A new effort to help Fisherman’s Mark, a social services agency in Lambertville, N.J., is being undertaken at a local shop.
Angel’s Cards and Gifts is selling handmade collage greeting cards created by Susan Sandor with 100% of the sale price going directly to the Food Pantry at Fisherman’s Mark. No two cards are alike and every piece on the card is recycled material.
It can include ribbons, photos, pressed flowers, wine bottle foils, magazine clippings, feathers, rhinestones, fabric – a myriad of found materials. “They are really unparalleled, textural little pieces of art” said Angel LaBuda, owner of the shop.
The idea popped into Susan’s head as she was purging her business studio and discovering 5x7 card blanks that were left over from a time, years ago, when she sold collage cards to art galleries and art museum gift shops, including the Michener Art Museum.
Instead of sending them to the recycling bin, she decided that using the blanks to create a new series of cards would be an opportunity to help those in need of food during the pandemic. “Since I am in isolation and cannot physically volunteer, this seemed to be the perfect alternative. Partnering with Angel, who shares the same ideals, is making this a reality,” said Susan.
Angel and Susan’s goal is to sell at least 100 cards at $10 each by May 5 so that Fisherman’s Mark receives $1,000. Each card you purchase is your own contribution.
Make checks payable to Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry when you visit the store. Angel’s Cards and Gifts is located at 310 W. Bridge St. in New Hope.
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