Has your heart ever been touched by a story of a stranger’s tragedy and you wished you could do something to help ease their pain? The tragic story of Jaimie Cates broke the hearts of friends, Erin, Denise and Ann and motivated them to gather their resources to make a difference in this 11year old girl’s life. They started “Spread the Love” campaign, and the blog, “Stamp Something for Jaimie”, created with the dream that hundreds of people would extend love and hope by making and sending cards to Jaimie.
Spread the Love features making cards for Jaimie, Stamp Something’s Special Card Drive Challenge, an international blog hop Nov 2 – 9, and prizes from multiple stamp companies. Prizes include 6 LAYERS OF COLOR ART STAMP SETS from Layers of Color Art Stamps online boutique!
Read Jaimie’s story, and learn more about the blog hop, sponsors and prizes on Stamp Something for Jaimie blog.
The blog hop starts on Katharina’s blog. If you came here from Jennifer’s blog, then you’re on the 28th blog on the list. Before hopping to the next blog, I’d like to share some of what I made and sent to Jaimie…
I made a butterfly pin for Jaimie created from one of the new release stamps from Layers of Color. The butterfly stamp image was enlarged three times and drawn onto Shrinky Dink paper with Sharpie markers and Prismacolor colored pencils. After shrinking it in the oven I bent it slightly while it was still warm, then glued a pin to the back. I chose a butterfly for the symbolism of joy, faith and hope…
I also made a felt envelope to display the pin. Inside I put a hand stamped butterfly card with words of hope and love and included a small handmade journal for Jaimie to write her thoughts and prayers. Each page of the journal is decorated with a different butterfly stamp and decoratively punched edges. I prayed for Jaime as I created it. Included in my gift package to her is a card for Jaimie and her father…
This card features two Layers of Color new release stamp sets. All nine new releases will be revealed at Layers of Color Autumn 2009 Stamp Release Party on this blog Nov 14-15. You’re invited, please join us!
Thank you for spreading the love today! The most valuable thing you can do for Jaimie and her family is to lift up their story and their needs in prayer to God. Pray with all your heart and pray often. I’ve personally witnessed many prayer miracles and learned that even if God’s answers are not what I wanted, that He eventually shows me His good purpose in them. Our Father God listens to each word we speak and knows each tear that drops. Prayer will bring us closer to Him, which will fill the God-shaped void that exists in every human being. Thank you for saying a prayer for Jaimie.
Now time to hop on over to Lisa’s blog. May you go with God’s blessings!
What a beautiful butterfly!! When I lost my little grand daughter at birth a few years ago, it was the little tiny butterflies that fluttered by as we entered little Sarah’s service that gave me my sense of peace. I knew her little spirit would always be with us. Is it any wonder that God made butterflies to reveal resurrection into our new life in their cycle of life? I think this will be such a special image for Jamie in her healing and in the Hope that God will send her.
Laura, what a lovely gift ensemble you’ve created for Jaimie. Being a participant in the blog hop, I am just hopping around to see all the lovely cards the participants made. Jaimie is really going to be touched!
A Gorgeous card for Jaimie. x
Hi Laura!! WOW!! What gorgeous projects you’ve made with that butterfly!! What better symbol of hope that this! Thanks so much for your support!! Blessing to you!!
What fabulous projects for Jamie!
Wow, what wonderful creations! Absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful!!!
Wow Laura, these are just gorgeous! I love the pin and the little bag is so special too. And your card is beautiful! Thanks so much for joining in our hop today and for your generous donation too!
A fabulous card!! I’m sure she’ll love it…and I hope these help to bring a huge smile to Jaimie’s face xx
What a great and beautiful thing to do for Jaimie!!!
Your projects are all beautiful!
oh these are just stunning
I am sure Jaimie will love these 
Luv
Lols x x
Oh my gosh … these are AMAZING! Little Jaimie is just going to LOVE these! What a wonderful, creative idea! I have sent my creation in the mail today … if you’d like to view it, you can see it on my blog here: http://darscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2009/11/please-help-spread-love-hope.html
Thanks for helping to spread the word!!
Just gorgeous!!
What a wonderful gift you are sending her! And I agree with you that Prayers are just what she needs. I have found myself praying for her at every blog stop. I really enjoyed your blog, and your stamps are gorgeous (I signed up to be a follower).
hugs,
Gini
WOW – that is amazing! I’m sure that will brighten Jaimie’s day!
It’s so great to see such support from blog owners! Glad to be a part of the blog with you! Much respect!
Janna
Hello Laura – I have finally arrived at the AMAZING Layers of COlor Blog – what gorgeous creations Laura – you have truly made ‘works of the heart’ for this precious girl! I love what you shared and how you have used the butterfly – which is so symbolic of new beginnings! I am joining you on prayer for Jaimie and her Dad! God bless you my friend – glad you are part of this!! {{{hugs}}}
Gorgeous projects! Love the colors you used. And the butterfly! I have made a card for Jaimie and will send it off tomorrow.
hugs
Mary
Oh wow, I’m sure she loves these
I’ll send my card today.
What a beautiful butterfly – very beautiful creations.
Wow, this card is gorgeous! Love what you did with it and the butterfly is spectacular!
What a special gift set. Everything is gorgeous!
beautiful!
TFS Carol<
beautiful and lovely in every imaginable way! This wonderful gift should delight Jaimie’s heart!
Another truly beautiful bundle of love for this special girl
what a beautiful butterfly
This is sucha tragedy and I will be making a card for this poor child today. No one should ever hae to suffer what she has let alone a child.
Hugs
Suzanne x
Amen! I know God works in ways we never would image. Thanks for allowing us to blog hop for Jamie. I made a card also. Your creations are so inspiring and awesome.
what a beautiful butterfly and what a wonderful idea.
i have made a card and is ready to post tomorrow as I will need to go to the post office as it reqires an airmail stamp. The post on my blog can be found here. and my sons are going to make a card for Jaimie too.
hugs Vicky x
I know Jaimie will cherish your beautiful pin, case and card.
im sure she’ll love it, I’ll post a card for her today :0)
Such a pretty set!
Jamie will LOVE it!
So glad to be a part of spreadig the love with you!
Hugs,
True
Laura, these are so special and gorgeous. Jaimie will love them! Thank you so much for being such an important part of the hop, hugs, erin
What a fantastic gift set! Butterflies are wonderful symbols of hope and beauty. Thank you sharing!
Such a fantastic gift! Love the butterfly as a symbol, thanks for sharing hun.
Hugs
Maarit
Hi
oh my gosh your butterfly is truly beautiful, I just love your creations.
Joey.xxx
great projects thanks for sharing
So beautiful!!
Laura what a fantastic idea, I am sure Jaimie will treasure it forever, Hugs Avril xxx
Super card and pin for Jaimie!!!
Such a beautiful set to Jaimie and to her father!!
Hugs, Susa
Stunning, what a beautiful idea, just love the colouring of the butterfly, love the envelope too, Jaimie is sure to love and cherish this lovely gift, take careX:)
WOW – your card and envelope for Jaimie is gorgeous!
I love the butterfly!
Take care xx
Anne -:)
wow these are both just beautiful! what a wonderful thoughtful thing, I am sure she will treasure both!
Nina
http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/
(free digital stamps every Monday)
WOW YOur creations are astounding!!!!
What a lovely idea, beautiful work! I made a card: here’s my card for Jaimie
Love the card and the pin – a fabulous set for Jaimie! Thanks for joining in the Spread the Love blog hop. I’m overjoyed at the number of caring people in the stamping community – Jaimie’s sure to be pleased! My card is here.
What an amazing butterfly pin and card. My card is here:
http://beingkaren.blogspot.com/2009/11/cards-and-things.html
this is beautiful
mines will be posted soon
hugs nikki xx
WOW! What an awesome and so very thoughtful gift! Who wouldn’t love receiving this!
I’ve made my card for Jaimie and posted it on my blog.
I’ve come back to your blog to comment on your writing about prayer. So perfectly and clearly stated. I will share this with others. Thanks!