In my year as a blogger (I can’t believe it’s been a year already!), there have been many highs & many lows. I’ve met great people and gotten to do amazing things. What truly makes it wonderful though are the times that I get to help someone else. Now, a lot of other bloggers will tell you, we get a lot of emails asking for us to do posts & stuff for free, with people not realizing that our time is just as valuable as anyone else that is working a job. But sometimes, an email will come in and it just makes an impact on me & it doesn’t matter if I am not getting paid for promoting or hosting a giveaway or writing a blog post. It’s just an email that speaks to my heart and I can’t wait to help, even if it’s just a little bit.
This past week, I was emailed by a woman named Angie, who runs a blog & etsy shop called The 1500 Tree Project. When I told her I would love to do a giveaway for her, she wrote me back with the entire giveaway already written, modeled after my previous giveaways! I wanted to share her story with you guys because I really love that she is trying to adopt a baby again (seriously, go look at her blog. Her son is ADORABLE!) but she’s also creating these beautiful trees, not just asking for hand outs or anything. She is working hard to make her dream a reality. Here is her story :
In 2012, on a warm Saturday morning in November, my husband and I waited anxiously in an orphanage. At 9 am, the director arrived, carrying a serious(ly adorable) 6 1/2 month boy into the room. I burst into happy tears. Quiet. Happy. Tears. After months of waiting, piles of paperwork, and an indescribable amount of anticipation, we were finally in Taiwan, holding our son for the first time. Now, we spend our days chasing, laughing, gardening, giggling, and dreaming. And we are thrilled to share that our son is going to be a big brother! On the surface, the 1500 Tree Project is a way to fund our second adoption. 1500 trees made. 1500 trees sold. One fully funded adoption. But really, it’s so much more than that. It’s cutting leaves out of colorful paper while my son toddles around the living room, babbling away. It’s thinking about designs as my husband plucks away at his upright bass guitar, practicing a bluegrass tune. It’s piecing together a tree when we chat about our days, with the low hum of the baby monitor buzzing in the background with our toddler’s sleeping breaths. The 1500 Tree Project is love and hope, poured into a little 6×6 inch canvas. Joy really is the heartbeat of our shop and the spirit I pour into every piece I produce. Where will you fall in The 1500 Tree Project?
Would you like to purchase a tree? Currently, they sell for $25 a tree on their etsy shop page! They come in a variety of colors, including green, yellow, pink, purple, orange, and red. You can find more information about Angie and her wonderful project on her website and also follow her on Facebook. If you have an account on etsy, maybe show her a little love & make her shop one of your favorites? 🙂
I am VERY happy to say that Angie is giving away one of her beautiful trees. Please like The 1500 Tree Project on Facebook because I think that Angie and all her hard work are pretty amazing! 1 Reader will receive 1 tree art piece from The 1500 Tree Project, US Only. Good luck!
Diane Zielinski says
The Rainbow Tree is my favorite.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Diane! I have fun making that one…so many colors!!!
Sandy McFadden says
Pink Tree Art would be the one I would choose I have beat cancer two times and should of not of lived either time. This treat represents how I have put roots down and I am here to stay.
Tara says
Sandy, that is beautiful! I am SO happy that you beat cancer but TWO times? Wow, that is amazing! That really gives me hope because my aunt is not doing well with her cancer & it sucks so bad!
The 1500 Tree Project says
Wow Sandy. You are an inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your story!!!
Katrina A says
I like the purple tree.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Katrina! Purple is one of my favorite colors 🙂
Vi says
I like the Rainbow Tree the best! The Purple one is very nice too! I would love to see a blue one.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks for sharing, Vi! I thought about a blue one, but then I thought…there are no blue trees in nature. Hm…I will have to revisit this idea…because I do think it could look darling paired with a green tree…or in a little boy’s nursery 😉
Dana says
I’d do a pink one too.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Dana! I love hearing everyone’s choices!
Marlous says
I love the red one! And the yellow one, and the green one, I love them all 🙂
The 1500 Tree Project says
Aw, you are awesome, Marlous.
Karen McElfresh says
I would love to have any of them, they are gorgeous. The rainbow and pink are my favorite.
How about blue?
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thank you Karen! I think I am going to need add a blue one to the collection soon!
Carol says
I like the Green Tree, also the orange.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Carol 😀
Dorothy Teel says
I love the purple tree, these are very pretty and a neat idea, I love blue but did not see one in blue
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thank you Dorothy! I think I need to add a blue design to my to-do list 🙂
Darcy Murphy says
I truly LOVE the Rainbow Tree.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Darcy!!
Dorrie Turner says
I like the purple tree art the best, it is my favorite color and just looks so pleasant! 🙂
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thank you Dorrie!
Janine says
The purple tree! 🙂
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thank you Janine!
Jennifer says
I love the yellow tree art… it would look awesome in my sons room!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/129847832/yellow-tree-art-happy-yellow-polka-dots?ref=shop_home_feat
The 1500 Tree Project says
That’s great Jennifer!!
Dianne says
I love the Rainbow Tree Art. The contrast between the dark trunk and bright colored leaves is beautiful. The leaves almost appear 3-dimensional and pop off the canvas. Gorgeous!
The 1500 Tree Project says
I love that, Dianne! Your comment just makes me smile!!! Thank you 🙂
Teresa salerno says
I love the rainbow tree
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Teresa!!
Lauren Rochon says
I really like the green one. I love your shop!
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thank you Lauren 😀
Kambrea says
I like the Rainbow tree.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Thanks Kambrea! I love your name!!
Becky Worthman says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/129855606/green-tree-art-spring-green-summer-6×6?ref=shop_home_feat
I lvoe the green, and the music staff tree bark. I WOULD LOVE THIS! It fits perfectly with our home decore. Thanks for the giveaway.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Aw, Becky, so are so sweet! I am glad you like it!
Melanie K. says
I love this! What a great idea! I would choose the orange tree and put it up in my son’s room. He loves orange and anything artsy. He would absolutely love this!
The 1500 Tree Project says
Your son sounds very cool, Melanie. Thanks for sharing!!!
Lauren Becker says
I really like the Pink Tree
The 1500 Tree Project says
I am so happy to hear that, Lauren!
Danielle Coleman says
I love the Melody and Scarlet trees. Not sure which I would choose…maybe I’ll have my little girl pick her favorite! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway, and we wish the very best to Angie, her family, and her 1500 Trees Project.
The 1500 Tree Project says
Oh Danielle, thank you! You are so kind. I love the idea of letting your sweet daughter pick!
Desiree Dunbar says
I love the Rainbow Tree!
Bo says
My favorite is definitely the Rainbow Tree! So bright and colorful – love it!
Michelle Bowman says
I love the rainbow tree. My daughter’s bedroom is designed in a boho paisley hippie theme. 🙂 It would match perfectly!
Sindy Murray says
I like the Orange Tree Art!
Nannypanpan says
I would choose yellow tree art
Jessica says
I love the green one with music notes. I’m adopted myself so her story touches me very much. it’s women/parents like her and her husband that have huge hearts to love and raise a child that isn’t theirs DNA wise. whether I win or not. THANK YOU!!! you are an amazing woman!!!
The 1500 Tree Project says
Jessica, you are incredibly sweet. We are so blessed by our son and love having him in our family each and every day. He fits SO perfectly in so many ways…it really is amazing that we aren’t related by DNA with some of his traits 😉 Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind note!!!!
Claire says
i’d get the purple tree art.
Mary Mac says
Very unique pieces, I love the pink tree.
April Griffus says
The rainbow/multi-colored tree is my favorite. I also really like the pink one.
Sierra Tatum says
I love the rainbow tree art!
Michelle Gann says
I really like them all but I think the rainbow tree would be my favorite!
Lesley M. says
I love the rainbow tree! This is such a great idea!!
Karen Propes says
I love the Rainbow Tree Art // multicolor leaves, it’s so bright and cheerful. These trees are beautiful and it’s nice to know where your donations are going – like this one is a fabulous charity. I want to put the tree in my craft/sewing room. After battling MS, gastroparesis, neuropathy day after day it would be my bright spot to focus on when I’m feeling down. Thanks for the chance. I’m spreading the word about your cause.
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The 1500 Tree Project says
Karen, you are inspiring! So inspiring and strong! Thank you for sharing our story 🙂
Dawn k says
I love them all! But the Rainbow Tree Art // multicolor leaves, 6×6 inch canvas is probably my favorite. Lovely!
Mim Bidlack says
I love the Rainbow Tree! It would look awesome in my basement!
Fiona N says
I love the Rainbow Tree Art // multicolor leaves
Thank You for the chance to enter
Samii Meyer says
I love the Purple Tree Art! It is so gorgeous, and my favorite color – I would love to have one of these, they are so great!
Candice Hull says
Green is my oldest son’s favorite color, so I would choose it
Thank you!
KristaBee says
Definitely the Rainbow Tree. I would love to put it in my 2 year old daughter’s bedroom. Art that can grow with her!
Kat Emerick says
I love the Green Tree Art // green leaves, 6×6 inch canvas.
Jessica Whitehouse says
I love rainbows, purples, and blues- very pretty!
mary gardner says
i like the yellow art tree
Michelle Hagewood says
I like the Pink Tree Art // pink leaves, 6×6 inch canvas. It would look great in my daughter’s room.
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kathy pease says
I like the Yellow Tree Art // yellow leaves, 6×6 inch canvas
Vikki Billings says
The Green Tree Art // green leaves, 6×6 inch canvas is my favorite because green is my favorite color and I love music. Its awesome!
Susan Climan says
I like the Green Tree with the musical accents.
Christian Alejandro says
The Pink Tree Art is perfect! I think it would be great for my soon to be born niece! 🙂
Buddy Garrett says
The Pink Tree Art is my favorite.