Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Shameless Plug

Well, today's blog post is going to be a shameless advertisement, I'm afraid... I was inspired by fellow Compassion blogger, Lizzie, to open my own ETSY store selling jewelry to benefit Compassion Child Survivor Programs.

Lizzie is an extraordinary sponsor. Not only is she dedicated to the children she sponsors, and running an online store selling items to donate money to Compassion, but she is doing so at the young age of 14!

Lizzie is the very heart and soul of what Compassion stands for--the knowledge and realization that young people really CAN make a big difference in their communities, and across the globe. I so appreciate young people who are willing to go out on a limb, set aside selfish desires, and embrace a lifestyle that identifies with helping others.

So anyway, I was inspired by her own ETSY store, which led me to begin making some paper bead jewelry. As happens with most hobbies that pass my way, my simple "nothing but paper beads and elastic" bracelets quickly veered off into a thousand other directions, so that now I am making wire crochet and illusion necklaces, as well as earrings and children's identification bracelets.

I opened my new little online store Conspiracy of Love (haha, sound familiar?) yesterday evening with a half dozen listings, and more to add as soon as I get a chance between work and caring for my son. Every dollar goes to Compassion Child Survivor Programs, which help care for mothers and babies who might otherwise suffer from malnutrition or who lack access to pre-and post-natal healthcare.

So far I have been able to donate $63 to the CSP from sales made at a local event last weekend, and I have an additional $20 ready to donate this weekend. I'm very excited, and hope that I will be able to generate a modest amount over time for this important part of Compassion's mission.  Please pass the word along!

5 comments:

  1. There are some beautiful things on your shop!!!!

    And I agree--Lizzie is an AWESOME sponsor! You guys both rock!

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    1. Thanks so much Hannah! Your support and comments mean a lot to me!

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  2. Thanks so much, Sonja! You're really too sweet :)

    I love your shop :) Your jewelry is awesome!!!

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    1. Well you are a great teenager. We hear far too much about teens causing trouble and far too little about the many great teens out there!

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  3. Beautiful jewelry!! And that's so neat that the proceeds are going to the CSPs!!

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