It has been almost a year since I have had a craftivism day and I sure do miss it. When I can do something I am passionate about to show love to someone else, I feel full, joy and purposeful.
These small acts are done with the great hope that it will make a difference in one persons life. I love to think about the small child that will hold the bear or wear the dress that I have made and my hope is they will know that someone somewhere cares about them.
Here are a few things we have done in the past for Craftivism Day:
We got together here to make bibs for babies in China, Christmas Stockings for tornado victims in Alabama.
We have made Birthing Kits for mothers in Haiti and Pillow Case Dresses for girls in Africa.
This time we will join with Crafthope to make some handmade teddy bears. The non-profit organization We Are Kenya has opened up a new dorm for orphans in Soweto Kenya. Soweta is the second largest slum in Kenya. We Are Kenya believes that changing the future of the youth will change a society. They work in Soweta, bringing food, education and shelter to the orphans and children living in vulnerable situations. They have asked for a few things for their new dorm. They need twin sized quilts, stuffed animals, knitted beanies and scarfs and re-usable sanitary napkins.
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| Photo from Crafthope |
We will make stuffed bears. If you don't sew, or don't think you are crafty and can't do this, never fear. This is a really easy project. Besides, there is always something for everyone to do, even if it is just hanging out with friends and cheering us on.
I found this great Free pattern for a stuffed teddy. His name is Warren the Charity Bear. I found him on Shiny Happy World.
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| Photo from Shiny Happy World |
Hope to see you soon!
xoxo,
Carol
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