good deeds ~ handmade with a purpose

anyone planning on buying anything this month? 

if so, check out the shops participating in handmade with a purpose.

over 30 etsy & blog shops have joined handmade with a purpose in donating their sales profits to a charity of their choice during the month of april.  here's what they have to say:

handmade with purpose is about:

acknowledging creativity.

using our creativity to produce handmade goods.

selling our handmade goods for a profit.

taking our profit and giving back to our communities, 
those less fortunate, & those in need.

isn't that wonderful?! 

so if you are looking for a gift, or something new in your life, check out the shops and do a little good for the world with your purchases.  you can also donate directly to the different charities if you feel inclined.
but hurry, it all ends april 30.  

find out which shops are participating, as well as the charity to which each shop is giving, by scrolling through handmade with a purpose's blog posts.  you'll probably even see a familiar shop or two!  

here are a few of my favorites from all the shops:

{coffee cuff: oh, sweet joy!, tote bag: aPearantly sew, rosette hair clips: along for the ride}