Amazima update.

More gallery updates today. We’re up to 206 dolls in hand. Love ‘em!! I’ve decided to get the mail carrier on my side by letting them know what’s going on and why suddenly I’m getting multiple packages every day!! I nice “Thank you!” (plus gift card for a free coffee) never [...]

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Amazima updates to the Gallery

I’m pretty sure I owe the mailman a tip or something. I added several new photos to the gallery. I LOVE how the creativity is coming through—even in things as simple as fabric choice. These dolls are just fun and every new bunch quickly becomes my new favorite. [...]

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Amazima update–they’re coming in fast now!!

Lots of new dolls in the mail today!! I updated the Gallery page with pics. Including these that my mom made (so I’m going to brag ):

I love them!
I have nearly 100 in hand right now. YAY!

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Amazima Update

I just added a bunch to the Gallery Page. Thanks so much for all of the creative efforts going into these dolls! Each is truly unique and sure to be loved!
Here’s just a quick peek:

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Amazima Update

I haven’t fogotten you! Dolls have started to come in! Check out these new fun dolls that have shown up at my door recently! (The pictures are just a sampling from each crafter!)

These little boys and girls are sleeping on one side and awake on the other!

I’m thrilled to tell you that [...]

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Amazima Update

I had to report back our current number of pledged dolls…289!!!!
Thank to everyone spreading the word! I couldn’t do this with just the few people I know. This is only happening because my friends are telling their friends and so on.
And Claudette just sent me some bad news…she’d finished her 10 [...]

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Unexpected crafty time

We had planned on being out of town to meet my new little niece. But about an hour out of town, little man got ill. We had a short window to decide if it was a one time fluke or a bug we’d be exposing a newborn to. We erred on the [...]

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Amazima update: Crochet pattern!

I found a couple of crochet options! I’ll be adding them to the main site asap. It’s now an equal opportunity project.
Gotta love Ravelry.com!!
Option 1.
Option 2.

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Amazima Doll Project Update

Welcome to the very first update post for the Amazima doll project. (a.k.a. My first ever organized effort at doing something bigger than myself.)
I’m overwhelmed!!! We’re at 90 dolls that are signed up for already through the volunteer form. That’s 25% of our goal people!!!! In just THREE days! [...]

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I have the coolest friends ever. :)

So, you know how I get an idea and go whole hog? Well this one’s taking off on its own! I couldn’t stop thinking about the kids being cared for by Amazima Ministries The stories of kids just needing to have a physical connection with another person that will just love them. [...]

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