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Several weeks ago, I approached a group of kid bloggers and asked if they could make a project with their kids that would symbolize hope in the face of cancer. The response was tremendous, and I was able to compile their projects – many with tutorials – into a beautiful book.
I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and to be working with an incredibly talented group of bloggers who focus on fun, creative, and educational activities for kids! Each of us has worked with our children or students to create a craft that could be made by or for someone facing cancer. The projects in this book are stunning, and several include tutorials so that you can use to recreate the crafts at home with your own children or students!
We are sending the ebook version of this book out to anyone who donates at least $15 to the American Cancer society. An email with the download link, as well as a second link that allows you to purchase a hard copy of the book for an additional $10.52 will be sent once we receive your donation. The button below will take you directly to the our team page at the American Cancer Society, where you can make your donation:
If you donate but do not receive this email for any reason, or if you have trouble with the download, email smallhandsproject at gmail dot com.
I compiled this book as a way of celebrating thirty years of cancer survivorship – I went into surgery on May 14th thirty years ago! We are hoping to raise $3000 by July 4th (my 32nd birthday). We are running a blog hop to celebrate and raise funds so that, in the future, thirty years of cancer survivorship will be the norm, not the exception! Learn about each of the bloggers who participated in the book by visiting each blog on their assigned dates – some of the bloggers are running celebratory giveaways, too! I’ll be running a giveaway May 21st, so be sure to check back or subscribe to my blog (top right-hand corner)!
14 May Mama Smiles
15 May Artsy Craftsy Mom and Rainbows Within Reach
16 May B. Inspired, Mama!
17 May Rainy Day Mum and Imagination Soup
18 May Inspiration Laboratories
19 May Experimenting Mom
20 May Mama Mia’s Heart2Heart
21 May NurtureStore
22 May Living Montessori Now
23 May Mess for Less
24 May Having Fun at Home and CraftoArt
25 May Outlaw Mom
26 May Angelique Felix and Sense of Wonder
27 May Sun Hats & Wellie Boots
28 May Duck Duck Octopus
29 May Smiling like Sunshine
30 May Mommy with Selective Memory
31 May One Perfect Day
1 June The Educators’ Spin On It
2 June Kids Stuff World
3 June Rainy Day Mum
4 June Teach Preschool
5 June Dirt and Boogers
6 June Creative Connections for Kids and The Golden Gleam
7 June Montessori Tidbits
8 June Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
9 June The Iowa Farmer’s Wife
10 June Scribble Doodle and Draw
11 June Learn with Play
12 June Kitchen Counter Chronicles
13 June CRAYON Freckles
14 June Glittering Muffins
15 June Wise Owl Factory
16 June Crafty Maa
18 June Lessons Learnt Journal
20 June Growing a Jeweled Rose
21 June Growing Play
23 June JDaniel4′s Mom
We would love for you to support our project by posting the button in your sidebar for the duration of the event! You can grab the code below:
Thank you for your support!
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So excited to be part of this. Truly inspirational!
Visit Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas … Science Fun: From Caterpillar to Butterfly – Observing the Butterfly Life Cycle
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
So glad you could participate!
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this is wonderful!
Visit amy (mamascout) … monday missions :: write a letter
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I’m very excited to follow this project. :-)
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A wonderful project to be both involved in and inspired by…
Visit Debs – Learn with Play @ home … Hole Punch Art
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
So glad you are a part of it!
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Kid’s artwork is the best, so sweet and simple. What a lovely project to be a part of.
Visit marie … Boyz II Men
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What an amazing project! I hope you exceed your fundraising goal.
I used LastPass to fill in the donation form and it filled in my name everywhere… including the “in memory of” field. Ooops!
Visit Elisa | blissfulE … pick up sticks
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 10:31 am
I’m very glad it isn’t really in memory of, Elisa! Thank you so much for donating!!!
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Very happy to be part of this! I hope we can be of help :)
Visit Isil … Book Sharing Monday:Zou and the Box of Kisses
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So excited and honoured to be participating in this with you! Cannot wait to hold this book in my hands! Thanks.
Visit Jen … Foodland Ontario – Asparagus
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I am so thrilled to be a part of this project! I can’t wait to purchase a few copies of this amazing book, and look forward to doing the activities in the book with my girls :)
Visit crystal@growingajeweledrose … Paint the Sky
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:26 pm
So glad you could participate, Isil!
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Love this idea! Hope it does well!
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So excited to be part of this and collaborate with amazing talent from around the world.
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
I love that we have participation from all over the world! Thank you for participating!!!
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What a wonderful project and a fantastic list of bloggers taking part! :)
Visit sunnymama … All Year Round Blog Carnival: Spring – Summer update
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
It’s an incredibly talented group of bloggers!
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I LOVE being part of this project … and I love helping you celebrate such an important milestone! :)
Visit Deb @ Living Montessori Now … Montessori Monday – Montessori-Inspired Zoo Animal Unit
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maryanne Reply:
May 14th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
I’m thrilled you could participate – thank you!
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So excited/honored to be part of this project! And what a beautiful way to celebrate YOU as well!
Visit The Iowa Farmer’s Wife … Muffin Tin Monday: N is for Nest
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What a great idea to raise money for the American Cancer Society!
Visit Jen … never too young :: risk
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A truely wonderful project. I am honored to follow your blog. Happy Birthday!
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maryanne Reply:
May 16th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Thank you, Brandy!
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Wonderful. I’ll donate later this week. I am glad you pulled it together.
Visit Natalie … Reading Around the World–Romania
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maryanne Reply:
May 16th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Thank you, Natalie!
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This is such a wonderful way to give to others. Thank you for letting me help you in a small way with this project.
Visit JDaniel4′s Mom … Pinterest for Dummies Review and Giveaway
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Thanks for linking up MaryAnne. I haven’t forgotten about emailing you :) Will be in touch soon. Such a beautiful project. Going to grab the button to put in my sidebar too.
Visit jen@plain vanilla mom … Our Butterflies of 2012
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maryanne Reply:
May 29th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Thank you, Jen!
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Grabbed the button. I don’t have a post for this but the stories are so inspirational and well worth reading. Thanks for sharing such a great idea.
Visit Susan Case … Gardening is for the Birds – and Us
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maryanne Reply:
May 31st, 2012 at 10:40 am
Thank you so much for grabbing the button!
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I couldn’t get the button above to work – but the code on the sidebar worked. ? Probably me.
Visit Susan Case … Gardening is for the Birds – and Us
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maryanne Reply:
May 31st, 2012 at 10:34 am
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll look into it…
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