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{Purposeful Giveaway} Hermias Wishes & The Sparrow Fund

I’ve found a friend. And, she’s stinkin’ adorable. See for yourself. Kim and her hubby just got married not long ago. And, even if she did want to hang out with an old lady with 4 kids, we can’t because she lives in Brisbane, Australia. She ends all her emails with “Cheers” just to make that a little more clear. Darn it.

This girl exhales creativity. She’s a graphic designer by trade and all into the DIY thing–she even designed and created everything for their wedding (check out that adorable bouquet and her sweet veil?). I found her late August on Etsy (I could spend hours there) as I was hunting for a 13th anniversary gift (lace themed) for my husband. She created the cutest little lace imprinted hearts for me that were perfect. And, after that, we started talking more. And, she learned about what we are doing with The Sparrow Fund.

The Sparrow Fund is committed to encouraging and supporting families as they prepare for the adventure of adoption through providing quality training opportunities as well as financial grants to enroll in programs specifically designed to provide counsel and comprehensive medical reviews of their referred child. It’s our passion really–Mark launched the nonprofit last spring, and it has been awesome to pursue it together. The Sparrow Fund has an online store where we sell amazing Kenyan jewelry to fundraise as well as support the adoptive moms in Nairobi we care for who are beading to feed, clothe, and school their families.

Kimmi has had a heart for vulnerable kids for years, having sponsored a 6-year-old Australian boy for years now so that he can afford school supplies, field trips, uniforms, etc. And, she shared with me that she and her husband plan to adopt themselves from Columbia, her husband’s home country, in a few years when they move back there.

And, so, she told me she wanted to partner with us. And, I’m so thankful for that. Look at what little Miss Creativity designed for us.

Isn’t that amazing? She’s going to sell them in her store starting in January when she returns home from her honeymoon, giving all the proceeds of sales to The Sparrow Fund.

But, I know some of you can’t wait until then to get this 8×12 print. So, Kim actually created two prints just like this one and packaged them all up ready to mail to the U.S. and left them with her mom so that we can give two of these away here while she’s honeymooning. I love this girl.

And, to make this giveaway even sweeter, The Sparrow Fund’s store – The Nest is throwing in a mystery necklace and earrings. Winner gets to be surprised when they arrive in the mail, packaged up pretty ready to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

So, the first winner will receive the print from Kim at Hermias Wishes inspired by The Sparrow Fund AND a necklace and earrings from The Nest. And, a second winner will win the print from Kim.

You gotta enter this one.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  
You don’t have to be a blog follower to enter. But, I’d love to look over there to the right and see your little picture.


For one entry, leave a comment here sharing your favorite item at The Nest. Be thoughtful about it too–if you win, I’ll be taking your favorite into consideration!


For a second entry, just for fun, go “like” Kimmi’s FB page and leave her some love on her wall–thank her for helping The Sparrow Fund, tell her how awesome her print design is, give her newly married well wishes…whatever. But, leave a comment here telling me you did it for your extra entry. 
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Only takes one entry to win. But, two entries make your chances better.

You have through Monday the 5th to enter. 
I’ll choose 2 winners using random.org after that.
The Sparrow Fund has a Facebook page too. “Like” it to find out more about what they are doing, upcoming training seminars, or specials from the store. Keep your eyes open there for some awesome t-shirts we’re in the process of having printed too. And, yes, Kimmi designed them.
I told you she was awesome, didn’t I?

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  4. I love all the jewelry – for me and for those I love. My LadyBug and I particularly love all the “fall toned” jewelry. I wore my orange set over the holiday and got some great feedback on it. Hope that translates to sales :)

  5. Very Very hard to choose just one…all the jewelry is just beautiful!! I personally like the More Stripes from Kenya Necklace – like the colors, very earthy, yet vibrant!!

  6. I left some kind words on her FB wall… and looking at the print I told Nathan, that’d be cool on a t-shirt! Then I scroll down and see that you’re working with her on t-shirt designs… so smart!

  9. Love the Kenyan Wrist Candy for a Purposeful Wrap Bracelet & the Don’t Stop at the Tree Dangle Earrings. They would look great together too!

    Thanks for all the great sites!

  11. Simple Stripes and a Bloom is my favorite. It is beautiful, yet simple. This is my first visit to that site, and I’m quite impressed. What a great ministry!

  15. I love the Quintessensial Africa elephant. So adorable and I love the colors. For the jewelry, anything in the bead family of Wild Zebra colors just really draw me in. LOVE those colors! Crossing fingers and toes…..

  16. My favorite item from The Nest is the Bronze My Heart Kenyan Wrap Bracelet
    and I follow your blog publicly with GFC too :)
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

  24. I love the dolls! So beautiful! And I also love the O Holy Night wrap bracelet!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

  31. I can imagine the cooling breeze and the warm sun on a child’s glowing skin, with a smile and giggle, as the little girl plays with the Margaret and Baby Monica Dolls from Kenya!

    The child could be in Kenya, or anywhere!

    What fun and lovely items, I am so enchanted…

    pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

  32. I love the Watermelon Kenyan necklace and the “Don’t Stop at the Tree earrings. I love the red color! Thank you,
    em9499 at gmail dot com

  33. I’m partial to the stuffed elephants. Think my little gal might like one of those. :) And I liked Hermia’s page, too! I’m a bit nuts about paper products, and her design is awesome!

  37. Wow! Loved everything! What an incredible shop!

    I would say my very favorites were the Out of Hot Water for Tea Necklace and the O Holy Night bracelet.

    And I LOVE the unique titles of each of her pieces. Such a nice touch.

    Hope to win! Thank you!

    kelli (a) agodon.com

  38. Hard to decide! I think my fav is O Holy Night Kenyan Wrap Bracelet. (Also my fav Christmas song!)
    khbride at yahoo dot com

  39. I liked and commented on her wall
    khbride at yahoo dot com

  43. Love the On Kenyan Safari elephant
    gshimokawa(at)highplains.us

  47. I like the Stone. Glass. Paper. Necklace & Earrings Set – Paper Beads for Families

    Laurasu82 at yahoo.com

  56. I love the neverending stripes & the o holy night wrap bracelets – can you tell i’m not really good at making decisions?
    10750coupons at gmail dot com

  58. I like the Kenyan Holiday Necklace. Thanks for the giveaway!

    ms0812(at)zoominternet(dot)net

  62. Wow, what an awesome cause (and I _DO_ love that print. Gorgeous, unique and powerful words from God). I love the Kenya skies necklace. It reminds me of a sky. Thanks! joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net

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