Even though I live in Canada, it would be hard to ignore what the gulf coast states are currently enduring. It is even harder for me to ignore it, because my cousin Justin is a volunteer at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, in Mississippi.

Not too long ago he challenged me to figure out a way to help out, from a distance of course, so I thought long and hard and decided that the best way for me to help, is by getting crafty. So, I decided to create and sell ocean inspired cards, with all profits going to the IMMS. Below is the first card of the series:

 
Graphics used are by Sanqunetti Design

Each card is printed on high quality textured cardstock, with waterbased inks. I’m asking for a minimum donation of $3.00 per card (includes envelope!) If you would like to order one (or a few) please contact me at sstar136 @ gmail.com (no spaces) I will gladly snail mail them to you for an extra $0.57 (or however much regular postage is to you in your neck of the woods)

The raised will be used to purchase items needed to help with capturing, cleaning and re-releasing the turtles. These animals are ENDAGERED and since the oil spill over 400 of them have washed up on the shore!

My goal is to raise $500.00…. I’m working on other cutie cards too, so stay tuned!