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Woolly Hugs : Christmas Craft Fundraiser for Winston’s Wish, and a chance to win a Woolly Hug Blanket!

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 18/10/2013 16:41

We are really pleased to be announcing our Woolly Hugs' Christmas fundraiser for 2013. We hope that you will be able to help us in some way. Thanks


Winston’s Wish are an amazing charity who help bereaved children re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling, offering practical support and guidance. Winston’s Wish have helped many families within our Woolly Hugs and Mumsnet communities, and we would very much like to do something now to help them.  To read more about the work they do, see here


Here's how you can join in...


We are looking to make and sell small/lightweight Christmas craft items, and to keep postage costs to a minimum we ask that ideally anything made can be sent on to a buyer in nothing bigger than a Large envelope. (35cm by 25cm, no thicker than 2.5cm, 750g max )

Some suggestions for you, but we are very open to others too

  • Christmas tree and other decorations
  • Little bags and purses
  • Christmas stockings
  • Bunting
  • Gift tags
  • Gift bags
  • Craft kits
  • Brooches, hair accessories, key rings
  • Stocking fillers

    Sewn, crocheted, embroidered, knitted, tis up to you!
    Last posting for crafts to be Saturday 30th November please.
    Please PM for the posting information.


    If you would like to contribute funds to help others craft we would love to hear from you.




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    Woolly Hugs' Christmas Craft Sale - The sale itself will take place between Friday 6th and Sunday 8th December, and will be run through our Woolly Hugs Facebook page. All details of which we will be sharing here, on FB and Twitter nearer the time.



    How to Win the Woolly Hug
  • Anyone who makes something for the Craft sale will be entered into the free Draw.
  • Anyone who contributes towards materials for crafters will be entered in the free Draw.
  • Anyone who buys something (through Paypal) will be entered into the free Draw.

    Our Paypal is [email protected]

    If contributing towards materials or paying for a purchase, please add a note in Paypal that it is for Winston’s Wish, and a contact name.

    The randomly generated Draw for the Woolly Hug will be made after the close of the Christmas Craft Sale. Craft items will be sent via second class post during the week beginning Monday 9th December. We will pay all money raised into the Winston’s Wish account that week too.



    Huge thanks once again. Fingers crossed this will be a great success for Winston's Wish. 

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    Pistey and Knotty X
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PiggyPlumPie · 25/11/2013 16:14

Have finished my efforts so am away to PM for address.

Don't think they are half as good as what I have seen on FB...

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 26/11/2013 10:48

Oi! They will be lovely, and we are so grateful, thank you Thanks

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PurpleFrog · 29/11/2013 16:59

My package is now in the post! (And before the deadline Grin)

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Mhw02 · 29/11/2013 17:32

Those sheep are adorable.

I'm afraid I've chickened out of sending the dolls I offered up thread as they're really (whispers) not very good.

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JulesJules · 29/11/2013 18:09

Bobina the big boned robin and co are on their way Grin

with chocolate - unless Bobina scoffs it en route

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/11/2013 08:30

She might well do Jules!!!



Awww, Bobina!


Those sheep made me look like this -> Grin


Thanks purple X




Morning, tis LAST POSTING FOR CRAFTS TODAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!




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RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/11/2013 08:30

Mhw02 - I bet they were lovely, still time!

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droitwichmummy · 30/11/2013 08:47

Meerkat tucked up in box and ready for posting! Got delayed by my ripping my thumbnail off but he is on his way.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 02/12/2013 06:53

Ooooooooo and ouch!

Awwwww hopefully he shall arrive today! Xmas Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 02/12/2013 11:41

Welcome to everyone who has been joining our Event page over the weekend, we are very glad to have you with us. Because we have been blessed with so many GORGEOUS crafts, we have now decided to start our sale earlier on Friday.

We will now be starting at 10 am!


Looking forward to raising lots for Winston's Wish. X

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 02/12/2013 18:16

Treasure for our craft sale has been arriving today from PurpleFrog, PigofHappiness, SirBoobAlot, MNP, DancingShoes, Soupy, Prettybird, fan's mum and Droitwichmummy.


Honestly you are all marvellous, we can't thank you enough. If not already, do join us on Facebook at MNWoollyHugs and you will see our Event page. Nothing will be on sale before Friday, but enjoy looking through. :)



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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 14:27

Thread here to publicise the sale here

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KnottyAndPistey · 03/12/2013 15:14

Oooooo

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JulesJules · 03/12/2013 15:25

KnottyAndPistey you are AS ONE

Just saw Bobina on a Tweet (appropriately) and properly squealed Grin

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KnottyLocks · 03/12/2013 15:30

yus, we are As One, yet apart.

This won't confuse us AT ALL.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/12/2013 06:38
Xmas Confused
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RatherBeOnThePiste · 04/12/2013 07:08

More lovely folk to thank for their beautiful contributions to the craft sale.

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Had to start Album 4 last night as we have been blessed with so many gorgeous things (sadly no robins) [angel]

So huge thanks to JulesJules, Pidj, SirBoobAlot and OpheliaBumps

We have added you into Random Gen for the free Draw for the Woolly Hug!

Thanks


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KnottyAndPistey · 05/12/2013 21:49

Ooooooooo Xmas Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2013 07:29

Blimey, here we go then

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KnottyLocks · 06/12/2013 07:34

My waking thoughts right there ^^ Grin

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2013 11:31

Loads sold, and we are on the gin! Huzzah!!


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KnottyLocks · 06/12/2013 12:57
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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/12/2013 13:18

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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PurpleFrog · 07/12/2013 20:57

Next time (?) I will do bunting, consisting of a couple of fat robins, a tardis or two and some zombies. Grin

Judging by the comments here and on the sale pages, I think that should cover all bases in the popularity stakes!

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KnottyLocks · 07/12/2013 22:09

Next time?

That's us done for today.

Starting again tomorrow, no earlier than 10.30! Grin

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