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Carole Cadek
02-26-2009, 10:11 AM
Welcome to the March 2009 RAK Attack!

A RAK is a Random Act of Kindness, and a RAK Attack is this group of participants mailing some sort of surprise to a ‘victim’ who is selected by vote through private messages sent by you. Please try to send the name/user name of the ATCsforAll member and their address (if available) when you sign up. (Please one nominee, per person.)

This is not a popularity contest it is simply our small way of spreading cheer in our little community. This particular RAK is intended for members of ATCsforAll. If you have friends in need of a RAK feel free to open a new thread and let us know, there's always someone to step up and contribute.

One person per month, not the same person in a year. A list is maintained to assure no repeats. If you nominate someone who is ineligible I will send you a private message to send in alternate nominations. The RAK host (me) cannot be RAKed.

Who to nominate and why?
Any member who is going through a rough time and could use a smile, who has been especially helpful or accommodating, the victim does not have to be a participant in the monthly RAK, just any member of ATCsforAll.

What to Send On a RAK Attack
Anything Goes: ATCs, Arty bits, cards, Handwritten written wishes on handmade or pretty stationary, Envies, Handmade stationary for gift, Candy, cookies, Stickers, Books, Artwork, Encouraging words, Poetry, favorite quotes. You decide what to send based on how much time you have and what your budget is, look to the supplies you already have and all it will cost you is a stamp.

How Do I participate?:

1. Post in this thread to sign up

2. PM me one member nomination and their address, if you have this info, it is extremely helpful. This information is always kept secret from the participants so do not ask.

3. I will PM you all with the address of the RAK recipient and the date to start mailing out. Expect to see this info around the 15th-20th of the month. You can only receive this information from the host (me) so please do not ask others.

This is a surprise! Please do not tell the RAK recipient-let them find out in the mail.
Please PM me if you have any questions.

Remember, the RAK is to bring a smile to somebody and show them we care.

All participants welcomed! Nominations accepted until the 14th of the month.
(And don't forget the Make A Child Smile "MACS" also located in this forum)

Sign up! Make somebody's day!

Tweety
kaisaj
Pennyquilter
altermyworld
JAD
xstitcher
Robin
Pippin
Norabear
NYJunkie
heymaggie
leslielynn
Wulfcwen
Just Ducky

Tweety
02-26-2009, 10:46 AM
Sign me up.

kaisaj
02-26-2009, 11:23 AM
Me, too, please!

Pennyquilter
02-26-2009, 11:44 AM
I'll be happy to do the RAK.

Carole Cadek
02-26-2009, 01:15 PM
Thanks for playing Tweety, kaisaj and Pennyquilter,. :)

altermyworld
02-26-2009, 02:35 PM
me please

Carole Cadek
02-26-2009, 05:01 PM
Thanks for playing Ang. :)

JAD
02-26-2009, 06:48 PM
I would love to sign up and make someone smile :)

Carole Cadek
02-26-2009, 07:30 PM
Thanks for playing again, JAD. :)

xstitcher
02-26-2009, 07:38 PM
Please sign me up again.

Robin
02-26-2009, 07:53 PM
Sign me up~

Pippin
02-26-2009, 08:41 PM
Me please!

Carole Cadek
02-26-2009, 09:37 PM
Thanks for playing again xstitcher,Robin and Pippin. :)

Norabear
02-27-2009, 08:21 AM
I'm so behind with my RAK's but I love doing them so much!

Sign me up!

Carole Cadek
02-27-2009, 09:41 AM
Thanks for playing again Nora. :)

NYJunkie
03-01-2009, 03:38 PM
Please add me to the March RAK Attack!! Thanks.

Carole Cadek
03-01-2009, 04:19 PM
Thanks for playing again NYJ. :)

heymaggie
03-04-2009, 05:18 PM
I want to play again!

Carole Cadek
03-04-2009, 06:05 PM
Maggie, thanks for playing again. :)

leslielynn
03-05-2009, 06:17 AM
I love to do this sign me up please.

Carole Cadek
03-05-2009, 08:52 AM
Thanks for playing again, Leslielynn. :)

Wulfcwen
03-05-2009, 10:21 AM
Please add me as well I love doing these :wubclub:

Carole Cadek
03-05-2009, 05:53 PM
Certainly Wulfcwen, thanks for playing again. :)

Just Ducky
03-06-2009, 11:26 PM
wow.. slipped right by the Duck... please sign us us...

Carole Cadek
03-06-2009, 11:56 PM
Ducky, thanks for playing again. :)

Carole Cadek
03-17-2009, 10:49 AM
He, he, he, victims info has been sent. ;)

Robin
03-17-2009, 07:27 PM
Mine will go out on Friday or Saturday~

Carole Cadek
03-17-2009, 08:07 PM
Thank You Robin. :wubclub:

Just Ducky
03-17-2009, 09:57 PM
ooh ah... getting right on it...

Carole Cadek
03-17-2009, 11:50 PM
Thanks Ducky. :wubclub:

kaisaj
03-20-2009, 12:16 PM
I mailed mine today. :D

lini
03-20-2009, 05:53 PM
Well, much to my surprise, I'm the subject of the March RAK attack! I'm so tickled and touched. My first envelope arrived this morning from Just Ducky and I couldn't figure out why she was sending me something. When I opened it, I was shocked. I wish I knew a way to let you know how pleased I am! Makes my knee feel much better! I look forward to receiving other delightful envelopes in my mail. Special Thanks to Carole Cadek for doing this and to my dear friend Pennyquilter for nominating me. I'm humbled. :swoon: :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy:

Carole Cadek
03-20-2009, 06:30 PM
Thanks kaisaj. :wubclub:

Glad to hear we surprised you lini. You'll be having quite a few 'good' mail days in the future. LOL :)

JAD
03-21-2009, 09:13 AM
Mine was mailed out :)

Carole Cadek
03-21-2009, 09:27 AM
Thanks JAD. :wubclub:

lini
03-23-2009, 02:11 PM
Kaisu - WOW! Thanks for the lovely decorated journal - I will surely use it. And the vellum shapes. I've never seen anything like them. You are too kind. Many, many thanks! :jiggy::)

lini
03-24-2009, 11:33 AM
WOW! this is wonderful. Today a received a stuffed-to-the-gills envy from Robin including a beautiful ATC card with a butterfly on it. Love the butterfly. Also included, great pieces of wall paper and a wonderful envelop full of bits and bobs. Thank You Robin.

lini
03-25-2009, 02:14 PM
:jiggy: :jiggy: :DWow you guys! I am really and truly amazed with all your thoughtfulness. My knee gets better with every envelope that arrives. Today I received a most beautiful and useful handmade book of book marks from Wulfcwen. Absolutely delightful and since I'm a big reader, very useful. And from our leader here, Carole Cadek, a delightful notebook with my initial on it and a package of metallic Gel pins. Oh My Gosh! And, best of all, one of Carole's trading cards, personalized for me! You guys are spoiling me! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Carole Cadek
03-25-2009, 05:45 PM
Yeah, glad it arrived so quickly and that you liked it. :jiggy:

Just Ducky
03-26-2009, 09:44 PM
so glad you enjoying your RAK attack gal... have fun... and best wishes ....

JAD
03-27-2009, 08:23 AM
I'm so happy you are being surprised each day with new goodies...and they are making you smile :):)

NYJunkie
03-27-2009, 06:59 PM
My RAK envie went out in the mail today....hope it arrives soon.

Carole Cadek
03-27-2009, 07:09 PM
Thanks NYJ. :wubclub:

lini
03-30-2009, 11:13 PM
:jiggy: Today was a great day to be the subject of the RAK attack. Pennyquilter and I live in the same town and we have a little craft group which met at my house this morning. Her contribution to my wonderful surprizes - several dozen of her wonderful homemade chocolate chip cookies. The best (better than mine! LOL). She also gave me some dangly bits and pieces. While Penny was here, my mail came and she was as excited as I was to see what was in the package from NYJunkie. So many goodies and bits and pieces. She sent a key ring with the most darling little book on it. I bet she made it. The cover is just encrusted with beads. She also sent two ATCs which I love. Thank you Penny and NYJunkie. You guys made my day. :jiggy:

xstitcher
03-31-2009, 10:11 AM
As usual I am a bit behind. Mine went to the post office this morning.

Someone needs to keep it going longer so it might as well be me

Carole Cadek
03-31-2009, 10:43 AM
That's OK xstitcher, it's more fun for that way, never knowing when a surprises will arrive. Thanks!:wubclub:

Norabear
03-31-2009, 08:58 PM
xstitcher? I just sent JANUARY'S RAK.

Heh.

Carole Cadek
03-31-2009, 09:14 PM
Better late than never Norabear. LOL:)

lini
04-02-2009, 11:36 PM
Oh, the wonderful RAKs keep coming! You have all been so nice. Today, I received a huge envelope of goodies from the always generous JAD! I can't begin to list everything she managed to stuff in the envelope including inchie and ATC blanks, the cutest little sharpies, silk ribbon, plus lots of other goodies including a wonder butterfly ATC. Thank you JAD.

lini
04-03-2009, 11:58 AM
Thank You xstitcher! I do love pumpkins...in fact my husband and I raise pumpkins and gourds so your beautiful card was just perfect. You work is so lovely. I'm delighted to own it!

xstitcher
04-03-2009, 12:08 PM
You're welcome.

So glad you like it.

lini
04-04-2009, 02:37 PM
You guys are spoiling me! Today, a lovely package from Tweety! Tweety, you must know I have to write down anything I need to remember. Lots of so cute and springy sticky notes and a magnetic list pad - I'll use that to make lists of stuff to take to Indy in June. Thank you so much!

lini
04-14-2009, 10:47 PM
Beautiful things continue to arrive. Today I received two wonderful ATCs from Leslielynn. They are wonderful and I love them. Thank you so much!

lini
04-21-2009, 04:51 PM
Thanks to Lil for one of her beautiful hand-painted water color cards. I love it!

lini
05-18-2009, 01:13 PM
:jiggy: Maggie - your March RAK package came today. How did you fit all that stuff in there? It's amazing. Tomorrow is my birthday and it will be like a wonderful birthday present. I kept pulling stuff out of the envie and finally had to get a mixing bowl to put it all in. Your kindness overwhelms me. :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy: Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! Lini/Leila

lilbad
05-18-2009, 02:27 PM
Lini, u are a lucky girl! Lots of love coming your way!

Carole Cadek
05-18-2009, 06:13 PM
It's so cool, when a RAK keeps on giving. :D