Crystal Cards (CC) volunteers get the jobs done. Some pick up the donated greeting cards at the drop bins. Others cut up the cards, preparing them for transformation. Some cut trim paper and cardstock. Then folding cardstock and inserts gets done by others. Of course, we have to tape and glue, find envelopes to fit,…
Crystal Cards (CC) accepts donations of used greeting cards, gives them new life, and sells them for $1 each to raise money for My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence shelter in Chandler. A few women came up with this idea in 2016, and with their determination and commitment, CC has grown beyond anything imagined. CC…
We’ve all read how Crystal Cards (CC) refurbishes greeting cards, sells them for $1, then donates the funds to My Sister’s Place (MSP). We’d like you to learn a little more about MSP and how your contributions have helped. Domestic violence can happen anywhere, to anyone, at any time. MSP, a 24-hour domestic violence shelter,…
Crystal Cards (CC) volunteers have been working to prepare Thanksgiving and Christmas cards during these hot summer months. CC always tries to have an ample supply of all types of greeting cards, but the workload ramps up to get ready for the holidays. Please check out the beautiful selection of cards available at one of…
If you’re looking for a variety of greeting cards, check out Crystal Cards (CC) sales. Pop-Ups have become a “pop”-u-lar item, and we have those, as well as cards for any occasion. CC receives donations of used greeting cards, and then its volunteers renovate them into beautiful “new” ones, which are available for $1 each.…
Summer is still here for a little longer, and it’s still too hot to play outside for extended periods. So, why not do some cleaning up? There’s probably a closet, drawer, or even an entire room that could use a bit of work. Just spend a little time sorting and throwing out, but if you…
Okay, we all know it’s summer in Arizona and the temperatures can be challenging. Why not try an indoor activity with friends, family, and neighbors? Crystal Cards (CC) offers in-home sales. You can invite everyone to your home, CC will bring you a large selection of greeting cards, and you can all “shop” in air-conditioned…
It’s that time of year when many head “home” for the summer. Just so you know, The Crystal Cards Project continues year-round. We will still be having sales and workshops and will be accepting donations of cards and supplies. And don’t forget, we still offer in-home sales where an assortment of cards will be delivered…
Crystal Cards (CC) recently celebrated reaching a milestone of donating $100,000 to My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence center in Chandler. CC was able to do that by selling recycled greeting cards that you donated and by the dedicated work done by our volunteers. Our sales are held in various locations, some on a monthly…
By now you probably know that Crystal Cards makes new greeting cards from your donated ones, sells them for $1 each, and the money is donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Did you know that each month, Crystal Cards’ volunteers meet at Cottonwood’s Ceramics Room to work on these cards? No…