by Stacey Harmon | Jul 31, 2020 | Force for Good, Latest News, O2 News
Do you know someone in need of a little extra sparkle in their lives?
Continuing our mission to a Force For Good®, as a community, we want to do our part to bring joy, comfort and peace to those who need it the most. Origami Owl® will give up to $1 from every piece purchased in the Live Sparkly Force For Good Shop back to our 5th annual Live Sparkly® “Share the Sparkle” campaign to bless an individual or family in need.
Here’s what’s available in the Live Sparkly Force For Good Shop in August:
- Just Added! Silver “Pay It Forward” CZ Arrow Bolo Bracelet – $29 USD | $38 CAD – $1 give back
- Just Added! Rose Gold and White Crystal “Follow Your Heart” Bolo Bracelet – $29 USD | $38 CAD – $1 give back
- Silver Petite Twist Living Locket® with Spring Multicolor Swarovski Crystals Living Locket Set – $49 USD | $64 CAD – $1 give back
- Medium Rose Gold Twist Living Locket Set – $59 USD | $77 CAD – $1 give back
- Large Silver “Nevertheless She Persisted” Plate – $10 USD | $13 CAD – $0.50 give back
- Large Gold “I am Enough” Plate – $10 USD | $13 CAD – $0.50 give back
- Medium Black “Let’s Move Mountains” Plate – $8 USD | $10 CAD – $0.50 give back
- Live Sparkly Swarovski Crystals Stardust Pack – $10 USD | $13 CAD – 100% of the profits give back
Retail Value: Up to $72 USD | $93 CAD
Read the FAQs for more details.
You can find these Live Sparkly items located under Shop > New + Now > Shop for a Cause > Live Sparkly.
5th Annual Live Sparkly “Share the Sparkle” Campaign Nominations Now Open
You can now nominate a Customer or member of your community to be a recipient of our 5th annual Live Sparkly® “Share the Sparkle” campaign.
Our annual Live Sparkly “Share the Sparkle” campaign was created as a way for our Origami Owl® community to bless individuals or families who could use a little sparkle in their lives. This campaign encourages you – our OWL-mazing Designers – to nominate individuals or families from their communities on behalf of their Customers each year.
Get more details and nominate a deserving individual or family here.
by Stacey Harmon | Jul 25, 2020 | Force for Good, Latest News, O2 News
Submit your nomination between July 27 and October 16
Do you know someone in need of a little extra sparkle in their lives? You can nominate a Customer or member of your community to be a recipient of our 5th annual Live Sparkly® “Share the Sparkle” campaign starting Monday, July 27!
Our annual Live Sparkly “Share the Sparkle” campaign was created as a way for our Origami Owl® community to bless individuals or families who could use a little sparkle in their lives. This campaign encourages you – our OWL-mazing Designers – to nominate individuals or families from their communities on behalf of their Customers each year.
You can watch the stories of our past chosen individuals and families here. We invite you to watch these heartwarming videos of how Live Sparkly has blessed families and added a little sparkle back into their lives.
Please note, the person you are nominating cannot be another Designer, your family members or yourself. This is a way for you to make a difference in the lives of those within your community who are in need.
Starting on Monday, July 27, go to LiveSparkly.com and hover over “Share Your Story and then click on “Share the Sparkle Campaign” in the drop-down menu. Share your nominee’s name and a brief description of their story and need. We will be collecting nominations through October 16, 2020 and then reviewing the submissions. Four stories will be selected and then our community will have a chance to vote on the story or stories that touch your heart.
Here’s how you can nominate someone:
- Go to LiveSparkly.com
- Hover over “Share Your Story” and then click on “Share the Sparkle Campaign” in the drop-down menu
- Fill in the story and need
- Hit “Submit”
Submit your nomination here.
Here are the FAQs.
Tip: You don’t have to be a writer to submit a story. We want to hear why you feel this individual or family deserves the nomination, not how perfectly you crafted the story. Even if it’s just 75-100 words – it doesn’t matter. If your story is chosen, we will reach out for additional details.
Check out the Live Sparkly Force For Good Shop for items that give back to the annual Live Sparkly campaign.
Timeline for Nominations and Voting
October 16, 2020:
We’ll review all the nominations received by Friday, October 16, 2020.
Before you nominate an individual or family, please seek permission for their story to be shared publicly, this is to protect them should their story be selected.
November 2-13, 2020:
Then, from November 2 to November 13, 2020, four stories will be selected and highlighted on the “Share The Sparkle” landing page, located on the Live Sparkly stories platform. We ask for your support by voting on the four stories. You can vote once per day per family.
December 2020:
The story that receives the most love (votes) will be blessed with 100% of the profits from our Live Sparkly Swarovski® Crystals Stardust pack and other Live Sparkly promotional funds during a very special reveal in December 2020.
We all know someone in need – together we can be a Force For Good®.
Not sure who to nominate? Here are some examples of what individuals might need:
- A reliable vehicle
- Medical bills, utilities or mortgage/rent payments
- Food and/or shelter
- Christmas for a deserving family in need
- A family trip or vacation
Submit your nomination here.
by Stacey Harmon | Mar 27, 2020 | Force for Good, Latest News, O2 News
During these times of uncertainty, now more than ever, we continue to live our mission of being a Force For Good® and creating a ripple effect of love, light and kindness in the world.
Our jewelry does something that nothing else out there does – it tells stories, it says “thank you,” it puts a smile on someone’s face {even in times of darkness}, it’s unique, customizable and personal. When you host a virtual Sip, Sparkle, Share Stories and Spread Kindness Give Back Jewelry Bar, you can give back to someone or something in your community that needs a blessing during this time.
Origami Owl® Senior Director of Field Training and Operations Dawn Campbell shared lots of helpful tips and ideas in the O2 Virtual Academy Facebook Group on Wednesday about how to make an impact and give back to your local community with a Sip ‘N Sparkle Give Back.
Today, Dawn shared more about how to have a Sip ‘N Sparkle Give Back. Watch it now and take a look at the tips and resources below.
How to Have a Sip. Sparkle. Share Stories and Spread Kindness Give Back!
Think of someone you want to support: a friend or family member who recently lost their job and is having trouble paying their bills, nurses and doctors; your child’s teacher, local first responders, restaurant or small business owners in your community – anyone who needs a simple “thank you” or a blessing in their lives right now.
Here are the tips for your virtual Sip, Sparkle, Share Stories and Spread Kindness Give Back:
- Find a VIP to host your virtual Sip, Sparkle, Share Stories and Spread Kindness Give Back. OR be your own VIP (Hostess)!
- Set a give back goal.
- Create a Jewelry Bar® link.
- Share the link with your VIP and invite others to join in.
- Sip, Sparkle, Share Stories and Spread Kindness during your virtual Jewelry Bar. Share stories of how each purchase can make an impact for the chosen person or organization to bless. Use the Sip, Sparkle, Share Stories and Spread Kindness Jewelry Bar outline for more ideas!
- At the close of the Jewelry Bar, make donation.
- Thank each participant for helping you to give back and joining you in being a Force For Good.
You can find all the resources you need to help you with your Sip, Sparkle, Share Stories and Spread Kindness Give Back in the O2 Virtual Academy Facebook Page in the Unit titled Fundraising and Give Back.
Here are Facebook Cover Photos:
Sip N Sparkle Facebook Cover Photo for COVID-19 fundraising
Sip N Sparkle Facebook Cover Photo for all fundraisers
Sip N Sparkle Facebook Group Photo for COVID-19 fundraising
Sip N Sparkle Facebook Group Photo for all fundraisers
Share Gifts of Kindness With Limited-Time Looks + FREE Standard Shipping
Another way to spread hope, kindness, love and inspiration is with our limited-time “Gifts of Kindness,” now available while supplies last! Featuring nine special looks curated by Origami Owl Co-Founder and CEO Chrissy Weems, you’ll find uplifting gifts that fit any gifting price point with Living Locket® sets starting at just $19 USD | $25 CAD, to exclusive Inscriptions® Bar Necklaces and Plates. This special shop is truly for you and your Customers to choose special Lockets to gift at happy price point give back to those in your community who need encouragement and kindness.
Plus, don’t forget! You and your Customer can enjoy FREE Standard Shipping on all orders over $50 USD | $65 CAD until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT!
Get all of the details on these “Gifts of Kindness” here.
Thank you for helping us bring hope, joy and peace to those who need it most during this difficult time. This is a way you can really make a difference in the lives of so many who need encouragement and support right now!
by Stacey Harmon | Dec 16, 2019 | Force for Good, Latest News, O2 News
Voting Period: December 16, 2019 – January 3, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CT
We’re grateful to each of you, our Designers, who nominated an individual or family for our 4th annual Live Sparkly® “Share the Sparkle” campaign.
We’ve narrowed down the stories to just four, and now need YOUR help to decide who should receive a gift or financial amount to help cover an important need.
Go to LiveSparkly.com/Share-the-Sparkle/Vote/ and vote for the family you believe deserves a little extra sparkle in their lives. Origami Owl will give a gift or financial amount from this special annual giving campaign to the story that receives the most votes. Voting officially ends on January 3 at 11:59 p.m. CT. You can vote once a day, so vote for the story, or stories, that speak to your heart and make sure to spread the word to your Customers, team and community!
We will announce the individual or family with the most votes in early 2020, so stay tuned.
How You’ve Given Back + Can Continue to Give Back
We’ve been honored to give a little sparkle back on your behalf over the past three years. Because of you, we were able to gift Aris and Vanessa a wheelchair-accessible van and send Lexi and Tiley on a memorable family vacation to Disneyland. Last year, we were able to gift a check and a shopping spree to Becky and Landon.
All of this is because YOU have been a Force For Good®, encouraging your Customers to purchase our Live Sparkly Multi-Color Stardust Swarovski Crystals. The Stardust Crystals give back 100% of the profits to the annual campaign. You also helped share our Live Sparkly pieces that gave back from our Live Sparkly Force For Good Shop and our Giving Tuesday offers!
Our Live Sparkly campaign is the heart of who we are and our mission to be a Force For Good, and we are grateful for every way you partner with us to give back to our community.
Start sharing Live Sparkly voting today and let’s help a deserving individual or family so they can get a little sparkle back in their lives.
Here are the Live Sparkly FAQs.
by Stacey Harmon | Aug 30, 2019 | Force for Good, Latest News, O2 News
En Español
Update 10.07.19: We’ve extended the nomination submission deadline to November 30.
Submit your nomination between July 1 and November 30
Do you know someone in need? You can nominate a Customer to be a recipient of our annual Live Sparkly “Share the Sparkle” campaign!
We all know someone in our community who could use a little extra sparkle in their lives.
Please note, the person you are nominating cannot be another Designer, your family member or yourself.
Simply go to LiveSparkly.com and click on “Share Your Story and then “Share the Sparkle Campaign” in the drop-down menu. Share your nominee’s name and a brief description of their story and need. We will be collecting nominations through November 30, 2019 and then reviewing the submissions. Four stories will be selected and then our community will have a chance to vote.
Here’s how you can nominate someone:
Here are the FAQs for more details.
Tip: You don’t have to be a writer to submit a story. We want to hear why you feel this individual or family deserves the nomination, not how perfectly you crafted the story. Even if it’s just 75-100 words – it doesn’t matter. If your story is chosen, we will reach out for additional details.
Note: If you submitted a story between July 30 and August 26, please resubmit your story. Due to an email system error, these stories were not received and we want to ensure your story is considered! We apologize for the inconvenience.
Timeline for Nominations and Voting
November 30, 2019:
We’ll review all the nominations received by Saturday, November 30, 2019. Four stories will be selected and highlighted on the “Share The Sparkle” landing page, located on the Live Sparkly stories platform. We ask for your support by voting on the four stories.
Stay tuned for more details coming soon on the voting period and more.
We all know someone in need – together we can be a Force For Good.
Not sure who to nominate? Here are some examples of what individuals might need:
- A handicap accessible wheelchair
- Medical bill, utilities or mortgage/rent payment
- Food and/or shelter
- Christmas for a deserving family in need
Submit a nomination here.
Live Sparkly Force For Good Shop
All purchases made in the Force For Good Live Sparkly Shop give back up to $1 to the annual Live Sparkly “Share the Sparkle” campaign. And, as always, 100 percent of the profits from the purchase of the Live Sparkly Swarovski® Crystals Stardust Pack benefits this campaign all year long.
Here’s what’s available in the Live Sparkly Force For Good Shop:
- Rose Florals Genuine Leather Wrap Bracelet White Opal Locket Set (6-7 1/4″ and 7 1/2-8 1/2″) – $49 USD | $64 CAD, 36.75 PV – $1 give back
- Medium Silver “Find Joy in the Journey” Plate – $8 USD | $10 CAD, 4 PV – $.50 give back
- Rose Florals Genuine Leather Wrap Bracelet (6-7 1/4″ and 7 1/2 – 8 1/2 “) – $18 USD | $23 CAD, 12.6 PV – $1 give back
- Medium Silver Wrap Living Locket® with White Opal Swarovski® Crystals – $34 USD | $44 CAD, 23.80 PV – $1 give back
You can find these Live Sparkly items located under Shop > What’s New > Force For Good > Live Sparkly.
by Stacey Harmon | Nov 30, 2018 | Force for Good, Latest News, O2 News
En Español
Available December 1 at 12 a.m. CT through December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT, or while supplies last.
No child should ever go hungry – especially during the holidays.
The holidays are a time when families gather around the table to create memories, tell stories, laugh and enjoy a meal together; but, sadly, 1 in 6 children don’t know where their next meal will come from.
Help us defeat childhood hunger and feed families across the country and in Canada. Origami Owl® is proud to give $1 from each exclusive Silver “Live with Intention” Bar Necklace 16-18” purchased in the month of December to Feed the Children and Canadian Feed the Children. These organizations are dedicated to creating a world where no child goes to bed hungry.
Details on This Month’s Force For Good Shop
When: Available for Designers and Customers on December 1 at 12 a.m. CT through December 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT, or while supplies last
Where: The Bar Necklace is located under Shop > What’s New > Force For Good > Defeat Childhood Hunger.
Price: $28 USD | $36 CAD | 19.6 PV
Read the FAQs to get more details.
Resources
You can find all your shareable social images and flyers under “Monthly Exclusives” and “PDFs” in your My O2 Connection mobile app and the desktop version in your Back Office under Designer Resources > My O2 Connection. You can also find the flyer in your Back Office under Designer Resource Library > Monthly Exclusives. Not yet subscribed to the My O2 Connection app? Read this to learn more.
December: Charms That Give Back
December is AIDS Awareness Month. As always, 100 percent of the profits from our AIDS Awareness Ribbon Charm go directly toward a charity/organization that supports AIDS awareness.
If you haven’t already checked out all of our Force For Good Charms on our website, go to Shop > What’s New > Force For Good. All of our Force For Good Charms give back 100 percent of the profits to a charity/organization that supports that specific cause. Now’s the perfect time to remember the reason for the season and give back to those in need!
Hold a Force For Good Fundraiser!
If there’s a cause you’re passionate about, no matter what time of year it is, you can hold a Force For Good Fundraiser! You can find the Force For Good Fundraising Toolkit in your Back Office under Designer Resources > Force For Good. We have everything you need to hold a successful fundraiser including email templates, call scripts, a flyer and social images.
And, if you’re ready to bring the FUN (and FUNDS) into your Origami Owl Fundraising opportunities, watch leaders Tami Butcher and Lisa Weihbrecht talk about how you can incorporate successful fundraisers into your O2 business! You can find the video, and helpful fundraising letters, in the O2 Training Academy in your Back Office under Designer Resources > O2 Training Academy > The O2 Experience 2018 Training > Bringing the FUN & FUNDS to FUNDRAISING.
Thank you for joining us on our mission to be a Force For Good!
