Merry Christmas and welcome to Christmas Cards For Kindness. My name is Crystal and I love making greeting cards. What I love even more than making them is knowing that they put a smile on someone's face when they open one of my cards.

So this Christmas season I'm doing something a little special with a few of my cards. My idea is to make one special card for each day in December and send it out to a very deserving person. So here's where you come in...do you know of a special person who deserves one of my cards? Are they sick and need cheering up? Maybe someone you know has gone above & beyond for their community? Have they helped a child in need? Are they a hero in your eyes? If so, send me an email telling me why this person deserves a Christmas Card For Kindness this holiday season. And remember, it doesn't matter how big or small, how old or young or how rich or poor they are...everyone deserves to be recognized for how special they are.

In your email please include your name, city, state/province & email address along with the name & mailing address of the person you are nominating. Photos are also greatly appreciated! Email your nomination to: christmascardsforkindness@gmail.com anytime during the months of November & December 2008. If your letter is chosen, I will contact you immediately and your letter will be published on this site for everyone to read.

Thank you for visiting and I look forward to reading about the people who have left footprints on your heart. And be sure to check back each and every day in December to see who will be receiving a Christmas Card For Kindness.

I also encourage each and every one of you to participate in your own random act of kindness this holiday season. The ideas are endless and so are the smiles.
~Crystal

Let's see how fast we can spread some kindness around the world by passing this site along to everyone you know!




The Kindness Store

Along with Christmas Cards For Kindness, I have also decided to raise some money for one or two charitable organizations by opening The Kindness Store. In this store you can purchase a variety of items at great prices and all proceeds from the sale of these items will go directly to charity.

At this time I have not chosen a charity(s) and am taking suggestions. Please email them to christmascardsforkindness@gmail.com and I will post my decision when I make one.

So stop by The Kindness Store by clicking on the link on the sidebar or here at http://www.cafepress.com/ccfk.



December 5 CCFK Winner!

I nominate my husband Steve Brand. Our third child was born this year, and our oldest is about to turn four. He has been my labour coach for all three of our children's births. When I was pregnant with our first child, Steve took a specialized course on how to coach me through labour. His dedication to me and our children is the solid foundation we are building our family on. Having three kids in 3.5 years has resulted in some long tiring days for me as a stay at home mom. Steve gives me the support and love I need to care for the kids and our home.

At work, Steve is well known for being dependable, honest, and hard working. He is a humble man who does what he does with integrity.
Before we had kids, Steve had lung problems and had to have surgeries to repair it. His attitude was amazing. He was so happy and positive through the process, amazing our families as well as the medical staff working with him.


Steve is my best friend, the kind of Dad the plays on the floor with his kids, opens our home to anyone who needs a friend, and tries to brighten the day of a grumpy cashier.

Yesterday I had a really hard day. I was sick and the kids were demanding. Steve came home and brought me chocolate, ordered pizza, helped me with the kids and getting the house organized, and did A LOT of laundry. This is just one example of how he comes along side of me, takes my hand and keeps me going when I want to quit.


Submitted by Jennifer Brand