Thursday, March 24, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
NEW artwork by Ella. Drum roll...
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| Origami Crane ~ Hope 3.5 x 8.5 Card |
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| Origami Crane ~ Hope 5x7 Print Ella made "Origami Crane ~ Hope" with pencil and watercolors. The Japanese word she inscribed on the picture means "hope".
3.5x8.5 Card (w/ an envelope) ~ $3.50
3.5x8.5 Card Set of 5 (w/ envelopes) ~ $15
5x7 Print (unframed) ~ $7
Signed Limited Edition 5x7 Print (unframed) ~ $12 Click here to order |
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The First Week...
There are a few experiences in my life where I have had that "something bigger than myself" feeling, and this is one of them.
This past week has been exciting and fun for Ella and me. Writing that brings about pain because I know that tragic events had to occur for "Hope for Japan by Ella" to even exist. But those events happened and that is out of our control. All we can do now is pray and help in any way that we can. I am fortunate to be able to help, while encouraging creativity and instilling selflessness in my child.
I would like to share a quote that rings true for me:
"No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure." - Emma Goldman
As you see, we met our goal for the week. Yes! Stay tuned for the reveal of Ella's new artwork tomorrow!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The We Can Weekend...
We CAN:
- Raise $200 more by the end of Sunday to reach $1000 for the week (we started Hope for Japan on 3/14/11, and are now up to a little over $800!!!)
- Write 42 thank you notes
- Assemble & send 42 packages
- Create the crane art that Ella talked about in her appeal video - that is if her creative juices are flowing.
Well, we better get to it!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Meeting Goals...
So, here we are at 2:30 am. I'm tired, but my spirit is full and that is what keeps me going. I am astounded by the generosity I have witnessed over the past week - from Hope for Japan supporters and humanitarians throughout the world. Humankind is beautiful.
In just three days, Hope for Japan (HFJ) has raised nearly $500 and stolen the hearts of many (Ella's pretty good at that). At this rate, HFJ can meet the goal of $5000 in just one month; and that is what we intend to do. But we need your help. Please forward the HFJ blog and Ella's appeal video to friends/family/colleagues - share it on Facebook, tweet it on Twitter, tack it on a cork board in a cafe, shout it from the mountaintops! It will make a difference. Thank you for your support.
Keeping those who are suffering in my prayers,
Jane (Ella's mom)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
And the generosity pours in...
"We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill
we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill
We are ever so grateful to A&A Printing, Inc. for generously donating the cost of printing for "Hope for Japan by Ella" cards and prints. Not only does A&A produce superb (Ella's favorite word at the moment) work and have impeccable customer service, but they have a HUGE heart too.
For your next printing job, please consider A&A Printing, Inc.
320 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 285-1700
sales@aaprinting.com
sales@aaprinting.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Buy cute art and support disaster relief efforts...
Purchase "Hope for Japan by Ella" cards or art prints, and 100% of net proceeds will go to American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
Ella, age 6, made "Kimono Girl ~ Hope" with pencil and watercolors. The Japanese word she inscribed on the drawing means "hope". Ella is a Kindergartner at a language-immersion school where she is learning Japanese.
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| Kimono Girl ~ Hope |
4.25x5.5 Card ~ $3.50
4.25x5.5 Card Set of 5 ~ $15
5x7 Print (unframed) ~ $7
Signed Limited Edition Print (unframed) ~ $12
Signed Limited Edition Print (unframed) ~ $12
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