As most of you will be aware, DiS has a community hardship fund which can be a lifeline for DiSers. You can find out more about it here:
I suspect it is likely that the lower the total of the fund the less likely people are to make a request, so it would be great if we could get it topped up a bit more, especially as we start moving towards Christmas and colder weather.
I have realised I have a healthy stock of drawstring bags that have been sitting around since I closed my Etsy, which has given me an idea.
If you make a donation to the Hardship Fund (see details below for the four options), I will send you a free fully lined drawstring bag! Make a donation and then DM me with your preferred bag option and address (free postage). You don’t need to send proof of donation - I will trust your word.
Note: If you only want a particular design please contact me first to check availability as I only have a couple of some of these.
£5+ suggested donation = mini bag of your choice from the below options
£10+ suggested donation = custom mini bag of your choice of over 100 fabrics (including autumnal and wintery fabrics)
£10+ suggested donation = medium bag of your choice from the below options
£15+ suggested donation = custom medium bag of your choice of over 100 fabrics (including autumnal and wintery fabrics)
Premade bags can be sent within 48 hours. Custom bags may take up to 2-3 weeks (can expedite if needed - let me know).
Sizes (note the fillable height is less than the total bag height due to the drawstring, and they can be filled further than the depth if you don’t mind the bag being a bit rotund)
Mini = approx H 8cm x W 7cm x D 3.5cm
Medium = approx H 26cm x W 24cm x D 9cm
For custom bags I can increase measurements about 10cm or so - any larger check in with me first.
Here’s some of my fabric stash for custom bags, but if you let me know what kind of colour/pattern/print you’re after I can show you options in more detail.
Also more than 50 choices of ribbon colour / style for the ties.
I used the medium one for smaller Christmas presents last year
I love these bags and this is such a lovely thing to be doing! Definitely gonna get one to put some of Mrs Horse’s xmas presents in. And one for myself (contents TBD)
Sending first ones out today - all the premade designs still have some left.
Here’s a sample of Christmas/Winter themed fabrics for custom bags. Some of the bigger prints wouldn’t be suitable for mini bags. Won’t post autumnal ones as that’s 50% of my stash.
If you would like gift bags for Christmas please let me know by Wednesday as I am off work next week and it will be my last chance to make them in time. I can do different dimensions but check with me first if it’s larger by more than 10cm.
Great way to top up the hardship fund which will always be needed over Christmas x
