Make and Takes Daily Fix

Make and Takes Daily Fix

Earth Day Recycled Art Challenge – Featuring YOU

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 02:25 PM PDT

Thanks to all the fun submissions for our Recycled Art Challenge. Heather from Dollar Store Crafts and I had fun checking them all out and seeing what amazing creations you all came up with. We’ve picked some of our favorites in the following categories, super crafty entries!

Best Paper Tube:

Paper Tube Marble Track – Paper Tube Napkin Rings – Recycling Machine & a Dragon

Best Egg Carton:

Egg Carton Dragon – Egg Carton Flowers – Cereal Box Purse with Egg Carton Flowers

Best Plastic Container:

Plastic Bottle Silly Snake – Plastic Flower Wall Hanging

Most Colorful:

Paper Tube Flower – Newspaper Earth – Princess Paradise

Most Functional:

Pin Cushion Holder – Paper Tube Napkin Ring – Copper Paper Tube Basket

Thanks again to all who participated. We’ll have to do another fun Make and Takes Challenge again in the Summer, I’m thinking something with water. BUT you can join in every week with Dollar Store Crafty Challenges. There’s always fun material to get creative with. Stay Crafty!

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Vote, Volunteer, or Donate to the Members Project

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 01:54 AM PDT

I have a big place in my heart for kids and any type of organization that can help them succeed is amazing in my eyes. So when I first saw this commercial about the Members Project helping the Harlem Children’s Zone weeks ago, I was really impressed with how a credit card company was giving back.

I was happy to help when Members Project from American Express and TakePart.com, a Make and Takes sponsor, asked me to spread the word about this great project and how anyone, even non-card carrying people, can get involved!

There are 3 ways to make a difference: Vote, Volunteer, or Donate. With many charities and organizations to choose from, you’ll be sure to find someone close to you to help. And they’ve made it easy to get involved with your community, locally and globally.

  • Vote: American Express is going to donate $200,000 to a new charity every 3 months. But they want your input, helping vote for a charity that should be the recipient. Join and vote today.
  • Volunteer: They’ve made it easy to help in your own community. Just type in your location and a list of organizations are all there ready for you to choose from. You can also submit your own charity or organization that might need volunteers. And as a bonus if you’re a card member, you’re eligible to receive Membership Rewards when you volunteer!
  • Donate: If you’re able, they’d love for you to financially help with a cause, or even donate your Membership Rewards points. It can be toward a Members Project or choose from over 1 million other charities.

I’ve signed up and voted, excited to see who this quarter’s recipient will be. If you can, take a moment to help by signing up to vote, volunteer, or donate!

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