Handmade for Christchurch

Following my last post, I would like to say thankyou so much for all the lovely comments.  It is amazing to know that all over the world there are wonderful people that really really care about others.  

It truly humbles me.

This blogging thing really is awesome.

Last night, on Facebook, I came across a fan page called  

Handmade for Christchurch.

Here is what they say about their group...

"We are a group of mums who are all crafty and many of us run our own small businesses and often have wondered how we can get together to help people in need. When we heard about the Christchurch earthquake our hearts sank and we all felt so helpless. A couple of our group are from the area and we sat there for hours waiting and waiting to hear if our friends were ok. In that time we all chatted and thought of someway that we could help to give a little as we could not leave our families and go and help with the clean up. We decided as we are all crafters we would create a group which helped to raise money for people who have been affected and hopefully our small group would be able to help raise just a little. In the last 15 hours since the group has started we have received many many responses from people who are willing to take some time out of their busy life to create something for a donation for us to Auction off on Trade Me. As time goes on the donations are increasing and we would love to be able to raise as much as we can. We are asking that anyone who can spare an hour or two and is creative, owns a business who handmakes items or maybe can do some baking (please note that this must be made in a commercial kitchen to be able to sell on Trademe) to give us an email and to join our page Every little bit counts and all money raised will be split between the Christchurch Womans Refuge and The Salvation Army" What an awesome idea, one I was very keen to help them with so I have donated one of my handmade oilcloth buntings to their cause.  They have had a huge response and I believe they have had over 400 items lovingly handmade by Kiwis donated so far. There is a huge variety of gorgeous items up for auction already, and more will be added as and when they can (they have probably been overwhelmed by the repsonse, in a good way of course!) You can view the items for auction here and if you are in New Zealand, feel free to bid generously! I guess enjoying something pretty and helping out can go hand in hand... Sweet. xx Karen We are a group of mums who are all crafty and many of us run our own small businesses and often have wondered how we can get together to help people in need. When we heard about the Christchurch earthquake our hearts sank and we all felt so helpless. A couple of our group are from the area and we sat there for hours waitin...g and waiting to hear if our friends were ok. In that time we all chatted and thought of someway that we could help to give a little as we could not leave our families and... (read more)