Our girl scout troop is collecting extra Halloween candy for Operation Gratitude to send to troops overseas. In the information they sent me they also included info on other drives they are having, so I thought I'd post their craft requests here in case anyone was interested.

3. CRAFT PROJECTS: For school, scout, social and community groups to make for our Troops:

a) Knit or Crochet Scarves: Help us send a hand-made scarf in every Holiday Care Package--that's 60,000 scarves! Knit/Crochet Scarves (5-7" Wide, 45-50" long)
Feel free to use your own "recipe" or see sample here.

For more ideas: http://www.tropicalyarns.com/index.cfm?PID=22&ProdID=294

For more information on The Scarf Project, please email: [email protected] or visit our Blog: http://opgrat.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/scarf-hat-cool-tie-project-details-materials-size-patterns/
Please include a personal note on each scarf letting the recipient know it was made by you!

b) Bandana Cool-Ties: Follow these links for patterns and directions.
http://seworganized.com/sewsimple/cooltie.html
http://watersorb.com/polymer_cool_neck_bands.htm
Follow this link to buy the water-absorbing polymer granules needed for your Cool Ties:
http://www.watersorb.com/mainstore.html

c) Neck Gators : Directions at this link: http://www.opgratitude.com/wishlist.php
Please use only tan, brown or desert camouflage colored cotton or non-synthetic material.

d) Hand-made Greeting Cards: We welcome hand-made cards with your personal message on them or cards that are blank that the troops can use to write to their loved ones (or to you!). Check this site for ideas: Hand-Made Cards