Handmaking Some Fun
Yesterday, the charity album we have all been fussing about "Do Fun Stuff" got some sweet love from Ree over at THE PIONEER WOMAN. How awesome! Right?! Every time the album is pushed into the light by a new blogger it climbs the charts and stays in the top ten for awhile-- and that gives this album the chance to be discovered by brand new people just cruising around for music. Love it. I have run out of ways to say thank you because I have been saying it so much for all the generosity this blogging community has shown this project. This experience has truly changed me. I hope to be able to give some kind of concrete progress report in the coming weeks.
I wanted to point out the picture above. That is a shot from Cole's work table here at home, she has been handmaking albums to sell when it gets closer to the holidays. We got a lot of requests for a physical copy of the album so people can give them as gifts to little ones and friends. For you readers that do not have kids, it is the "super cool aunt/uncle" gift to give of the year! Kids will love you. We will set up an ETSY shop and make these available for stocking stuffers when we have enough ready for you. She did such a great job and took my lame explanation and turned it into this little awesome piece of art. It will come with some other fun stuff for the kids, I love it. The whole thing turned out awesome. Each one takes her a couple hours to make, so we will have to see how many get finished.
SO... just to give Cole an idea of how many she should be making, anyone here think they are going to be interested in one of these? They will be set at a higher price from the album on iTunes. BUT all profits will be shipped to PRISMS as well.
For you good people of Central Fl there will also be some available at the Rifle Paper Co. store when they have their grand opening. Anna Bond of Rifle Paper of course is the talent that created the album art for "Do Fun Stuff", and speaking of Rifle Paper have you all seen these?
Their halloween cards? Click RIGHT HERE to get yours. Anna always does such awesome work.
I also wanted to update to the folks that sent us your address for the August 30th posts. The first wave of heroes. Your thank you project is still under construction, and we will be sending you them out as soon as they are ready. It will be worth the wait. Trust me. You will be happy :)
If you somehow have no idea what I am talking about at all, and just found this blog. Please take a look at the information below. Click on the CAUSE, and read about The CHARITY. Get yourself an album today. Seriously please get it. I'm not too proud to beg when it comes to this.
All the Love in the Universe ~ Me
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I would definitely be interested in buying a physical copy, for my daughter and possibly for two different sets of niece/nephews.
I'd definitely buy the actual physical album. I'm in with iTunes but I still salivate over an actual CD. :)
I am definitely interested in a hard copy. Cole is awesome. Wish I had an ounce of the creativity the two of you have.
I love this album, the music, the artwork and all the unselfish hard work you have put into this!
I hate that iTunes store isn't available in Iceland (where I live) so I haven't been able to buy it yet. But I will be visiting the States in a couple of weeks and then I will buy it, I promise! :)
And I would definitely consider buying the physical copy from etsy as a gift, it looks great!
Congratulations on all the success and attention this album has gotten!
The album is badass! I love the stitching.
Me too. I'd love to have a real CD, would def. buy one if you had an Etsy shop.
I would love one! Believe it or not.....I am embarrassed to admit this, I do not have an ipod / mp3 player and had no real interest until this album....seriously considered buying an ipod so I could listen to the music with my son...so physical copy, count me in!
Seth's sister is about to have a baby and we'd like to get her this as part of her shower gift.
I love being an awesome aunt but the kids have gotten too old for this. I just wanted to stop in and say, "Cole, you rocked this gift package!"
I will definitely take a copy (even 2)! A close friend of mine is due with her first baby right before Christmas and my husband and I are trying for our first. And kids need cool music. :)
I am here from Ree's site. I would love to purchase hard copies for the nieces and nephews for Christmas! Love it!
I would be interested in a physical copy. I prefer cds and don't purchase digital music.
Definitely interested in a few physical copie for my neice and nephew, some friends kids, and maybe for myself. This is great!
Definitely interested in a few physical copie for my neice and nephew, some friends kids, and maybe for myself. This is great!
Yes, I'm gonna want one of the physical copies too!
Also, I'd felt too weird offering my address for that earlier round of thank-you cards. And, really, I still do. BUT. I'm totally curious as to what you're making and hope you'll put up some pictures eventually :)
I'm definitely interested in getting a cd to pass along to my niece and nephew.
I definitely want a physical copy. Such a great idea!!!
Me please!!
I will totally buy one of those from Etsy!
I would definitely be interested in some physical albums. I have been following the blog for awhile now and think they would make great Christmas gifts. Thanks!
I just read about you on the Pioneer Woman and bought an iTunes copy of the album. My daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder as well, unfortunatly she is one of 26 to ever have this disorder. I wish you well through your journey.
I would definitely be interested in getting 1-2 physical copies. They would make fantastic Christmas gifts (and secretly I want one for myself because who doesn't LOVE the potty song?!?!?!?). Thanks!
So what you're telling me is that Cole has a lot of work to do. Sounds like we need to have an album cover making party and get an assembly line going. This is a great response. We will get busy.
Thanks for the feedback.
Heck yeah! Perfect Christmas gift. I'd put down money now for four copies. No joke. Just tell me where to sign up.
I'd buy one! Cole's done a beautiful job with this - really incredible!
At a minimum I will buy one copy, but I feel like I should buy two since one of them will someday be a collectors item worth thousands of dollars...
I would buy one for sure.
i'd buy it, one or two or three
I would love a physical copy to give to my baby cousin - turning two this Thanksgiving!
Wow! That's beautiful!
Depending on price, I'd probably purchase two as gifts for some of my favorite kiddos.
I would love to get a copy or 2. Don't have an iPOD, but a hard copy would be awesome!
I'd be down for at least 2 :)
Would love a copy or 2. No iPOD so a hard copy would be awesome! :)
i had a few friends interested in a physical copy.
they look perfect!
I absolutely want a physical copy, as it would be a gift for my boyfriend's niece. I'll keep checking back for a link to the Etsy page!
I will be buying them for the niece and nephew... and a few other kids... All my friends kids will probably get them.. including your kids... So make a few extra.
Lots of Love..
The kids and I are going to be camping in your neck of the woods at the end of October for my birthday.. Wanna go kayaking? :D
Yay! Count me in for three! Looks gorgeous
I'd love to buy one for my 1 1/2 yr old daughter and one for our 2 year old goddaughter. good music and a good cause makes perfect christmas gifts!
I'd definitely buy a CD. Probably two.
I'd love to buy one for my 1 1/2 yr old daughter and our 2 year old goddaughter! Good music and a good cause make perfect christmas gifts!
I would love to buy a physical copy! I can't get iTunes on my computer (rubbish!) and so have been really sad about not being a to buy Do Fun Stuff for my daughter to enjoy when she's a little older (she's 3 months now). Wish I could help out with the album cover making party but sadly I'm all the way over in England. So excited by how inspiring this blog is and how inspiring YOU and your family are. You are helping me shape the way I want to parent my daughter. Love xxx
So i stumbled upon your blog, and you have a new follower! The album is amazing and I am excited to buy some for Christmas gifts for my nephew and friends. I especially love that you are donating profits. What an amazing gift you are sharing with us all!!
I would love to purchase at least 2 physical copies, if possible! Please let us know if we can contribute from cyber space in anyway.....craft material donations to the Cole and Embie fund...just a thought! Thanks Ryan & Cole!!!!
Holy crap, you guys better get to work.
I would get two!
I'd def get a cd from etsy...can't sync my ipod in my car!
ME!
The uber paranoid untrusting person in me thinks all of these anonymous comments is really just the same person commenting over and over again, trying to trick us into making way more than we need to.
A nasty trick.
I will buy multiple physical copies and give them out as Christmas and birthday gifts to every parent in my life. Absolutely. Set up that Etsy shop! :)
I would buy an actual CD in a heartbeat for my daughters! I think it's a fantastic idea and for such a wonderful cause.
oh yes i would like 3 - a couple of friends have kiddos and i want to save one for myself :) when i have kids someday. i love hard copies with sweet cases!
i would purchase a copy for my nephews. they can share it.
How much would the physical album cost? That would be a factor.
I would buy 4 for Christmas gifts. this is great
I would be thrilled to buy one for my daughter!!
I would buy at least one for a Christmas gift! :)
I want one (or two!)
Nice job Cole - those look awesome!!
I will definitely be buying at least 2 for gifts, maybe even three! the covers are amaaaazing. (as is the entire project)
Sign me up for a physical copy, please! It would make a great holiday gift for my little nephew :)
Yes! I'll buy three please and thank you!
i posted a little DO FUN STUFF info/blog for my little piece of the world. hope it will help. www.twominusonetree.wordpress.com
I would definitely be interested in buying two CD's to give as gifts this Christmas. I have two brand new nephews and would love to get their developing musical tastes off to a good start!
I would love, love, love a physical copy! Hard copies of CD's are like a piece of art to me, and it's very evident that is exactly what this cd is. So count me in! For two maybe... :) Can't wait!
I wish the Do Fun Stuff monster guy was in a poster format. Any chances a poster for sale with profits going to the charity will be available any time soon?
@Paige - Absolutely. There is one in the works and Rifle Paper and the printer Mama's Sauce are going to donate the proceeds to PRISMS as well. I will be blogging about it as soon as they are ready.
I have about 8 kids on my x'mas list I'd love to buy a hard copy for...
I will absolutely be buying one or two physical copies for gifts...okay I'll probably keep one for when we have kids eventually...and just because. Hmph.
Oh, and they look terrific!!! Good job, Cole! This crafter approves!
I would love to give this as a gift to so many people I know. I would have purchased it already, but I would really like a few hard copies.
I would definitely buy the physical copy. Have a few people in mind that would love this...including my kids!
I want one!
I will buy a couple. I will even buy them in a plain jewel case, if you can't meet the demand for the handmade one (though I would LOVE the handmade one).
I have possibly three drafts started about Do Fun Stuff. I am that friend.
Needless to say, I absolutely positively want a physical copy, too, please.
Count me in for 2. I would LOVE to give them to my two awesome nephews, Gus and Jeremy!!! You guys are an amazing couple, and your creativity, good hearts, and hard work are truly inspirational. Best wishes to you and your beautiful family and all of your endeavors!
you guys just get more and more awesome everyday. put me down for three!
I was lead to your site from the Pioneer Woman and I love you guys! The maternity series is so awesome. I would most certainly buy a poster version of "Do Fun Stuff". This makes me wish my kid was younger than 8! We do a lot of classic rock in this house.
I am interested in buying 1 or 2 physical copies for my friends kids. They awesome.
Would you ship to Australia? I have a goddaughter here and three in the US, so that makes 4 CDs at Christmas!
I definitely want a physical copy of this!!!
I'm in!! I need an actual CD!!!
Love your blog -
Mom of 4 boys under 5
Just curious...would you ship to Australia? I'd definitely buy one!
Definitely need a hard copy. Would you ship to Australia?
I'd be interested in two...one for me and one to share :)
I would buy two, possibly three. Love Cole's handy work- you all are so artistically inclined.
This is awesome!
i want a physical copy too! :)
I come here to read your words, look at the photos and find out when, oh when, I can purchase the CD for my sweet Jesse. I know she'll love it!
Thank you and Cole and your beautiful family for sharing!!!!
I'd love to buy a hard copy - I assume ETSY can ship to England? Great job!
i'll purchase a copy when you set up the etsy store. keep us posted!
-heather
I would be love to buy a handful(4-5)of them as gifts for my neices and nephews. Can we preorder? or is this going to be a first come first serve kind of thing? p.s Great Work Cole!!
Definitely will be purchasing from your etsy shop a few of those physical copies of the album. Our youngest, 13months, does not talk yet, but tells me each morning. Bah Bah Bah Bah, meaning she wants the album on; she's repeating the beginning of the first song. Would love to have an album to send to my SIL who is a commercial designer, she'd LOVE what Cole has done! Super idea- cannot wait to hear more info when they are available.
I would love a physical copy once they're available. Thanks, Ryan and Cole!
add one more to the list.
I would love 3 copies for nephews and nieces! Hope that etsy shop is up and running soon :)
Where do you guys find the time? Incredible.
I'd buy a copy. I'm also curious where you get your custom stamps (like the one in the bottom left of the pic). I need a couple and trust that you two have found the best source. :)
Yes, yes and yes please. I can think of several gifts and one for my kids too.
I want a physical copy or two or five! These are gonna sell out so fast dude.
I was hoping to give a copy to my twin nephews who are just a bit older than Tessa. But otherwise I have to try get it off itunes! (am in South Africa)
Yes, would definitely like to purchase several for the kiddos on my Christmas list! (already have the digital copy for our house and loooooove it)
Put me down for two! Great design.
I would definitely buy a hard copy. The packaging itself is worth it :) Keep us updated!
I'd love to buy a physical copy for my best friend's daughter! She is turning 2 later this month!
I'd like a copy for my niece's Christmas gift (I assume two year-olds like stuff like this? She's all of my experience with children). She likes to rip things (even such pretty, pretty things!), though, so maybe I'll just iTunes and burn it.
Non.Committal. Appreciated, I'm sure.
I got a copy. My twins (boys,3yrs) love it. Its lots of fun.
Cheers
I would be interested in buying a physical copy...will you ship to Europe?
Yes. I want one. I want two, actually.
I'd definitely buy at least one CD, but probably a 4 or 5!
Very interested in buying one for me and baby about to be and one for my nephew - would you be shipping to Australia?
Hey!! For the first time I feel really really dumb and excited and giddy about the fact that I could buy one of these for ME! Because I'm going to have a little boy baby. So I could not only buy it, but KEEP it!
Sweetness.
I love the album! I just bought it and then I blogged about it. Hopefully others will follow in my footsteps. http://randomlustings.blogspot.com/2010/10/ear-therapy-for-good-cause.html
Ummm YES. PLEASE. I have two beautiful nephews who would love this! Count me in. Will you let us know hwen they're available on Etsy?
I'd buy at least 3!
I would like to purchase two as well please for my nephews. Is it too late? Do you have the Etsy link?
Thanks:)
Christine in LA
I am not an iTunes person, so I would like to buy a copy for my 10 month old - he loves to dance to music! I hope you will post on your blog when they are ready for purchase. Maybe you can give the people who commented here a preview heads up...
i would LOVE to have a copy for my nephews. amazing work (both with the CD and with your children). Keep it up!
I would love to buy a physical copy for Christmas for my nieces. When will they be up on etsy? Thanks.
I would love to buy a copy! When will they be available on etsy? Thanks.
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