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A generous donation from a dear friend...

6/7/2013

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"Sometimes you've got to believe in someone else's belief in you until your belief kicks in."  -Les Brown
Not long ago, I introduced my 'Crafting for a Cause' line, with the intention that people would want to purchase pieces dedicated to helping fund different causes that we hold dear, & with the hope that other artists/crafters would embrace the idea & want to join me in this mission.  Fortunately, these efforts have paid off. 

Almost immediately after debuting the line, I received a request from an amazingly talented artist, who I have the extreme privilege of calling a friend, to submit a piece.  Needless to say, the phrase "over the moon" didn't quite describe the feelings of sheer joy & accomplishment I felt.  Of course I said yes!  


The artist is Cheryl Stevenson & you can find more of her amazing work on her website:  http://cherylstevenson.blogspot.com/

Rather than dragging on about how overjoyed I was to have even inspired one person, I will post a snippet (below) of the private message conversation that took place between us.  Hopefully, just reading this small piece will be enough to help you understand why, even a few months later, this wonderful woman's words make my eyes tear up.  
"My dear sweet lady, I REALLY like you AND I believe in you as an artist!"
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This gorgeous floral offering titled "Wreath of joy" is made from acrylic paint on handmade paper and artist tissue.  Cheryl has allowed me to choose the charity which will benefit from this sale.  I have chosen a cause that is very dear to my heart.  Coming from a family with a proud history of military service, not to mention being married to a veteran, I have chosen to donate a portion of the proceeds to The Wounded Warrior Project.

Now that this has been posted, I can breathe a sigh of relief.  I have been bursting at the seams to share this news for quite some time, but unfortunately, life can sometimes get in the way of a natural born procrastinator (blame my DNA).  

But now you know & as I am oh so fond of quoting to my children....
"Knowing is half the battle.  G.I. Joe....."

Don't forget to check out Cheryl's website & be inspired by her work.  I know I am!


Aloha,
-Clare

P.S. A big mahalo shout out to my friend George for being an awesome editor! 
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    Aloha my name is Clare! My main job title is Mom, but I'm also an artist, crafter, avid experimental cook & occasional rabid baker. I live in Idaho with my husband & two sons (the "we" or "us" part of this website), but was raised in Hawaii. Feel free to explore our pages as we grow & change.  Mahalo! (Thank you)


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