Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Scarf Project is a program where knitters and crocheters can make a scarf for an athlete for the 2009 winter games. The scarves will be worn during the opening ceremonies. Scarves must contain the two colors delft blue and white (Red Heart). Beyond that, there aren’t many stipulations for the scarves. I made one from the Crochet Today magazine where I first learned about the project.
On the official web page for the scarf project, it asked that a personal note be included for the athlete. I really want to make the card special so I’ve been thinking of ways to create a beautiful keepsake card to go with each scarf.
This is where my Cuttlekids machine might come in handy as I can make shapes to glue on the card to give it more personality. Since it’s the winter games, snowflakes or winter sports-related decorations would go well with the theme. The personal note card could take about as long to make as the scarf. But it’ll be worth the effort because I know it will mean a lot of the athletes and their families.
Looking through some old craft supplies, I found some thick card stock that was meant to be used as postcards. I’m not sure if there is a size that the cards need to be, so this will be something I will have to check into. But if I can use them, then I think I have everything I need to make a cute card. I had also read that the cards were optional but I think it would be a nice touch to include a note of well wishes and good luck.
September 27th, 2008 at 2:51 am
[...] Olympics need by barbara waters This is mentioned over at Creative Mom , and I have read about the project at other sites as well. The picture, btw, is of the scarf that [...]