Ella's Puzzle Fundraiser!

Ella's Puzzle!

My first fundraiser is upon us, and it is a fun one!

My dear, sweet, talented friend Candace* made this beautiful image for me.  I wanted something that was a reminder to both Ella and me of how we became a family.  This is an outline of China (for the geographically challenged out there), and the heart is over the city where Ella was born.  I think Candace did a beautiful job, and I am so excited that this will be hanging in Ella's room for years to come!

Here is where you come in!  This image is printed on a 500 piece puzzle.  I am "selling" each piece for a $5 donation.  For your donation, your name will be written on the back of the puzzle piece, and you will also receive a 4x6 print of the puzzle (as a small token of our thanks!).  Of course - you are welcome to buy more than one piece.  If you choose to do so, just let me know if you want your family name on each piece (for example "The Willis Family" on every piece) or names of individual family members on each piece you purchase.

You can buy your puzzle piece by clicking the yellow "Please Donate" button on the right hand side of the blog; after you donate, please just let me know your preference on what to write on the puzzle piece (if I don't hear from you I'll just write your family name!).  You can also contact me about making other arrangements if you prefer not to donate online.

EDITED:  Here is the link to the fundraising page as well:
Kim's Adoption Fundraising Page

My goal for this fundraiser is to have it completed by December 9, which is Ella's first birthday.  This fundraiser will go toward paying my first agency fee of $2500.

I will be posting updates as we assemble the puzzle (we being myself and some friends and family!).  Once it is completed, it will be framed (hopefully in one of the "floating" frames so both sides would be visible) and it will hang in Ella's room.  I am really looking forward to the day that I can tell her about all of the people who helped to bring her home to her family.

I am so very thankful for the many ways people have offered to help bring home my sweet Ella already.  Thanks for considering being a part of our story!

*Candace is an extremely talented graphic designer.  She did not ask me to promote her work, and generously donated her time and effort to design this work for Ella.  If you are ever in need of graphic design work, please consider her.  Thanks!