Here's the story ...
Most of you know that my DH is soon to be off work for awhile having a stem cell transplant.
Well, in the meantime he's feeling pretty good and has been going into the office everyday. Last week one day he mentioned to me that his company, in support of Harvest for Hunger, was setting up different tables/booths throughout the building, selling baked goods, jewelry, etc. and he thought he would, as he put it "put me to work!" He thought I could make up boxed sets of cards to sell, similar to the ones I have at my sister's shop, and that would be our contribution to the cause.
HE, of course, will NOT be the one sitting behind the table selling my creations ... (not his cup of tea) ... but he did pitch the idea to one of the ladies in the office and showed her samples of my cards and she was THRILLED about the idea. Evidentally she's not a crafter because she didn't understand at first that I "made these myself" ... after a little explaining, she was REALLY excited and said YES, I'll do this!!! At that point, I had provided him with a three boxed sets for her to see ...
WELL ... he tells me FRIDAY night that he needs 20 boxes of cards (that's another 102 cards YIKES!!) to take into 
the office by Monday!!! Guess what I've been doing all weekend ... LOL!!
the office by Monday!!! Guess what I've been doing all weekend ... LOL!!She is also going to take orders for anyone who wants to purchase a personalized monogrammed set which will be made & delivered later. (This will give me something to do while I'm sitting at the
Cleveland Clinic ...) The sets consist of either ALL thank-you cards, ALL notecards or three of each. A box of 6 will sell for $10 and again ... all monies will be contributed to the Harvest for Hunger. That means that if all 20 sets sell, our contribution will be $200 ... not too shabby! And of course the money from any ordered sets will also be contributed.
I've kept the layout pretty much the same on all sets (mass production) ... but each set is also different in color, image, and border. You can click on any of the photos if you'd like a closer view. Okay ... I'm tired now ... going to go watch a little TV with DH then it's off to bed!!! Thanks so much for stopping by today ... hope you had a wonderful weekend!!
What were you thinking woman? If you would've called me, I so totally would've come over and helped you :-) Other than that obvious oversight (HA!) you go, babe!
ReplyDeleteOMG! You have been busy!!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I'm pretty sure that's a card making record...maybe you should call genuis!!!! Proud of you. Let us know how they sell.
ReplyDeleteOh my, you have been a busy lady! These sets are all beautiful. Quick change of papers and borders and they all look so different.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I seem to remember telling you a few posts back that you would soon be in the card-making business! It's wonderful that your DH drafted you into such a great cause, and you make him proud! All of these sets are beautiful, Dar. My fav is prolly the black/white/red but I'm sure they will all sell! You'll be taking orders and spending many more weekends like this one! Wish I lived close enough to help, i.e. laugh together while we create!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You have been so busy!! What a wonderful thing to do though!! TFS! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is an incredible accomplishment. Love that you did all of this Darlene. May lead to a little side business. Love it...So glad he is feeling so well.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been busy! How generous of you to donate your cards and time to such a worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. All of the sets are so pretty. What a nice husband to want to show off your work. a great way to support a good cause and spread the word about your cards.
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Have you ever been busy!! They are all wonderful!!! How generous of you to donate all of these cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work and good cause. Best of luck on the sales.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! That's alot of card sets. They are all beautiful and have such great image/paper combos. and what a great cause. Good on you!
ReplyDeleteAnd the cards in honor of your mom are very lovely!
These are all beautiful cards - wow, you did a great job!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous boxes!!! I'll bet the cards are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteOh!!! Just realized you used clear boxes!!! Those ARE the cards!!! Love that Just a Note stamp and the red and black cards!!! But they are ALL so pretty!! What a job you did!
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