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To Haiti with Love was an online auction of art, photography, papercrafts, clothing, and creative goods. All proceeds go direct to the St. Joseph's Family of homes for children in Haiti.

The auction opened at 8 AM EST on Monday, February 1, 2010.

The auction closed at midnight EST on Monday, February 8, 2010.

Canadians can donate to St. Joseph's anytime through the online donation page of its Canadian fundraising organization, Broken Wings.

Americans can donate through the online donation page for Hearts with Haiti, the U.S. organization. Either way, your support builds hope.

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Earthquake Devastates St. Joseph Home in Port au Prince

Broken Wings is the Canadian fundraising organization whose primary mission is to support the vision and ministry of the St. Joseph Family in Haiti, which includes the St. Joseph’s Home for Boys in Port-au Prince, Wings of Hope in Fermathe, and Trinity House in Jacmel.

Orphans caring for orphans: a beautiful story

St. Joseph’s Home for Boys was Michael Geilenfeld’s dream that became a reality in 1985, bringing boys off the streets of Port-au-Prince to provide them with a Christian home and family.

When French missionaries announced they were leaving Haiti and needed to find care for the disabled children under their supervision, Michael took some of the older boys from St. Joseph's to choose a child to bring home and care for. But the boys surprised Michael when they chose to adopt all the children. Wings of Hope had become a thriving home for disabled children, recently rebuilt and expanded to include a day school for disabled community children and lovely guest facilities.

For more on the St. Joseph's family of homes for children, visit the Broken Wings website.

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Where there is doubt, let me sow faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

~ Saint Francis of Assisi

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coptic stitch handbound journal by paperina

This handmade journal was bound using a Coptic stitch with exposed spine and intricate tapes that seem to weave up and down through the bookboard. The Coptic stitch allows for this journal to be opened flat, which makes it a lovely choice for sketching or writing. Cover and end papers are fine paper in a melon pink with coordinating Japanese Chiyogami cherry blossom print tapes.

60 sheets, unlined  |  4.75 x 7.25 inches  |  one of a kind

Erin Anderson is a Chicago-based writing instructor and self-professed paper junkie, and has cultivated her love of design and handmade goods into Paperina, her fledgling custom design studio. She specializes in custom invitations and personal stationery, but her hands are always busy—whether binding books, writing stories, making caramels, crocheting cozies, or posting silly snark on Twitter.

All proceeds from items sold on the To Haiti with Love auction go directly to the St. Joseph's Family in Haiti. To make a bid, simply leave a comment with the amount of your bid and your email address. The auction will wrap up on February 8, 2010, and winners will be contacted right away to arrange payment and shipping. Good luck!

Coptic Stitch Handbound Journal by Paperina (origin: Chicago, IL, USA)
Starting bid: $15.00

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Reader Comments (7)

BEAUTIFUL! I'll start the bidding at $15!

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSarah-Ji

Sorry, forgot to include email in posting. I bid $20. jessica.feeley@onsemi.com

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJeshka

I'm bidding $25 ... I know just I would write and put in this lovely book.

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterdonna

This is such a fanastic idea and I would like to put in a bid of $30

February 2, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngela Lovering-Moon

$35
lightchaser55@gmail.com

February 3, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAnnette

$40 - I just need this!

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngela Lovering-Moon

Wow! Thank you all so much for your participation in the auction; I am thrilled that my handiwork will soon be on its way to a happy & heartfelt home. ;)

Peace,
Erin
www.paperina.net & paperina.etsy.com (coming soon!)

February 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterErin Anderson
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