Newest Box...

For Diana who is fighting colon cancer

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Have you entered the Designs by Best Friends Giveaway yet?

Go here to enter

Designs by Best Friends GIVEAWAY!! ** NOW CLOSED**

I am excited to introduce you to Designs by Best Friends. A wonderful site run by best friends who are big supporters of Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Education. They have graciously donated a beautiful pair of Antique Silver HOPE Earrings to one winner.

* The earrings are made using an antique silver hope ribbon charm joined to a silver earring back with a 4mm open jump ring.

Rules to enter:

1. Visit Designs by Best Friends- then come back here & leave a comment telling me what item you liked best. (required to be entered into this giveaway)

2. For a second entry become a public follower of Nana's Box

3. For a third entry subscribe to Nana's Box

4. For a fourth entry post about this giveaway and then leave a comment letting me know where I can read about it. (fourth entry subject to verification)

5. For a fifth entry become a fan of my Facebook page

Giveaway ends 8:00 pm EST on Oct. 4, 2009

Winner of the Suncreations Giveaway

Big THANKS to SUNCREATIONS for their wonderful donation! Thanks to them we were able to pick two winners! The first winner will receive the LIVE dominos pendant. And that winner is:

Melody who said...
"I like Domino Tile Pendant Necklace Style 014 and 013."

The second winner will recieve the SURVIVOR dominos pendant. And that winner is:

Wife&Mommy who said...
I'm also now a subscriber

Please contact me with your info! CONGRAT'S to the winners!

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Be sure to enter our Designs by Best Friends GIVEAWAY!

Suncreations GIVEAWAY... only 24 hrs left!

So hurry and enter!

Click here to enter the GIVEAWAY!!

Tanning beds = arsenic and mustard gas.... sounds yummy

In the News:

Who doesn't like to have a little glow to their skin?? Some color to their face as the winter months approach? I am guilty of visiting the tanning beds a few times in my life. However, I can guarantee you I will be thinking twice about that before I head there in the future. Thanks to this article I recently read on msnbc.com:

Doctors have tried warning young people away from tanning beds for years, but their threats of skin cancer typically fell on deaf (but bronzed) ears. Until yesterday, that is, when it seems something clicked.

International cancer experts announced on Tuesday that they now consider tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation among the top cancer risks — about as lethal as arsenic, mustard gas or cigarettes. And this time, tanning junkies appear to be listening.

“I mean, even just the headline,” says Jill Brizzi, who’s 26 and lives in Charlotte, N.C. ‘Tanning beds as deadly as arsenic.’ Like, what? Isn’t that poison?”

read the full story here

So, how many of you "tanners" are actually going to think twice about going tanning again? Does this research and warning mean anything to you or will you call your local spa and make an appointment for next week? Do studies and comparisons such as these have any affect on your decision whether to lie in a tanning bed? I want to hear your opinions!

{PS: be sure to entere the Suncreations GIVEAWAY! Go Here}

Suncreations Necklace GIVEAWAY! ** NOW CLOSED**

I am very excited to introduce you to Suncreations. A wonderful site featuring great jewelry and domino pendants! Suncreations has graciously offered to give two winners their choice of one of these beautiful domino pendants! Perfect for anyone fighting cancer or someone who has lost a loved one to cancer. * This pendant is made from a recycled domino tile. The tile has been decoupaged with a pink ribbon for cancer awareness and embellished with a pink sequin with the word "LIVE" across it. It is hand painted with pink acrylic paint. It is then coated with a high gloss sealer. A silver plated aanraku bail is attached. The necklace is an 18" sheer white ribbon with a lobster claw closure.

Rules to enter:

1. Visit Suncreations- then come back here & leave a comment telling me what item you liked best. (required to be entered into this giveaway)

2. For a second entry become a public follower of Nana's Box

3. For a third entry subscribe to Nana's Box

4. For a fourth entry post about this giveaway and then leave a comment letting me know where I can read about it. (fourth entry subject to verification)

Giveaway ends 8:00 pm EST on Sept. 27, 2009

{Quote of the Day}

Victory-a matter of staying power.
~ Elbert Hubbard

Winner of the Chandlers Handmade Giveaway

First off a HUGE thank you to Chandler over at Chandlers Handmade for the beautiful leather bracelet donation! If you haven't stopped by to see the amazing upcycled leather bracelets you should stop by!

On to the winner:

Chris who said...
Oooh, I love the Return of The Rings - Upcycled Leather Bracelet w/ Steel Rings....

please contact me with your info!

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Be sure to check back next Sunday, Sept. 20 when I kick off the

Suncreations Domino necklace giveaway!

What is Nana's Box?

I recently have had quite a few people ask me what a Nana's Box is and what does the recipient do with the box. Since I've been MIA for a few months I thought I'd take the time to explain what everything is and how this idea came about.
A Nana's Box is a photo box containing personal photos, inspirational quotes, religious and famous sayings which patients can take with them to their treatment sessions. Each box is created for the individual recipient based upon requests and suggestions from their family and/or friends. The boxes are decorated by volunteers and members of Nana’s Box. Photos can be added to the box prior to the recipient receiving it or the recipient can add photos later once the box has been received.

Nana's Boxes are free of charge. (thanks to my sponsors and generous donors)

If you are interested in being a donor please go here.

Click here to order a box for someone you know

Nana’s Box is a nonprofit service committed to providing a photo box to cancer patients who are undergoing treatment. Nana's Box offers this service to the individual patient with the help and support of families, and those volunteers interested in the emotional support of cancer patients.

I started this project in an effort to support and honor my mom as she battles Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. My mom lives in another state which has prevented me from assisting her while going through her treatment. In an effort to comfort her as much as possible I made her a box full of pictures that had quotes on the back in hopes that it would make her smile, laugh and most importantly feel loved and supported. She absolutely loved it!!! The happiness this box gave her made me anxious to make them for others. To read my story in its entirety click here.

(My Mom at this last summers Relay for Life)

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Have you entered our Chandlers Handmade GIVEAWAY yet??

Go here to enter!!

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PPS excuse the tabs at the top of the page.... they aren't quite working yet. They will be soon!

New Boxes

I had the privilege of making this wonderful box for cancer fighter, Crystal, who I found via Spirit Jump, which is this wonderful non-profit org that I am proud to be apart of.

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Every box that I make is personalized and made specifically for that person in mind. This happens to be one of my more favorite ones I made. I love the way it turned out and I love the message on the front of the box.

This next box was ordered by a sister for her sister, Amanda. I loved the colors of the stars and the message of believe on the front.

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If you know someone who could use a Nana's Box go here to order one.

It's free and makes a great gift!

Come check it out!

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Also, have you entered our Chandlers Handmade Giveaway yet?? It ends this sunday!

Check out the post below to enter!

** Chandlers Handmade GIVEAWAY!! ** NOW CLOSED

Welcome back!!

After a few months of hiatus I am back in full swing and excited to start doing giveaways again. The purpose of doing these cancer related giveaways is to hopefully reach people who are fighting cancer or to reach someone who knows someone who is fighting. And to spread the word about Nana's Box and my mission. Nana's Boxes are free to cancer patients/survivors.

Go HERE to order one.

Now on to the giveaway. I am very excited to introduce you to Chandlers Handmade. A wonderful site featuring all leather upcycled items! Chandler has graciously offered to give one winner this beautiful cancer ribbon bracelet! Perfect for anyone fighting cancer or someone who has lost a loved one to cancer.

Chandlers Handmade: Proud to be Handmade - in the USA!

Almost all leather here has been upcycled from belts. Brought back to life... back to usefulness...eco friendly ways to make the world a better place... and keep it there longer.

Rules to enter:

1. Visit Chandlers Handmade- then come back here & leave a comment telling me what item you liked best. (required to be entered into this giveaway)

2. For a second entry become a public follower of Nana's Box

3. For a third entry subscribe to Nana's Box

4. For a fourth entry post about this giveaway and then leave a comment letting me know where I can read about it. (third entry subject to verification)

Giveaway ends 5:00 pm EST on Sept. 13, 2009

New Giveaways Coming...

Check out the giveaways section at the top. I have some great giveaways coming. If you know of a cancer patient/survivor make sure to tell them about these giveaways!!

Check back soon as I will be listing more!