Welcome to the Spark a Smile blog! Check here for projects we’ve created, inspirational ideas, and stories about our mission to spark smiles in our community!

It was a success! Last Friday we had a small group of card crafters, young and old(er). We met in our office lobby, set up our paper supplies, and went to work! We even had three Cuttlebug machines (for cutting and embossing) to play with! We crafted over 25 cards …
Today’s the day!! Our FIRST card-making event!! Come craft with us! Our office is right next door to ReMax and across the street from the Armory at 325 E. Cottonwood Lane. Between 11 AM – 1 PM, come and go as you please, bring your lunch if you’d like! And …

WOW! These cards, about 40 total, were superbly crafted and generously donated to Spark a Smile by “Miss” Marlene Barber! If you have any questions about how she created these beautiful pieces of paper art, post them in the comments. Maybe we can entice her to guest-blog and answer your …

Print some invitations for your friends!! Download the PDF

Here are a few of our latest card donations!! We’re so excited for the rest to start rolling in! And here’s a simple How-To for making your own! Start with a blank card. I usually cut a piece of plain white cardstock in half and fold it into a card …
For more information about Spark a Smile, check out our website. * The cards we collect will be distributed to hospital patients, Meals on Wheels recipients, and anyone else who may be in need of a smile. * Cards can be made for elderly people, children, moms and dads – …

Check here for updates about Spark a Smile, including: card-making parties being held around Casa Grande, inspirational and random thoughts, and photos of creative contributions from around the community! Don’t forget to add us to your blog reader and share us with your friends by clicking on the links at …