tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post2640753718705075751..comments2024-01-20T13:27:10.908-05:00Comments on Simply Shoeboxes: Enhancing Sewing Kits for Operation Christmas Child Shoe BoxesCheryl @ Simply Shoeboxeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06128246500106501585noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-42055110867376884772018-07-24T09:57:43.315-04:002018-07-24T09:57:43.315-04:00If you plan to go through your thread stash to add...If you plan to go through your thread stash to add to your box, test it for strength. If it is too old, it will easily break and not be useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-42716040511784485182018-05-16T21:29:00.376-04:002018-05-16T21:29:00.376-04:00Thanks for sharing ideas Lin!Thanks for sharing ideas Lin!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344258382472241723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-73798060580677646632018-05-16T17:22:13.150-04:002018-05-16T17:22:13.150-04:00As I was reading through the comments again today ...As I was reading through the comments again today I thought of a fabric packing suggestion. Fabric can be rolled tightly and a rubber band or 2 holds it together. Sometimes there's space in a box for a roll of fabric but not for a flat piece. And a roll of fabric can be bent around something else to fit in too. Lace: It's fun to lay some flat lace or trims between the fabric layers Lin Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221257501626353697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-48853192294911948442018-05-16T13:30:36.452-04:002018-05-16T13:30:36.452-04:00Hi Rebecca! It was what the sewing kit came in, h...Hi Rebecca! It was what the sewing kit came in, here's a similar one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Singer-Sewing-Kit-Cool-Case/51984919?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222040481993&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10362166488&wl4=pla-1105782074353&wl12=51984919_10000003288&wl14=singer%20sewing%20kit&veh=sem&msclkid=Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344258382472241723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-22482538183361543582018-05-16T09:38:43.500-04:002018-05-16T09:38:43.500-04:00Hello! Where did you find the little yellow plast...Hello! Where did you find the little yellow plastic box? What is it? Thanks!http://pleasantspringsthings.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757391094198740815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-61660540931969918772018-05-16T09:37:49.506-04:002018-05-16T09:37:49.506-04:00Where did you find ge little yellow plastic box? ...Where did you find ge little yellow plastic box? What is it? Thanks!http://pleasantspringsthings.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757391094198740815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-87477455760807574522018-01-11T00:19:43.774-05:002018-01-11T00:19:43.774-05:00The languages that I used for the scissors note: S...The languages that I used for the scissors note: Spanish, French, Russian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Haitian Creole. I based those choices on where our previous shoe boxes had been sent & also guessing which language someone might know if our shoe boxes went to places where Spanish/French might not be known. We're in FL so often our shoe boxes go south of here (Spanish, Haitian Creole) Lin Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-37268268248333413252018-01-10T12:00:39.891-05:002018-01-10T12:00:39.891-05:00Lin K what languages did you use?Lin K what languages did you use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-41851112846915077512017-01-16T19:24:50.342-05:002017-01-16T19:24:50.342-05:00Two notes concerning previous comments: First sci...Two notes concerning previous comments: First scissors - since this will be the only pair of scissors this 12-14 yr old will have, I like to get a good quality that will hold up. Two years ago I found 3 pr of name brand sewing shears on clearance (what a find!!) I sewed quilted scissor holders from potholders and added a note in 5 languages that said "Use only with fabric; do not cut Lin Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221257501626353697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-44351814886435227012016-02-16T15:24:03.853-05:002016-02-16T15:24:03.853-05:00genealogyangel-thanks for the hint on the scissors...genealogyangel-thanks for the hint on the scissors!<br /><br />As far as toothpaste expiration date, the USA OCC website suggests 6 months after collection week, but that is not a hard and fast rule.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344258382472241723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-5096022543293547642016-02-11T08:58:44.536-05:002016-02-11T08:58:44.536-05:00I find good quality small scissors at Hobby Lobby ...I find good quality small scissors at Hobby Lobby in their fabric department. As for the toothpaste, it has to have an expiration date of at least a year after the box is packed.genealogyangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15983504833862742785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-53365499598832924892016-01-26T15:29:29.093-05:002016-01-26T15:29:29.093-05:00Welcome to the shoebox packing party Adylaid and t...Welcome to the shoebox packing party Adylaid and to the fun adventure of packing year round!<br /><br />I chose to put toothpaste on my optional list because with such limited room I can't put in everything I'd like and from what I've heard from a dentist the toothbrush is more important. Additionally, toothpaste, while still allowed to be sent from the US (which it's not in a Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344258382472241723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-85232275564616273582016-01-26T02:18:44.821-05:002016-01-26T02:18:44.821-05:00I know I'm a little late to the party, but I w...I know I'm a little late to the party, but I was perusing Pinterest. I was brand new to OCC last year and fairly last minute - I decided I'd collect/craft year-round so I can do more boxes in 2016!<br />As a suggestion, I'd move toothpaste to the main list rather than the optional one. I believe it's one of the things OCC recommends, and I feel it's quite important. I wonder Adylaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415617730451754649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-40784692986289357132015-11-14T19:54:00.242-05:002015-11-14T19:54:00.242-05:00Glad to help Karen! These came with the sewing ki...Glad to help Karen! These came with the sewing kits that I was able to get a deal on at a local dollar store-originally like $11. I might try small school scissors...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344258382472241723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-24608959605677086012015-11-12T13:54:18.913-05:002015-11-12T13:54:18.913-05:00I have been looking all over for this information....I have been looking all over for this information. Wonderful job! Please tell me where you find the small scissors that really cut. The cheap ones are so flimsy, yours look just right? Thank you so much. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308105946821389529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-64293390166386471062015-10-23T15:21:33.534-04:002015-10-23T15:21:33.534-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed the post and found it use...I'm glad you enjoyed the post and found it useful! Hopefully I'll have more posts up soon!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344258382472241723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-90213188878312647772015-10-14T23:06:20.598-04:002015-10-14T23:06:20.598-04:00Great post. I would add several pencil top erasers...Great post. I would add several pencil top erasers.<br />Rillanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-79218979151199987912015-10-14T21:19:55.923-04:002015-10-14T21:19:55.923-04:00I try for 1 1/2 to 2 yards of fabric so they can m...I try for 1 1/2 to 2 yards of fabric so they can make a clothing item. I don't include bias tape but do put in some safety pins. Thanks for your list of things they can make.gram cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628669683737749435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-48277293944780863322015-10-14T17:53:53.072-04:002015-10-14T17:53:53.072-04:00This is a great post, Sarah, so helpful and creati...This is a great post, Sarah, so helpful and creative! <br />I liked your list of possible uses for the fabrics and your additional list of what you might pack :)<br />Very helpful!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05142747965140946010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457250608618651938.post-61122669208442719212015-10-14T14:39:48.682-04:002015-10-14T14:39:48.682-04:00Well Done :) Love the lists of possible creations....Well Done :) Love the lists of possible creations. Chelle Buskillnoreply@blogger.com