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HPS Craft Collection

Below are a few pictures of some crafts I've been working on lately. They are destined for the HPS Network's Craft Collection. There are a lot of us out there that don't have a lot of money to offer the HPS Network, but we do have talents to offer. Many of us do crafts, or sewing or artwork that could be valuable to the Network.

Many times a year different HPS families hold fundraisers. Sometimes they hold a silent auction as part of those events. Other times we need special gifts to give to important people in the fight to cure HPS. So, some of us that do crafts have decided to form the HPS Craft Collection, a sort of "craft bank" the Network can tap into as needed.

I have another pic to post, but it wouldn't upload. It's of one of my Santa eggs - stay tuned. Below are some crafts I did while waiting for my computer to reboot. My very old and very sick computer crashes about every half hour and takes five to ten minutes to restart every time. I used the time to make the crafts below. The two ornaments are glittery. The Santa is of a size to maybe hang on a door etc.

If you'd like to donate your talents to the HPS Craft Collection, contact the Network (click on the banner above) or me at hkdawn@yahoo.com. And, if you send me a picture of your donated craft, I'll post it here! Thanks!!!

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