Knights of the Kitchen Table Charity Shoppe

As artists, makers, and creators, we have a unique gift: the ability to create something meaningful from nothing. I’m excited to invite you to join me in a community project to help those facing crises.

We’ll be supporting World Central Kitchen, an organization that feeds people in times of disaster, providing nourishment for both body and soul.

How It Works

  1. Create Your Handmade Item

    • Each of us will make a handmade item to contribute to the Charity Shoppe.

  2. Submit Your Item Details

    • Take a beautiful photo of your creation.

    • Write a description of the item and suggest a price.

    • Include your contact information (name, telephone, and email)

    • Submit all this via the donation form HERE

  3. Deadline for submissions: March 23rd.

  4. Shop Launch and Promotion

    • The shop will go live in the first week of April and run through the end of the month.

    • Everyone can invite their friends, family and networks to browse and shop our handmade treasures.

  5. Shipping to Buyers

    • When an item sells, I will forward the buyer’s shipping information to you.

    • You’ll agree to mail your item within one week of receiving the buyer’s details.

  6. Charity Donation

    • 100% of proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen.

    • Note: By participating, you’re donating your item and the cost of shipping it to the buyer.

Tips for Affordable Shipping

If you’re concerned about shipping costs, consider donating small or lightweight items that are inexpensive to ship, or use flat-rate boxes.

For those interested in donating larger or more substantial items—such as decorative pillows, pottery, paper flower bouquets, or handmade dolls—please know these are also welcome. While these may involve higher shipping costs, they can bring great value to the shop and attract buyers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. If you’re donating larger pieces, feel free to reach out with any questions about logistics or pricing.


Brainstormed Donation Ideas

Here are some ideas for items you might create:

  1. Packs of handmade greeting cards

  2. Illustrated quotes or recipes

  3. Handmade jewelry

  4. Potholders

  5. Handkerchiefs or napkins

  6. Miniature watercolor or ink paintings

  7. Small notebooks with custom covers

  8. Hand-painted ornaments

  9. Simple embroidered patches

  10. Ceramic pins or magnets

  11. DIY kits (e.g., paint-your-own postcard kits)

  12. Beaded keychains

  13. Handwoven or knitted coasters

  14. Fabric bookmarks

  15. Hand-carved stamps

  16. Decorative pillows

  17. Hand-thrown pottery

  18. Paper flower bouquets

  19. Handmade dolls or stuffed animals

  20. Fiber art wall hangings

Thank you for considering this project—it’s entirely charitable, with no profit or reimbursement involved. By contributing, you’ll be part of something bigger than ourselves, using our creativity to make a tangible difference in the world.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make this project a success together!

With all my best,
Karima

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