In honor of Valentine’s Day, I have a little story to share. For me, it started with this sweet post from Claire of The Penguin Theory about an amazing artist from Portugal named Sandra. When the Etsy community learned that Sandra had faced a great loss, they banded together for a fundraiser sponsored by Esther and Estella of Star of the East (with an Etsy shop here) who invited fellow artists to make a donation toward a raffle with more than 50 Etsy items as prizes. The response was overwhelming, and I know all the winners are just ecstatic! Others have ordered items from Sandra’s own Etsy shop called Azulado, where I found this gorgeous ceramic heart. It arrived this week just in time for the holiday, beautifully wrapped in a handmade box tied with ribbon. Please visit Azulado when you get a chance (and also Etsy angels The Penguin Theory and Star of the East) from this post or anytime from my Shop Love! page above. Love and prayers to you and your family, Sandra! ♥
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I love hearing stories like this – – of folks banding together to do something generous for someone in need. Thank you for sharing this! Off to visit Azulado….
You’re a sweetheart, Lauren!
a heart-warming story (i hate that cliche, but it’s all i got right now). I’ve just been to Sandra’s Etsy shop, it’s gorgeous. Love your heart. My daughter told me about a site the other day called givesmehope.com, your story made me think about this. There’s so much that’s dreadful in the world, sometimes we need lots of reminders about the good things that happen. Happy Valentine’s Day to you 🙂
You’re right . . . we all need reminders about all the good in the world. Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too, my dear! Hugs, Katherine
Lovely!!! Mtetar
What a great story, I love how the crafting community support each other.
What a beautiful necklace! And what a touching story.
Sandra’s work IS so lovely! And I’m happy that you enjoyed reading about these wonderful bloggers and crafters. Happy Valentine’s Day, Hannah! 🙂
wonderful!…thanks for sharing…
You’re very welcome, Marilyn . . . Happy Valentine’s Day!
What a gorgeous necklace!
Thank you for all the kind words 🙂
You’re very welcome . . . and thank YOU for being such an inspiration!
Happy Valentine’s Day Katherine !!!! Wishing you all the best to you and your family xoxo …. Your blog is like google or amazon you will find what you are looking for 🙂
That is just the SWEETEST thing to say! Thank you, my dear! And Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too! Hugs, Katherine
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Thank you Katherine for sharing this beautiful story, I am always amaze to realize how good people can be when they all come together like this 🙂 I will go and take a look now! 🙂
You’re very welcome, Ingrid! You’re right . . . there are SO many good people in the world! 🙂
Great story, thanks for sharing. I’m off to check out their etsy shops! Thanks!
You’re very welcome! And thank you for visiting their shops! Hugs, Katherine
Very nice of you to share this story with us. I was very impressed to see how Etsy sellers were banded together and as Etsy seller my self I was amazed.
It’s so encouraging, isn’t it! I just got acquainted with Etsy over the past few months and I’ve been so impressed with all the shop owners. Your jewelry is quite beautiful, too! 🙂
Thank you! I really appreciate it comeing from you.
How inspiring! Beautiful.
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This is wonderful! And what a lovely heart. Both the ceramic one and yours, for doing this. 🙂
Awww . . . you’re a sweetie!!! 🙂