Collection: Bands Up!

Bands Up was created from the heart of this community — the makers, the creators, the small-business dreamers who pour their time, talent, and love into what they create. We know that behind every finished piece is a real person, and sometimes life throws unexpected challenges that make it hard to keep going alone.

This page exists to help, uplift, and remind us that no one in our creative community has to face an emergency by themselves.

Through Bands Up, we host raffles featuring hand-crafted watchbands, bracelets, and gift cards, with proceeds going directly toward supporting fellow crafters and makers who are facing serious, time-sensitive financial hardship. Whether it’s a medical emergency, an unexpected loss, or a moment when the weight becomes too heavy, this is our way of showing up — together.

We also open our arms to other makers who want to give back. If you’d like to donate an item to a raffle, your generosity becomes part of something bigger: a ripple of kindness that reaches someone who truly needs it.

This isn’t charity for the sake of optics.
This is community taking care of community.

Every ticket purchased, every item donated, every share — it all matters. It’s a reminder that even in hard times, creativity, compassion, and connection can shine just as brightly as any crystal.

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for lifting others when they need it most.

Bands up. Hearts open. Community strong. 💛

Total funds raised for members of our community in need since 1/1/26:  $1,654.00