It doesn't take long to whip up a toy when you've had a bit of practice. This means there are those of us out there who have probably made more than we can possibly give away to baby toting pals. The solution is to give them away to a total stranger in one of the loveliest examples of giving graffiti I have seen so far.
I'm proud to introduce to you The Toy Society. A group who are intent on passing along those handcrafted huggables you create to those who need them. They are a world collective of toy makers who giving away their creations in Australia in 2008 and now have over 2500 members worldwide.
The idea is to make a toy, seal it in a bag with a "Take me home. I'm Yours." note and a tag with an ID number, leave it somewhere to be found, and then post it on the Toy Society blog.
Drops and finds can be tracked on the blog, but often the toys just go on their journey without the maker knowing where.
It's a lovely idea for those who enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of passing on their hard-crafted creations and a chance to get on with a a little giving in your local areas.
Still sceptical? A look through the Why Join stories will definitely help.
To sign up and become a Toy Dropper visit the Toy Society.
Your creation could end up creating something even bigger. Get out there and give!
