Making Friendship Bracelets with Craft Hope

I recently discovered Craft Hope and was excited to see all the awesome projects they initiate to gather crafters for a good cause.  I was really interested in helping with Project 12: Orphan Outreach. 

"For Project 12, we are partnering with Orphan Outreach and sending them with a little love to take to Russia. This time we will be making bracelets for them to pass out to kids. Bracelets are a huge hit with kids of all ages — hemp bracelets or beaded bracelets. They are going on a trip in August and have asked us to collect bracelets for them."

We have tons of supplies for making bracelets - embroidering floss, yarn, pony beads, etc.  And this seemed like the perfect opportunity to get the kids and their friends involved too.  So, we have started making bracelets, but wanted to ask for your help.

You can find out all the details, including what kind of bracelets to make, and where to send your bracelets at the Craft Hope website.  Or if you are in the Baltimore area and can get your bracelets to me, I will send all of our bracelets together, on behalf of The Muddy Princess and our readers.  How many bracelets can we get together to send for this great cause?  I think our goal should be at least 100 bracelets! 

So, get out your supplies and start making bracelets!  Working together we can easily help out.  Are you in?

Sew Along for Japan

We've all heard about the devastation in Japan.  Their losses are greater than what any of us can even imagine.  So, when an opportunity arises to do a little something, share our craftiness and make a difference for just one child, there is no question about participating.  When I saw this post in my Facebook newsfeed today, I knew it was something I wanted to do.  I've been itching to get my sewing machine back out, and what better reason than to lend a hand in helping others in need.

The sew along will take place March 28 - April 1 on the Living With Punks blog.  Each day a new detailed step will be shared so you can create the friends forever shirt for a child in Japan.  You can download the pattern and instructions, as well as see additional details HERE.

Are you up for the challenge?  Comment here on the blog or on my Facebook page to let us know you are participating.  Then check out Living With Punks for all the details and to grab a button to share this awesome initiative!