2016 Donation: The Last Part

Better late than never, below is my year-end donation for the months of October-December 2016 to Feeding America.  Last year, I made a pledge to donate $1 from each sale in my Etsy shop to this charity.  I didn't meet my goal of donating $175 last year, but I learned a lot in the process.  For instance, donating over $100 to a good cause in 2016 was worth it, even if I didn't reach my goal.  A goal is merely a goal - the end product and follow through are more important.

That being said, happy (belated) new year!

Year's End Recap

2016 has been a whirlwind year: periods of time have stood still, ran past me, and then slowed to an easier pace.  We got pregnant, birthed a baby in the fall, and then scurried around as the holidays came around - having a baby changes everything.  Also, I made it a 2016 shop goal to donate $175 to Feeding America.  With each shop item purchased by you, I've donated $1 to this worthy charity.  Yet as you could see, I didn't keep up with my donations past September.  Don't worry - I'll make a donation for the last three months of this year once the craziness of the holidays finally settles down.  I miss my coffee.

This being said, I wholeheartedly appreciate every shop sale and kind word received.  This year has been especially wonderful.  Many times, a sales transaction is so impersonal - especially when it's made online.  However, hearing your stories and sharing my work with the world has been a true blessing.  I've realized this as more time has passed.  My shop may not be the most popular or the most prolific, but as one buyer said:

"One last thing... from looking at your work, it's clear that you put a lot of care into it. There's way too many people who make jewellery devoid of character nowadays, and it makes finding your stuff all the more refreshing! Keep doing what you do :)"

So thank you.  Have a wonderful Christmas, year's end, and a thoughtful opening of the new year!

 P.S. If you're wondering about my writing services, I'll be adding them back to my Etsy shop in 2017. 

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August Donation

Thank you for helping me donate $5 to Feeding America for the month of August!  

Buyers last month were from California, Virginia, the UK, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, respectively.  See the donation receipt below.  

I will donate $1 per listing purchased in my Etsy shop this year.  

Find all the details here: emeraldcut.blogspot.com/2016/01/meet-my-2016-goal.html

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May Donation

A belated donation of $15, but an important one, for the month of May.  Thank you for helping me contribute $15 toward my 2016 goal of donating $175 to Feeding America!  I'm currently at $63, so keep the shop sales coming...

Here's the donation receipt: 

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Read about this 2016 endeavor here.

April Donation

Hi everyone, thanks for helping me donate $17 to Feeding America for the month of April.  I will donate $1 from each sale made this year (via monthly donations) to this charity.  My 2016 goal is to donate $175 this year, and am now up to $48!  Also, my 20% off jewelry Mother's Day sale is still going strong through May 8th, so check out my shop here.

April's donation receipt:

February Donation

via my Instagram

Better late than never, right?  Thank you for helping me donate $7 for the month of February!  Above is my handwritten thank you note to my buyers; below is the Feeding America donation receipt.  This year, I'll donate $1 per listing bought in shop to Feeding America.  Get all the details here.

Inspiration: Spring Greenery

                                                                    via my Pinterest account


Winter isn't over yet, but I've been fawning over spring-green finds on Pinterest.  Images of florals and architecture and nature, especially.  An intoxicating splash of deep green always finds its way into my curated boards.  My most popular board is Romantic Wedding, followed by Write, Write, Write, and Gifts for the Writer (in that order).  It's my hope that my shop-specific boards will become favorites, as well.  Feel free to follow along for visual inspiration, DIY ideas, and new pins (added weekly).

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Have you heard?  This year, I'm donating $1 from every listing purchased to the nationwide food bank charity, Feeding America.  This means your purchase will have a doubly good purpose! #goodsforgood  My 2016 goal is to donate a total of $175.

A donation will be made at the end of each month--with your support, I donated $15 last month.
Read the full details here.