I remember growing up, some of the most treasured items I had were things that had been made for me. Sometimes it was clothing my Mom lovingly sewed for me, sometimes it was the "felt books" my sisters made for me. The items may not have been very expensive, but they definitely had and have sentimental value for me.
As I've written before, it's my goal to get a Libyan National Eid Toy Drive and School Supply Drive in motion for THIS year. It's an ambitious goal, and one I hope to see through to fruition. Inshallah, of course.
I definitely think a special touch would be handmade/handcrafted items-- like these dolls. Or the sock monkeys from here-- http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/04/how-to-sew-sock-monkey.html/2
As I've written before, it's my goal to get a Libyan National Eid Toy Drive and School Supply Drive in motion for THIS year. It's an ambitious goal, and one I hope to see through to fruition. Inshallah, of course.
I definitely think a special touch would be handmade/handcrafted items-- like these dolls. Or the sock monkeys from here-- http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/04/how-to-sew-sock-monkey.html/2
(Image "lifted" from http://humanitarianhelpers.blogspot.com/2008/11/muslin-dolls-easy-handmade-donations.html)
and also:
(Image "lifted" from: http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/humanitariandoll.htm)
as well as:
Original website: http://www.lds.org/bc/content/ldsorg/content/english/pdf/service/humanitarian/help/doll-large-and-small.pdf ; screen shot from my computer of .pdf file from said website.
SOCK MONKEYS:
Image lifted from: http://www.craftpassion.com/wp-content/gallery/sock-monkey/how-to-sew-sock-monkey.jpg
Pretty much ANY color cotton Muslin fabric could be used, hopefully representative of the "colors of the world's children" for the first two dolls. The latter one calls for fleece fabric (which can be difficult to use a sewing machine on). Clothing could be anything, but considering if the doll were to be donated to the Libyan National Toy Drive, I'd hope that some form of simple Islamic clothing would be made. I'll be working on a clothing pattern of my own-- probably just a MS Paint file, nothing fancy-- in the next few days (I have two more days off in a row, sigh...) and will update this blog post when I have it finished.
Sock monkeys are cute, whimsical, and sure to bring a smile to any child around the world. I'm sure that any crafted item like this will end up being a treasured plaything for any Libyan child who receives it.
Sock monkeys are cute, whimsical, and sure to bring a smile to any child around the world. I'm sure that any crafted item like this will end up being a treasured plaything for any Libyan child who receives it.
This could also be a fun project for any families-- especially mothers and daughters-- to complete together during Ramadan. Sewing is a very rewarding hobby/practical life skill, and one that I definitely wish I'd pursued earlier in life. Having left my sewing machine in Washington state when I moved, I miss it pretty greatly and am half contemplating having my parents send it to me (although shipping would be a small fortune).
Anyways, I hope y'all enjoy these crafty projects... and are willing to get involved, to make this Eid a little brighter for Libyan children.
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