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Easy Washcloth Tutorials

10 Easy Washcloth Tutorials to Sew, Knit or Crochet

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…

aking upcycled pencil cases from cereal and soda boxes

Upcycled Pencil Cases from Cereal and Soda Boxes

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…

How to make an EASY Barbie necklace

How to Make a Glittery Barbie Necklace

I love playing with Barbies!  For me the absolute best part has always been the miniature accessories!  I have a whole box of tiny bits and bobs that I package together with a Barbie gift.   I love including them in my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.   I’ve collected or made purses, little books, umbrellas, ribbons, […] Read more…

easy tutorial to make copper wire rings from upcycled egg dippers

How To Make Wire Rings From a Surprising Source!

What a surprise I had when I saw this craft from my friend Rilla!  She is one of the most creative persons I know.  Every day she is crafting something wonderful and new for her Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts.  Each one is more ingenious than the next and frequently upcycles found objects to frugally […] Read more…

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