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Craft Hope

June 14, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

This week I have been most inspired by a new blog I discovered – Craft Hope. According to Jade, the founder,  “Craft Hope is a faith-based, love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those less fortunate. It is our hope to combine our love for crafting and desire to help others into a project to make a difference around the world”. Well they certainly make a difference! So far the projects have included: making pillowcase dresses for orphanages in Brazil and Mexico; and making gorgeous handmade dolls for orphanages in Nicaragua. Truly inspirational!!  Crafters from all over the world are getting on board. They will be announcing the next project soon.

I have been working on a few “secret” projects this weekend. More will be revealed soon.

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  1. two hippos says

    June 14, 2009 at 3:12 am

    Craft hope is a brilliant, looking forward to seeing your secret projects.

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  2. texmorg says

    June 14, 2009 at 1:17 am

    I am going to check out that blog now. Your projects look great, i love the yo-yo (Suffolk Puff) cant wait to see them in full.
    Linda

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  3. Sew Useful Designs says

    June 14, 2009 at 1:53 am

    Thank you for the link – the blog sounds wonderful and I look forward to visiting!

    Those little teasers look delightful… and as always, great photography!!

    Hugs! Vikki x

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  4. Jenni says

    June 14, 2009 at 2:08 am

    What a beautiful site “Craft Hope” is! It reminds me of the Operation Christmas Child project that I love to get involved in each year with my kids school…
    I’ll be keen to see what these ‘secret’ projects are too.

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  5. Natasha says

    June 14, 2009 at 4:02 am

    Sounds like a wonderful blog. I am off to check it out. Can’t wait to see more of the secret projects.

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  6. Stephanie says

    June 14, 2009 at 4:13 am

    Oh my goodness I love ALL of your projects and I don’t even know what they are. Terrific peeks.

    I find it so wonderful those who willingly give their time to make life a bit nicer for others.

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  7. Feedsack Fantasy says

    June 14, 2009 at 9:04 am

    How sweet, take a peek at that blog now. TTFN ~ Marydon

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  8. Rachael Rabbit says

    June 14, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I’m so jealous of all the projects you do.

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  9. Vickie says

    June 14, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing the post Lisa! We signed up! When Lilli read the post she said how can we not do this?!!
    Your projects look very interesting! Can’t wait to see them finished!

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  10. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    June 14, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    Thanks for the link. Looking forward to your reveal 🙂

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  11. Gina says

    June 14, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Your secret projects look very exciting! Thank you for visiting my blog. I’ve really enjoyed looking through yours (the cookies look great) and I’ll be visiting again.

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  12. raining sheep says

    June 14, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    What an awesome concept. I am definitely looking forward to the ‘reveal’. I love the idea of doing crafts that truly have a purpose – and that someone will really benefit from either practically or just through pure enjoyment.

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  13. Heather says

    June 14, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Thankyou for the kind comment you left on my blog. Your projects look very interesting – so do your cookies! I also love the cherry bucket on your earlier post.

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  14. Jenny says

    June 14, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    The Craft Hope blog looks very inspiring and definitely such a good cause-will have to keep myy eye on it. You have been busy-looking forward to seeing all!

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  15. Sandrine says

    June 14, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    The colours really are beautiful, can’t wait to see the end projects …I am sure they will be clever again!

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  16. nima says

    June 14, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    It was a pleasure to visit your beautiful blog….Thank you for visiitng my blog and posting your comment

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  17. Journeying Five says

    June 14, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    that sounds like a great blog! love the flowers and beads, can’t wait for the reveal!

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  18. Michelle says

    June 15, 2009 at 1:34 am

    love the colours in the new project can’t wait to see it finished…
    looking really good so far…

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  19. Tania says

    June 15, 2009 at 1:35 am

    Thanks for the Craft Hope link, off to visit in a tick – but not before berating you for evil teaser pics! Come on, fess up!

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  20. Sandi says

    June 15, 2009 at 3:14 am

    Craft Hope is truly inspirational!
    Am looking forward to seeing what you are making for your secret project, it looks very interesting.

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  21. Jane says

    June 15, 2009 at 4:51 am

    I have never responded to a blog before but feel compelled to tell you that I signed up immediately to Craft Hope. As a mother I feel that any new baby deserves something special. Thankyou for introducing Craft Hope to me.

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  22. LizzieJane says

    June 15, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Thank you for the info on that new blog, I am looking forward to taking a look.
    Your new projects look wonderful, I am looking forward to seeing them.
    x

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  23. Handmade in Israel says

    June 15, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Love the look of those secret projects! Very colourful. Looking forward to seeing them.

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  24. em's scrapbag says

    June 15, 2009 at 11:18 am

    I so need to check out that blog. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Loved all the sneak peeks. Great things happening at your house.

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  25. Ale says

    June 15, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    ohhhh…. I´m go to see this blog now… i´m just in méxico,, sometimes we knitt for help kids in other country,,mmmm thanks… Ale

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  26. Tania - Jet Designs says

    June 16, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    Thanks for the link Lisa – will go and check it out!

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  27. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    June 16, 2009 at 1:50 am

    Your secret projects look exciting! I can’t wait for them to be revealed.

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  28. Tracy says

    June 16, 2009 at 4:43 am

    Thanks for the tip about “Craft Hope”! I didn’t know about this one…what a great idea and inspirational mission statement. Can’t wait to see those secrets you’re up to… :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  29. Simone de Klerk says

    June 16, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Thank you for the link, Lisa and looking forward to the finished projects! Looks wonderful already, as always!

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  30. locuasia says

    June 16, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Beautiful felt flowers! I have a thing for felt… Can’t wait until you show the full project!
    Greetings from a very HOT Mexico ~

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  31. Thimbleanna says

    June 16, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    Oooh, they look so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what they become. Thanks for the new link!

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  32. Alison Boon says

    June 16, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    What a great blog, off to check it out.

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  33. GUGAW says

    June 21, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Agreed that these all look lovely!

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  34. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    June 22, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    Off to check out Craft Hope. I love using my sewing skills for a purpose. Thanks for the heads-up, Lisa.

    Reply
  35. Renee says

    June 22, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I can’t wait to see what you end up with here.

    xoxo

    Reply

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