Garland Exchange: Another Adoption Fundraiser

Well, the Hoop Exchange was a huge success!  We raised over $1400 towards our adoption, and I can't even begin to tell you how much fun it was to watch everyone stitching and hooping, all in the name of baby #3!  It was amazing.

As I said last week, we had a little set back with our fundraising when we found out that our agency's fees have gone up pretty significantly since we adopted Penelope.  We need about $10,000 more than we thought we did.  So I have decided to host another exchange!!!

Let's be honest... the people are clamoring for it.  And I like to give the people what they want.

It's a GARLAND EXCHANGE!

Now, before you panic and think "I can't sew!" have no fear... I can sew, but I don't!  And I have made dozens of garlands.  I like to use hole punches, and staplers, and ribbon.  No sewing!  So truly ANYONE can do this.  Check out my Garland Inspiration Board on Pinterest to get an idea of just how broad this category is.

Also, this exchange is open to anyone, children and young adults included {I will match you with someone in your same age range}.  If you are outside the US you must be willing to ship internationally, but I will do my best to match you with someone from your home country.  

So here are the specifics:

• In order to participate you must sign up by September 20th by filling in the form below.
• The cost to participate is $5 plus the cost of your materials {it is completely possible to use supplies you have on hand and not spend any money on your garland}. 
• Please pay the $5 fee by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of my right sidebar. When you are processing your donation there is a link that says, "Add special instructions to the seller".  Please click on that link and enter the same name that you use on the form below so that I can match up your entry with your payment.  If you are signing up your child(ren) you may make one payment, but please enter each name in the instructions box.
• If you would like to exchange more than one garland, please submit a new form for each one that you would like to do, and then pay the appropriate fee {$5 per garland}.  That way I will know that your multiple entries were intentional. 
• Please pay as soon as you sign up.
• You will receive the info about your partner by September 25th.
• You will create a 6 foot garland for your partner, which should only cost  a couple of dollars at the most to ship First Class Mail.
• All garlands must be shipped by October 9th, which gives you two weeks to create.

There are so many possibilities for creating fun garlands.  Here are a few fun examples:

source: Pearls & Pasteries Shop

source: DIY Confessions

source: Flamingo Toes

source: Aidie's Hideaway

source: Hostess with the Mostest

Have I convinced you???  I hope so.  This one is going to be so fun... you won't want to miss it!


*REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED*

Thank you so much for supporting our family once again!  Happy crafting!