finding Joy in helping others
Welcome to my CRAFTS category! You will find lots of fun and easy DIY craft ideas. Some are great for groups (scouts, Seniors, VBS, Youth Groups). Simple tutorials for items you can donate to so many charities.
I’m excited to share with you my favorite crochet pattern, from one of my favorite people: The Aunt Ida Hat! Do you have a hero that inspires you? My heroes were my Mother and my Aunts. Each of the sisters – Anne, Ida, and Lily – loved family and loved God, often having Bible studies […] Read more…
Here is an Easy Pattern to make Crocheted Dolls! Children LOVE dolls! They love something to cuddle, take care of, and sleep with. These folk dolls are very soft and huggable. Hannah Ruth, is a lovely two-year old girl. I spotted her cheerfully cuddling her new baby doll from her shoebox. Her mother told me […] Read more…
COLORING! It’s the hottest thing right now. It’s relaxing to sit quietly, turn off all media, and calmly color in a design. I had so much fun that I decided to draw my own. PLUS I wanted to put positive words or even scripture into each one. Here is my very first (in what I […] Read more…
Everyone needs washcloths! I’ve made many to give away at family baby showers. And every one of my Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts includes one plus a bar of soap. Deployed soldiers, veterans, and homeless organizations also need donations for their hygiene kits. Looking through my Pinterest Boards, I’ve listed below some of my favorite […] Read more…
I always loved crafting with my children. I still do–even though they are grown! These Easy Finger Puppets are a fun craft that’s simple enough to make with toddlers, but still fun for any age! Plan now for weekends and school vacations! Make some to play with plus lots more to donate. I love the […] Read more…
Did you know you can make a special Coloring Book? With these instructions from Mark, you can make your very own coloring books that are inexpensive, and look good. If you want to donate them, these directions help you make a 1/2 size booklet that will fit into an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift without […] Read more…