Crafting often infiltrates many areas of my life. In October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I held a contest at work where anyone wearing purple (domestic violence awareness color) could put in a daily entry to win a purple hand painted clutch made by me.

Hand painted purple clutch

The trick worked and each day I enjoyed the competiveness and fun that it brought to people who work tirelessly each day to end this health epidemic. After a month of purple blouses, pants, cardigans, nail polish, hair accessories, and purses the entries were aplenty.

Although October has come and gone, and although this is a crafting blog, I can’t miss the opportunity to share that domestic violence knows no boundaries, doesn’t discriminate, and is never the victim’s fault. There is hope for survivors and each of us plays a role in eliminating it. I couldn’t be happier to bring my crafting and advocacy worlds together. Let every month be domestic violence awareness month in hope that everyone being abused will find peace.

Congratulations to Gissa Infante, the winner after wearing lots of purple!