Monday, November 2, 2009

Spread the Love for Jaimie

Hello! Welcome to the "Spread the Love for Jaimie" Blog hop. The first stop on the hop is Katharina Frei, so if you didn't start there, you might want to go back and hop through.

The point of this blog hop is to reach out to a very special young girl, Jaimie (11), who recently lost her mom in a chilling burglary. You can read all about the story HERE.

Here is a summary....
"On October 4th, 4 teenagers armed with knives broke into a home in a small town in New Hampshire. Alone and sleeping inside were a mother and her 11 year old daughter. These 4 boys broke into this home with the intent to rob and kill anyone inside. They stabbed the mom, Kimberly Cates, to death and left her daughter, Jaimie, for dead in their driveway. It was a completely random act, their home was chosen only due to its secluded surroundings."

Our hope is that everyone hopping around today will stop for a moment and think about Jaimie and her father and what life must be like for them now. One moment in time has changed their lives forever. We are asking that everyone reading this message please take a moment to make a card and send it off to Jaimie. You can make something very simple or much more involved, but please share some words of hope and love and let her know that people do care and want the best for her.

Please send your card to the address below:
Jaimie Cates
c/o Mont Vernon Fire Station
Main Street
Mont Vernon, NH 03057

Please visit "Stamp Something...for Jaimie: Spreading Love and Hope" site to read more about Jaimie and join the special Card Drive Challenge. There are many generous sponsors who have kindly offered up some prizes to anyone who makes a card, posts it on their blogs, and lets us know they mailed it out.

Here is the card I created for Jaimie:

All stamps are from Gina K Designs.)
I hope you will consider participating in this challenge.

The next stop on the hop is Avril! Head on over to see the wonderful creation she designed for Jaimie!


Thanks for stopping by.


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55 comments:

  1. TinaNovember 2, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Ohhhh Cammie... how very very sad. I will definitely send a card. *sniff sniff*

    You're a sweetheart to think of others that you don't even know... I am so touched.

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  2. JudiNovember 2, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    This just breaks my heart. My daughter is also 11 and I cannot begin to imagine her or my 15 year old son, having to deal with something like this. What a wonderful thing to do for this girl, to show her that random acts can also be good acts. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this, I'll make my card today.

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  3. Basement StamperNovember 2, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Your card is gorgeous, I love the window panes with the butterfly.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Cammie!! WOW!! That butterfly is so amazing and what a beautiful sentiment too!! Thanks so much for your support!! HUGS

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  5. Joanne (jojot)November 2, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    amazing card which should bring some light in the midst of such a tragedy....I will certainly send a card ASAP

    hugs to you for sharing this story and giving us a way to brighten someone's day

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  6. Joanne (jojot)November 2, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    amazing card which should bring some light in the midst of such a tragedy....I will certainly send a card ASAP

    hugs to you for sharing this story and giving us a way to brighten someone's day

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  7. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    What a fantastic card! The butterfly is incredible.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    A really beautiful card.

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  9. ~Denise Lynn~November 2, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    This is just gorgeous Cammie! Thanks so much for taking part today and for your generous donation as well! :)

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  10. MelissaSNovember 2, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    my parents live very close to where this tragic event took place. It is unthinkable. Thanks for the info on sending help and thoughts to Jaimie.

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  11. Elizabeth S.November 2, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Such a beautiful card!!!

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  12. Connie M.November 2, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    This is just so beautiful, Cammie!! I am sure she will appreciate this card, and all the card everyone has made for her!

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  13. StampinsilviaNovember 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Lovin your card! And thank you so much for donating one of your gorgeous stamp sets to this awesome cause! You are a gem!

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  14. Darlene November 2, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Cammie! I'm sure Jaimie is just going to LOVE this butterfly creation!! I didn't get a chance to be in the HOP but I did help spread the word and created/sent a card to Jaimie today. Thanks for helping to spread the love! You are always there!!! Bless You!!

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  15. LoriNovember 2, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Wow, she'll love this one. The butterfly is so real looking!

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  16. TanyaNovember 2, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    This card is goreous!!!

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  17. kim.momNovember 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    WOW - that is beautiful!

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  18. GabrielaNovember 2, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Such a senseless tragedy. I will send a card to Jamie and her father this weekend when I get home (I'm on business travel this week). I have an 11-year old daughter myself - and well, I'm now grieving for Jamie and her Dad. Thank you for letting us know.

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  19. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    This is so beautiful!! Thank your for spreading the love for Jaimie!
    Smiles,
    Deena

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  21. Free GamesNovember 3, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    Wow nice games thanks a lot
    Really good job
    Regards,

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  22. MelanieNovember 3, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    oh my, I hadn't heard about this. Beautiful card, thanks for sharing this, i will send one.

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  23. Lorraine ANovember 3, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Gorgeous card I love the butterfly ,, beautiful and the sentiment is perfect ;-) I am sure Jaimie will love this :-)

    Luv
    Lols x x

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  24. Crissy ArmstrongNovember 3, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    You are such a blessing. The card you made is over-the-top gorgeous. I love the window effect and the pearl accent. The butterfly looks real!
    Hugs!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    your template displayed incorrectly in my browser(chrome)

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  26. MiraNovember 3, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Such a beautiful card :)

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  27. StarlaNovember 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful card!! I will think on this while at work today (HATE being on call!!). Somehow, my day doesn't seem so bad after all....poor thing!!

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  28. My Creative Outlet by JannaNovember 3, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    That butterfly is fantastic! Such a beautiful card! So glad you are part of the hop!

    Janna :)

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  29. stampmonkeyNovember 3, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Thanks for sharing your compassion and letting us know about this tragedy and opportunity for prayer and sharing a message of hope. Your card is so peaceful and lovely; I hope it greatly blesses Jaimie.

    Also, even though you're probably not too big on sharing awards on your blog, I wanted to let you know that I've passed along a really cute and fun one your way. Hope you don't mind. ;)

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  30. ShellyNovember 3, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I love your card, Cammie!!! It's beautiful!

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  31. MaryNovember 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    This is such a beautiful card!

    hugs
    Mary

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  32. ElenaNovember 4, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Stunning card, Cammie! Love the window effect you created! It is wonderful to be part of this hop!

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  33. GoldenNovember 4, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    That butterfly is awesome. Thanks for letting us hop along for Jaimie. I posted a card on my blog and will be making more.

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  34. SuzanneNovember 4, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Such a lovely card. A very worthwhile cause. I will be making a card for Jamie tonight
    Hugs
    Suzanne x

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  35. Splendid Little StarsNovember 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    a beautiful card with a most lovely sentiment!

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  36. GinnyNovember 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    she'll love it, posted my card to her today :0)

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  37. StitchinwitchNovember 4, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    That is such an elegant card, it has a real feeling of serenity to it

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  38. Maarit at Violets CornerNovember 6, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Oh this is so beautiful Carolyn! The butterfly looks like a real one. Love the stamped backgound, it´s perfect :)

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  39. JoeyNovember 6, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Cammie

    your card is so beautiful, I love it

    Joey.x

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  40. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Gorgeous card!! Now that my computer is back... i can play and catch up on a couple of challenges including this one. How can you not?? Heartbreaking!

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  41. Tammy MillerNovember 6, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    great card, wonderful cause!

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  42. csroyalNovember 6, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Super card for Jaimie!!

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  43. Erin...November 6, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    CAmmie, this is gorgeous!!! The butterfly is beautiful. Thank you so much for helping us spread the love. hugs, erin

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  44. SusaNovember 6, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Such a gorgeous card!!

    I'll make mine to her tonight.

    Hugs, Susa

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  45. UnknownNovember 6, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful Card Cammie, I have finally got here, Jaimie is sure to love this and the butterfly is especially nice. Hugs Avril

    ps thought it was weird that you and I are together on the hop, my only sibling is called Cammie, as in Cameron he is my brother, I could have been paired with anyone....Hugs Avril xxxx

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  46. Annette BowesNovember 6, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Stunning, just such a beautiful card, take careX:)

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  47. Anne H.November 7, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    WOW - your card for Jaimie is so beautiful!
    Lovely details and I love the butterfly!
    Take care xx
    Anne -:)

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  48. MannaNovember 7, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Just beautiful!!

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  49. ♥ Lydia ♥November 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    A beautiful card for Jaimie x I'm sure these will bring a much needed smile to her face x

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  50. MoshieNovember 8, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    YOur card is just beautiful! Very specail card for a very special girl.

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  51. SharonNovember 8, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful and Elegant Card.

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  52. ShanaNovember 8, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Gorgeous card Cammie - thanks for sharing! I love the butterfly and the sentiment.

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  53. KarenBNovember 9, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    That butterfly is just devine! What a beautiful card.

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  54. AnneNovember 9, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly card for Jaimie! I made a card for Jaimie too

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  55. OlgaNovember 10, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Your card is gorgeous! I really like the popped up butterfly and the colors.

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