From Here To Japan: Frank Jazz Hands

Friends!

I'm so excited to share with you an update about Small Joys for Japan.

Frank has joined the Japan tour. Frank has been appointed the role of Cruise Director, and will be leading the other toys into some seriously great routines as they find their way to some small people of Japan (with Operation Angel).

Frank loves jazz. That's what his creator, Jess of Teddy Bear's Wednesday tells me. And when I saw him, he was madly doing his jazz hands. I couldn't help but watch him in astonishment.

Here he is, post cup of tea, chatting with my sister at Calico & Ivy. And again taking a rest on some fabrics. Frank does love to talk.

But peeps, it's NOT too late to send a softie to join the others who are forming a merry band to help brighten the day of little peeps in Japan. You have until the end of the week (Saturday 30th April).

Big, BIG thanks to everyone who has sent a soft toy already. We really appreciate it, and we just know that these little soft toys, made with BIG love, will make a difference. Thank you.

Small Joys for Japan:: An Update

So cats, today I bundled the smalls into the car and headed off pronto to see my sister at Calico & Ivy.

I needed an update on the softies that have been flowing in from all you rad people. I'd heard lots about them, but hadn't had a chance to get in there. And today... WOW!

My oh my - so much cuteness, so much love - thank you! I can't wait to bundle them up to send off to Operation Angel to be flown over to those in need in Japan.

But don't let time deter you - because if you'd still like to send in a little cutie (and I'm not talking any wayward toddlers), there's still time! We're collecting until the end of April, and we've got a drop off point near you. Or at least, almost near you. Check 'em out:

SMALL JOYS FOR JAPAN DROP OFF POINTS:

SYDNEY

Calico & Ivy

10 Birchgrove Road

Balmain, NSW 2041

PERTH

Calico & Ivy

10 Glyde Street

Mosman Park, WA 6012

BRISBANE

Hello Owl 43 Miles Street Bald Hills, QLD 4036

ADELAIDE

Nest Studio

147 Magill Road

Stepney, SA 5069

(Thursday to Saturday 11am-3pm)

Thanks to everyone who has sent in a piece of love to send to the kids of Japan. You are something else. (Something else good that is.)

Exciting! Small Joys for Japan

I dropped into Calico & Ivy yesterday to say hi to my sister. I was blown away by the gathering of small friends awaiting their trip to Japan. And I know there are more on the way. There's plenty of time to donate a soft toy to be sent to Japan. It must be handmade or new. We're going to run until the end of April. That's plenty of time to get your stitch on. These little peeps told me "the more the merrier" on their merry journey. That's the word on the soft-toy-street. Thanks to everyone who has donated already - I am so excited and inspired.

Small Joys for Japan

The collection has well and truly started! Thanks to those who have already donated beautiful softies to be sent to Japan. If you are planning on making or buying and donating a soft toy to be sent to Japan - please let me know!

One of my rad friends designed this button - so if you'd like to add it to your blog, and fly the Small Joys for Japan flag - please do!

Thanks for the support so far, and if you've even contemplated donating to help a small child in Japan - please take a step forward and do it!

Everybody's Doing It

Ok peeps, so listen up - we now have three drop off points throughout Australia.

Here it is:

SYDNEY
Calico & Ivy
10 Birchgrove Road
Balmain, NSW 2041

PERTH
Calico & Ivy
10 Glyde Street
Mosman Park, WA 6012

BRISBANE
(lovely Danielle) @
Hello Owl
43 Miles Street
Bald Hills, Qld 4036

EDIT:: (New drop off location)
ADELAIDE
Nest Studio
147 Magill Road
Stepney, SA 5069
(Thursday to Saturday: 11am - 3pm)

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What can you do? Donate a handmade or new soft toy for donation to a child in Japan.
Why? A soft toy can say so much, plus they're a great comfort to children who have been traumatised and who have nothing. A cuddle with a soft toy can bring a sense of comfort to someone in need.
How? Stitch one with love, or choose one with your heart. All donated toys will be sent to Save the Children in Japan for distribution.
When? Now! Time is of the essence.
Who? Who's doing it? Amy @ Badskirt. Lisa @ The Red Thread. Cath @ Chunky Chooky. Cindy @ Bug & Pop. Anna @ Hey Bubbles. Kelly Louise @ A-tisket, A-tasket. Jess @ Teddy Bear's Wednesday. SpectacularFairyWren. June @ I Sew Cute.
What else? The girls at Calico & Ivy Balmain are available to help if you need some guidance with stitching your own softie.

Can you help bring a little joy to a little person?