craft hope for haiti
Store Update: The Craft Hope for Haiti etsy store is now up & running! Over 1000 items sold and $20,000 raised!
1.20.10 Donations Update: We are suspending donations for the next two weeks due to the amazing response! The store is open and we will be posting all donations over the next few days while we get caught up!
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank
Craft Hope community, it is time to Craft Hope for Haiti. The devastation in Haiti is catastrophic and we can help. At the encouragement of many people we will be opening a Craft Hope Etsy shop to benefit Doctors Without Borders. We are growing by leaps and bounds and as needs arise we will rise up to meet them.
The Craft Hope Etsy shop will allow crafters to donate products and allow folks to purchase them. With 100% (less etsy transaction fees) of the proceeds going to charity. Having seen, firsthand, the beautiful items you have created I know this can be one awesome charity shop. The dresses, sock monkeys, quilts, blankets, beanies, etc. that you have all created are incredible. I know many of you even have your own Etsy shop where you sell you’re items. This is a call for all things handmade. If you can make it, we will sell it to benefit Doctors Without Borders. If you have a handmade item you’d like to donate, please read the guidelines below.
Many people have asked how they can support Craft Hope and it’s charities if they can’t sew, knit, craft. Well, this is the way. You can shop in the Craft Hope Etsy shop, get a beautifully handmade item, and rest assured that the proceeds from your purchase will go to charity. It’s that simple.
DONATIONS ARE CLOSED AT THE MOMENT – NEW DONATION INSTRUCTIONS COMING SOON!!! 
Update: There is currently a 24 hour turn around time on things getting listed. We are listing as fast as two mamas possibly can.
Update: Please be willing to ship worldwide. We are getting tons of requests about worldwide shipping. Please mention this in your listing. Thanks for understanding. If you can’t ship worldwide, please tell us so up front so we can put that in your listing.
Today we are working diligently to get the shop set up and open. We’ll also have a button for you to put on your site very soon. Please spread the word that we are looking for donations. Also, we’ve set up a nifty way to share information from our site through Facebook, Twitter, etc. Try it out, it’s super duper cool! I will post a link to our Etsy shop as soon as it is open.
Thank you for all you do. You truly make the world a better place!
jade on January 14th 2010 in craft hope for haiti, housekeeping
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Kat responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 5:04 pm #
Hi! This is a great effort here! Could you please post the link to the craft hope etsy site? I’m not sure how to find it otherwise. Thanks!
jade responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 5:09 pm #
Hey Kat! I hope to have it set up tonight, but am waiting on donations. We’ll add the donations to the shop as they come in!
Kat responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 5:09 pm #
Ok, sounds good. Thanks!
dana responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 5:12 pm #
What a wonderful idea. I’ll send an email to sarah
Di responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 5:29 pm #
Great idea too! I will get one of my little baby blankies looked out……and email Sarah….
Leigh responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 5:50 pm #
Excellent! I’ll look through my patterns tonight and put something together ASAP!
karen responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 6:16 pm #
Great Idea. Thank you for organizing this. I will send in items ASAP. I also blogged about your shop on my blog and will send a email to the folks I work with, family and friends to get the word out.
Amber responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 6:46 pm #
This is fantastic. I emailed Sarah and put a post up on my blog.
Di responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 7:00 pm #
I’ve emailed Sarah now too and will do a post before bed!
annie responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 7:09 pm #
I’ll definitely donate some items. Thanks so much for setting this up!
Jennie responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 7:50 pm #
I’ll make some oven mitt sets tomorrow and then e-mail you! Thank you for giving us a way to help!
Kim responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 8:16 pm #
I sent an email to Sarah with an item. Thanks for doing this!
Laurie responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 8:18 pm #
I KNEW you would come through with a great idea! Thank you so much for organizing this – I will post this on my blog and will try to do FaceBook. Thanks!
Laurie
stephanie responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 9:43 pm #
WONDERFUL!! Emailing Sarah right now….
jane responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 9:44 pm #
Thanks for doing this Sarah. Will post on my blog tomorrow. Will look to see what I can make also.
Patricia responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 10:03 pm #
SO WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!1 I’m in!
Jessica responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 10:33 pm #
I’m in! Not sure what I’ll be sending yet, but I’ll get on it.
Please tell me the Etsy shop will be a long-term thing – I’ll be glad to volunteer if it’s a lot of work!
Katrina responded on 14 Jan 2010 at 10:58 pm #
Jade ~
I will look at my jewelry this weekend and email Sarah this weekend. I have always wanted to put some pieces out there and now I have a wonderful reason to sell some.
Nancy McNally responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 1:20 am #
Thank you. I was hoping someone would set up an Etsy store for the Haitian disaster. Count on me for donations.
Nancy McNally responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 1:24 am #
Thank you. Count on me for donations to the Haitian Disaster Relief Etsy shop doing what I hope it accomplishes, raising lot’s of money !
vesna responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 1:34 am #
great work!
Free Fabric Friday « Sew,Mama,Sew! Blog responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 2:22 am #
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Holly responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 2:48 am #
I have just found this site via One Pearl Button. 1) I am so glad to find this site and know it exists–I will be a regular visitor and contributor! 2) I will post about this on my own blog 3)I would love to be in on the donations for Haiti . Thanks for organizing this.
Muriël responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 3:46 am #
This is great! I’ll decide today if I’ll make something new or donate an item fron my own Etsy shop. I’ll let Sarah know tomorrow!
Pia responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 4:34 am #
What a great idea! I am in!!! Thank you for organizing this! You really are an angel xoxo
Amy responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 8:51 am #
Count me in. I’ve emailed Sarah a photo of the quilt I plan to donate. Thank you for your efforts.
Kim responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 10:14 am #
I would love to donate some items. I’ll get it ready later today and e-mail it to you.
craft hope » craft hope for haiti shop responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 11:41 am #
[...] There are some amazing handmade items in the shop. Please support Doctors Without Borders by either donating a handmade item or shopping in our Etsy [...]
Mousy Brown responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 11:55 am #
I definately want to do this – I will post today and make something and contact Sarah ASAP – Thanks this is a wonderful thing you are doing!
Kajsa responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 12:39 pm #
Thank you for organizing this! I will contact Sarah tomorrow when I have taken decent pictures of the pillow I want to donate. I have spread the word on my blog!
elizabeth ~ so wabi sabi responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 12:48 pm #
this is a really wonderful idea…I would love to participate.
Lina responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 1:38 pm #
I’m happy to help with my stuff…it’s just sitting there anyway.
Lucy responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 1:40 pm #
I noticed you don’t have an etsy banner for your shop. I can learn how to make you one and email it to you. I will also make some things to sell in the etsy store, and blog about it of course. So wonderful. Craft Hope is so wonderful.
jade responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 1:55 pm #
thanks so much lucy! we actually have one in the works. thank you so much for seeing a need and stepping up. we’ll take your offers anytime!
Andrea responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 2:35 pm #
I will definitely donate some of my products, and blog about it too. I’m so glad you are doing this, as I looked here first knowing that you would get something going quickly. Thanks for giving me a chance to help.
Good Deed Friday: Homegrown Help for Haiti | GoodyBlog responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 2:51 pm #
[...] Craft Hope for Hait is looking for crafters to donate items for auction. All the proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders. Click here to find out how to donate your creations. [...]
Help for Haiti: Did you See? What will you Do, Mama? « Mama See Mama Do responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 3:13 pm #
[...] If you are interested in donating an item you have made, follow the instructions. [...]
Nina Judin · Craft Hope for Haiti responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 5:10 pm #
[...] found this and thought I’d share it with you. Craft Hope for Haiti has an Etsy shop, where you can either 1) donate something you’ve made, or 2) buy something [...]
Craft Hope for Haiti | Redheaded Quilter responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 5:11 pm #
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Kristin responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 5:51 pm #
Thank you so, so much for all the work you’re doing.
I’ll be sewing all weekend for Haiti; hope to have some incredible offerings by Monday morning.
Facebooked and blogged with my intentions, will do both again once my items are up.
jodie responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 5:51 pm #
Have just emailed a listing -
Betty Beatrix Handmade - Help for Haiti responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 5:52 pm #
[...] Craft Hope is now calling for hadncrafted donations for an etsy shop that will be set up to benefit Doctors [...]
True Up » Archive » Craft Hope for Haiti responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 6:17 pm #
[...] shop. Lots of textiles to buy, and 100% of proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders. You can also donate your own crafts or supplies for the [...]
Allison responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 9:11 pm #
I would like to donate a pair of earrings. Please let me know how I can get the listing to you.
Allison – smilesandbusiness@gmail.con
Jewel responded on 15 Jan 2010 at 10:05 pm #
I emailed this afternoon with something for a donation. I figure you guys are inundated so I won’t worry too much. But just in case I went to spam…
Manoute responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 7:21 am #
That’s a wonderful idea. I’ve got nice fabric gift bags. I am going to email Sarah. Thanks a lot
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This Week & Craft Hope - Fly Through Our Window responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 11:29 am #
[...] other news, I am excited about participating in Craft Hope for Haiti and contributing to their ETSY shop… check it out… fabulous donations from [...]
Craft Hope for Haiti « think liz. responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 1:17 pm #
[...] Craft Hope is an Austin based craft blog that helps crafters unite to provide for the needy all over the world. They have opened an etsy shop for people to sell their donated goods with 100% going to Doctors Without Borders. So this is my plea to those of you that read this blog that craft, sewing, knit, scrapbook, felt, take photography, and anything else that makes a sellable good, PLEASE donate your items for a good cause. Check out this post for information on how to donate. [...]
Elizabeth responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 1:39 pm #
Thank you so much for organizing this. I am rallying together some crafters to have a day of making some totes and purses. I will be e-mailing Sarah soon for the couple of items that I already have completed and ready to go.
scout responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 2:11 pm #
How do we get etsy to waive/donate fees for this? So tacky for them to make a buck here…
Adirondack Mama's Gifts responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 2:21 pm #
What an amazing idea,
We will definitely be contributing, thank you for the chance to give.
jade responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 2:57 pm #
I’m not exactly sure who to ask, but I think we should try. I totally agree!
michele Vaile responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 6:19 pm #
I will make what ever you want me to make….
Just suggest what makes the most money………..
It starts with us… « Bubandlala's Blog responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 7:29 pm #
[...] So shop here or donate here! [...]
Leslie responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 8:15 pm #
Hi, does anyone know where we can donate clothes that we make. I have a group of sewers that will use up their stashes to make clothes for the kids of Haiti.
http://web.me.com/lesliemclaughlin1/Leslies_Blog/Blog/Blog.html
jade responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 8:21 pm #
At this point in time, logistically, there is no way to get in-kind donations to Haiti. We hope to do a project in the future.
Jody responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 9:17 pm #
Hello!
I sent an email to Sarah with my donation information and pics. This is wonderful.
Timeless Paper » Blog Archive » craft hope for Haiti responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 9:21 pm #
[...] am participating in Craft Hope for Haiti and contributing to their ETSY shop. Check out the fabulous donations from artsy/crafty folks and [...]
Philanthropic Friday #9 – Haitian Relief « Urban Crunch responded on 16 Jan 2010 at 11:56 pm #
[...] Hope website & etsy shop. – Handmade [...]
Daily Proof » Blog Archive » Haiti needs a “crafthope” of help responded on 17 Jan 2010 at 11:03 am #
[...] For Crafters: All the info on the project can be found right here. [...]
Crafters for Haiti « Piecemeal Quilts responded on 17 Jan 2010 at 11:51 am #
[...] and will sell your donations, with the proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders. Check out the Craft Hope website for details, and go to the Craft Hope for Haiti Etsy store to buy [...]
Help Haiti through crafting | Talk Crafty To Me responded on 17 Jan 2010 at 2:31 pm #
[...] can sew, knit, crochet, or craft you can also help, by donating your items to the shop. Visit the Craft Hope website for more [...]
Rachel responded on 17 Jan 2010 at 5:35 pm #
Thank you for doing this, it’s awesome, off to take some pictures and work on some stuff for the shop.
Hope it’s ok that I’m linking to a new blog I set up for the purpose of compiling links to just this sort of endeavor. I wrote about your page and etsy shop there, not trying to spam at all!
http://handmadestohelp.blogspot.com/
Check the page often for updates as I find more and more places and ways we crafty people can do our thing to help!
Thanks again!
The Domestic Nest Blog » Blog Archive » Craft HOPE for Haiti - Thoughts and Stories About Nesting responded on 17 Jan 2010 at 10:52 pm #
[...] Wanna learn more about their shop or donate your own handmade goodies? Visit their website here. [...]
* « 3 continent family responded on 17 Jan 2010 at 10:55 pm #
[...] If you have something to donate, do. I did earlier & it’s very easy. The details are HERE as is code for the button. Posted by 3continentfamily Filed in Crafty, crochet, embroidery, [...]
rania responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 12:11 am #
Im so happy you are doing this, i am donating my cards and spreading the word.
Victoria responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 12:16 am #
This is great! I’ll be donating some of my items soon.
paula mills responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 1:34 am #
Fantastic – well done and keep up all the good work- off to donations now and will spread the word.
Fisk-A-Teers » How Can We Help? responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 4:10 am #
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craft hope » craft hope for haiti | Live Fit and Sore responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 8:59 am #
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The Crafty Princess Diaries » Giving Hope & Crafting for Haiti responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 11:15 am #
[...] I finally located the specific instructions for those who would like to donate items to the shop here. One issue to be aware of is that you will be required to ship the item, and they ask that you add [...]
Michelle responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 12:49 pm #
So glad a friend recommended this site! Will definitely be sending you some items. Thanks so much for arranging this!
Cratfing for Haiti. « responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 3:14 pm #
[...] • There’s CraftHope, on Etsy (and their homepage, CraftHope). [...]
~ Craft Hope Haiti Quilt~ « Simple Things responded on 18 Jan 2010 at 9:34 pm #
[...] this to the Craft Hope Etsy shop - all proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders– every little bit helps you [...]
Craft Hope for Haiti « Turtleturtleturtle's Blog responded on 19 Jan 2010 at 10:12 am #
[...] Craft Hope for Haiti Jump to Comments Click on the badge above to be brought to the wonderful Craft Hope shop on Etsy. If you can’t afford to buy anything, maybe you can donate something? [...]
Petite Purls Blog » Help for Haiti responded on 19 Jan 2010 at 11:02 pm #
[...] is a website called Craft Hope. They have opened their Etsy doors to help the people of Haiti by selling handmade products donated [...]
My Ugly Kitty » Blog Archive » Craft Hope for Haiti responded on 19 Jan 2010 at 11:42 pm #
[...] They’re accepting donations through tomorrow evening and will keep the shop open until everything sells. So if you want to make a donation, please do so! [...]
susan responded on 20 Jan 2010 at 3:07 am #
ETSY SHOULD DONATE FEES! Likewise,if you send money to Haiti through your bank,have them waive any transaction fees,or you may wish to mention that you’re looking into moving your money to a community-based bank/credit union.
Great effort–proud of the crafty community!
Craft Hope for Haiti » Urban Grace Interiors {the blog} responded on 20 Jan 2010 at 8:45 am #
[...] If you are the crafty-type, you can donate your goods! [...]
Craft Hope for Haiti « responded on 20 Jan 2010 at 1:55 pm #
[...] January 20, 2010 by Carrie My husband and I have been trying to think of ways we can help those in Haiti. Emptying our checkbook would be rather counterproductive to say the least. Over the last couple of days, I’ve been reading many touching blog posts out there, and that’s how I stumbled upon Craft Hope for Haiti. [...]
MarySew » Everyone can help! responded on 20 Jan 2010 at 6:52 pm #
[...] can help! When you don’t have money, go over at Craft Hope for Haiti and donate a self made item. Or bid on some of the amazing crafts over here. Or just use your blogs [...]
My Dog Diary : Catching Up. responded on 20 Jan 2010 at 11:37 pm #
[...] decided to donate and sell one of our items at craft hope for Haiti, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. As they have been receiving very good response and have to [...]
Tracy responded on 21 Jan 2010 at 3:27 pm #
I love what you are doing! Wrote a short article about it here: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-35194-Reno-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2010m1d21-Craft-Hope-for-Haiti-the-crafting-community-lends-a-hand
Hope you sell out!
Sally Miller responded on 21 Jan 2010 at 10:45 pm #
Please send me an email when you start accepting donations again, i just got my ceramic shop up and running and i make some super cute miniature kittens that are good sellers, this is a wonderful way for the average person to donate, I watch the news and cry for the people of Haiti, Thankyou for creating this site, Sally Miller from Oregon
Laurie responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 8:58 am #
can’t wait til you open the listings again – I want in!
Such an amazing idea!
V responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 10:33 am #
I have a charity quilt we’ve been trying to sell…. May we please list it. It’s a beauty.
http://bumblebeans.blogspot.com/search/label/pixiedust%20GATHER
Helping Haiti « Notes Of Us responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 12:32 pm #
[...] Craft Hope has set up a Etsy shop witht he proceeds going to Haiti. I highly recommend that you check it out. [...]
cathy responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 6:07 pm #
thank you! a wonderful practical way of helping
claire responded on 22 Jan 2010 at 9:02 pm #
i would like to donate several handknit baby hats to your shop. please let me know when/if you are taking donations again. what a great idea!
Sheila responded on 24 Jan 2010 at 2:31 pm #
I would love to donate one of my pouches to raise money for Haiti, benefiting Doctors without Borders. If you can send me a convo through etsy that would be grand.
Thank you from Sheila
woolbrain.wordpress.com responded on 24 Jan 2010 at 2:33 pm #
sorry here is my address to contact me . Thank you
Sheila
Elaine Power responded on 24 Jan 2010 at 9:25 pm #
Oh no missed the dead line so sorry girls I have a nice beach bag awaitting for you to sell will keep an eye out for when i can send you images.
Elaine
Cara @ Live the Home Life responded on 25 Jan 2010 at 10:43 am #
I have 4 wallhangings that I would love to donate once you have a bit more room. I’ll keep an eye out for when you are accepting donations. Thanks for doing this!
sandy davidson responded on 26 Jan 2010 at 8:56 am #
I am not part of Etsy but would like to donate some hand knitted scarves that I make. Is there a way for me to do this? My daughter has donated through her Etsy shop and I have been shopping your shop but would like to add my work. Thanks Sandy
C2 – Craft Chemistry » Blog Archive » craft hope for Haiti responded on 28 Jan 2010 at 3:31 pm #
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My Dog Diary : Hearts for Haiti. responded on 31 Jan 2010 at 10:26 pm #
[...] for Haiti. While waiting for craft hope for Haiti to reopen, we’ve found and donated one of our storage bins to Heats for Haiti on Etsy. Like [...]
The Domestic Notebook » Blog Archive » Craft Hope for Haiti responded on 02 Feb 2010 at 12:03 am #
[...] I haven’t shared my thoughts about the disaster in Haiti here. First of all because I keep things mostly light-hearted here but secondly because I was out of town {read: out of touch} when it happened and it took me nearly a week to catch up on what was happening in the world. The disaster and continued suffering there has moved me to tears many times in the last week. We are praying for the people there and those that are working so hard to help. I came across something today that I wanted to share. It’s called Craft Hope for Haiti. [...]
After All, We Live on the Same Planet. « Etsy Malaysia Local Team Blog responded on 02 Feb 2010 at 8:48 pm #
[...] There are a few shops on Etsy that run about the same way as the shop mentioned above, for instance crafthope for Haiti, also donating to Doctors Without Borders. They are, however, suspending donations for 2 weeks [...]
SHOW AROUND DAY: THE SPOON SISTERS « Suninmybelly's Blog responded on 13 Feb 2010 at 11:19 am #
[...] least for you socially responsible crafters who love seeing the good rise to the top: check out: Craft Hope for Haiti. They are collecting donated wares from crafters in the Etsy community. The Etsy store, [...]
7 Quick Takes Friday « Fumbling Toward Grace responded on 09 Mar 2010 at 8:35 pm #
[...] Craft Hope for Haiti: If you have any craft projects ready to sell, you can put them on the Craft Hope Etsy page and the [...]