finding Joy in helping others
Do you love crafting? Crocheting? Knitting? Weaving, etc.? Being creative is my life, and I know it’s a part of YOURS, my readers, as well! It keeps me young and gives me such joy! I’ve thought about adding notes or labels to the items I craft and give away. Have you ever added something like […] Read more…
I love a craft challenge, don’t you? For Christmas my friend gave me a huge bar of soap in the most wonderful magnetic box. I used the soap, but wanted to “upcycle” that box into something special! While packing one of my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for a little girl, I decided that the box […] Read more…
Do YOU have extra t shirts? Cleaning out recently I was surprised at the amount I found squirreled in the bottom of drawers, or the back of closets a host of t shirts that we will never wear again. I have a great way to upcycle those useless shirts into something useful and FUN! You […] Read more…
I had so much fun making doll clothes for my daughter when she was young. I embellished every outfit to sparkle! Now I enjoy making them to donate, many for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts. I think the Accessories are almost as much fun as the clothes, don’t you? With these instructions, you can make a […] Read more…
School Supplies! Our kids need them, schools need them, and local and overseas charities are begging for them. Did you know that in many countries, children cannot attend school if they don’t have the necessary school supplies? For the want of a pencil, they could miss weeks of necessary education! For that reason, I LOVE […] Read more…
Recently I found great deals on hair elastics and headbands. (I picked up this bunch from Amazon) Since they were plain, I wanted to add something to make them extra special. I experimented with my yarn scraps (leftover from crocheting my “Aunt Ida” hats), and made a bunch of easy crocheted flowers. I needed a […] Read more…