Entries Tagged as 'Craftivism'

CRAFTIVISM: fundraise for canadian-nurse delegation to haiti (March 6-7)

by rosalyn

Mar 6th, 2010

hello!

as a lot of you know, there are some massive mother earth happenings around the world we may or may not know about – most recent – earthquakes in Haiti and now Chile!

My sister and two other colleagues are heading to Haiti for 2 weeks to help volunteer their time and skills to help! They have the opportunity to join a medical team that is being hosted by ACTS. ACTS is partnered with Operation Hope for Haiti’s Children. For more information, please visit

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CRAFTY HAPPENING: SHOP for the CAUSE: The Sequel (Tonight! January 29)

by rosalyn

Jan 29th, 2010

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Please join us this Friday night for a discount shopping party & silent auction to benefit the Red Cross’ HAITI Earthquake Fund.

SHOP for the CAUSE: The Sequel is a showcase of all the leftover lovelies from our Shop for the Cause fundraiser on Saturday (which raised over $13.5K!). Lots of fab goodies left…

We’re selling off the remaining loot from local designers and shops as well as some swish silent auction items & services this Friday night to bump up our total donation. Tons under $40!

Refreshments will be served [...]

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CRAFTIVISM: 5×7 + $30 = 1 Haircut at Shampoo (January 18 – March 5)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Jan 20th, 2010

Bring us a 5×7 piece of your own artwork, get a haircut for 30 bucks!

Here’s all you have to do:

1: Make Art. Only restriction is it must be 5×7.
2: Bring Art to Shampoo, with $30(plus tax) in your pocket.
3: Get your hairs cut.
4: Join us for a party/silent auction April 10th, where your art will be admired and then sold, with all profits going to our favorite charity.

Easy, right? Just have your piece in by March 6th!

Give us a shout at 416-542-1576 to make an appointment!

Start Time: Monday, [...]

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CRAFTIVISM: Operation Sock Monkey, Sock-Monk-a-thon (January 19)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Jan 18th, 2010

Operation Sock Monkey, Sock-Monk-a-thon
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 / 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Where:

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Filed under: Craftivism, Get Schooled

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CRAFTIVISM: Shop for the Cause 2 – Emergency Fundraiser for Haiti (January 23)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Jan 16th, 2010

I’ve been thinking about how best to contribute to Haiti Aid efforts (with, I’ll admit it, a limited budget), and was really glad to see this info come through from Nathalie-Roze on this craft show/rummage sale/bake sale/etc. she is hosting in Leslievile next Saturday.  This one is the second “Shop for the Cause” event she is hosting, the first one being for the 2005 Tsunami, during which  over $16,000 was raised (Amazing!).

For those of us who are not flush with cash to donate, this is a great & effective way [...]

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CRAFT SHOW: The Designer Trunk Show and Toy Drive (December 12 & 19)

by Toronto Craft Alert

Dec 8th, 2009


Saturday December 12th and 19th is the date you need to circle and the event to be a part of! We will be featuring the most talented designers in Toronto! Come out and support your community and be sure to bring a new toy with you!

If you’re a designer, musicians and/or artist! This is for you! Get your business in high gear and a new face to the public…nothing like some face to face time to establish you and your designs.

When: Saturday December 12 and 19 2009
Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 [...]

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