Turtle Cards

My friend ordered 30 turtle cards from me last week. I have 6 left to finish. Pictures will be posted soon. He also asked for crane cards which I have never figured out how to get on a card, but I finally did! That look adorable if I do say so myself! - I am a little partial after all :) I have not had time to take pictures but I will post them as soon as I can.
Also the benefit for my friend Helana was Friday night. It was wonderful to see everyone out having a good time in memory of her. Just a reminder that I will be selling purple crane ornaments in my etsy shop with all profits going to her family from now until the end of February! www.etsy.com/shop/decorativefolds

Update: Crane Folding Party details in support of David Heard

There will be a Crane Folding Party at the Out of Our Hands Gallery on Main Street in Emmaus, PA on February 13th from 11-2 to benefit David Heard and the National Crane Project. Come out and learn how to fold origami cranes and support pediatric cancer patients at the same time! I will be hosting this event.

Out of Our Hands Gallery in Emmaus, PA - Crane Folding Event

The Out of Our Hands Gallery in Emmaus, PA will be holding a origami crane folding event in honor of David Heard (see previous post). We invite everyone to come out and support the 1000 Crane Project on February 13th. I will post more details when they become available. The gallery is located on Main Street in Emmaus and sells an assortment of amazing handcrafted items from local artisans. Come check it out!

In Memory of Helana - The Purple Cranes are Finished

The first (hopefully of many) purple origami crane ornaments made in memory of Helana are finished. I will be selling them through my website and through my Etsy shop from now until the end of February. All of the profits from these ornaments will go to Helana's family to help them during this time. I thank you in advance for your support!

David Heard's Origami Crane Challenge

This story is dear to my heart being a pediatric cancer survivor myself. There is a young man in Easton, PA with terminal cancer with the goal to fold 1000 paper origami cranes for each of the roughly 220 pediatric cancer centers across the country. Please check out this inspirational story!
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-easton-national-crane-project-20101225,0,5124580.story

Helping others - In Memory of a Dear Friend

A friend of mine passed away tragically a day after her wedding this past October after marrying the man of her dreams. My friend lived a very medically complex life having survived cancer as a child and dealing with the complications of experimental cancer treatments there after. I have been trying to figure out how to help her family in this trying time.

Her family has sacrificed a lot to keep her healthy and happy. My friend always gave back and volunteered; she was involved with Alex's Lemonade Stand and Relay for Life; and I want to do the same for her family now. My friend's birthday is in February and her favorite color was purple. I will be selling purple crane ornaments to honor my friend's life, the compassion she showed others, and the love she had for her family and friends. All of the proceeds from these ornaments will go to Helana's family. I thank you in advance for your generosity. Please visit my etsy site at www.etsy.com/decorativefolds

Happy 2011!

I am excited to start the new year. I wish everyone health and happiness in 2011. I have started working on new products. Hopefully, I will have pictures posted soon!