Cassie Cupcakes

Remember when we were kids? When we were Brownies and Girl Guides? Every year we had to sell those cookies. Don't get me wrong. They were delicious cookies, but I was shy and selling stuff was really, really hard for me. Still is. So, what did I do, you ask? Well, I 'sold' them all to my parents. My dad had a terrible sweet tooth, so it wasn't as bad as it sounds. He bought a couple of boxes of cookies. My duty was done. All's well that ends well. In fact, as in most good causes, you only really need EVERYONE to do a LITTLE bit. For example, if everyone in Canada donated a dollar to any good cause, it would add up to a big amount, and the world could change in a good way.

Next Monday, February 23, 2015, is National Cupcake Day. On that day, humane societies all over Canada are fundraising with cupcakes. You can visit their website if you'd like to host your own cupcake party.

I thought I'd do things a little differently. Quelle surprise! Since I don't know a lot of people who'd buy my cupcakes (which IS kinda surprising, because I'm a darned good cook!) I decided to revert to my usual childhood MO. I've baked a dozen chocolate cupcakes, and I'm selling them to Mr. Coco. Yup. That's right. You want a cupcake, buster? Where's yer toonie? ($2 per cupcake is the suggested donation, according to the Gananoque Humane Society.) We've decided to support the Gananoque Humane Society and the Lyndhurst Feral Cat Project in equal measure.

But isn't there some way that we could all just toss a toonie in the hat? A toonie! It's nothin'. Not even the cost of a Starbucks coffee. So, I had another idea...

I've been seeing those really cute cupcake wrappers around the internet lately. They jazz up even the simplest cupcake. I thought Cassie cupcake wrappers would be fabulous. So, I made some. And here's the thing: If you'd like to make your own Cassie Cupcakes and help a great cause, you don't have to spend much. Just a toonie will make a difference. You'll find the Cassie Cupcake Wrapper template on Craftsy.  Print the .PDF on your home printer on heavy-weight card, and cut on the lines. Just like in kindergarten. Simple. All the proceeds will go to the Lyndhurst Feral Cat Project. How else can you feel so good about yourself for only 2 bucks?

The world will be a better place. I promise.

More bracelets

Last week was so hot and sticky, that nothing much got done around the Kingdom. It was too hot to even move, let alone cook. This week's cooler, drier temperatures are a welcome change. We've even begun to think about creative pursuits again.

Today, we have 2 new micro macramé bracelets to show. The first is called Black Currant. All purples to match a polymer clay bead we made ourself. It's definitely an imperfect offering because you can see our finger print in the surface. (No extra charge for that!)  Exactly 8 3/8 inches long from the loop to the inside of the button.

Edited to add: SOLD! Thank you. This one went fast.

The second bracelet is a lovely combination of pale green and coral. The closure is a lampwork bead made by Nikki of http://www.bastillebleu.com/  The bracelet measures exactly 7 1/2 inches from the inside of the loop to the closure bead. Please note that this is intended for a slender wrist. Very dainty. Very pretty.

As always, these bracelets are for the benefit of the kennel kitties at the Gananoque Humane Society. $22. each, including postage. Payment by Paypal. Of that, we'll donate $20. for each bracelet sold. The bracelets will be mailed via Canada Post. Thanks to everyone who's helping us in this endeavour.

Knitting for the kitties

Today, another offering from the stash of stuff we're putting aside to donate to the Gananoque Humane Society ........... This time it's a beautiful shawl, handknit by moi (as Miss Piggy used to say). It's a fairly small shawl, more of a triangular scarf really. A shawlette.  Lovely and soft, it's knit of fine soft green pure merino yarn. It would make a warm and pretty scarf at the neck of your winter coat. It measures 38 inches wide at the top, by about 17 inches deep at the centre of the V and features dainty white beads.

It's the product of a lace design course we took through Craftsy earlier this year. We learned a lot, and we had a lot of fun as we tweaked our design. Now,.  if the Gananoque Humane Society can benefit by turning it into cash for the care of the kitties, that will be icing on the cake!

If you'd like to buy it, just leave a comment here, 

or send us an email at covillewood (at) gmail(dot)com    

$28.   (through Paypal, please) 

We'll send it off to the buyer by Canada Post.

There's only one soft green   Falling Leaves Shawl,   so first come, first served.

Thank you for helping us support such a great cause.

Edited July 9/13:   SOLD! 
The total raised for the Gananoque Humane Society is now a whopping $45.  Thank you!

Anyone for a little orange sherbet?

As we've probably said once or twice before, we have a soft spot for the Gananoque Humane Society. We've started setting aside a few things to drop off to them. They have sales from time to time in an attempt to raise funds, and we're thinking maybe a bracelet here or a knitted lace shawl there might fetch a few dollars. As a no-kill shelter (filled mostly with cats), they do really good work. As we all know, there are LOTS of homeless cats. A sad fact.

Since most of you live a long way from the Kingdom, you probably won't be able to attend one of these sales. We had the brainwave that maybe we ought to give you first dibs on these items. Just in case.

First up, is a little macramé bracelet. Orange Sherbet. This one just glows with the copper coloured cord and the peach and orange beads. Tiny blue beads add interest. It is exactly 8-1/2 inches long and will fit up to an 8 inch circumference wrist.  Only $22 (including shipping)! Twenty dollars will go to the Gananoque Humane Society. Payment by Paypal. The bracelet will be mailed by Canada Post. Please drop us a note at covillewood (at) gmail (dot) com, if you're interested. First come, first served.

Holey Smokes! Edited to say SOLD!!  Thanks, everyone. We'll be listing more stuff in the days to come. Please check back.