Hello and welcome. I’m so excited to be joining Jennifer for the Share Handmade Kindness Challenge. I feel so blessed and honored to get to work with her on a weekly basis. Her talent is absolutely amazing…but her kindness? It makes my heart want to burst. She is always thinking of others and trying to brighten their day. I’m so proud of her and I appreciate her creating this challenge to add more kindness into this world. Kindness matters and she is a perfect example of that. Love you Jennifer!
So my favorite way to share kindness is to create Sunshine Boxes. I’ve put together a video sharing two boxes I made….
The first box is for a friend of mine who needed a little pick me up. I recycled a box from a recent My Favorite Things order because of the fun text on the packaging…
I used yellow duct tape to hide any text that I didn’t want to be seen and adhered a piece of patterned paper on top to write the recipient’s address on. When the box is opened, the recipient is greeted with THIS card…
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| Sunshine Word Die by Simon Says Stamp can be found HERE |
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| Sending Sunshine Stamp Set and Dies by WPlus9 can be found HERE |
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| My Sunshine Stamp Set by Neat and Tangled can be found HERE |
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| My Sunshine Stamp Set by Mama Elephant can be found HERE |
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| Happy Graduation by My Favorite Things can be found HERE |
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| Glow Girl by Hero Arts can be found HERE |
Remember, there are no rules when creating Sunshine Boxes. You can go elaborate or really simple. It’s the thought that counts! I hope this inspires you to create a sunshine box. Remember to use #sharehandmadekindness when sharing on social media.
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November 10, 2015
What a lovely idea! I like to make things (mostly cards) and send them to friends and family. I'm inspired to pack up little collections like yours to accompany them now!
November 10, 2015
My favorite way is to share crafty goodness at our monthly craft Saturday. We learn a new technique, eat goodies, and talk talk talk. I just smiled when I saw your post and am inspired to try it, thanks so much!
November 10, 2015
What a fabulous idea! I love spreading sunshine by making cards…or cookies!
November 10, 2015
I love the idea of your sunshine boxes, but many times I don't have the money to do an elaborate gift box, but I still want o let someone know I care. I usually take the time to write to them, letting them know how much they mean to me, how they have influenced my life, and what I think is wonderful about them. The nice thing about this is that it is something a person can save and look back at on a bad day, knowing that those things are always true! I try to make a nice hand make card to tuck the letter into to make it more special. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and inspiring box idea, I will try to do this soon for someone,
November 10, 2015
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
November 10, 2015
My spreading of kindness is with handmade cards. Love to make them and give them to whoever needs a smile or a pickme up.
November 10, 2015
my favorite way of spreading kindness is a little note – it could be a physical card or even a text, just to let someone know I'm thinking of them.
November 9, 2015
I love this idea! I try to customize the cards I make for friends and family by using favorite colors, animals, or activities. I also work to make sure I have favorite foods in the house for my family to enjoy.
Thanks so much for sharing!
November 9, 2015
I try to send a few handmade cards to friends, neighbors & family every week & also send boxes of material & yarn to another state quite often for my sis & her best friend. They make tote bags & knitted stocking caps for homeless teens in Vancouver , WA & need all the yarn & material they can get. They made over 150 of each last year. They love getting a box of unexpected supplies!
November 9, 2015
Really love this idea! I like to leave little surprises for co-workers on their desks, and also enjoy mailing out handmade cards.
November 9, 2015
That was an amazing set of sunshine boxes. I love sending little notes to my grandchildren in particular when they compete in some sports or music event. They are thrilled to see their name on trophies I've created. Thank you for the chance to win!
November 9, 2015
My favorite way to spread kindness is with baked goods! I bring cakes and cookies to work, send them with my husband to work, give them to neighbors. People always appreciate it!
November 9, 2015
Cute!
I'm really into making cards and baking goodies 🙂
November 9, 2015
When I make cards for my mother, sister, and grandchildren, I write messages on post-it notes to go inside. They are then able to write their own messages on the cards and send them to others if they wish. I love knowing that they are brightening the day for someone I don't even know.
November 9, 2015
We just had our last 70 degree day for the year in CO. (so bummed) The joy of Yellow in your project would surely brighten anyone's day!