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 12, 2015
I usually send cards with gift cards, but am loving this sunshine box as a new way to spread happiness! I think I will send something similar to a few college kids in the family.
November 12, 2015
This is so wonderful – would definitely make someone smile!!
I like take my church's weekly prayer list and go through it and make cards for people as I pray for them. Then they'll have a reason to smile and know that someone is thinking about – and praying for – them.
November 12, 2015
Smile at everyone you meet. Say Please and Thank you as you interact with cashiers, waiters and waitresses. Be available to listen when needed. I used to wear my sunshine pin which played you are my sunshine. These are all inexpensive and can be done on any budget. Since mine is so tight due to multiple medical expenses right now I have to look for alternatives to spending money. It is surprising how many smiles you get returned and just sighs of wow somebody noticed me.
November 11, 2015
I enjoy sending cards to the sick and shut-ins at my church. I like to let them know that I am praying for and thinking of them. I also love to send, "just because' cards to my friends I don't see that often. Keep crafting and stay blessed!
November 11, 2015
I came today because of Jennifer McQuire's post. She's a sweetheart. I love the idea of a Sunshine box or bag. My daughter's co-workers collected a huge Sunshine basket for her when she was fighting cancer. It meant so much to her. I enjoy making cards for friends and family all year long and Christmas cards too. I also fill Christmas Child boxes each year. I'm also working on a mini gratitude album for a mentor of mine. Thanks for a chance for your giveaway.
November 11, 2015
Wow I have just discovered you through Jennifer McGuire and I love these boxes. What a wonderful thing to do. Now I will be on the hunt for all things yellow !! I like to spread happiness by giving handmade gifts x
November 11, 2015
I think your "sunshine boxes" are the most precious gifts!! Love the idea!! Very inspiring!! I love sending random handmade cards of encouragement as acts of kindness. I need to do it much more!!:)
November 11, 2015
Wow! It's amazing to read how much kindness is being spread around, and in so many different and outstanding ways! I have been extremely fortunate to be the recipient of much kindness throughout my years with chronic illness. Although I am limited in many ways, when I am well enough to do so, I enjoy making and sending cards to pay some of that kindness forward. Thank you for sharing your fabulous Sunshine Boxes! Such a fantastic idea! I love the bright cheery yellow color of all the items you include!
November 11, 2015
So much inspiration; thank you Heather. One of my favorite ways to #sharekindness is to pay for the person's order behind me in line at a drive through – LOVE doing that!!
I love your sunshine boxes; absolutely adorable!!
November 11, 2015
So much inspiration; thank you Heather. One of my favorite ways to #sharekindness is to pay for the person's order behind me in line at a drive through – LOVE doing that!!
I love your sunshine boxes; absolutely adorable!!
November 11, 2015
I love to share kindness by giving hugs and a listening ear, you can't believe how that simple gesture is so taken for granted!
November 11, 2015
I love to share kindness by giving hugs and a listening ear, you can't believe how that simple gesture is so taken for granted!
November 10, 2015
Totally awesome ideas. My best friend calls me her sunshine so these ideas inspire me to do something for her. Thanks!
November 10, 2015
Thank you! Such a bright idea. I can see a need for my grandkids and so many of my friends whose loved ones are in the hospital. I was sent by Jennifer McGuire! BarbaraJ
November 10, 2015
My favorite way to spread kindness is by sending cards, but I think I'm going to be adding sunshine boxes to those cards. Thanks for this post!