fundraiser to benefit Austin Dog Rescue.
I thought, surely I can contribute something to the cause, so I created a pair of wine glasses to raffle off that night, complete with a quote for dog lovers; "A dog is the only thing in the world that will love you more than you love yourself". 
We raised $180 in raffle ticket sales on top of the proceeds House Wine donated that evening.
After the fires around Austin, the dog rescue centers are a maximum capacity and even sending some dogs to foster homes.  They need help!
For just a few hours of my time, some dogs will get much needed food and shelter.  It was cool that one of the Emergency Fund volunteers won the glasses.

Big News- I am donating a hand painted lamp and set of wine glasses at the Third Annual Dogtoberfest on October 22! 

Craftivism in Action feels so good.  :-D

Happy Crafting!

Giving Back- Baby Shower for a Mother in Need

Hello Everyone!

I was contacted via my sugarcraft shop last month by a lovely woman who hosts baby showers in her community for mothers-in-need.  She was planning a very special shower for a unique woman who is in need of much love and support.  Her baby was born prematurely and is still in the NICU.

Anyway, I donated a cake topper for the shower and the shower itself was a huge success.

She wrote about it on her blog.  I love being able to use my two hands to make a difference in someone's life.  I think giving back is a bigger blessing to me than to the person who is on the receiving end because my heart is so full!

:-D