Gail Demition is a Sophomore here at Santa Maria High School who makes cards for various celebrations. All of Gail’s cards are made with a Cricut Cutting Machine. Gail came up with the idea of making these cards when she got her Cricut Machine and her mom asked her to make a card for her co-worker. Ever since she has been working on them.

Gail works on the cards all year long and makes many types of cards. She makes birthday cards that come in a cake design, Valentines Day cards, Mothers Day cards, Fathers Day cards,  Graduation cards and Christmas cards. Gail has been making these cards at home for the past two years; she said that she started during Christmas.  Gail says, “my card making is something I do at home.” Gail also gets her family to help her sometimes. She sells these cards to friends, family, and at school. At first, before the cards, she and her family gave out gift bags to the homeless, which has been a long-standing family tradition. Gail says, “it shows how we can show kindness during the holiday season so that we can help each other out in our community.”

Just this past Christmas season, Gail raised more than $300 from her business. Gail does not use any of the money she earns for school or personal purchases; she only uses the money to help those in need. All of the money was used to buy blankets, warm socks, towels, sanitizers, gloves, water, and food.

The tradition of helping out the local homeless has been a long-standing family tradition.  Gail was only three years old when her family came up with the idea of giving back to the community in appreciation for all the blessings they’ve received. Said her mother, Fe, “our family started giving gift bags to the homeless after church every Christmas Day. At first, there were only five bags and then every year we add two to five more bags. For the past couple of years our family has been so blessed and we have been preparing 20 bags and adding more stuff that we think is essential or necessary to have during the winter season.”

The cards are made of quality card stock paper with different designs and occasions.  For more information about how you can contribute to this worthy cause, or if you just need a card, stop by room 121 for more information from Mrs. Van D. She can help get your request to Gail and her family.

For more information, you can see Gail’s article that was picked up by Zhive at this website.