Craftivism #3

So, I've shared a little about the craftivism projects that inspired me.  Now I want to show you my own little idea.  For years I have been moved by the organization, Heifer International.  They use donations to provide livestock for communities across the world so that they can support their families.  The gift doesn't stop there, though, because they are required to give the first offspring of the animal to another family.  One donation could potentially change a village!

I really love this company, because they make it fun to donate.  I got a beautiful catalog in the mail, showing the different animals you can give, as well as how they are used by the families.  You can donate a cow ($500), a sheep ($120), a hive of bees ($30), or even a trio of rabbits ($60).  You can buy a whole animal, or just a share of one, for as little as $10.  Isn't that incredible!  We can help drastically change lives for as little as $10. 

I'll tell you, though.  The thing that really got me going was this.  You can give what they call a knitting basket--two sheep and two llamas--for $500.  Being a lover of wool, spinning, knitting, weaving, and felting, you can see why this got my attention.  The only thing is--I don't have $500.  That's where the crafting comes in.  I have decided to make a series of fiber art ornaments, like the example above, and sell them to raise the money.   If you are interested, you can find them on etsy, or contact me via email (or just talk to me at church if you're local!)  My email address is annachase (at) teacher (dot) com.  They would make a great gift or look cute on the top of a package.

They are made from recycled felted wool skirts--of course--and are about six inches tall by five inches wide.  And they're not just for Christmas.  These guys would look cute hanging around your house all year!  They are $15 each, and I will be donating 100% of that price to Heifer International.  Shipping will be paid by me, and I'm donating my time and materials, because I want every cent to go toward that knitting basket.  If you want to donate, but don't want one of the sheep, I'll find out how you can do that.   Just click on the "Donate Now" button on the left-hand sidebar, and donate any amount.

I know that this is a big goal, but broken up into $15 increments, I only need to sell 34 ornaments to make it a reality. 

Comments

[Terri]

So cute...she looks like Sophie...some times I miss those days. M

[Jessie]

I forgot to tell you today I would take an ornament. Too cute.