How to Raise $200

Those of you who know a little bit about my church know that attendance at Timberline has been growing exponentially since we started in 2003, particularly in the last few years. The current lobby/cafe/library area gets pretty crowded on Sunday mornings, especially between services. We are finally at the point where we can begin Phase 3 of our building project, which would expand the cafe area to reduce the congestion and make the entrance area a more guest-friendly.

In order to raise funds for this project, the fundraising committee is asking for each family unit to raise $200 (above and beyond their regular giving) by the end of the summer. This is very doable for a lot of the families in our church, and I figured that my family would be no exception to this very reasonable endeavor.

But guess what?? Something extra-special-awesome happens when you graduate from college.... you suddenly become independent, and therefore your own family unit!! So yes, I was informed today that I am my own family unit, and therefore they are asking me to raise $200 by the end of the summer to contribute to the Phase 3 building fund.

Now, I could go off on some rant about how I have massive college loans because I went to Messiah and gas is so expensive and I'm still living with my parents because I clearly can't support myself yet, so I should probably just be counted in their family unit. But I decided that the mature thing to do would be to prove that I am, in fact, an independent person, and raise the money myself. I figured, I'm a super arts-and-crafts-y person, surely I can figure out something to make and sell to raise money.

SO HERE'S HOW I'M GOING TO DO THAT!!
Many of you have probably seen these DIY projects popping up all over Pinterest. You may have even noticed that I've done a few myself. It's clearly the "in" thing right now (Esme Squalor would totes agree).

 These canvases are customizable and one-of-a-kind, so they make great gifts! Here's where I come in.
I will be selling custom, original canvases (whatever size, colors and quote you want), with all of the money going to the Timberline building fund.
I just wanted to make sure you would be able to see that, since it's kind of the point of this particular post.
Anyway, here are the prices:

8X10 = $15
11X14 = $20
16X20 = $25

These make great wedding/birthday presents! They can be inspiring bedroom/bathroom/living-room decor! Also, boys, these make great gifts for your girlfriends/fiances/wives.... trust me, girls love this kind of thing.
Need a Mother's Day present? For only an extra $5, I'll have your order ready by Saturday evening, if you order by this Wednesday!

You tell me what you want it to say and what colors you want, and I will make it for you. I also just really like crafty things, so if you find another similar project on Pinterest that you want me to try, let me know and I'll give it a whirl. Here are some more pictures of what I've done:

And of course, you can get it in GLITTER for an extra $7 (see pics here), because who doesn't want something in glitter?? And of course, if you have an extra-special request, let me know!

Anyway, help a girl out.... because in the end, you're actually helping Timberline out. If I somehow manage to raise more than the $200 that I need to contribute my part, the rest of the money will still go to Timberline, whether it's towards the building fund, towards one of our missions projects, or towards the general expenses of the church. For more information about the church, click here.

Have a question/order? Email me at liesl.nafziger@gmail.com!