Volunteering my Stamping

I missed my time to volunteer last week because of the flu; there was no way I was bringing my 101 degree fever into a nursing home with hundreds of residents. So, I'll be going on Monday this week to make up my time with the residents in the assisted-living wing.

We'll be making a simple bookmark. I think that this is all they can handle at once...one simple project that gets their hands moving and their neurons firing is perfect.

To make this bookmark, I used Baroque Motifs in Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, and So Saffron classic inks. Then, I layered a piece of Tangerine Tango under the So Saffron "heartfelt" sentiment (from Heartfelt Thanks). Finally, I tied a piece of rope thread that's retired to the end of the bookmark. (The bookmarks themselves are retired too.)

I love volunteering with the nursing home- I cherish the way the residents eyes light up when they see their creations; I adore their individual personalities and quirks as some of them insist on perfection albeit with arthritis-ridden, shaky hands; and I appreciate their stories that they have to share with me while I'm there.

If you have time, you should share your love of stamping with a group out there...your grand-kids, your elderly neighbor, your church. Creating has a way of bringing out the best in all of us...

If you're interested in finding a place to volunteer with stamps in your community, I'd love to help you find your niche. Email me at syezefski@yahoo.com for assistance.