Host a Christmas crafternoon for Mind

Christmas is a special time when the importance of the people in our lives becomes more present in our minds. For many of us, it is a time to celebrate with those people, but for others it can be a time of struggle. We think kindness is one of the best gifts you can give, so we’re here to tell you about a way that you can show kindness to those in need this Christmas. If you love making for charity, and you need an excuse to get crafty this festive season, then listen up!

Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time.” - Ron Hall

Mind is the UK’s leading mental health charity, and this December they’re asking people to host a festive get together with a difference! We all love crafting, but this year your Christmas craft can be put to a good cause. Invite your pals over for a crafternoon and help Mind raise funds for those with mental illness. Make beautiful cards, tags, decorations, and wrapping paper to get yourselves Christmas-ready, and then donate whatever funds you raise back to Mind so that they can keep doing good in our community.

So throughout December, clear the kitchen table, lay out your materials, and festive nibbles and you’ll be all set to join fellow crafters up and down the country in hosting a crafternoon for charity. You might want to invite friends and family, get crafty at work, or reach out to your local community. However you plan to crafternoon, the team at Mind are there with ideas and practical advice to help make sure that your guests have a fun afternoon that they won’t be able to resist paying good money for.

You can get a crafternoon kit from Mind today which has all you need to get started on planning your crafternoon, including recipe cards, crafty templates, and decorations. Just order your kit, craft with your friends, and donate to this wonderful cause.

Together with Mind, we’re here hoping you can make a difference this Christmas.

Quick projects for your crafternoon

Decided to include a little yarny fun for your crafternoon? We don't blame you! Here are some quick, easy, and Christmas patterns for you and your guests to make. Did we mention that they're free? Yippee!

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