This time of year has many fun traditions. There are trips to the pumpkin patch! You might carve pumpkins or enjoy a pumpkin spice latte. I love going on rides to take in the brilliant colored leaves.
Every November, for more than five years we have enjoyed putting together a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that demonstrate's God's love in a tangible way by partnering with local churches around the world to share the Good News of Jesus. Samaritan's Purse collects and sends simple shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items to children affected by war, poverty, or disaster. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered shoebox gifts to over 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories.
Back in January, I set a goal to put together ten shoeboxes. Each box is in honor of one of our young nieces and nephew. Every week, throughout the year we collected an item or two for the shoeboxes. Next week we will assemble the boxes to get them ready to take to our local Operation Christmas Child collection location. Be sure to check back soon for a post with ideas of what to put in a shoebox.
Samaritan's Purse suggests adding a personal note to the child who receives your box. Many people also include a family photo. I have had the wonderful blessing of receiving a letter from a recipient of a box that I put together. Adding a note and picture makes the shoebox even more personal and special.
These mini albums are going to be added to our boxes this year. They are super easy to put together.
1. To create the cover, cut up a cereal or snack box into two, 4.5 x 4.5 inch squares. Cover the squares using decorative scrapbooking paper.
2. I added five, 4.5 x 4.5 inch squares of white card stock. I mounted a photograph of one of our nieces or nephews onto a piece of card stock.
3. A little note to the child is added to the album.
4. Punch a hole in the corner of all the pages and covers. Bind them together with a metal binder ring.
5. Finish off the album by decorating the covers using stickers, washi tape, or scrapbooking paper.
Be sure to explore the links below for more information about Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child.
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