RAISING FUNDS FOR SPONSORSHIP TO BELARUS

Going on a missions trip is always a challenge. To date, I've been to a few in Asia and this year I'll be going to Belarus on April 22 - 29 with PASHLI  (http://www.pashli.org/) 

'Pashli' is a Russian word meaning "Let's Go". It is my desire to make a difference  to the economically deprived people of Belarus, who live in extreme poverty, despite the fact that their country is on the doorstep of the European Union. I want to make a difference by improving the living conditions and social opportunities of the orphan children and the neglected elderly in Belarus.

To begin with I'll need to raise 1000e for the trip there - airfare, lodging etc. On a personal basis I decided to make some soft toys and candles for sale. 

Details: With St Patrick's day around the corner I thought this little sock monkey with the colours of the Irish flag is most charming! 17 inch with no small parts like buttons that can be pulled. Price: 25e

Details: Handmade 14 inch doll with Japanese cotton fabric. No small parts like buttons that can be pulled. Price: 25e

Details: Handmade 14 inch doll with Cath Kidston fabric. No small parts like buttons that can be pulled. Price:25e

Details: Handmade Piggy with piglets. Piglets can be removed from the pouch. 12 inches (31cm) x 7.5 inches ( 19 cm) Price: 25e

Details: Handmade Ewe and lambs. Lambs can be removed from pouch.12 inches (31cm) x 7.5 inches ( 19 cm) Price: 25e

Details: Candles with an artistic difference.

                                           Height:   8 inches (20cm)                           Price: 10e

Height: 4.5 inches (12 cm) Price: 5 e

                                Height: 4 inches (11 cm)  Price: 5 e 

                                Height: 4 inches (11 cm)  Price: 5 e 

Year end crafts and Bye bye 2015

This will be the final post for 2015 before the ships blare their horns to usher in 2016. As the year draws to an end, I think I will put up all the pictures of the crafts that I've done for November and December. My favourites are mosaic-art and willowcraft and of course Christmassy stuff.

A. Mosaic and collage

1. Collage on Slate: mixed media - bits and bobs of old jewellery and paper napkins

2. Glass and tile on wood

3. Mandala Art: Tile, sculpture paste and paper napkin on MDF.

B. Willowcraft

Shopping basket:  Following instructions from a very good book .........

I completed this shopping basket on my own...........

C. Christmassy stuff

1. Fish bowl with candle : Sculpture paste for frost

 

2. Candle with trimmings

3. Hand painted snow men on wood and bottles

4. Table centrepiece

5. Cards

3D cards - the robin card won 3rd prize at the ICA Limerick federation meeting 

12 days of Christmas Cards

and a whole host of other cards....

So, I've come to the end of my last post for 2015. I already have lots of crafts planned out for next year which begins tomorrow. 

2016 HERE I COME!!

Craft Fair at Quay Arts

Finally the day has arrived. After a month of preparation, Michael and I made our way to the craft fair. The doors opened at 11a.m. and already most of the stall vendors had set up their stalls! Praise God I had a lovely table to display my crafts.

Two of my friends had also booked tables to display their wares.

Maria and her daughter Laura were there with their lovely tatting pieces - collars, christmas ornaments etc.

Kathleen showcased her home-made scrubs and creams.....lovely smells

The best part for me was when my friends came from far and near. It felt good to see familiar faces and it was certainly very encouraging.

And I made new friends too -  Jill with her handpainted cards and Lisa with her Christmas stuff.

It was wonderful to see people admiring and buying the stuff that I made. God has given us many talents and gifts. And these are some of the stuff that I did...

So, for now I'm going to fold my hands and go for a lovely, relaxing holiday ...