the 65 roses project : housekeeping

I am still feeling totally blissed out and amazed by the response to the 65 roses project. Thank you so, so much.

I am currently sorting through the orders and packing them up. I really didn't expect to do this all at once, so it is taking me a bit to get organized.

Several local folks are working with me for drop-offs and in-person delivery. For those lovely people, I'll be refunding your shipping costs through paypal.

Also, the paypal account I used is the one I have set up for my handcrafted jewelry business. I forgot that the setting for sales tax was set to automatically calculate for Virginia addresses, so I'll be refunding this as well. So sorry about that!

I hope to have all of the roses ready to go by Sunday.

I've received a number of questions about whether I plan to make more roses. The answer is yes - but probably not until next year. If you still want to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, I encourage you to visit my brother's hike home page to read their family's story in his words and, if you'd like, to make a donation.

I truly appreciate your support - and patience! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Enjoy your Thursday!

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So what was the total raised with your roses??

Posted by: lydia | 04/15/2010 at 10:24 AM

If you haven't already shipped my order, I'd be happy to pick it up so that you can donate the shipping cost to CF. Please e-mail me!

Posted by: Mollee Sullivan | 04/15/2010 at 10:29 AM

Lydia -

I am still working on the total. Right now, there is $940 in my paypal account - including shipping costs and the sales tax. I think I am going to make it a flat $1000 donation. Woo hoo!

Mollee - I will be in touch. :-)

Posted by: Nikole | 04/15/2010 at 10:39 AM

I can't wait to see them in person! My friend will love hers when I give it to her. If I'm considered local, please also donate my shipping costs to CF. Thanks!

Posted by: Michelle Horgan | 04/15/2010 at 10:51 AM

I am thrilled at the success of your project! I stopped by your blog today so I could post a link to your 65 roses project on my blog only to find that you sold them all! Best of luck to your brother on his hike.

Posted by: Felicity | 04/15/2010 at 08:58 PM

Congratulations on your successful project and it was my loss that I have been feeling so poorly lately and missed the sale! Perhaps (if you are not too rosed-out) you can gradually make some more? I would love the opportunity to purchase the a rose clip for Missy in the future.

Posted by: Ms Planner | 04/19/2010 at 02:44 PM