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For those of us who love to craft and love to share, Operation Christmas Child is a perfect fit for our passion. There are many handmad...

Even after coming up with 101 Operation Christmas Child shoe box ideas for Samaritan’s Purse, I’m sure there are lots of things that I didn’t list, but at least this... Read More

Here are 8 reasons why you should not take part in a Christmas shoebox appeal, like Operation Christmas Child from Samaritan's Purse.

Ideas and tips for packing an Operation Christmas Child shoebox for a 10-14 year old boy shared by Arkansas Lifestyle blogger, @bigpittstop.

Crafting for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes is a rewarding endeavor. We can enjoy our hobbies of knitting, crocheting, sewing an...

We've compiled a list of over 125 Operation Christmas Child Ideas to pack in your OCC shoebox. Check out these ideas for your shoebox.

Last year I learned that Operation Christmas Child receives the fewest number of boxes for boys 2-4 and 10-14. It’s got to be pretty upsetting for both the recipient and the distribution team…

Gifts for the older children are difficult to get so we decided to make sewing kits for the older girls. This should not only serve and a useful gift but may lead to skill development that could lead to a trade when they are older. Here's the containers we started with. The baby food containers (on the left) come in 2 sizes. The round containers were from a body cream, about 1 3/4 inches high with a 4 inch diameter. As we only had one mint container we didn't decorate it today, saving for…

OCC Shoebox Packing Tips | 10-14yr old girl | ideas for Sponsoring and stuffing an Operation Christmas Child girl box #operationchristmaschild #occ #shoeboxgift #ipackedashoebox #christmasgift #packingashoebox

A small Library Bag with wide handles is the perfect tote bag to include in an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. It will roll up and...

For those of us who love to craft and love to share, Operation Christmas Child is a perfect fit for our passion. There are many handmad...

Learn How to Pack an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox for Less than $15 and get our easy shopping guide to help you pack the perfect gift box. Perfect for packing parties, this list will give you plenty of ideas and show you how everyone can share joy this Christmas - regardless of budget!

While rearranging my sewing room I came across several hand towels and bandannas that I had tucked away in my Operat...

Kids toy car holder

American Heritage Girls is proud to support Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child in bringing the good news of Christ to children all over the world. In order to complete the Textil…

First I'd like to thank everyone for welcoming me in taking over the Simply Shoeboxes blog. This is the first chance I've got to write a po...

“Oooo! Star Wars!” “I like this bat and ball!” “Mom, this toy is really cool! I want one.” Operation Christmas Child is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. Gently, consistently, I remind my son that these gifts are not for him. These gifts are for someone who may have never received a…

Operation Christmas Child | Setting up a Packing Party | Organizing and Setting up a packing party for Operation Christmas Child for your church, neighborhood, small group, or party #operationchristmaschild #occ #shoeboxgift #ipackedashoebox #christmasgift #packingashoebox

Operation Christmas Child shoe box packing is in full swing at my house! Tap in to your creative side and try out a few of these DIY projects that are great for packing in a OCC shoe box! DIY Operation Christmas Child Crafts Sewing Kit Empty Altoids tin (decorate ideas) Multiple needles Thread Buttons Straight pins Safety pins Soft tape measure Add all the items to an Altoids tin, or you can get even more creative and put everything in to a pot holder. Mini Boxes I saved some Altoids and gum…

This year-round packer planned to fill 10 shoebox gifts, but ended up with 20! How special will it be when a child receives one of these prayer-covered,...