Sewing, fundraising all in the name of Projet Kenya

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012!

Now that the holiday vacations are upon us I have time to prep for all of the fundraising 2012 will bring. I am currently taking the time to sew some tote bags that the group going to Kenya will bring with us. I am grateful that I am able to do something that I enjoy so much (sewing) for the project. Today I will have to go out and ask for donations of fabric from local retailers.
I think I will also make some of these tote bags and create a silk screen and sell them on etsy - all profits going to Projet Kenya of course!
Here are the tote bags that I have been sewing up. 31 down and about 120 to go!
If you are interested in donating fabric or your sewing skills please let me know
Merci!

Kenya 2012 Fundraiser!

Hello!!!

The fundraisers for Kenya 2012 have just gotten started. You can fallow my progress on this website to see how much of my goal has been raised up to date. Right now it is quite low as this has just been started yesterday, and I ask of you to consider giving to such an amazing cause. I really believe in this project not just because I am going but because it reaches out to so many people and aspects on a global front. Everybody that gives from close or afar are able to participate through this by helping me fund. I would like to take the time to thank you in advance, wether you choose to donate or not, I thank you for reading about this project and being aware of the changes that can be done in the world.
Here is a video demonstrating some things that I too will be doing in May 2012.

Kenya 2012

Here is my fundraising page, if you have felt inspired that you can contribute to this wonderful project please donate. If you know of someone that would equally be interested please pass it on!
Thank you so very much!


Pendant by designsbytaylor2u

KENYA 2012!

okkkk... so I realize I have not posted on here for MONTHS. Which is almost like years here in the blogosphere .... To be completely honest there have just been so many things happening in my life lately that my blog was the last thing to think about!

So first thing is first, I have officially returned to school this fall, starting my Bachelor of Education which I am super excited about. Living life as a student is possibly the most inspiring and fun thing to do ... except for the whole I have no money, I need to study, I need to work on projects and oh lets not forget I get sick around midterm season! BUT regardless of all of that I am making my way through it all.

The second most exciting thing is that with the Campus I have the opportunity of going to Kenya in May for 3 weeks to teach and help build a community. This is such a huge trip for me as it will be reaching three goals that I have always dreamed of:
1) Going to Africa and seeing elephants in wildlife
2) Doing a volunteer global citizen type of trip
3) Teaching!

This being said, you will be hearing A LOT about this trip. I will be posting about my fundraising goals and all of the progress.
Here is a link of the last years group that went to Kenya so you can have a better idea of what this is all about.
Projet Kenya
I hope you will all be as inspired about this project and help in anyway that you can.

thank you!


Picture from kat4526

Sapling Press

Through my daily Etsy search I came across these amazing cards by Sapling Press. I seriously want to purchase and frame these, they brought tears to my eyes.



^definitely my favorite. I want this in the kitchen^

dear icebergs.

dear twilight fans.

^too cute^

Please visit Sapling Press to check out more of their adorable and witty press cards!

Fascinating Fascinators

Of course there were some interesting hats and hair accessories when the Duchess of Cambridge was in Calgary. Lots of cowboy hats and mini cowboy hats on a hairband to create a fascinator cowboy hat. They were cute but I wouldnt be caught sporting one if my luck were to cross Kate Middleton! A few creative fans crafted a fascinator and boy were some beautiful and others.... Well kitchy to say the least. Here is a picture of my ultimate favorite one.

Will + Kate in pictures

The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge leaving Rotary Center and getting ready to leave Canada.
Thank you for a wonderful tour!




The Duke of Cambridge inspecting the guards




This is as close as I could get with the purple wristbands! And they past by wayyyy too quickly. But they sure look good in cowboy hats!