The Pink Slipper Project

Ways that you can help

Ways that you can help:
1. Make Slippers
2. Donate a $1.00 Postage Stamp
3. Donate supplies to make slippers
4. Promote The Pink Slipper Project on your blogs, websites, newsletters, knitting, sewing and quilting groups
5. Become a fan on Facebook
6. Recommend Shelters that could benefit from our program.

Supplies we need:

Cotton Fabrics
Fleece
Flannel - womens and childrens prints
Cotton Batting
Chenille
Felted wool
Wool felt
Scissors
Ribbons
Trims
Thread
Gripper fabric for children's slippers

non-profit status

The pink slipper project is not a non-profit organization. In the future, as this project grows, we will apply for non-profit status. For now our goal is to warm the hearts and toes of as many women and children as possible this winter. All donations will be used for the express purpose of providing slippers to women's and children's shelters.

Become a Fan

Many of you might remember that in 2009 and 2010 we added a very special challenge to the Pink Slipper project. We provided filled Christmas Stockings to many children that would be spending Christmas in a domestic violence shelter.

This year (2011) we're doing it again. Since we're getting such a late start I've already chosen a shelter in Maine (near Rachel) and then will add general gender and ages for our local shelters. We will find a welcome home for every single one.

CHRISTMAS STOCKING CHALLENGES for 2011 - We'll be servicing 2-3 local Domestic Violence Shelters and one in Maine - Please try and get to me before the 7th of December. The earlier the better. Please make your pledge today and we'll add you to the list! Email: info@thepinkslipperproject.org

Personal Care Kits for Moms
Pledged 2 personal care kits - Sarah Deshazo
Pledge 1 Care Kit for Mom - Leana Albuquerque
Pledged 1 Care Kit from Mom - Maria Defusco

10 Infant Girl Stockings - age 6 months - 2 years
Pledged 1 filled Stocking - Jennifer White - Cottage Flair
Pledged 1 filled Stocking - Christine Knapp
Pledged 1 filled Stocking - Lynn from Tresbelle Boutique
Pledged stocking - Gail Brown.

10 Infant Boy Stockings -age 6 months - 2 years
1 infant boy stockings pledged - BLR Marketing Team – CT
1 pledged stocking - Gail Brown.

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Filled Christmas Stockings - See below for stocking stuffer ideas.

25 Girls Stockings - age 2-6
Pledge 1 filled stocking - Annie Guthrie
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Kim M. Gagnon
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Leana Albuquerque
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Maria Defusco

Pledged 1 filled stocking - Joann Collins

25 Boys Stockings - age 2-6
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Annie Guthrie
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Jennifer White - Cottage Flair
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Kim M. Gagnon
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Leana Albuquerque
Pledged 1 filled stocking - Sarah Deshazo

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25 Girls Stockings - age 7-10
3 Filled Stockings Pledged by Rachel Terrill. Thank You!
2 filled stockings Pledged by Amy Wilson
Pledged filled stocking - Rose Colagiovanni
Pledged 1 filled Stocking - Lynn of Tres Belle Boutique

25 Boys Stockings - age 7-10
Lynn - Tre Belle pledged one filled stocking - Thank You

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25 Girls Stockings - age 11-13
Pledged 2 filled Girls Stockings - Ann Trimble
Pledge 2 stockings Katie DiBacco Williams

25 Boys Stockings - age 11-13
Pledged one filled stocking - Lynn of Tres Belle Boutique

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25 Girls Stockings - age 14-17
Pledged 1 filled Stocking - Diane Regula AC4C
Pledged 2 filled Stockings - Karen Mae
Pledged 1 filled Stocking - Denise Rand & Grandsons

25 Boys Stockings - age 14-17
Pledge 2 stockings Katie DiBacco Williams

Ideas for filling stocking: Gift Cards, Small toys, Books, Puzzles, Puzzle Books, Music CDs, Toiletries, Art supplies, Hats, Mittens, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Hair accessories, Christmas Candy, Hair brush, Small arts and craft kits, bath puff, bath products, etc. Just try and make sure that what you fill the stocking with is age appropriate. This is a wonderful thing that you're doing. Just imagine the child opening your stocking on Christmas morning. Imagine the joy and excitement. Just follow your heart and the stocking will be perfect.

Please do not wrap the items that you purchase to fill the stockings. The moms will need to see what is inside and then they can wrap if they'd like to wrap.

Please ship stockings to:
The Pink Slipper Project
111 Huntington Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834

(Rag Slipper) See instructions below but feel free to purchase stocking, knit, crochet, or use your own pattern.

If you can help with this challenge, please e-mail us at info@thepinkslipperproject.org with your pledge.

Thank you to all that have already pledged your contribution. We'll be warming hearts and toes for sure with this challenge.

Warmest Thanks,
Joyce Lucas

RAG STOCKING INSTRUCTIONS (optional)

Whether you are making a rag stocking for a Pink Slipper challenge, or using it for your own holiday decor, I think you'll agree that the rag stocking is super easy to make and super cute.

Start with your favorite stocking pattern or sketch a simple stocking pattern. Ours is 21" from cuff to toe and 17 1/2 " from cuff to heel. (unfinished) 19 1/2" - 15" (Finished)

CUT 2 - Primary Fabric
CUT 2 - Coordinating Lining Fabric
CUT 2 - Batting

Once all pieces are cut, layer as shown. You'll have 2 identical sections, each containing 3 layers. Make sure that your primary and your lining fabric are facing out. You will not be turning after stitching.

Stitch across the top of each 3-part section - 3/4 " from the upper edge. This will give you your guide for ragging the cuff.

Fold 2 1/2" contrasting cuff to the outside. Pin both 3-part sections together - cuff to the outside. Start Stitching at upper corner of cuff - 3/4 " from the edge. Stitch around the entire stocking.

Clip edges, almost up to seam - approx. 1/2" between each clip. Fluff with fingers when clipping is completed.

Stitch on a small length of ribbon at upper cuff for hanging the stocking.

Stockings Must arrive here in the PSP studio by December 15th to give us a chance to get them shipped and to their destination on time. ~ Thank you.