Sad news concerning Carole....

As many of you know, we've been helping to raise money and awareness for Carole Stites-Luka who has a rare form of liver cancer. Our efforts have not been in vain as you will determine from Carole's daughter Cindy, as she eloquently writes a letter to all of us whom have done our part to help one brave woman. If you are not familiar with her story, please read the posts provided in her blog. Carole was a crossing guard whom would do wonderful things for the small children that she helped stay safe; including putting her own life in danger! She has touched my heart forever and I ask all of you, who are so inclined, to pray that Carole strength stays with her, as she deals with everything she needs to face. Also Pray for a miracle, as we all know miracles have been and can be possible.

Letter from Cindy (Carole's daughter)
All,We received the news late last Friday my Mom has been turned down by Mayo for a liver transplant. The purpose of going there was for evaluation which is required pre-transplant. While there we received fluctuating reports that seemed promising to not. Then, the 'selection committee' comprising 14 doctors were going to meet last Weds to decide whether or not to proceed.....

read more of Cindy's touching letter at:

http://liver4carole.blogspot.com/

Kindred Spirit Award

Thank you Nyblaque for the Kindred Spirit award! What a pleasant surprise!
Visit her blog:
http://nyblaque.blogspot.com/

I also would like to PIF (play it forward) and send this award to a few of my Kindred Spirits:


Laacesplaace - My cousin and my best friend, also related to Carole through marriage, and a huge support system for Cindy (Carole's daughter) and helping with the organization of the "Spring to Action" Contest.

Nyblaque - Coming back at ya! Thanks for all you do to help others; especially Carole Stites-Luka's cause!

ChristieCottage - Pulled together Artisans to help donate items to Carole, thanks so much Christie!

Hemplady4u - Designed the Carole Angel Bracelet and devoted her time to making the bracelets and donating the funds to Carole's Cause!

Falcondraco - Designed the "Spring to Action" button, by using hand drawn graphics. Thank you for donating your time and your artwork!

...there are so many people that I would like to thank and will do so along the way.
Thank you to my Kindred Spirits!


Join in the "Spring to Action" contest to spread awareness for Carole's quest for a Liver Transplant. You can win your choice of 10 handmade items from various artisans.

Blog Awards!

How sweet of Katie (aka Miskat) to include me in this award! I have added a few more blogs that definitely deserve the Love Ya Award!


I've added my We are passing the Love Ya award on to Endless Whimsy, Starrlight Jewelry, Izzy-It, Jane Diamond, Sheep at the Beach, Purrprints, Handicrafts and Little Studio Photography and Jewelry!

Izzy-it has added and has passed the Love Ya award to:
Nyblaque PainterMommy Anothercontest Knitforneighbors

“LOVE YA” award winner! These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who can choose eight more and include this text into the body of their award.

"Spring to Action" Contest!

LOOK AT ALL THE GREAT PRIZES!!! 2 WINNERS! 20 Prizes in all!!!!
See all prizes and rules at:
http://liver4carole.blogspot.com

No donations necessary, but are appreciated:
http://www.transplants.org/
in honor of Carole Stites-Luka

Worldwide contest!!

First prize winner, gets choice of 10!!

2nd prize winner gets remainding 10 items!!

SO SPRING TO ACTION and helps us build awareness about Carole's desperate need for a Liver Transplant!

A Twitter friend is holding a Valentine Contest, the prizes are awesome!
You can sign-up for this contest on her blog;
Paintermommy.com

You can gain entries several ways, one is to visit the blog and choose your favorite prize! Leave a comment on her blog and sign-up for her newsletter for a chance to win.

Check out the prizes that you can choose from!!



There will be 3 winners!
This giveaway will end on Saturday, January 31st so the winners can get their gifts in time for Valentines Day! Good luck everyone!!

The winners will be announced by Monday, February 2nd.

Have fun and good luck everyone!

Win a huge gift basket of Indie goodies and advertising!

Hi, I wanted to take a break from interviews, only because there is a cry for help. Carole Stites-Luka is my cousin's relative through marriage. You can read her story here:
http://liver4carole.blogspot.com

This Gift *Basket filled with Handmade (and vintage) goodies is to Benefit Carole Stites-Luka who is in desperate need of a Liver Transplant.

ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!
OPEN TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES!!!
WIN ALL OF THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW, including free advertising and gift certificates!!



Read about Carole's Story here:
http://liver4carole.blogspot.com/2008/12/about-carole.html




Paper Craft Kits YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
(value $150.00!!)
Donated by Wunderkrafts





....and all these goodies















The list of shops that have donated these items are listed below!
deborahspencer(bath products)
tackyhandmade(2 necklaces and green bag)
christiecottage(neckwarmer)
oodlesofpoodles(crocheted poodle)
Lolalynn(5 aceos)
lilbeansboutique(crocheted cap)
kimnettiedesigns(earrings and necklace)
laacesplaace(6 ice cream potholders)
elephantdance(3 thank you cards)
collectiblecachet(tea cup & saucer)



WOW!! FREE ADVERTISING for your Indie Shop or your Blog!! Front page of:
Indiesmiles.com for a 2 week run. Donated by Sue and El owners of Indiesmiles!

You can have your choice of a Showboat Feature or the Big Smiles 125x125 graphic.
Value up to $25.00!!

See:
Indiesmiles


PLUS 2 Gift Certificates for $20.00...each to these great shops
merilsart
sunnfox

(the pics are only examples from each shop, winner will receive the Gift Certificates)



WHO? Anyone located in the United States can participate (except where prohibited by law)

WHEN? Drawing to be held Jan 15, 2008 This is when Carole should just be getting settled in at the Mayo clinic!

HOW?

1)For every 1.00 donation made using Paypal that is made in Carole's honor, you will be entered into a random drawing to win the Grand Prize. So if you donate $1.00 you will receive 1 entry, if you donate $10.00 you will receive 10 entries, if you donate $20.00 you will receive 20 entries, and so forth. 2)Donations are to be submitted here via paypal for this contest;
Transplants.org/
MAKE CERTAIN to indicate that the donations are in honor of Carole Stites-Luka!
3)Each donation that you make to transplants.org/, copy and paste the paypal transaction details into an email and send to liver4carole@gmail.com with your shop name or full name. Use the phrase: I want to win, in the subject line of the email. (if you do not have the pasted details of the paypal payment, in your email, your entry is invalid)
4)The grand prize drawing will be held on 1/15/09.

Post comments here if you would like, but to participate in the drawing you MUST email (to liver4carole@gmail.com) the paypal receipt to win!! We will send you a confirmation of your raffle entry!

VOID where prohibited by law!!
A winner will be drawn on 1/15/2009 using an online randomizer. The winner will be notified by mail.

Once we have a winner, the items will be mailed from the individual Artisans, Vintage and Supply shops.



Spread the word, by linking to this post. Also Twitter this blog for Carole!



Help Carole have a second chance!!

*all items are included, gift basket is not included.

Liver for Carole Stites-Luka

Fellow Etsiers and other readers, this is a plea for help! Carole's blog has been built, her Twitter account is going strong,items have been donated, yet there is so much to do and I need your help!



Carole's daughter owns Candlemaker, an Etsy Shop. Yet, the project of coordinating her Mother's health insurance paperwork, Mayo Clinic paperwork and the endless amount of all other documents is her full-time job. Once she starts to get a handle on that she will be posting Candles for her Mom's Cause. I am donatng a couple items from each one of my shops:

100 Percent to CAROLE- Easy on Easy off - Turquoise and Cracked Ice Necklace

100 percent to Carole Stites-Luka Nestled Wooden bowls snacks


...and I will be adding more and more. Her cousin, Laacesplaace is donating any items sold from her shop to Carole's cause!

Now, I need your help. Please donate an item, if so I'll post it on my blog free of charge! In return, you will receive free exposure. I'll twitter your item and post your item here on Izzy-it.

Twitter for Carole, blog for Carole, pray for Carole and donate if you can. Donations can be made online thru paypal at:

Every little bit helps!

This is a woman who once saved a child's life as a Crossing Guard, a job she held for 22 years! Standing in the cold and other types of weather, helping children stay safe. She was also known for keeping extra gloves and hats on hand incase a child had none. Now it's her turn!

Read more about Carole here:


Follow Carole on Twitter:
Liver4carole

Here is an updated list of the Etsy items donated to Carole:
Handmade items donated to Carole's Cause
Donation List:

Laacesplaace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11888060
http://laacesplaace.etsy.com/ (all items donated)
Tackyhandmade:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16245109
Tackybackintime:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17491695
ChristieCottage:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9215736
DeborahSpencer
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17906344
hemplady4u:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18675187
Krishenka
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17439698
Wunderkrafts
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php%20listing_id=17130366
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18661595
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18685120
wrappedNwarmth
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18343408
paratu
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18315037
rachelherzog
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15361004