Monday, December 29, 2008

Cards 4 Kids Challenge

I am offering you all a challenge that only you can help fulfill. I would like to have 1000 Valentine's Day cards for the children at Children's Hospital of Michigan. Yep, you read it correctly I did say 1000. There are 238 beds at the hospital and I would like to provide the kids with more then just one card. I would and so would the staff, like to get enough cards so the kids can exchange them, send them out to friends at school, or home to their parents and or siblings.

These can be cards with envelopes or just a post card style card. You don't sign the card as the kids and staff will be using them to make the kids have the best Valentine's Day ever. So if you want to get on the wagon and get those fingers inky I would love to have your help. I know we can and will do this and as an added incentive I will offer up some candy. Can't take a picture of it as I haven't bought it yet but it will be good. Sooooo.....are you in?? You can send me your intent to help at
mrsmiley6@aol.com and I will give you my address or if you leave a reply that I can answer at a blog sight then we are good to go. I know that you are all wonderful people so I don't think this appeal will be defeated. Thanks in advance and watch out for my blog candy posting. Pat

EDITED TO ADD: When some of the gals heard about my challenge, they decided to offer up blog candy to sweeten the deal! The lovely Jennifer Buck will have some fun treats at her space as will my DD Julie over at Out To Impress! So check them out!
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66 comments:

  1. 6 wacky womenDecember 29, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    Way ahead of you, girlfriend. I have some ready to mail!! I hope you make your goal and more.

    Have a great day!
    Karen

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  2. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    What a great challenge. Count me in! I would love to help!
    smiles,Deena

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  3. Cindy LawrenceDecember 29, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    Hey Pat~

    I will absolutely help out with this! What a sweet thing for you to do! {{hugs}}

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  4. AnonymousDecember 29, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    Glad to help, Pat! What a blessing to many young warriors in the fight of their dear lives! I'll speak to my local stampin' gals. More on #s as they answer; for now know that there will be at least fifty from north of Billings on the Musselshell River. Keep Looking Up!

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  5. LastelDecember 30, 2008 at 4:57 AM

    I am sending an email , I have a bunch ready to send !

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  6. AmyDecember 30, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    I'll get some started today!!!

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  7. JeanetteDecember 30, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    I made a bunch that are almost ready to send. I just have to round up some envelopes.

    I really enjoy helping with this project.

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  8. SuzziDecember 30, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    I just posted this to my Girlfriends in Michigan.

    I am pledging (e-mailing you.)
    Thanks.

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  9. WhimsicalThoughtsDecember 30, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    You can count on me ... I'll be sending you some cards in the next week or so.... Hugs and Happy New Year

    ~ Toni

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  10. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Pat--- Count me in!! What a great idea-- I will e-mail you also so I can get the mailing info. Have a wonderful new year and God Bless You!! and you family
    Sherri Alspach
    sherrialspach@sbcglobal.net

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  11. mimiburroughsDecember 30, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    I would love to help out too!!

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  12. Toni KDecember 30, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    I'm getting on this today! This is such a great cause, and fun to do too!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    I will get on board. I just need to know where to mail them to. thanks

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  14. Toni KDecember 30, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I have put a post with a link on my blog. Thanks for all you do!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Not only will I send some but I have posted it on the JustCards Yahoo group so I am sure you will get more
    Faye

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  16. AnnDecember 30, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Hi Pat,
    I sent you an e-mail; I will send you some Valentines.

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  17. DianeDecember 30, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Hey Pat,you know you can count on me!!! I'm def. in,I already have your addie so as soon as they are done i'll ship them out!
    Thanks for doing this for these sick kids,it's so thoughtful of you and so nice of everyone chipping in!!
    Way to to card makers!!!!
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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  18. Dolce Deb's DesignsDecember 30, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Ok I am on board. I also put your blog addy on my blog for others to get this info. Thank you for sharing this with us and I know we can do this. Have a very Happy New Year.

    Debbie/Phx AZ

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  19. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Hi, Pat,
    I just emailed you from Julie's blog to get your address. Will start my valentines when I get off the Internet.
    Thank you so much for allowing us to help you out!
    Gail S.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 at 7:16 PM

    Pat, I'll get busy stamping! How great will this be!!!! I'm sure you'll hit your goal!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    I would love to be a part of this. I have emailed you also. THanks for doing this.

    Kim Janz

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  22. UnknownDecember 30, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    This is such a great challenge, I would love to be a part of this.
    -Cher

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  23. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    I'm in and I'm extending the challenge to my stamping club!
    Good luck with such a great cause.
    I'm orginally from Holland, MI

    Melissa Leach
    meleach22@bellsouth.net

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  24. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    You know I'm in chickie!! I already have your addie so when they are done I'll ship them off!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    Sounds like fun to me, Pat! Count me in... I'll email you to get your snail addy.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    I will start working on some valentines this weekend! glad to help

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  27. RinaJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I'm in. Thanks for this blessing. I will get started today and email you for your addy. BTW...is there a deadline set, that you would like to receive all these by?

    Aloha and God Bless.

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  28. twinkle teachesJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    I'm in!
    tina :)

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  29. Rosie LilyaJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Pat- I'm in! Just sent you an email

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  30. Karol LJanuary 5, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I will be sending as many as I can make. Bless you for this great challenge.
    "Live, Laugh, Love"
    Karol H

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  31. TanyaJanuary 5, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I've emailed you and commented on Julie's, but thanks for letting us all in on this! Its always good to help! I hope you do reach the goal!!!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    I could have sworn I posted a comment here...nonetheless, I am making cards to send to you and TFS cause it feels great to be doing these cards 4 kids. I will post the cards on my blog when I am done and posting your generosity :)

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  33. AlexJanuary 6, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I am so in for this - what a wonderful cause!! I will get started on them today!

    *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  34. CarolJanuary 7, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I will be sending mine in shortly. I relly hope that with all of us in the stamping community, you are able to really surpass your goal and have tons of cards for these kids to send out.

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  35. Ilina CrouseJanuary 8, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    Hi PAt, my cards (and enveloped) went in the mail on Tuesday. SHould be there in few days.

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  36. LaurieJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Pat...just emailed you with my commitment to help with this project. Love the idea of those kids getting Valentines. I'll be checking with the childrens' hospital close to me to see if there is a need/opportunity for something like this in our community. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  37. AngelaJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I am making some for you this weekend and mailing them out. This is a great thing!!

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  38. DebbieJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Sent you an email...making cards to send your way! Can't wait to hear back from you. Thanks for doing this! Just SO SWEET! *hugs*

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  39. joar001January 8, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Thank for you the chance to contribute. The cards are waiting for the postman tomorrow.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    I am in for sure!! I have a goal for my morning now :) Look for my email.

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  41. jennJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Here are a few I'll be sending as soon as I get your address (I e-mailed you). Thanks. http://jennscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/01/stamp-for-cause-part-one.html

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  42. TraceyJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Great cause Pat! I just sent you an email!!

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  43. TraceyJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I whipped up a couple of cards tonight and posted them on my blog. Am hoping to get some more done too!!

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  44. UnknownJanuary 10, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I'm about to go work on my cards now! I've already emailed you for the address!!

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  45. JessJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    I'll be sending some soon!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Pat what a great thing to do for the kids at the Childrens Hospital! A friend of mine son was there not too long ago, and they are such wonderful people there. Please count me in and send me your mailing address please! my email address is Yogi25j@wowway.com

    thanks
    Jenny Wrona

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I live in Michigan also so I just have to help so count me in.

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  48. lisa808January 11, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Pat, thanks for getting back to me so quickly with the mailing address. My three cards (perhaps more if I get to it tonight) will be in the mail tomorrow. I posted them on my blog and on SCS. Gotta spread the word, right?!?!? Anyway, here is the SCS link to my cards:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1189756?cat=500&ppuser=150659

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  49. Lisa HjulbergJanuary 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Hi Pat! I'm standing by, waiting for mailing instructions. My four cards are ready to go. What an awesome cause! Thanks for doing this.

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  50. CheriJanuary 11, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I've already emailed you about counting me in, but I've also posted on my blog about your card drive. You can see it at The Paper Freak.

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  51. sandyh50January 11, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Hi Pat, I have 10 cards done ready to mail and I have a friend making another 10. I emailed you for your address!

    sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com

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  52. JamiJanuary 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    What an amazing effort Pat. I will absolutely help out... I will send you an email to get the address.

    Thanks!
    hugs & blessings,
    Jami

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  53. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    I am glad to have a chance to contribute in some small way, Pat. Thanks for all your work. I have already sent an e-mail for your address. Linda lsfouratwindstreamdotnet

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  54. AmandaJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    This is wonderful. I just sent you an e-mail. Hope you succeed your goal of 1,000!

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  55. Gina WronaJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Hi Pat!

    Count me in! I'll send you an email since I don't have a blog, but I can't believe I followed your link from a blog in Hawaii that led me back to Michigan, where I've lived all my life. What a small world, eh?

    Hugs,
    Gina

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  56. TamaraJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I have my first one on my blog, and I will make a few more this weekend, then in the mail they go!

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  57. Julia AstonJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    My 20 cards are on their way to you Pat! and I posted your challenge on my blog yesterday! what a terrific project you are doing for the hospital! Thanks for letting us help you!

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  58. MelanieJanuary 15, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Hi pat, I've posted about your request and thrown in another prize, as are some of my readers! :)

    http://melaniemuenchinger.blogspot.com/2009/01/hand-in-hand-challenge-month-1.html

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  59. UnknownJanuary 15, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Hi there, count me in!! I will contribute as many as I can this weekend and get them off in the mail if you can send me your addy. this is fantastic, I love this idea!! count me in, anytime you do such a thing? Do you want any cards or just valentines? Would you like some made from other kids too? I would love to include my boys in a project like this!

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  60. MothermarkJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Pat!

    This is a wonderful thing you are doing for the kids.....This works perfectly with today's limited supply challenge at SCS. I made 6 cards this morning for you and will be sending them off!

    Hugs to you!

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I would love to help. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  62. DianeJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    This is so great, I hope you take a picture of all of them in one big photo...too fun...and I am from Michigan, great diea!

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  63. Crazy CreationsJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I sent my card friday hope you like them .Thank for letting me help .Sarah

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  64. terriavidreader (IN-USA)January 21, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    OK, I've sent my email to get address, and I love participating in such a good cause! Plus, more reasons to make valentines!

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  65. SuzziJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I did it last year and can't wait to do it again!

    Please send info (didn't keep)

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Were getting busy........

    stamp stamp stamp....


    hugs,

    Pearl aka Rosiebudstamp
    and Kotasgasbaggers SCS

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