The crafty community, like most of the world, has been absolutely shaken to the core by what is happening in Ukraine. I spent most of Friday and Saturday in a bit of a haze, feeling heartbroken over what was happening and feeling utterly powerless to help. A crafty friend, the unbelievably talented Yana Smakula, is from Ukraine and is currently there during all of this. She has been sharing updates on her Instagram and Facebook pages, and what they’re going through is just horrific. Personally knowing someone who is spending her evenings in bomb shelters and making Molotov cocktails makes this seem so much more real, and that much more terrifying.
I saw that my friends in the Share Handmade Kindness Facebook group were going to start sharing their yellow and blue art in honor of the Ukrainians fighting so bravely for their home, and it inspired me to channel my sadness into some artwork. Sunflowers are the official flower of Ukraine, and their flag is yellow and blue, so I created this free Sunflower download so that you can color it with your choice of medium, and share on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #cardsforUkraine.
Ukraine Sunflower/Anemone No-Line
Ukraine Sunflower/Anemone Outline
I created a black outline version as well as a no-line coloring version. Simply click the link above to download the files. Please note, these files are for personal use only. The images belong to me, Emily Midgett, and they are not to be used for commercial gain.
Here’s my colored panel:
If you’re the Instagramming type and feel like you would like to donate, @ukrainecarddrive is hosting an online card auction, starting tomorrow. Masses of beautiful cards to be auctioned off, with 100% of the money being donated to global humanitarian efforts to help those in Ukraine. Check out the @ukrainecarddrive account for all of the details.
It was suggested that I should charge a few dollars for the digital stamp and donate the proceeds, but I think I will just post a link to the World Central Kitchen, which is an incredible humanitarian organization that has already set up in Ukraine to help those in need. If you feel inclined to donate in exchange for the digital drawing, you can do so here. Not at all required, but very, very appreciated.
Thanks so much for reading and for being here, my friends. Times like these make a person feel so grateful (almost to the point of feeling guilty) for all of the good things in your life, and you wonderfully supportive readers are definitely on my list of “good things.” I hope you enjoy the illustration and that it maybe provides you with a bit of artistic peace. Sending you crafty hugs.
Thank you, sweet Emily, it will be a joy to color your beautiful drawing for Ukraine. Thanks also for the link to World Central Kitchen, it is a remarkable non-profit that does so much good for our world, ❤❤❤
Thank you for this beautiful illustration and for sharing the link to the World Central Kitchen.
Thank you Emily for the link to donate to the World Central Kitchen. I have learned many things from Yana Smakula’s video’s, fb, etc. over the years.I chose to use the Paypal link as paypay will pay all fees and therefore ALL of the donation will be sent to Yana’s devastated country.
Thanks Emily! Just made my donation to WCK and posted on FB for others to donate. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this image. Our daughter-in-law has family in the Ukraine, she has paired with an organization so we are donating through that. We are also praying for Ukraine non-stop.
Thank you Emily for your beautiful design and generosity!
Thank you so much for the drawings! Made a donation to WCK. Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful thing for you to do! I hate hearing that Yana is in the middle of all this!! I wish her well and hope for her to return to the US safely! Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Emily. This is lovely and such a sweet thing to do.
Absolutely stunning design and thank you! I will be making a donation using your link in the morning as a thank you to you for your design and a way to help those who need it.
I agree, times like this you are most grateful for your home and life, beautiful sketch!
So beautiful! (((hugs)))
This is so gorgeous and such a loving and kind thing to do for us, in honor of Ukraine. Prayers for all affected and thank you, Emily.
Thank you for this generous and beautiful gift! It will be good therapy to color this for the Ukrainians.
Thank you so much. This digital stamp is beautiful. Prayers for Ukraine.
Thank you so much for your beautiful free images Emily.
I off course give you credit when I use it.
Stay safe and have a wonderful day.
Thank you Emily! These are beautiful images.
Just wanted to say thank you for your line and no-line designs!
Thank you for sharing, this is beautiful
Thank you so much Emily, I made my donation and I pray for the people of Ukraine everyday. Blessings to you for your help in a time when we all feel so helpless.
Thank you, so much for the beautiful drawing and thank you for the link. Every little bit helps.
Thank you so much for your beautiful download & generosity in sharing it. My thoughts & continued prayers are for all the people of Ukraine & their country. 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you for sharing, this beautiful image .
Thank you for your beautiful images and for your support.
I found the link to your images through Jennifer McGuire.
I made a donation through a link on Jane’s Doodles blog last week.
Marianne x
Thank you so much for sharing. Your site is new to me and I am now a follower.
Thank you for making this available… Prayers for the people of Ukraine!💙💛
A beautiful image you’ve drawn Emily and for such a great cause. Thanks for the link to the World Central Kitchen xoxo