8 April 2011

Press Release from Handmade For Christchurch

Handmade For Christchurch charity auctions have proudly raised over $13,000 to date, to help those people and businesses significantly affected by the February earthquake in Christchurch.

The brainchild of a group of crafty ladies (most of whom have only met online) motivated to help, Handmade for Christchurch has grown bigger than was ever envisaged. Within the first week our Facebook page had over 1000 likers. People from all over the world have generously donated handmade items with more than 650 now received. These have been successfully auctioned on TradeMe.

Our auctions have been running for over a month with the majority of auctions now complete. However we have a number of larger valued auctions that are currently live . These are due to close on Monday 11 April or Tuesday 12 April next week. We are hoping to attract a lot of attention to these premier auctions to ensure they raise as much money for Christchurch as possible.

These auctions include a Social Media Marketing Package from Catalyst90 valued at $1999.
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Whether a business is having trouble negotiating the social media minefield or hasn’t even considered it yet, they will benefit from this package. Catalyst90 will review the current use of social media in the context of the business’s marketing plan and equip them with result-improving strategies. For those businesses only dabbling in, or not currently using social media, this package will provide a solid framework to use it effectively in the future and keep abreast of an ever changing, fast paced business environment. Catalyst90 will also provide coaching to implement the plan.

Go Cake Yourself from Upper Hutt, Wellington have donated a wedding cake worth $220 while Deeshine have given a $100 voucher redeemable for several of their vintage look necklaces that can be found at www.deeshine.co.nz. The well sought after jewellery artist Vaune Mason from Wellington has donated one of her very popular Bunny Head Pendants which has been handcarved in wax, then cast in bronze. “I hope that my creations give a viewer a hint, a taste, a clue for a door of memory... that may open, and lead to a journey and to stories of their own discovery”, says Vaune. She has exhibited in NZ many times, the most recent a solo exhibition Structure:Life at Objectspace in Auckland.

Danielle Matheson, an artist from Waiheke Island has gifted her Speckled Thrush Original artwork valued at $1,200. This artwork would be suitable on a wall of a home or business.
Danielle says, “My art is from nature. It is texture and form. No colour. No distraction. My tools are simple; a 2B pencil, cotton paper ... and patience.”

My Canvas have donated a voucher to capture your favourite photo on canvas and transform it into a work of art. Waikato based Tracie H Photography has donated a portrait session for up to three children and Jennifer Johnston-Clark has offered a photography session valued at $550 for couples in Hamilton or Auckland.
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We have also received a 3 piece Pikopiko Artwork by Hapene Flax. Pikopiko is the fern shoot frond and symbolises new growth. Hapene use a unique net-like textile make from the leaf of the NZ flax plant in this artwork. Their process for obtaining this textile is patented.

For those who enjoy creating, Pattern Press have provided 38 Australian themed stitichery designs for quilt lovers.

Nga Purehua Raukura (The Flickering Feathers) has donated an artwork comprising of two handwoven kete bags decorated with feathers beautifully framed and backed with crusader colours. Kaycee who hand wove this piece has had her daughter and grandchildren staying with her after they survived the Christchurch Quake.

The generosity from people across the globe - both donating and bidding - has been astounding and heart warming.

Regular updates are posted on facebook www.facebook.com/handmadeforchristchurch and twitter www.twitter.com/handmade4chch. To go directly to our auctions on Trade Me use the link: http://tinyurl.com/handmade4chch.

Where to find us:
email: handmade.for.christchurch@gmail.com
twitter: www.twitter.com/handmade4chch.
Trade Me: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?searchtype=SELLER&member=3720030

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