The Pink Scarf Project -- (Early Summer Edition)

This little project has a become a testament to the caring spirit of so many wonderful and generous people.  Most of you are perfect strangers and yet we are all connected, like family, in this single heartfelt cause. Your beautiful donations have continued to come, every week, sometimes every day~~

                     

 

Set against a landscape portrait
 so magnificent 
that only 

Mother Nature could paint it~
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Your beautiful gifts of love

were photographed 

at the seashore.

donated by Marrianna Daughtery
"Red Dancer Studio"

 donated by Alicia Hignite

donated by Rhona Norrie

donated by Marrianna Daughtery
"Red Dancer Studio"

donated by Cory Moore
"Pink Dogwood Blossoms" 

donated by Francis Young

donated by Denise Perkins

donated by Beverly Waltman

donated by Sue Greengard

donated by Dawn Kaufman

donated by Michelle Ferullo
"Petite Michelle Louise" 

donated by Gabrielle Gaudet

donated by Elaine Dale
"A Scattering" 

donated by Judy Lagaman

donated by Jackie Degeauvera
"One Creative Cat" 

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We are winding down to the last few weeks of this incredible project.  Who would have ever thought that so many people would give so much to support this little cause? Your hearts are deeper and more generous than the depths of the oceans~~
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The photos shown here will be added to my
Pink Scarf Project  Pinterest board in just a few days.  Watch for them there, along with all of the other beautiful donations to date.

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 Some last minute info~
Your scarves need to be here by September 15 in order for me to photograph them-- I am saving a very special location for those last groupings of scarves-- the Fall edition. 
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Your most recent collection of donations (late Summer edition) are traveling with me in just a few days, to another wonderful location -- stay tuned.  More beautiful photos to come in a few weeks.  If you wish to read about the Pink Scarf Project -- you can find the info here.  

Now -- for the rest of the story~

You probably already know this -- but it is a LOT of trouble to take all of these photos!  The staging, editing, even the gathering of supplies ,... takes hours.  (and I love doing it!!) But~~

~So the pink scarves travel with us on our recent trip to Florida -- along with ALL the props that I used in the photos. On the perfect day -- at the perfect appointed time in the late afternoon -- I gather up all the "stuff" and walk up the beach to the perfect location.

~I am carrying a large black garbage bag that contains all of the scarves to be photographed, my beautiful shabby chair, 2 wire baskets, a large bag of seashells, I'm wearing the beach hat, have the beach basket tote on my shoulder, and also have my camera supplies in tow.  If there is such a thing as a "beach gypsy" -- I am surely it!  Just try to imagine that picture if you will~~ LOL!!

  

~Do you see that beautiful dark cloud in the photo? Isn't it lovely? Did it not just make for the most gorgeous background?  I thought so too. 

~I'm happily just taking all of my photos -- attracting quite a crowd at the beach (I always seem to do to that!!)  All is just going so well - until the first raindrop falls --before I can even say "what the??" -- the downpour begins.  Everyone scatters, no one offers to help me --- I gather up everything as best I can -- ALL THAT STUFF-- and run back up the beach.  Just try to picture that -- now I am a drowned "beach gypsy." 

~I get back to our condo -- dry off -- dry off all of the stuff -- and look out the sliding door towards the beach---the sun is shining. (#!%*&#!!)!!

NOT to be outdone -- I gather everything back up AGAIN and head up the beach AGAIN to finish taking the photos.

~While I am doing all of this, my husband is out and about running errands.(we are going out to dinner afterwards)
He has no idea that I have been caught in the rain.  When I return to the condo - the second time --- he is sitting in the living room with a nice cold drink.

Him --- "Hi Honey, how did it go?  Did you finish taking all of your pictures?  I bet they will be beautiful." 

ME-- "Sure, I'm done.  No problems."  

He has no idea. He will read this post and learn the "rest of the story" just as you are!
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The things I do to take a great photo~~!!

xoxo,

Vicki

ps -- Coming up next~

Some of our favorite summertime recipes--and a little something special for you. My sweet summer giveaway~~  
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and one more thing~~ for those of you who follow my "2 Bags Full" community facebook page- you can watch for a sneak peek preview of the long awaited Breast Cancer Awareness nests. I'm spending lots of long days and nights here in the Sacred Yarn room -- these nests - omgosh -- just you wait! (If you want to follow my Facebook page -- the link is at the top of my sidebar:)   

Calling all ETSY shop owners!!! (and more PINK scarf photos!!)

Shopping on ETSY is one of my favorite things to do!  ETSY artists are some of the most talented and creative designers in the world.  Christmas shopping time is almost here and I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite ETSY shops with all of you~~~ 

This Christmas, I would like to do something special for my devoted Followers who are also ETSY shop owners~~ I'd like to share links to YOUR ETSY shops with all of my  blog readers.  (perhaps this might help to jump start your Christmas season of sales!)

Here are some guidelines~~

 1. Your shop needs to be ready for Christmas shopping visitors.  Make it look beautiful for your guests!

2. Please leave a comment with a LIVE link to your ETSY shop. (meaning -- when I click on the link it takes me directly to your shop).

3. You might want to consider offering some shopping incentives for your visiting guests. (perhaps a discount code or free shipping). If you plan to do so -- please let me know in your comment. Also please include a one sentence description of your ETSY shop. I will provide the links to your shops -- let folks know if there are any shopping incentives - and write your shop description along with the link.

4. All links need to be left here in my comments NO later than November 25.  I will publish the post on November 28.
 ***(If this little ETSY party is successful -- maybe we can make it an annual event. I love ETSY!)***

Some of my friends who are ETSY shop owners have offered items as gifts for you all.  SO -- when I publish the post on the 28th -- there will also be some WONDERFUL giveaway surprises for you at that time! 

I hope you all will try to be here on the 28th to visit some of the shops that will be listed and to start your own Christmas shopping!  If you are not a frequent visitor to the ETSY website -- you will be amazed by the talents of the folks who create and design there.  If you want to give a special gift this Christmas --this is your opportunity to find it among the artists who are participating!!  So get ready for some great shopping!!!!

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Some updates--

The response to my Grow Your Blog Party has been absolutely amazing!  In just a few short weeks we have over 80 participants and that number grows every day!! Thank you to everyone who is helping to spread the word!  If you are new to this idea -- you can click the link above for all the info.  The more blogs that participate - the greater the chance of increasing your readers and followers.  If you have not done so -- please consider sharing this info with your blog readers by doing a special post, placing the event Badge on your sidebar -- and tell all of your blogging friends!!!  

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The Pink Scarf donations are starting to arrive and I am overwhelmed by the generosity of my readers.  The latest scarfs to arrive are here--

Created by Sylvia and Vilma -- this beautiful scarf is both unique and beautiful. 

Please visit their incredible blog Two Elephants

to see the creative artistry of these generous ladies!

You will be amazed at their creations!!

Sweet Jenny has donated this incredible soft and iridescent scarf.

You can visit Jenny at her blog - The Modest Peacock. 

Jenny is a creative designer who makes precious stuffed elephants.  

She is currently hosting a contest to give away one of these adorable creations on her 

alternate blog -- Lucy Jane's Writing Desk.   

  Two beautiful scarfs were donated by my friend Tanya.

This variegated yarn is so SOFT!!

I love that she made two different patterns from the same yarn~

You can visit Tanya at her blog Bead and Needle.

Donated by Jill from the blog, Untie the Ribbons 

 this purchased scarf is sensational!

With colors so vibrant and bright - this beautiful gift is sure to

bring a smile to the face of someone special!! 

Paisley makes my heart beat faster!!!

This gorgeous purchased scarf was donated by

Jackie from the blog One Creative Cat.

Long enough to wrap around your neck and shoulders --

this scarf is truly exquisite!

Visit Jackie at her blog and ETSY shop to see her unique jewelry creations!

Beautifully crochet with sequined yarn-

Karen's scarf is simply to die for!

You can visit sweet Karen at her blog Todolwen. 

A nest lover like ME, Karen shares her beautiful creations

on her beautiful blog.

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Thank you all (from the bottom of my heart) for your generous donations to my Pink Scarf Project. 

For those of you who are not familiar with the project -- you can click the above link.

There is a link on my sidebar as well.  

The Project will run for a year and all of the scarfs will

be donated to women who are fighting their own battles against Breast Cancer.

Everyone who donates a purchased or handmade scarf will

be entered into a contest to win 

this wrap made by me-- 

So-- there is a lot going on here right now!! Lots of opportunities for you all to get involved~~ Grow Your Blogs, donate a scarf, perhaps even  make some Christmas sales from your ETSY shop!!

xoxo,

Vicki