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{Purposeful Giveaway} Creative Mommies Dawn and Leslie

Some people just ooze joy. I think Dawn is one of those people. Back in February, a precious little 3 year old in China diagnosed with cerebral palsy stole her heart. She spent months advocating for her, trying to find her a family. It couldn’t have been them–her MS and early diagnosis of breast cancer meant they no longer qualified to adopt from China. Then, in August, someone challenged them and asked if they were absolutely sure they couldn’t adopt her. They thought they were sure. Turns out, a couple of months of doctors visits and notes and lots of paperwork, and against all odds, China said yes. “The family I had been looking for for her was OURS all along.” They are hoping to bring her home this summer and are doing all they can to fundraise to make that happen. They are selling goat soap that everyone raves about. And, Dawn burns the midnight oil making sweet little things for your girls’ sweet little dolls.

And, Dawn is sharing some of her sweet little things with one of you. She’s giving away this little dress and poncho and hat set (the pants are not included–just couldn’t photograph a half-naked dolly!) to one lucky winner. 
AND…there’s more

Popular blogger and adoption advocate Leslie is a mommy to 5 children…soon to be 6 (not a typo. Yes, that’s 6). They just recently sent to China what is called a LOI or Letter of Intent, saying “we want this little one to be our own!” Their “little caboose” is 20 months old and waiting for them in Guizhou Province. Since their journey to China back in September 2008 to bring home their older daughter, they had always hoped to go back for another daughter. In 2010, God took them on an unexpected detour as they brought home 2 sons, ages 10 and 5 at the time. And, now, they are headed back for that daughter after all. Leslie shared these words with me: “While our baby girl is as adorable as adorable can be, her sweet little heart is not healthy.” Their waiting daughter was born with a single ventricle heart similar to her big sister’s heart. She will need a complicated heart surgery when she comes home just like her big sister did when she came home! 

Leslie is using her giftedness to make the money they need to complete their adoption and bring their baby girlie home. And, she really is gifted…I’m jealous. One day, when I grow up, I’m going to take really good pictures. Check out these photos she took that she’s selling as postcard sets.

She is selling the Sunflower cards (3 different designs) as a set of 9 for $10. And, the Color cards are $5 for 5 cards. Aren’t they gorgeous?
And, this first giveaway’s lucky winner will get a set of each of these cards PLUS the dolly clothes. How about that for starting off Purposeful Giveaways with a bang?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW  
Leave a comment here naming what color or pattern doll dress you’d most like to see Dawn make to sell. I have a feeling she’ll be reading the comments here for ideas.  

Leave another comment sharing your favorite design of the 4 different postcards Leslie is selling. 

I won’t make you become a follower here to enter. But, it would be nice. And, I know you all are nice.  


That’s all you gotta do to enter.
And, you have until Sunday the 6th at 9pm EST to do it.
I’ll choose a winner using random.org after that.

And, go ahead, go freshen up your dolly’s wardrobe and buy some sweet postcards to send out to all your peeps (you know, we do still like getting snail mail) and support two adoptive families as they bring little ones home.

26 giveaways to go before Christmas. So, keep coming back, folks.

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  1. Whoohoo!! I love this!!

    Okay, I would love to see a doll dress in Blue and Orange. Any patterns. Those colors are very important where I live! :)

    And I love love love the sunflower postcards. Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers and the pictures are incredible!

  2. The dresses are soooo cute! I would love to see a dress done in toile…any color, but especially red!

    Sunflowers are just happy flowers and they are the perfect choice for postcards! Beautiful cards!

  3. I love the dresses you have already, especially the lilac/lavendar one. I’d love to see something with light oranges and pinks (think sorbet colors). They are so cute!

  7. I am not commenting to win as I already have an adorable dress that Dawn made, but I wanted to let all of you know that I’ve med Dawn IRL and she’s a great person. We were both in the same LID group and I was her secret pal. I drove a few hours to surprise her at her baby shower way back in 2006. We’ve remained close friends since and our daughters love to play together. She has a HUGE heart and pours that heart into everything she sews. Aliyah will love being part of their family!

  8. The dress is SOOOO cute! I would have to say something in a sparkly fabric–any color will do!
    I love the sunflower cards too! They are perfect for touching base with my bible study ladies in between meetings. Love them!

  9. I’m a friend of Dawn’s and my daughter bought 2 of the dresses for her AG doll and the dresses are adorable!

  12. Would love to give away one of my skirts…would have to send you one to photograph as I just sold my slr camera for our adoption-

  13. I think a pink and brown dress would be cute for a doll.
    I also, love the sunflower postcards, so pretty!

  14. Lime green amd turquoise colors in a paisley print would be so cute!

  15. Ooohh, dolly clothes!! Well, I’d have to say dresses in college football team colors (black and gold, anyone?) or the Bears (orange & blue!) And I hate to say it, but Ivy Ling would look pretty cute in a knot dress :)

  16. I like the crayon design Leslie is selling! very colorful!

    I followed Leslie way back when she adopted her FIRST! Wow – what a journey! So, So happy for them!

  20. The doll clothes are too cute! My daughter is wishing for the new Hawaiian AG doll, so maybe an outfit with a hula skirt and top??

    Amber

  23. I would love to see Dawn do more bitty dresses (my daughter has a cabbage patch that is about 13″) and I love cupcakes =))

  25. I loved the color postcards. Such a vibrant picture, and they could be used for anything!

  26. As for the dresses…I love the idea of a toile dress, and a Hawaiian outfit, and an Asian outfit. I really like the colors pink/light green; they are pretty popular. And Christmas/winter patterns too!

  29. I love the sunflower postcards by Leslie.

    She’s a great gal – was supposed to hang out with her in GZ when we were all there for our girls but her girls’ health was too precarious. So we’re hoping for another in-person meet up someday :)

  31. I love the sunflower postcards.
    hannah
    yellow turtle 123 @ yahoo

  32. I would love a dress with pink and black chevron pattern.
    hannah
    yellow turtle 123 @ yahoo

  33. i love the sunflower card, so happy!:)) I also love the flower dress with purple ribbon, so pretty!!!!

  37. I also love the sunflower cards. I think the picture and the wording would make for a beautiful encouragement card to send as a pick me up to friends.

  38. I would love to see a key lime dress with little purple flowers on it. Even with the yellow centers in the flowers. I think it would be a lovely spring print….

  39. I like the sunflower cards – particularly the ‘test me’ one. It’s a reminder that we are all loved.

  61. My daughter loves to play “dress up” with her American Girl doll so I would love to see some costumes or princess dresses, if you will.

    amybabya79 at yahoo.com

  64. I would like to see a holiday dress, too. Since it so close to Christmas, how about an Easter pastel-colored dress.

    pixiedustedhomeschool at yahoo dot com

  65. I would like to see a yellow doll sundress. There is something so cheerful about a yellow sundress.

    Tara H
    minkynopants at hotmail dot com

  66. I LOVE the sunflower card! It is so beautiful with a great text!

    pixiedustedhomeschool at yahoo dot com

  69. I’d like to see a blue velvet holiday dress. Maybe with a petticoat :)

    khbride at yahoo dot com

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