Creature Feature!

First off, we at Creatures for Care would like to apologize for the fact that we have not posted on the blog since January. We have had very busy schedules, and trying to find time to post on the blog was hard. But we are working on it, and hopefully you will see more blog posts in the future!

Today we are featuring the lion. He loves to sunbathe out on the rocks of the Savannah, and hide in the tall grasses as he stalks his pray.

Interviewer (I): Why do you think it is important to give to people who have less than you?

Lion (L): It is important to realize that there are others who are less fortunate than us, who may just need a smile to brighten up their day, or something more. No matter what they need, if you find yourself in the position to help them, what's stopping you from making their life a little easier?

I: What is the difference between a Creature for Care and any other stuffed animal you could buy?

L: A Creature for Care was made with love and care. The girls who took the time to make us carefully crocheted or knitted every single stitch, and they make sure that every creature is well done so they will not fall apart, and they give each creature character so they can truly make a child happy. That is something you won't find in any other stuffed animal.

I: Lastly, every handmade creature cannot be as perfect as a factory-made stuffed animal. Do you think this is a good quality, or a bad quality?

L: Having animals with imperfections teaches kids to love who they are, despite their flaws. They might see a creature with a slightly lopsided face, or one arm higher than the other, and love the animal anyway, teaching them to love themselves no matter what.

I: Thank you for your time today, and I hope you get donated soon!

L: Me, too!

Happy New Year!

With so much happening, this New Year's post is a little delayed. What a great year 2015 has been! At the end of this year, we have made a total amount of 140 creatures, and donated a total of 115 creatures. In 2015 alone, we made 50 animals and donated 70 creatures. We are so proud of our accomplishments and are looking forward to creating and donating even more creatures in 2016!

Softies for Mirabel

Today we are sending off 5 of our beloved creatures to the Mirabel Foundation. Spoonflower is holding a drive for handmade toys to go to the foundation. Click on both of the links to find out more! We are very excited to be donating when winter holidays are just around the corner, and we hope that all five of our stuffed animals bring joy to children's lives.

Auf Wiedersehen

Today we are saying goodbye to 25 of our creatures for care! They are going to the OUR PLACE charity. OUR PLACE is a group that provides support and education about childcare to young mothers with infants. We are stoked to donate this many animals to a wonderful organization!

Creature Feature

Today we are featuring the bunny, a cute little guy from a pattern book by Nicki Trench.

Interviewer (I): Are you excited for spring?

Bunny (B): Yes, I am very excited for warm weather and being outside with my new kid.

I: What is your favorite part about springtime?

B: As I already said, I love playing outside. I also really love flowers. They are so pretty and they smell really lovely too.

I: Are you excited to be donated?

B: Yes, but I don't mind it here in the trash bags. There are so many nice creatures who have become my new friends, and I love gardening here! I am having a blast!

Creature Feature!

Today we are featuring the giraffe, who was donated along with all of these lucky animals to the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC).

Interviewer (I): Could you give us a brief description on what the CAC does?

Giraffe (G): The CAC interviews abused children one-on-one in a safe, comfortable environment rather than having the child pressured by a group of police.

I: How does it feel to know that you will probably never see the other creatures for care again?

G: It makes me a little sad, but I know that we are all going to wonderful places where we will be much better off.

I: Were you nervous when the basket was brought inside?

G: I was extremely nervous, but once I saw the nice women's faces, I knew there was nothing to worry about. I knew they would take care of me.

I: Thank you for spending your time with us! And good luck to all of the animals who were donated!

Happy New Year!

Hi everyone! Best wishes for 2015. As of December 31, 2014, we have created 89 animals, and donated 45. We hope that the year to come will be full of many more donations and young smiles. We are all looking forward to a long, happy year, and hope all of you have the same. Don't forget to keep changing the world!