CraftsForOrphans

Welcome to our blog!

Hello and welcome to our blog! Our names are Rachel and Faith and were both 12. Were starting this blog to raise money for Harmony, Sasha and Wyatt on Reeces Rainbow by selling our crafts.

Rachel's family has adopted twice from Ukraine, once in December 2010, and once in September 2011. It was amazing getting to go to Ukraine twice and rescuing Matthew, Michael, Sarah and Sydney!

Now were using the talents that God gave us to help save these kids from going to the institution. One day we hope to get all the kids fully funded! And remember 100% of everything we earn will go to help save Harmony, Sasha and Wyatt! We update the blog all the time so make sure to check back for new items! We hope you enjoy all our crafts and please tell your friends!!!(:

~Rachel & Faith

How to order: First choose your item that you want us to make. Then email us at craftsfororphans@yahoo.com with your order and the colors you want us to make your item. Then we will make and ship your item, and we will email you back with how much the shipping was and you will pay the total amount using the very top chipin on the right side of our blog. And remember, the colors of the items in the pictures can be changed to whatever color you'd like, just scroll down our blog to see available colors. Also if you want to make a donation to the kids directly, their RR chipin is below their pictures.

About Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony

Sasha's RR info:

SIGNIFICANT RISK, PLEASE ADOPT ME SOON!!

Sasha is a precious little gift from God. He is 6 years old, but is not able to do much of anything right now. He is very much still a baby. He may have CP as well, but is considered severely delayed. He does a lot of rocking…in his crib, in his stroller…to keep himself occupied. He has teeth marks in his tongue from chewing on it from boredom. We do not know if he truly has autism, or he is just so severely impacted by the CP or other birth trauma that the caregivers can't really do much with him, and he turns to himself to soothe.

As you can tell Sasha is in deep need of a family. If somebody doesn't adopt him soon he will die in the institution because he is about to get transferred. Sasha will need a family that is very patient, because he is probably more like a 2 year old rather then a 8 year old, but with love he will be able to do great things! Please don't let Sasha go threw that. Please if you can, donate to him, or, if you can't do that, Pray for him that he finds a forever family, or adopt him!

Wyatt's RR info:

Update Sept 2011: Our little Wyatt is not doing well. He is described as a recumbent patient. Along with his Down syndrome, he has hydrocephalus and can hardly move his hands.

Update Jan 2012: Wyatt also has possible Cystic Fibrosis and is fed through a tube.

Poor little Wyatt is probably in so much pain from hydrocephalus. Even tho he can barely move his hands i bet he's the sweetest thing ever! He needs a family.. ASAP! All he needs is a loving family. In 1 year he will be transferred to the institution where he will probably die, because he cant defend himself. Please if you can, donate to Wyatt, or if you cant do that, pray for him, or adopt him!

Harmony's RR info:

I know in my heart that if anyone can help this beautiful 15 year old girl with Down syndrome find a family, it is the advocates at Reece's Rainbow! If she is not adopted by July of 2012, she will no longer be eligible for adoption AT ALL. We need an experienced family with a completed or near complete home study, who has adopted older children with special needs internationally before.

Present Carer: Harmony is receiving secondary education at a middle school and has been residing at the school’s boarding section since 2002.

Present Development: Although Hamony is a girl with Down Syndrome and a number of medical problems, her medical issues had been subsided after receiving treatments and operations. Due to left severe hearing loss, right profound hearing loss, moderate hyperopia, astigmatism and nystagmus, Harmony has to wear hearing aids and spectacles in school. However, she does not put them on in the dorm and yet can do very well. She understands her worker’s instructions well and has no communication problems with her housemates. Harmony's behavior and emotions are stable. She has acquired self care skills and managed to bathe independently, wash her hair, hang up and fold her clothes neatly. She also knows how to seek help from the social worker when her toys are seized or is pinched by other housemates. Her appetite is good. She eats well and does not spend a lot of time in eating.

Harmony loves learning and is attentive in class. She completes her homework voluntarily. She understands and recognizes different parts of the body. She also recognizes the name tag of her classmates and calls out their names. At present, she learns Chinese language by using reading cards and can pronounce two syllables. She is described as patient, helpful and playful. She loves music and plays the hand bell well. She usually imitates the behaviors of others, manages to string a bead and slides with a pair of roller blades. She can stay focused when playing with puzzles, play-dough and drawing with a pen. She also enjoys playing with younger children, such as chasing and hitting each other and dancing together. Being a helper of the social worker, she stops a classmate from hitting the other and prevents a social worker from falling down. She used to be very exciting towards peoples and was stubborn. When her want was declined, she threw a temper. Fortunately, she can control her emotions and follow instructions after being explained. When she has home leave at a social worker’s home during weekends, she follows the rules well and gets along well with the family members of the social worker.

Harmony has been waiting for a family for 15 years... 15 years!!!! Who wouldn't want a sweet 15 year old girl? But sadly if she doesn't get adopted by july of 2012 she will be un-available for adopting from America. So its very important that she gets adopted before july! Please if you can donate to her, or if you cant do that, pray for her that she gets adopted, or adopt her!

We love you Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony!!!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Goodbye Harmony :(

Well as you all know Harmony would have been un-available for adoption in July when she turned 16. Well in her country it takes 8-16 months to adopt and she only has 3. She is no longer available for american adoption. It breaks our hearts that she has to live in a institution for the rest of her life, but in her country they take very good care of the kids so she wont die of starvation. The only way she can be adopted is if someone in her country opens their hearts to a sweet 15 year old girl with Down Syndrome. Harmony we love you soooo much and we will pray you get adopted!!! And since shes no longer on RR we can no longer raise money for her :( Everyone please pray that she get adopted by a family in her country! We love you Harmony and we will never forget you <3

~Rachel & Faith

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Perfect, Beautiful and Amazing Harmony!!!

Click here to go to Harmony's Reeces Rainbow page!

Imagine a girl about the size of a 7 year old with beautiful brown eyes, black hair, wearing a pretty dress, and a amazing smile. That is Harmony!

Harmony has Down Syndrome and needs a family, NOW!! If she doesn't get adopted by the time shes 16 in July 2012, she wont be available for international adoption AT ALL. And she will live in the mental institution until she dies.

Even though shes 15 she looks to be about 6 or 7. She is in middle school right now and is doing her homework all by herself. She also does all of her self care. She would make a great daughter!(:

The travel in her country is very very easy of only 4-7 days total. A family will need to have their home study completed and their I-800A turned in by June, 2012 in order to adopt Harmony. Relatively low adoption cost. Married couples only with no more then 5 children living at home.

Yes she does have Down Syndrome, but kids with DS are amazing and adorable! I have 5 little siblings with DS, 4 of which are adopted from Ukraine and they're all so sweet! There is nothing to be worried about(:

Dear Harmony's forever parents: You now realize shes out here, you've seen her, so GO GET HER.

Please share her info on Facebook, your blog, everywhere! We need to find her family!!
Also if you're not her family then please pray for her

"Saving one orphan may not change the world, but it will change their world"

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SASHA!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SASHA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! Happy birthday big guy!! Today you're 8 years old, maybe today will be the day your family will adopt you! You probably don't even know today is your birthday, you're probably laying in your bed all alone... We wish we could be there to celebrate with you, but we are going to celebrate in honor of you! The best gift to Sasha would be a family, but if you don't feel led to adopt him then you can donate to him either by our chip in, or his RR one, or just pray for him. We love you Sasha and we hope you have a good birthday filled with cake, presents, and of coarse a party!(:

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Flower pin #1

$2.00 per rose OR $20.00 for a dozen (12), both plus shipping

Can you believe you can actually write with this flower? It would even work great for school work! *Made out of 60% duct tape, 40% plastic (stem) This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony!

Dinosaur #1

$3.00, plus shipping

I just love miniature things!! This incredibly cute dino is very mini(: *Made out of 100% clay, has eye pin for hanging* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony!

Messenger bag #1

*woven*, Size: 10x11

$12.00, plus shipping

This is my favorite bag EVER, i love it! I think any girl would too!! *Made out of 100% duct tape* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we make off this item will go to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Flower pin #2

$2.00 per rose, plus shipping. $20.00 for a dozen, plus shipping.

This flower isn't just pretty you can write with it too! *Made out of 60% duct tape 40% pin* This item is handmade by Faith. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Purse #2

*Woven purse*

12x12, $12.00 ~ 10x10 (as show in picture), $10.00, ~ 9x9, $9.00. All plus shipping

This purse is soo pretty! *Made out of 100% duct tape* This item is handmade by Faith. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Headband #2

Headband with flower

$5.00, plus shipping

This is so perfect for summer time!(: *Made 100% out of duct tape* This item is handmade by Faith. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Headband #1

Front

Headband (has velco for attaching in the back)

$5.00, plus shipping

This will be perfect for summer time and it will keep the hair out of your eyes!(: *Made out of 99% duct tape, 1% velcro* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we make off this item will go to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Bookmark

$3.00, plus shipping

This would be perfect for someone who loves to read! *Made out of 99% duct tape, 1% fabric (tassel)* This item is handmade by Faith. Remember 100% of what we raise from this item will go to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Belt

$5.00, plus shipping

Who needs a store bought belt when you could have one as pretty as this! *Made out if 99% duct tape, 1% metal (buckle)* This item is handmade by Faith. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Necklace

$4.00, plus shipping

This necklace is so pretty! This would be a great gift idea. *Made out of 100% duct tape* This item is handmade by Faith. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Rug

$25.00, plus shipping

This rug would look great on any floors! It has a nice and cozy feeling to it(: *Made out of 100% duct tape*

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Angry bird #1

Red angry bird

$3.00, plus shipping

Everyone's favorite bird! I bet he likes slingshots! *Made out of 100% clay. Has eye pin for hanging* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Balloon animal #1

Balloon animal

$3.00, plus shipping

This dog will keep guard at night and make sure you're safe and sound(: *Made out of 100% clay. Has eye pin for hanging* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Donut #1

Donut: $3.00, plus shipping

This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Fortune cookie #1

Fortune cookie

$3.00, plus shipping

This would look great on a necklace or bracelet, etc cause its a fortune cookie! Who doesn't love fortune cookies? *Made out of 100% clay. Has eye pin for hanging* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Fish #1

Fish

$3.00, plus shipping

This would love to hang on your wall or whatever you want! *Made out of 100% clay. Has eye pin for hanging* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Wallet #1


Wallet (with velcro strap to keep shut)

$5.00, plus shipping

These wallets are perfect for a little kid and perfect for a adult! *Made out of 98% duct tape, 1% velcro (strap), 1% plastic (ID holder). Has 3 card holders (up to 4 if requested) and 1 clear ID holder. This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Bracelet #1

Bracelet, one size fits all. Attached by velcro

$3.00, plus shipping

This braided bracelet would look great on anyone's wrist! Its very strong with good braids. *Made out of 100% duct tape with velcro in the back* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Hair bows #1

Bows: $3.00 per bow (3 inch) plus, shipping

I think a little girl would look sooo cute in one of these bows! *Bows made out of 100% duct tape. Has clip for clipping to hair* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Lollipop #1


Lollipop

$3.00, plus shipping

What person doesn't like lollipops? This one is cute and mini, and would look great on a necklace, bracelet, etc. *Made out of 100% clay. Has eye pin for hanging* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(:

Purse #1


Purses

12x12, $12.00, ~ 10x10 (as shown in picture) $10.00, ~ 9x9, $9.00, all plus shipping

These purses would be an awesome present that any girl would love! *Made out of 100% duct tape. Has velcro to hold top shut* This item is handmade by Rachel. And remember 100% of what we raise off this item goes to Sasha, Wyatt and Harmony(: