A Beautiful Idea

ABI Donation and Update

evie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:09:20 +0000

Hey everyone! Donations have been on a very slow trickle for a while, but I still will be receiving them as long as artists want to participate.

Good news, I was able to send our $55 to World Vision to where it’s needed most and this brings our cumulative total to $1017.52!

Thank you artists and supporters of ABI and especially our two contributers:

Guisela Farge
Arian Armstrong

ABI Donation for Japan: $54

evie — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 02:45:45 +0000

Hi there ABI artists and friends. This year has been noticeably slower for donations and participation in ABI. I haven’t been able to put the time into recruiting new artists and keeping everyone already involved motivated and inspired. I’m hoping to be able to put more time into it towards the end of the year, with possible changes to the format of ABI. I appreciate all those that have continued supporting the movement!

We were able to make a $54 donation to the relief efforts in Japan through World Vision.

Some 31 days since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, there are still thousands homeless, still thousands missing, and still thousands who must rebuild their lives from the rubble that this tremor has left behind. To that end, World Vision is still there — and will be, for the days, weeks, and months to come, helping children and families recover a sense of normalcy, stability, and independence. { excerpt taken from WV update, A Long Road Ahead }

After the quake I held an auction for Japan, donating the funds from a beautiful handmade scarf to ABI. And thanks to the additional donors:

A Life Through the Lens

Sarah Graves

So far, we’ve raised a total of

$962.52

How Artists Can Help Japan

evie — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:59:47 +0000

With the massive quake and tsunami that struck Japan today, many artists and bloggers are asking the question, “How can we help?” A Beautiful Idea was formed just for this purpose. We are turning our focus and efforts towards the East and I’m asking you to be a part. If you haven’t already, you can join ABI’s network of artists. If you are a blogger, you can help spread the word. Art can change the world. Artists can make a difference.

Our donations will be sent to World Vision’s Disaster Response Fund, that will help rush emergency supplies like life-saving food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter to those who need it most in the aftermath of sudden-onset disasters like this one.

If you are new to A Beautiful Idea, read this brief description on how everything works.

Calling All Artists

evie — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:02:08 +0000

Last year, 58 artists participated in ABI, giving a total of $909.42 in donations! This year, our goal is to add 100 new artists to the movement.

Things are a little different this year. Instead of giving 100% of the sale of an item, YOU decide how much you want to give and how often. Maybe it’s 10% of all your sales. Maybe it’s 25% of the sale of one item. It’s up to you. All we ask is that you participate in some way, and perhaps we can make an even bigger impact together this year.

We’d also love to see a broader scope of artists participate – Photographers, writers, musicians…pretty much anyone that wants to use their art form to make a difference.

OK, want to join? Sign up here.

Haiti Still Needs Our Help

evie — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:43:10 +0000

Last year we focused our donations on Haiti relief via World Vision. We are continuing to do so in the New Year. What’s cool about this year, is that for every dollar we donate, it will be multiplied 5 times thanks to grant funds. So if we raise $1000, it will be multiplied to $5000. Wow! What a difference that could make!

This ongoing support will help World Vision continue their response to the devastating earthquake, and also meet new needs. With the deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti, World Vision is providing clean water and helping improve hygiene.

Let’s do it!

Year End Update and Donation

evie — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:59:08 +0000

I can’t believe December is half-way over and a new year is right around the corner. I’m so proud to report that ABI has raised over $800 this year for Haiti Earthquake and Pakistani flood victims. A year end donation of $143 was made as a general gift where needed most.

Thank you to everyone who participated this year. Since having my second baby in June, I haven’t been able to spend as much time spreading the word and keeping the momentum going as much as I would have liked. BUT, I’m hoping to enter the new year with renewed vigor to gather more artists and make an even bigger impact. Will you join me?

Thanks to everyone who donated the last two months:

Little Big Pants
Kove Handmade
A Life Through the Lens

Since January 2010, we’ve raised a total of

$889.42

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

September Donation: $246

evie — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:14:31 +0000

September was our biggest donation to date! We are currently supporting the ongoing relief efforts resulting from the massive flood in Pakistan two months ago. World Vision is providing basic necessities like food, water, and shelter as well as sanitation and health care to the Pakistani people. To read more about their efforts, you can go to their website.

It’s awesome that we are able to give to this cause. Special thanks to the artists who contributed:

Kove Handmade
Leah Duncan
Glow Kouture Designs
Megan’s Creations

Since January 2010, we’ve raised a total of

$746.42

July Donation: $80

evie — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:08:58 +0000

After six months, we’ve hit a tremendous goal of raising over $500 for Haiti relief! I’m so proud of the artists that have contributed in order to hit this milestone. I pray that we are able to keep the momentum!

A special thank you to all the artists that donated this last month to make this happen!

Arian Armstrong

Melina from HoneyBirdShop

Jaclyn of Nothing Sketchy

In six months we’ve raised a grand total of…

$500.42

Haiti 6-Month Update

evie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:10:52 +0000

Six months have passed since the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. With the help of our amazing artists, ABI has donated over $480 to help World Vision reach 1.86 million people with life-saving supplies and life-changing assistance.

Here is an update on World Vision’s progress in Haiti:

Protecting children: 22 safe spaces for children to help them heal from emotional distress, learn, and play.
Water and sanitation: 28 displacement camps served
Shelter: More than 7,300 tents distributed
Nutrition: more than 1.86 million people fed
Life-saving supplies: nearly 120,000 people served

To learn more, you can Watch a video update or read the full 6-month progress report from World Vision.

Thank you artists for continuing to support this vision and cause!