Have you seen the great giveaway over at Maxabella. You can win this great package made up up of items from these five “crafty clogs”:
Head over to Maxabella Loves to enter.
creative collective christmas card swap
November 17, 2010 By 6 Comments
So, just in time for the festive season, the December project for the Creative Collective is a Christmas card swap. Now, we are getting in a little early, the November project is still under way, but we want you to get your cards in plenty of time. You’ll be giving, and getting, five different handmade Christmas cards, which will be lovely to share this Christmas.
So are you ready to get creative and get some Christmas spirit.
sign up
To join in this Handmade Christmas Card Swap head over to Swap-Bot and sign up. It’s free! Then visit the Creative Collective Swap Page and join the swap. You will need the code “CCChristmas” to join. You must sign up by Dec 2nd AEDT to be included in this swap. You will be emailed on Dec 2nd with instructions on how to find out who your swap partners are. You will have five swap partners.
create or shop
Get crafty and create five beautiful handmade Christmas cards, or having fun shopping for handmade Christmas cards to send off and spread a little festive cheer.
post
Once you know who your partners are, after Dec 2nd, you can send your cards off to them! This must be done by Dec 10.
share
When your cards arrive, take a photo and post it to the Creative Collective Flickr pool so we can all see the pretty cards you received.
key dates
- Sign up at the Creative Collective Swap-Bot Page by Dec 1st.
- Partners will be allocated on Dec 2nd
- Your cards must be sent by Dec 10th.
- All dates are Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Times.
conditions
- All cards must be handmade or purchased from someone who has handmade them.
- You must be willing to send your card internationally as your partner may reside overseas.
- All photos you submit to the Flickr group must not have copyright restrictions. This will allow the Creative Collective Members to feature your images on their blogs.
- By signing up for this project you are agreeing to adhere to these conditions.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Creative Collective. We hope you take part and have fun celebrating the season!
Don’t forget to let all your friends and family know about the swap by popping a button on your site or blog! The more the merrier!
Find out more about the Creative Collective here
it starts today!
November 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Kicking off the week with a banh with the Creative Collective Charity auction starting today at noon AEDT. You can see all the items and bid for them here, including the set of three prints above donated by me.
How does it work?
The auction will be held from noon AEDT, Monday, November 15 until midnight AEDT, Tuesday November 30. To place a bid on an item you simply leave a comment on the photo of that item with the dollar amount you wish to bid. Once the auction has ended the highest bidder on each item will then be contacted to make payment and provide a postal address. The items will be posted to the highest bidders by those who donated them, once payment has been received.
Remember, all money goes to the Starlight Foundation. A great chance to do some Christmas shopping or find a little something for yourself.
Opening the bids over here.
christmas charity auction {creative collective november project}
November 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
A new month means a new project for the Creative Collective and this month is a very special project indeed. We are asking you, to join us, in raising money for the Starlight Foundation. I’m very fortunate to have two healthy children, who look forward to Christmas in the way children should ~ fairly certain in the knowledge they will wake in their own beds, that Santa will come and the day will be filled with fun, family and friends. Not everyone is that fortunate, and so this Christmas we are putting our creative talents to ensure something special comes the way of someone who needs it the most.
So what can you do?
CREATE
Those who wish to can create a handmade item of any kind that would be suitable to give as a gift. It can be of any dollar value and be inspired by anything you like. You can also create more than one item if you feel so inclined.
DONATE
Once you have created your item take a photo and contact Jess of Epheriell Designs via email and include the following:
- a photo of your donation
- the RRP the item would usually sell for in your store (please also add a postage cost if you require the winner to pay postage)
- a brief description of your item
- your shop name and link (one link per person)
You will be required to post your item to the highest bidder once the auction has ended. Those details will be supplied to you. All donations must be received by midnight Sunday, November 14.
THE AUCTION
The auction will be held on the Creative Collective Facebook page from noon AEDT, Monday, November 15 until midnight AEDT, Tuesday November 30. To place a bid on an item you simply leave a comment on the photo of that item with the dollar amount you wish to bid. Once the auction has ended the highest bidder on each item will then be contacted to make payment and provide a postal address. The items will be posted to the highest bidders by those who donated them, once payment has been received.
SUPPORT
All funds raised from the selling of these items will be donated to the Starlight Foundation to help grant the wish of sick children this Christmas.
Since being formed as an Australian children’s charity in 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia. Starlight programs are delivered both in and out of hospital, providing positive distraction to children in their time of need. The pain, loneliness and isolation that sick children feel dominates their lives, and they often miss out on normal experiences that healthy children take for granted. Physical recovery is only part of the solution. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.
- From The Starlight Foundation website.
We would love you to join with us in this project. We hope to make a difference in the lives of sick children at a time when cheer and laughter are most needed at this festive time of year. The auction will be a great place to do some Christmas shopping and buy a gift that will give twice!
Please help us by grabbing a button and placing it on your blog and linking it to this post to help spread the word!
And if you are joining in any of our projects, grab the button.
Find out more about the Creative Collective here. Join the Flickr group or the Facebook page
spring into the first creative collective project
October 4, 2010 By 1 Comment
Hi everyone, welcome to the inaugural Creative Collective challenge.
So this morning I introduced the Creative Collective. Now the first project.
The theme is SPRING. Create something spring-inspired and share it via the flickr group or facebook page and on your blog. Feel free to post a link to your project below. You can pop back and check this post at anytime via the button in the sidebar. Feel free to grab a button for your blog if you are participating.
The project runs until October 31. The members of the Collective will each choose 5 projects to feature on each of our blogs at the end of the month. And don’t think we’re getting off the hook ~ each of us is going to make something as well.
I don’t know about you but I find spring a very inspiring time ~ the glorious weather, the flowers blooming, the colours. It’s hard not to be motivated and get out and do things at this time of year {despite the onset of hayfever!} And this isn’t for the southern hemisphere only! We know the leaves are turning in the north but I am sure you have some great spring memories to share.
So are you ready ~ go out and create.
Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
