I've been thiking about the Queens Diamond Jubilee
and what I should do to mark this special year.
I've decided that I am going to make a limited edition of
60
Jubilee Corsages
Each one will be unique, a one of a kind design,
they will all be red, white and blue
and will use materials, ribbons, buttons and beads from the last 60 years
in all of them!
Some will have a vintage feel, others will be contemporary,
Some will be for everyday wear (to the Olympics maybe to spur on our team?)
and some for very special occassions (Jubilee Ball or Night at the Proms).
I've also decied to give 10% of all sales on these corsages
to a charity.
If you want to nominate a charity then please
leave a comment underneath this post).
If you want to nominate a charity then please
leave a comment underneath this post).
You can buy them from my Folksy shop
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Hi I think it is a great idea and I love your corsages - I am a real fan of vintage. My nomination is a little known charity called
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dementiauk.org/
Their Admiral Nurses are a godsend to carers who care for people with dementia.
Edwina
thanks for your comment Edwina. My nan had dementia before she died, so it is a cause close to my heart. Will put you in the draw (if I get anymore comments!!) and wish you luck - Annie x
ReplyDeleteI am involved with a charity called Positive Health. We support children and adults in Lincolnshire who are affected or infected by HIV/Aids. The stigma that still remains around HIV/Aids means that it isn't a glamorous thing to raise money for, and even some of the very well known cancer charities have refused services to people with HIV/Aids, due to fear and ignorance. We have a fund at Positive Health called the Chris Sinclair fund. People who use our service can apply to it for the things that they need, that they cant get for reasons associated with their HIV. For instance, one child got a trampoline for their garden, as their parent was too ill to take them far from home, and this meant they had an activity they could do at home. It might be for a good washing machine, if for reasons associated with the virus, bed sheets get very soiled often.
ReplyDeleteSo there's my reasons why I think Positive Health is important, and how any money thats donated to them can make a massive difference
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ReplyDeleteScolio Fundraise
ReplyDeleteIt won't let me comment there on my phone but these look fab! I'd really like to nominate scolio. Scolio is something I set up after spending time on intensive care. My name is Jess and I am 14 years old I give gifts to children living with serious illnesses and conditions. These gifts can be anything from a book, toy or CD to a day out. A little something through the post puts a smile on a childs face :) xxxx would mean a lot if you could consider scolio
Glad that the computer will be chossing and not me - they all sound like really deserving causes :-) Annieflo'
ReplyDeleteThanks for your nomination Rachel, a well deserving charity by the sounds of it - just need to educate the public about it.
ReplyDeleteWishing you good luck in the draw Annie x
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Creative Tresures at Folksy said Why not give it to Help for Heroes, to help those injured while fighting for Queen and Country?
ReplyDeleteYou are in the draw :-)
I would like to nominate Families in Partnership (Northamptonshire). We support families who have a member with a learning disability to get the services they need. We work with both children and adults.
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Caroline
Director of services
Thanks Caroline, You are in the draw :-) x
ReplyDeleteI would like to nominate Stick n Step. A charity local to me who are helping children with Cerebal Palsy and get no government funding.
ReplyDeletewww.sticknstep.org
thanks
Thanks Rachael, you have been added to the draw :-) Good luck x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! Your corsages are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI would like to nominate the air ambulance, I raise money for them whenever possible, it may be me they have to come out to next.
I don't mind if you choose the air ambulance, that you go with one in your own locality, they all deserve our help and support to keep them in the air, but if you prefer to, we are in Berkshire, Royal County don't you know, plus our own future King has served within the RAF to support air and sea rescue, so very fitting with your Jubilee theme!
Which ever charity is chosen, they are all wonderful and thank you for the opportunity to nominate.
Natalie x
Thanks natalie, for your kind words :-) You are in the draw - best of British!! x
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely idea & a great way to raise some money for a charity !
ReplyDeletei'd like to nominate macmillan cancer care - unfortunately, everyone is likely to be affected by this awful disease one way or another and macmillan are a great source of practical, emotional & financial help.
thanks :)
Thanks Fiona, another very worth cause - Macmillans on line forums were a godsend to me when I had to care for my mother in law with cancer. You are in the draw - good luck x
ReplyDeleteHi I would like to nominate the British Heart Society for all the their hard work
ReplyDeleteI'd like to nominate Cornwall Hospice Care for taking care of my stepdad during his final days.
ReplyDeleteThanks - you are both now in the draw - good luck!
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