BELT (skinny) & Necktie//
  Med. hook, thin yarn.  Half DBL. CROC.  Switch color, 3 x.   I measured is around my waist, allowing a lot extra length for fitting around belt loops on pants.  You can also measure it out with an actual pr. of pants.  I used one of the "flowers" on this blog as a belt buckle.  You can also use a "hair tie."  See Below.

NECK TIE (flower in center)

ORANGE-- Is it just me, or do you get inspired to create when you see a beautiful flower?

See: APRIL 18 AND APRIL 20 POSTS FOR WRITTEN AND VISUAL DIRECTIONS ON:   HOW TO MAKE THESE FLOWERS!

PURPLE-- Flowers or yarn; both relax & inspire!

CROCHET FOR DAILY BALANCE...I FOUND THIS ARTICLE & IT IS AN INSPIRATIONAL ONE

http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2013/05/crochet-for-daily-balance-as-a-depression-survivor/

HEALING THROUGH CROCHET ARTICLE I FOUND:
http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2013/05/inspiration-healing-through-crochet-art/

CHARITIES THAT ACCEPT DONATIONS:

http://crochet.about.com/od/charities/Charities_Needing_Crocheted_Items.htmT ACCEPT

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercy-Montessori-Children-Center/309350902496868?fref=ts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRIHSP63D44

http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2011/09/25-charities-that-accept-crochet-donations/

GOOD DEEDS AND WORDS~
May the Lord our Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17

Think of this verse as you create your special items to inspire others.  May your crochet or knitted goodies bring smiles,  and help others with their daily lives!  Have a great week, my crafting friends!

ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY: Nursing Homes, Health care workers, teachers, busy Mom's, teens, school children: Tote bags, pencil case, coin purses, scarf, booties (see blog for more), bag for walkers,
Orphanages or Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes; washcloths, puppets, dolls,  ball toys, tote bag, pencil cases, scarf, belts, flower hairband, bracelets (boys/girls), see blog for more.  Many programs to donate blankets, like "Project Linus."  I will research,  and post some links coming up.
If you would like to email me a message; you can contact me momras44@comcast.net, SUBJECT LINE: CROCHET BLOG

Thanks!