Relay for Life

My Reason to Relay

Honestly, I avoided joining the team last year till the last minute, because it hit a little too close to home at the time. I wanted to live in a state of denial, pretend it wasn't real. But that's how cancer wins: when we pretend that it isn't worth acknowledging and fighting against. And so, in the end, I decided to go, and I'm so glad I did. It helped me cope and find hope. My only regret is that I did not get a chance to raise $100 or more, so let's change that this year! Cancer hits close to home for everyone, and so I hope you will help me out.

Every person who donates, no matter how small the donation, will receive a 1-1.5 inch crocheted heart or awareness ribbon in the color of their choice (colors are listed in the 2nd picture on this event's page) handmade by me to put on their key chains or backpacks as a little thank you gift and reminder that you're doing a great thing. You have two ways to get it from me; either hand-delivery or with a letter in an envelope (send me your address in an e-mail!). For hand delivery: If you live in the Bay, I will get it to you during Spring/Summer Break, and if you live around LA, I'll deliver it sometime during this school year. Just keep in touch and let me know what color/type of thing you want, maybe in an email or FB message (or if you want my number and don't have it yet, message me too)! And if you would rather not have anything at all, tell me. I just really want to be able to raise $100 or more this year, and so I want to use the skills I have to thank you so that it's a win-win situation for everyone!

Donate here: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/LindaF  

Thanks so much! <3 Linda

Questions? Email me at littlewillowart@gmail.com.

If you want to see more of my crochet work, go to littlewillowart.etsy.com.

Guest Posting and a Giveaway!

Hi everyone! Today's a special day because I did my first blog post ever -- on the lovely Andrea of Paper Sparrow's blog! She's been nothing but kind to me, and I love talking to her. Andrea's hosting a Hitchcock theme party, which I helped come up with. Check it out today if you're a huge fan of Hitchcock, because she has some amazing DIYs and guest posts over there!

I myself made some Murder Mystery Party Invites for free download... You can use it for anything, not just murder mystery parties, if you replace the text! The pictures are a little blurry, but I assure you that the printable is not.

I also am taking part in a group giveaway right now... you can win this colorful crocheted pinwheel brooch on Little Luck Tree, along with three other prizes! Who doesn't love free stuff?

<3 Linda

Freebie Alert!: Flier Printables

As you may have noticed, I've been MIA recently. Why? Because I've been designing fliers and doing artistic things for school. I have one to share with you today, as a freebie, because the show I made it for ended up getting cancelled! Sad for me but good for you. They're meant to be for a show, but you can also use them as invitations or announcements for sales and such.

Front side:

 Back side:

Things to note:

• Ignore the terrible spacing of the word "Info" on the back side! Replace all of the "__ here" things with the information you want to put in.
• The font of these images is called Alien League and I love it. You can download it for free here.
• On the front side, I would recommend putting a large B&W version of your logo or whatever it is at the bottom of the hourglass. It really pulls the look together. I also think writing the name of your event in large letters on the top and curving it (on Photoshop with an upper arc of -4) would look great, but that's up to you. Here's an example of what I'm talking about if you can't picture it.
• The space at the bottom of the back poster is for an email address or phone number to be listed.

They are HQ, so you can download them from my Flickr (they're 8.125 by 11.125 inches, incorporating the bleed space). Enjoy!

<3 Linda