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Entrepreneurship:  Liluga's - Giving Love Away  |
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JamieRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jamie
Crystal Lake
IL
USA
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 Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 09:51:04 AM
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I have just started a new sewing ministry/business venture and would love some feedback.
I run an alterations business from my home and have been wanting to do something more creative. I also have been feeling led to do more ministry work and to reach out to others who are hurting.
I prayed about this and "Love Given Away" is what I came up with. I am making little dolls/plushies called "liluga's", and giving them away to people I feel could use some love and encouragement. They can put them in a place where they can see them everyday and be reminded of this love.
I've set my blog up as a place to share stories of encouragement and "giving love away". My future hope is to make these for other people to give away also. Thus, part ministry, part business.
Thanks for looking!!!
www.lovegivenaway.blogspot.com
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2011 : 8:40:42 PM
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What a wonderful idea. Your liluga's are just precious and I can see the love radiating out of each one. Something I've begun to realize, especially around Christmas, is that the gift doesn't matter nearly as much as the thought behind it. I think that's why I enjoy giving and receiving handmade items so much more than store-bought one. I'm sure your little liluga's will be treasured by each person who receives one. Keep up the good work!
http://www.craftycatgirl.etsy.com
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
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JamieRose
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jamie
Crystal Lake
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 12:42:53 PM
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Thank you for your reply and encouragement!
www.lovegivenaway.blogspot.com
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
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eriko
Farmgirl in Training
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barb
old bridge
nj
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 11:47:07 AM
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Wow! Your Liluga's are amazing and precious. What a fantastic idea. I love that you are upcycling/recycling old materials.
I love the name also, my "dog daughter" is named LiLu and I am always singing her name to her (amazing how many different songs that name will fit in to!)
Peas,
Barb
Farmgirl Sister #2698
Live in such a way, that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the devil says, "Oh no, she's awake!!" |
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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 9:05:35 PM
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Jamie you are so creative! What a wonderful idea. Those little Liluga's are the cutest things ever! I know anyone who gets one will cherish it forever!
God Bless you for being so thoughtful!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
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JamieRose
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jamie
Crystal Lake
IL
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 7:22:53 PM
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An update to this post from five years ago: Exciting news! My liluga's were published in the Spring 2016 issue of Stuffed Magazine (https://stampington.com/Stuffed-Spring-2016).
Does anyone else have any experience with being published?
www.lovegivenaway.blogspot.com
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2016 : 10:35:46 PM
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Jamie, they are great! I'm glad they will be published.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2016 : 07:54:04 AM
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How wonderful Jamie and what a delightful way for you to share your love with the world! Congratulations to you
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 1:52:16 PM
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Jamie, how exciting! This is such a wonderful idea. Your love is making a difference!
Krista |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2016 : 9:19:09 PM
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Congratulations, Jamie! Your Lilugas are adorable. The concept behind them is very important to humanity. Thank you.
Funny. I just noticed the Spring 2016 issue of Stuffed today while I was at JoAnn's. The cover looked so cute I almost bought it. Now, I guess I will have to.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 24 2016 : 4:11:06 PM
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What a beautiful heart you have, Jamie. It shows in your work.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
728 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
728 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2016 : 7:18:04 PM
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Congratulations Jamie, they are adorable. You are really blessing the world with your art and your love!
Jill
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Bushel n Peck
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Tracy
Truly
MT
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 12:30:05 PM
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This is a super cool idea! We definitely need more love in the world!
Creature Comfort website: http://tap4creaturecomfort.wix.com/home
I sing because I'm happy; I sing because I'm free!
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JamieRose
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jamie
Crystal Lake
IL
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2016 : 6:11:52 PM
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Thanks everyone! I just heard some sad news though, Stuffed Magazine is going to be discontinued. I'm glad I got in when I did.
As for how many liluga's I've given away? In the beginning I kept track and originally maybe it was 30 or 40. Over the years I'd go months without giving any away, then I'd get back into it for a while. Now, it comes and goes in spurts. There never seems to be a shortage of people to give them to.
www.lovegivenaway.blogspot.com
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
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