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Philly Area mom, Life forever changed by adoption

My Adoption Treasury

I’ve been, oh, just a tad bit busy this week with Mark being a rock star on the other side of the world. But, I haven’t forgotten about Building the Nest this month.

I’ve received some fun packages in the mail this week with a few things I ordered–Ashlyn is super in love with her flip flop ribbon belt from Chesapeake Ribbons and her ponytail holders from Between the Buttons. My cards from Red Letter Ink are here, and I can’t wait to use them for some special families. And, I’m eagerly anticipating a fun package from Red Pajamas which will include that awesome tie for my homeboy Drew-man.

Many of the partners this May have a connection to adoption. And, some of them sell adoption related products or photograph adoptive families in particular. Since many of you reading these words are sorta into adoption too, I thought I’d share some of my favorites I’ve found as I’ve surfed through our partners’ sites.

It may be more closely associated with adoptions from China, but the red thread story is one that touches all adoptive families. Jaye’s Red Thread art at Thirteenth Story is so unique and simply sweet. You can even order notecards that come with bright red envelopes–which would make great adoption announcements or congrats cards. 
(sigh) A beautiful image of family as a little sister arrives home from China captured by Donna Page Photography, one of our photographer partners based out of the Atlanta area.
I guess what I like about this piece from Peace of Mind is that it sort of looks like a stork and just seems perfect for the waiting mommy to where as she endures perhaps a very long paper pregnancy.
Maybe you prefer a more obvious adoption themed accessory from Peace of Mind like this one–“You were born not under my heart but in it.” 
So love this picture and the moment captured in it. Laureen Burke is one of our photographer partners in sunny Florida. And, she’s an adoptive mama herself. 
The first time I saw this at Agape Love Boutique, my heart took pause. It struck me as the perfect gift to give a birth mother. Just perfect. Read more about it here. 
Brother and sister captured by Cydil, a beautiful spirit and sweet friend, really couldn’t be much sweeter. And, she can work that lens like nobody’s business. Near Kentucky? Book her soon before she heads to the mission field in Albania, people. 
If you’ve noticed that I’ve been stalking the images over at Red Letter Ink, here’s some more reasons why. Her African adoption print, her China adoption print, her Korea adoption print, and her miracle print. And, guess what? In honor of her twin brother and his wife who are in the process of bringing home adopted child #3, Aimee is donating 25% of her sales to The Sparrow Fund this month. Sweet.
Can I come over to your house, Karin? She’s the mother of TEN children and still manages to have a successful photography business in MA and do super fun things with her girls like Chinese tea parties in the backyard. I seriously need to be schooled by her.
This is such a neat idea. At Marvielles Jewelry, you can choose your necklace or bracelet and then customize it with charms to tell your story. Each charm can symbolize something significant in your adoption journey. I bet children would love seeing their mama wear this and talking about each charm. And, it would be a great mother-child activity to sit and design it together.

Maybe you saw that I included this book, A Family for Eve,  in my reviews of adoption related children’s books. Since then, I actually got to meet Kristan the author who just exudes a big big heart. Love that. Go check out her book.

Jillian is fundraising for their Russian adoption with t-shirt sales in addition to her jewelry sales at Embody Jewelry. It Takes a Village is so cute. And, for Russian adoptive families, this Russian love shirt is a must have.

(keep your eyes open, Jillian is a contributor on WAGI tomorrow)
Sharla is one experienced mom (she needs just a few more paper dolls on this book cover if it’s gonna look like her family of 9). She wrote this little handy book called Shield: A Framework of Self-Care for Foster and Adoptive Families–60 pages, totally readable, good reminders and hints for families from someone who knows. My favorite quote from it? 

This time will not last forever. Give yourself permission to get through it without doing everything perfectly. Allow yourself grace and give the same to your spouse.

Word. You can download it for only $5.99 from Amazon or download the pdf here for the same price. Sharla is giving 50% of all sales this month to The Sparrow Fund.

Julie from Lifeverse has a great store with images so uniquely her own. Her huge heart for adoption led her to create some pretty special art for adoptive families or people who have a passion for orphan care, and they are selling like hotcakes.

Wouldn’t this be a neat gift? The missing piece from Junk Posse with the words “I found you.” Take it as the words of a mother to her child or of the child to his or her mother. Either way, love the message that we fit together just perfectly and belong together. She’s got loads of adoption related, gotta-get-me-some pieces at her store too. 
Crystal at The Canvas Heart is so talented. Her art and her use of Amheric are perfect for families with children from Ethiopia. Or, you can have her leave off the Amheric–that’s what I’d do with this piece below. I am so attracted to world maps lately (ooo…there’s us! there’s China!). This one with the Scripture verse is going on my “please, pretty please order something like this for me someday!” list.

I’ve got a charm like this with Lydia’s hometown and where we were when we met her. I love mine. Visit Never Too Far to order one for yourself. It’s such a great way to celebrate your family’s story.
My cheerleader and friend Kimmi at Hermia’s Wishes created this printable with The Sparrow Fund in mind. Please check out her store, she’s giving ALL of her profits (yes, 100%) this month to The Sparrow Fund. I kid you not when I tell you that her designs make me want to throw a party just so I can send out some of her invites. I’m particularly partial to the firefly jar one presently–oh, those thank you cards are so stinkin’ cute. 
Now, go shop in peace.

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  3. Such amazing zrtists here! Beautiful jewelry…wow… Thank you for featuring my photography business.

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