Love Project gift shop

Gift shop closed in Kloof street

2011-05-30T10:54:00.001+02:00

Love Project Gift shop is now CLOSED in Kloof Street, Cape Town. We are franchising the brand and maybe we will have a Love Project store opening soon again. Love Project Workshop has now moved to Vredendal and is now under my management (Lize Van Wyk) For any orders please contact me: lize@loveproject.co.za We are also working on new website for Love Project. Please pray with us

We are closing in Kloof street

2011-05-17T11:33:00.000+02:00

It has come to a very sad end...but Love Project will be closing its shop in Kloof street at the end of May 2011. We are currently not sure if we will be opening somewhere else....so please keep us in your prayers. Thank you to all our loyal supporters and friends... We are keeping our eyes focussed on God...knowing He knows the way forward. Many blessings the Love Project team.

New suppliers!

2011-04-11T20:49:00.000+02:00

Love Project news

2011-04-11T20:44:00.000+02:00

News from Love Project

2011-03-22T08:00:00.000+02:00

Our new newsletter

2011-01-20T13:11:00.000+02:00

http://www.loveproject.co.za/Jan%2011.pdf To read our lovely newletter just click on the link :) To subscribe to our montyly newsletter just email: Lize@loveproject.co.za

Women for Peace truly inspiring!

2010-12-13T21:47:00.000+02:00

Women for Peace is another new Non Government Organization we are taking hands with. They are based in Mfuleni (which is opposite Khayelitsha off Spine road exit). They run a skills training workshop in arts and craft, computer training, diabetic support groups, Family workshops and even wellness classes for the ladies to get fit! For the kids they have a after school programme which

Grandmothers against poverty....knitting for change

2010-12-08T16:03:00.001+02:00

In October 2001 GAPA started as a self help project in Khayelitsha, outside Cape Town, South Africa. GAPA’s intervention has a two pronged approach. Workshops are held each month for grandmothers were they learn about HIV infection and AIDS. Practical skills to overcome effects of the pandemic on households are taught. The workshops cover topics such as vegetable gardening, human rights, elder

Spread the love with Brown sugar message dolls!

2010-12-08T15:44:00.001+02:00

One of our lovely new suppliers...and i am so excited to see their creativity..and just the lovely new way they now make dolls...each with their own name, story and gift tag....and there is really a doll for every occasion...and surely one you can identify yourself with. The stories are delightful, cheerful and fun! Your little doll is waiting! :) Each with their own story :

December 2010....our lovely newsletter

2010-12-02T19:40:00.000+02:00

Dear Love Project friends Here is our last newsletter for 2010! I am sharing some very exciting…but also sad news… so please read on page 3. And…please if you can…come do your Christmass shopping with us! We close for holidays 24 December so be sure to visit us before then! Hope to see you very soon and thank you for all your loyal support! Lize Engelbrecht and the Love Project team.

And...all the angels rejoice!

2010-11-26T10:27:00.000+02:00

Pragtige draad engele vir jou tuin/of kerstafel. Hulle kos tussen R150 - 350 LUK 2:10Toe sê die engel vir hulle: “Moenie bang wees nie, want kyk, ek bring vir julle 'n goeie tyding van groot blydskap wat vir die hele volk bestem is. Kyk net hoe lekker lyk dit om hier te sit met koppie koffie... Kom kuier lekker by ons...ons wag vir jou! :)

Project we visited this monday

2010-11-23T21:05:00.001+02:00

Die Ark - City of Refuge This place brings tears to my eyes…just because it is sooo amazing to see how Jesus and His word is changing peoples lives. If you have not visited the Ark – it is time….this place brings hope…and will give you hope! The ark is a refuge city just outside cape town in Faure..which is just of Mew Way on the N2 to Somerset West. They have about 1000 people living

Our Love Project team....and view of the shop now!

2010-11-15T21:52:00.000+02:00

My favourites today!

2010-11-09T11:12:00.002+02:00

Sweet treat table! Feeling empty? New stock from Charnette :) Yummy tray with Carrot cupcakes, Chocolate cupcakes and Bonbella brownies R12 Bonbella cookies in lovely glass jar R28.90 Rosemary savoury muffin with Feta and Cheddar cheese R!2

November news!

2010-11-04T12:50:00.000+02:00

http://www.loveproject.co.za/Nov%2010.pdf Here is our lovely November newsletter!! Enjoy it! :)

Community project of the ACVV

2010-10-20T13:05:00.000+02:00

Project Pride Crochet carpets Various sizes R100 Doilies in a pack! R68 Made with T-Shirt Cut-offs. Bathroom sets also available. R200 Crochet with plastic bags Your perfect beach bagR68 Various colours and patterns Ladies from the housing scheme Olive Grove in Melkbosstrand make beautiful crafts from recyclable materials such as plastic T-shirt

Buy a soap to make a difference

2010-10-20T12:51:00.000+02:00

GENTLE CARE CENTRE Britstown - Northern Cape This project is one of the those project that brings tears to my eyes . Britstown is a farming community and about 80% of the people living there are reportedly infected with HIV/AIDS. Gentle care is a house that was turned into a care centre after Tommie and Ivonne Gentle realised the terrible state in which many

October Newsletter

2010-10-14T16:04:00.000+02:00

http://www.loveproject.co.za/Oct%2010.pdf Here is our October newsletter....and it is our 3 year birthday this month! Praise God! So enjoy our newsletter - it is always made with lots of love! :0 lize

I love the Heartfelt Project!

2010-09-16T13:44:00.001+02:00

Their gifts are small, cute and very affordable! Price for brooches from R30 and Magnets under R50.

September newsletter

2010-09-06T11:27:00.000+02:00

http://www.loveproject.co.za/Sep%2010.pdf September newsletter

Love Project Workshop September news!

2010-09-02T15:27:00.001+02:00

August marked an exciting new beginning for our project as we moved into our new workshop space! Moving the boxes and boxes of donated recycled fabric, two large industrial sewing machines and a large cutting table out of our (small) home, felt wonderful. No more clutter. But then again, I would have worked around our dining room table forever if that was God's will for us! He has placed

Spring is here....flowers and butterflies is our theme!

2010-09-01T16:01:00.002+02:00

Flowers all over Fill your home with flowers and your life with the fragance of spring! Teapot Cosy from Lappoplap Crochet necklace from Hellooow Crochet flower earrings from Lappoplap Flower plastic brooch from Little Miss Green things Bonbella Crunchie cookies Clay and silver flower earrings from Intaba Ceramics

Mooiste geskenk!

2010-08-23T12:05:00.000+02:00

Saterdag het ek die pragtigste geskenk gekry van 'n vriendin! Lesley wat ek ken deur ons kerk is 'n dame met vele talente! Sy het hierdie pragtige hartjies gehekel en Love Project uitgespel! Dit is die mooiste geskenk wat ek nog ooit gekry het van iemand! Dit ongelooflik hoe spesiaal dit is as jy weet iemand het ure gesit om ietsie te maak vir jou - die liefde en omgee straal uit sulke geskenke

August newsletter!

2010-08-07T12:15:00.000+02:00

Click here to read our August Newsletter Liewe Love Project vriende hierdie maand is spesiaal vir al ons Afrikaanse ondersteuners… aangesien die nuusbrief die keer 80% Afrikaans is.  To all our English readers – We have decided to make this month newsletter 80% Afrikaans but there is still loads of pretty photos and 20% of newsletter in English. Enjoy our newsletter and hope you

Winter warmers at Love Project

2010-07-28T12:52:00.001+02:00

Winter is only here now and our lovely summer dresses will have to wait till October! We have some lovely winter warmers to make you feel cute and warm! Lets enjoy loving wool, crochet items, knitted bags and layers of clothes! Winter wamers Beautiful Beret with detail from Little miss green things R150 Hand cloves with flower crochet detail from Lappoplap in

I love our new shop space

2010-07-09T16:04:00.000+02:00

Love Project has been in the new space for a month now - and God is slowly making it more at home and more how He wants it. In the last few weeks i have experience allot of miracles - and God is showing me daily His love and way! Chantel Worship and her little baby (who might visit us every day :) is an absolute joy and blessing! Here below are a few pics we took today and last week to show

Love Project July news

2010-07-06T18:43:00.000+02:00

Month of Open doors I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.Revelation 3:8 Dear Love project Friends This past month has been filled with lots of changes and brand new opened doors for Love Project. Love Project has now grown to Love Project Gift

Our new shop space + cafe

2010-06-16T16:21:00.000+02:00

Here is pictures of our new shop and Cafe space! It took me about a week to move everything over and pack out! But i am excited for Love Project now has a bran new look! So please come and have a look - and you can now also have Coffee/Tea at our SElf SErvice Cafe :)

OPPAK EN OORSKUIF

2010-06-16T16:15:00.000+02:00

Love Project het twee weke terug 'n groot trek gemaak - ons het getrek na die Deli spasie wat langs winkel was. Die Deli het toegemaak en kerk het my gevra om oor te trek - wat amazing is! Weet die Here grooter plan met dit alles - so sien baie uit na die verwikkelinge wat gaan volg! Hier is paar fotos om te sien hoe dinge gelyk het! Dankie aan al my hulpers: Lizna Snyman, Coba

My Testimony

2010-05-27T20:00:00.000+02:00

My name is Lize Engelbrecht and I started the Love Project out of love for God and because he gave me the dream and passion for this project and shop. I grew up on a farm outside Lamberts bay on the west coast of South Africa. I started modeling after school and traveled for 6 years all over the world, I only studied Montessori Pre School Teaching, and I have no degree in business or

Little Miss Green Things

2010-05-12T16:21:00.000+02:00

These amazing brooches are made with recycled bottles!!!! They are cut and then warmed so they curl - and then the detail is added to make it a stunning accessory! Elzette Kotze makes these lovely recycled items and i am so excited about them!I am the first shop to have them - so you get yours soon you will be one of the firsts to have this lovely brooch. They will be featured in the July

Human trafficing - support and awereness dolls.

2010-05-06T16:00:00.001+02:00

Alliance of Christians against Trafficking “Lord I know you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will listen to their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphaned and the oppressed, so people can no longer terrify them." Psalm 10:17,18 They are a network of believers working in practical ways to combat human trafficking in South Africa. Justice [ACTS] is a YWAM (

Soccer Dollies!!!

2010-05-06T14:54:00.003+02:00

World cup soccer is on our doorsteps and Elolo are in full production of SA Soccer Dollies. Elolo employs talented women of the Mfuleni Township who help manufacture our unique dollies. Our ladies all work from their own homes, which allows them to look after their children, work their own hours, save on transport costs, all while making a living and supporting their families. So for all of you

Just Jen Bags - From Africa with love!

2010-04-30T14:34:00.002+02:00

I just love these bags! One of my very good friends started making these and have now handed over the sowing to the Scalabrini sewing centre in Cape Town. This sewing centre does skills training development. These bags are reversable and ideal for all occasions! You can also follow them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=114107921954926 Just JBags Animal prints

Welcome to Love Project

2010-04-30T09:20:00.000+02:00

This last weekend i made cute welcome flags to hang outside shop! and....for the first time in years i did some stitching and i realised how much i loved it! Cant believe this is the first time i made something for the shop! We already got our first flag order - For a girls room - Love Project Workshop will be making the flags as an additional product. We will be selling flags for R20 per

Sisonke creations - new bag creation!

2010-04-21T15:40:00.000+02:00

This is Sisonke creations new product! The bag is made with recycled left over materials and plastic bags. They will also be in in various colours! Love it! Price: R355 Recycled Material + Plastic bags Material lining with inside pockets Crochet with love

Fly little bird!

2010-04-21T15:13:00.001+02:00

Cute little paper birds handmade by Gideona! You can hang them anywhere and they come in various colours and sizes small and large. Small - R12, Large R20 Colour birds:Red White Blue Green Yellow Silver Gold Brown Bronze Made with paper String attached for haning Sizes: Small Medium Custom can be arraged So proud of myself and the cute little bird nest i made for some of

Our facebook viewings

2010-04-19T14:50:00.000+02:00

So interesting so see which countries have viewed our Love Project page on Facebook! Here is list of counties who have viewed our page: South Africa United Kingdom United States Norway Australia Indonesia France Netherlands Poland United Arab Emirates Bangladesh Bahrain Germany Egypt Israel India South Korea Namibia New Zealand Peru And the top Cities that have viewed page! Pretoria - 80 (

2010-04-14T12:48:00.000+02:00

Found Favourites

2010-04-09T11:20:00.001+02:00

The product label is Found Favourites, and is a collection of 'found objects', in this case bottle tops, which are recreated to become favorites. The collection of earrings and badges are colorful and creative, like the ladies who made them! It was with great pride and joy that they have packaged their creations, trusting that this unique product will soon become someone's favorite! Marelize

April newsletter 2010

2010-04-06T11:07:00.001+02:00

Month of salvation Our April newsletter is celebrating the salvation we have in Jesus death and ascension to heaven! Here is link to read our monthly news form the Gift shop as well as the Love Project workshop. There is some exciting news – changing news and lovely new suppliers. http://www.loveproject.co.za/Apr%2010.pdf

S A L E - U I T V E R K O P I N G

2010-03-31T11:48:00.000+02:00

SALE ON: KNYSNA DISSABILITY TABLE LINEN R25 - R50 Large table runners, Placemats (six in set) Handpainted by the dissability workshop in Knysna! SALE ON: HAND KNIT HANDBAGS with silk lining! R50 - R65 These bags as been reduced with R100 - they are the perfect bag for the winter coming! Sale only for TWO WEEKS!

T-Word Clothing with a message

2010-03-26T11:31:00.001+02:00

Love Project is now stocking another amazing new Christian clothing brand - T-Word. These are T-shirts with Biblically inspred mesaged, aiming to REACH OUT, CONNECT and UPLIFT. They are also proudly South African and locally printed and made T-shirts. Carmen Appies is the lady behind this brand and you can also follow her on Facebook:T-Word T-Shirts are selling for

Known clothing - Known by God!

2010-03-11T14:07:00.000+02:00

New Christian based clothing esspecially for girls! Psalm 139 is the inspiration behind the name and message. It is all about how God formed us and He KNOWS us inside and out! Love it because everyday you will be wearing it you will be reminded that God KNOWS your heart. Selling for only R150 http://www.known.org.za/

Spread the love cute rings and mice brooches

2010-03-11T13:58:00.001+02:00

Funky and cute and cheap! I love these new rings from Spread the Love...they are made with felt pieces and a button. Selling for only R35 at Love Project! The little mice are also adorable - only R40 for a brooch! <><>

JacciR Designs - Notebooks and gift cards!

2010-03-02T12:31:00.000+02:00

Jacci is a wife, mother and artist from Cape Town. She says she is a addicted reader and keen gardener. Lover of great wine, fabulous italian cooking, fresh pasta, strong cheeses and needless to say... garlic. She is crazy about her husband and three georgous daughters and her illustrations show her appreciation for life, fun and beauty! Love Project now stocks her lovely notebooks (Art

Heartfelt Project cuties!

2010-02-24T13:58:00.000+02:00

Heartfelt project is based in Makapanstad just outside Pretoria. Their mission is to create employment for unemployed women in the rual community. This project started with sad story - as Martha Letsoalo son died in prison while been wrongly accused and sadly abused at the age of 25. His files to this day have never been found. After stealing what little money Martha had and promising to get

Karoo Africa Designs!

2010-02-17T11:43:00.000+02:00

Wool creations to light up your life! These beautiful creations are made by a community project in De Rust which is a small town in the Karoo. Liezl Eksteen runs the project and although i have never met her i can tell from her product design and the ways she packages her stock for posting that she is person who loves detail and coloring the world around her! There is always some special gifts

Sisonke projek maak 'n verskil!

2010-02-16T12:19:00.000+02:00

Sisonke projek van Stellenbos is een van die projekte wat ek van die begin af al mee saam werk! Madelyn Aswegen het die projek van haar huis af begin en een keer 'n week kom 2 dames and 2 mans in om produkte te maak of af te lewer. Hulle is ook besig om 'n werkswinkel te begin in Khayamandi in Stellenbos wat 'n verdere uitbreiding sal wees op die projek. Madelyn is 'n ongelooflike ma, vrou en

Forget me knot brooches and key rings

2010-02-15T12:07:00.001+02:00

Tanielle Bell is the creative mind behind these adorable bunny brooches (R50) and animal key rings (Dog and sheep - R65) She has trained a few ladies in Houtbay's community to crochet them with recycled plastic bags! She only started recently and already her products are doing really well! Together she and the ladies are discovering different ways to substitute wool for plastic. They

Cupcake country hearty bracelets!

2010-02-12T11:42:00.000+02:00

A must have - these bracelets are stunning! Selling for only R80!!! (They also have non hearty ones - but i love the hearts) Cupcake country has been stocking us for almost 3 months now - and her products are doing extremely well! Michelle Fedler is also putting everything into her business - she comes around to the shop every week to check up on stock and bring new products! She will also be

Christian Gear new T Shirt range!

2010-02-11T21:07:00.001+02:00

Christian Gear is proudly South African and based in Cape Town. If you are a believer and love to share the word and truth you have to get yourself a T Shirt that speaks even when you dont say anything! This is a powerful way of reaching out and also a good conversation starter. We stock a wide range of their

2010-02-08T12:58:00.000+02:00

MONTH OF LOVE STORIES Dear Love Project friend. Our Febuary newsletter is here and this month we are sharing some of our suppliers advice on love and marriage and what bible verse has been their cornerstone. Love Project Workshop shares their developments of the last month and ways you can help them this month. And if you need a heart to give to someone special - we’ve got your

Elle feature this Feb!

2010-01-25T15:24:00.000+02:00

Products featured from: Sisonke creations Stellenbosch - Crochet plastic bag brooch Spread the Love Initiative - Felt brooches Living life - Material embroided trinket box Thank you elle magazine!

January 2010 newsletter

2010-01-20T12:08:00.000+02:00

http://www.loveproject.co.za/Jan%2010.pdf Click here to read our January newsletter!

FORGET ME KNOT new supplier

2010-01-12T12:19:00.000+02:00

FORGETMEKNOT, are creations from cast-offs which are turned into beautiful creations of art that people want and love again. Tanielle Bell is a freelance graphic designer who is now also sharing her creative ideas and skills to train ladies in Houtbay to crochet. The group of women work for DARG (animal rescue organization) and the lessons began so that they could earn a little extra cash on

I love these rings!

2009-12-22T10:47:00.002+02:00

These pieces are uniquely and individually handcrafted in an ethical way in Cape Town. Each piece is either a once off or made in limited quantities by the precious hands of skilled workers who are supported, encouraged and fairly paid for their time and expertise. Semi precious stones with silver/white beads. R300

Miss Molly new stock

2009-12-19T11:49:00.000+02:00

Miss Molly’s focus is on embracing life by enjoying every moment, especially the small things. Gina Ross and T'Neal Cooper love to create and innovate all that is feminine, recapturing the fun and domesticity of womanhood. http://www.missmolly.co.za/ Top row:Cellphone decorations R28,Notebooks Large, Medium and small R25-R100,Plaster hearts R30Bottom row: Recipe tins R175,

Cupcake Country

2009-12-17T16:13:00.000+02:00

Cupcake Country is proudly South African and based in Cape Town! Their products are extremely popular and colourful! Michelle Felder started this project and is still running it from her home. She has fulltime employers who help her make all these lovely products! She also does workshops from home for kids to inspire then through the art of sewing and to show them how much fun being

Intaba ceramics - new range of beautiful jewelery!

2009-12-08T12:20:00.002+02:00

Intaba – The Xhosa word meaning “mountain” produces imaginative hand made ceramic jewellery and gits that are genuinely South African from source to finish. This is their new range of jewellery – Which was designed by one of the ladies who now own the business. Lucy, Tabisa and Tokozane are the new owners of the business after Lisan Measures who started it gave it over to these ladies to manage

Joy Bracelets

2009-12-02T21:41:00.001+02:00

The JOY bracelet was designed to be a reminder of the Fruit of the Spirit each one of us should try to live out each day: Love, JOY, Peace, Friendliness, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Patience and Self-control. This is represented in the nine different colours in the bracelet. The JOY bracelet was created as a way to communicate a beautiful

Reversible multi-colour slingbags for summer

2009-11-25T16:26:00.004+02:00

These lovely bags are now available at Love Project! They are stunning and perfect for going to the beach! Price: R295

Projekt - Crochet decorations!

2009-11-24T13:54:00.002+02:00

Projekt is a design-based fair trade initiative, providing ongoing skills training, through workshops, and lessons. Projekt use crochet, because it needs only 1 tool - a small hook - and, as well as being a widely spread craft through Africa, it can be made anywhere - even in a taxi! Working with 100% cotton, with suede and linen additions, they focus on providing excellent

Living Life products from Ladybrand

2009-11-20T23:11:00.001+02:00

They are a family business, specializing in children’s decor with hand embroidery, beadwork and stitching. Crocheted soft toys, cushions and throws. Corporate gifts in handmade gift boxes. After seeing their products in Ideas magazine i just had to get their beautiful things. If i ever have to make handmade products - it will look like this - love their style,

Angel decorations!

2009-11-17T15:27:00.006+02:00

Beautiful decorations Crystal angels on top made by Cape Town artist Ernest - R25 - R35 Bottom angels made from Tea bags from Original T-Bag Design R65-R75

Words and hearts

2009-11-16T16:48:00.001+02:00

Wire words and hearts made by Sisonke Creations from Stellenbosch. Wire words can be custom made.

Handmade Gift Cards

2009-11-16T16:41:00.001+02:00

Beautiful handmade gift cards done by Rizza. So thankful that God sent her on my way - now we are spreading the message of God's love together!

Behind the scenes of SABC 3 recording

2009-11-03T20:06:00.000+02:00

The Power within - tv programme on SABC 3 came to record with me two days last week.They visit me at my flat where i had to tell my whole life story - pretty much know everything about me now..heheThey then filmed me and Adam(husband) walking on the beach and cycling on table mountain. (A view into our lives)The next day they filmed the shop and then we left to visit Intaba Clay jewelery and

Christian Art - BAGS and MUGS

2009-10-21T20:42:00.000+02:00

Mugs price from R39.95 - R59.95 These LOVELY bags have beautiful scripture verses printed on! R119.95

Pirate ship

2009-10-21T20:07:00.000+02:00

Alfred Taylor is a artist in Cape Town making his living from painting and creating art pieces with recycled materials he can find. This amazing ship took him about a month to finish! The detail to this ship is astonishing! Price: R380. Only one in shop - orders will have to be put in for more.

SPREAD THE LOVE heart brooches

2009-10-17T11:19:00.001+02:00

Alexander Hart and his wife started this initiative only a few months ago and they are doing REALLY amazing work! You can join their facebook Fan Page: Spread the Love Initiative.Love these happy hearts! R35 - R50.

Nitwits - knitting the community together

2009-10-17T11:03:00.000+02:00

Nitwits is a womens empowerment group creating work for women from different communities.They hope to not only create an income, but also facilitate women from different walks of life, that would usually never meet, to spend time together and forge friendships.As women they discover that what they have in common far outweighs their differences.Frede: 076 167 8688I stock their lovely,funky and

Paper Mache Money Banks!

2009-10-14T16:44:00.001+02:00

Kitty Money bank - 269Piggy Bank R269Worm Money bank -R269Adele Coetzee are the amazing artist behind these lovely PIGGY/MONEY BANKS!!!!Arent they adorable!!!!She writes:"I have been a self-employed artist since June 2000 and I work from home. Because I enjoy working in different mediums, my portfolio has expanded over the years in a few directions.I started off in high school with acrylic

A view of the shop

2009-10-06T13:25:00.000+02:00

Today i moved the whole sh0p around....now i have a new view....hehe... oh...you can also follow me on twitter.... @ http://twitter.com/Loveprojectgift Blessings, SUNSHINE, love, FAITH. KINDNESS, happiness, GRATEfullness, praise to God

New notebooks!

2009-10-01T14:55:00.000+02:00

Just received these lovely notebooks from Christian Art.They all have a THE message on! LOVE IT!Price from: R59.95 - 79.95

I love this - wish i can have this in shop!

2009-09-29T21:59:00.000+02:00

Tamar Mogendorff from New YorkThis girl is REALLY CREATIVE - and i love all her handmade things....wow...so pretty!The dolls/objects are made from linens, wool, Mohair wool, cotton,vintage fabrics, tweed, antique embroidery, pashmina and other fabrics.Other materials she use are antique and vintage buttons, beads, silver thread and old ribons. Have a look at her website - http://www.tmogy.com/

DIY cuboard for Heartfelt project

2009-09-28T16:57:00.000+02:00

This weekend me and my lovely,handyman husband made a cuboard for Heartfelt Project products - and they look so cute in it!- I am a little bit un-handy with the DIY stuff - but was allowed to do the painting!

New supplier stock!

2009-09-16T12:12:00.001+02:00

Thia de Vos ceramicThis amazing talented women from Stellenbosch hand paints each of the items.They are painted with beautiful pictures, poems, scripture or words.We now have lots of new stock – so come get yours – as they go very quickly! Tea pot (R125 - R220) Flower vase (R155) Cookie bowl (R80 - R125)Heartfelt project - Fridge magnets R50Heartfelt project from Makapaanstad just outside

Love Project workshop - just registered as NPO

2009-09-08T16:34:00.001+02:00

We heard today that our new extention to Love Project - LOVE PROJECT WORKSHOP - got approved as a NPO!Will soon have more updates about this exciting new project!Just praising God for His amazing timing and praying for each step we have to take!

New suppliers in the month of September

2009-09-08T10:39:00.000+02:00

KIDDIES OVER THE MOON!http://www.kiddiesoverthemoon.co.za/Kiddies Over The Moon make large, quirky soft toy-cushion characters, which come to life in the stories written about them. Each toy is totally unique from the next and even wears two different outfits on either side of it’s body.There are two rhyming stories available with each animal (10 different titles) – one for approx. 3-5 year olds

Month of GRATITUDE

2009-09-08T10:31:00.001+02:00

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul!Colossians 3:16-17 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through

Projekt - Imizamo Yethu township in Cape Town

2009-08-13T16:17:00.000+02:00

Heart and bird brooches R59 Flower brooch R79 Projekt is a business which focuses on empowering women from Imizamo Yethu township in Cape Town. The group uses crochet because it needs just one tool - a hook - which can be made anywhere,at any time. The women involved in Projekt, are able to crochet the products at home, and then meet with Peta once a week at the local community hall. Projekt

Straatwerk - Waardevol vir Jesus

2009-08-07T12:09:00.001+02:00

The Vision of the Valuable to Jesus Campaign is to warn children in the name of Jesus against abuse, prostitution and pornography and to bring to them the hope of abundant life in Christ.During the school visits the message shared is followed by giving each child a care package. Each package contains a Valuable to Jesus key chain and hand-knitted doll.Why are we using knitted dolls to convey the

Straatlig - Stellenbosch

2009-07-31T12:48:00.000+02:00

Straatlig is passionate about helping people living on the streets of Stellenbosch to change their lives. They do the job creation project at the Stellenbosch night shelter.Hand-crafted by those wanting a new life, their products empower fulfill , add meaning and provide assistance financially.Their products range from Barrel bags, coasters, placemats, book covers, and luxury bags.To contact them

Alta Du toit Centre

2009-07-31T12:39:00.000+02:00

Kaggel / Vuurblokke! Alta du Toit se Tosnini Centre herwin ou eier boksies deur dit op te skeur en dan saam te pers in blok vorms.Die blok vorms is perfek vir enige vuur aansteek—so vergeet van blits!Dit kos net R25 vir ‘n 6 groot blokke!Ook baie oulike geskenk om te saam te vat na volgende braai.www.altadutoit.com

Zolani Care Trust - Zolani Wood

2009-07-31T12:07:00.001+02:00

Zolani is a township just outside Montagu and was created approximately 10 years ago. Zolani has a population of some 6000 men, women and children. Zolani Care Trust has been established as the mechanism by which The Hope Centre of Zolani is endeavouring to address some of these needs and problems. They are doing amazing work and is almost finished with a new building which

Love Project in Glamour August 2009

2009-07-28T15:52:00.000+02:00

Glamour placed two of our suppliers products in their August issue!Iziko lo Wazi ring and Learn to Earn pillow.Thank you glamour for the free advertising!Let us know if you want to help with advertising! -------------------------------------------

Love Project news!

2009-06-30T14:24:00.000+02:00

It is winter time...and that means everything slows down...and becomes quieter. For us, at Love Project, it is the perfect time to regroup and plan for future projects.We have started working on our new amazing website! The website will have more information about each supplier and ways you could get involved, product pictures and a shopping cart to place orders online!My youngest

Karoo Africa Designs - De Rust

2009-06-30T13:54:00.000+02:00

From the little town of De Rust in the Karoo creativity flows!This project is run by Liezl Eksteen and the Xhosa women there make these beautiful items.Products range from colourful wool bead necklaces to knitted handbags. They also have material painted pillows and bags with very funky designs on!Prices for necklaces range from: R145, Bracelets: R52 and earrings: R58 and knitted bags from R85.

New suppliers and stock!

2009-06-30T12:53:00.000+02:00

Thia Vos KeramiekSo drie jaar terug het Thia ‘n opgewondenheid in haar hart gekry om iets kreatief met haar tekenstyl te doen. Sy is glad nie n besigheidsvrou nie (‘n Verbruikerstudie onderwyseres...) en dit was n groot stap vir haar om die eerste winkel te nader om haar keramiek te verkoop!Sy is nou voltyds ma vir hul babaseuntjie en geniet dit om van die huis af iets te kan skep. Sy kry haar

2009-06-23T12:39:00.000+02:00

Ezekiel 34Shepherds and Sheep 1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? 3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not

2009-06-08T10:22:00.000+02:00

New Love Project suppliers this month!GENTLE CARE CENTRE - BRITSTOWNBritstown is a farming community, located in the Karoo. It has a population of around 6,500 people, 80% of whom are infected with the HIV/ AIDS virus. Gentle care was started in 2000 by Tommie and Yvonne Gentle and as a team they are dedicated to caring for the terminally ill, as there is no doctor in the town. They provide the

New suppliers and stock!

2009-05-05T15:29:00.000+02:00

This month we have quite a few new suppliers and stock! So come and visit us for all your gifts needed!New suppliers are: Living Rocks from just outside Sedgefield. These rocks spread a message!Asinyuke trading makes beautiful mosaic and wire articles from Somerset West.Township Trade has new soap and new packacking!!!Must buy!Jehovah Rohi from Lambertsbay has new cloves, beanies and scarfs

Shop closed

2009-04-14T15:29:00.000+02:00

Love Project will be closed from Friday 17 April till that Monday.I am getting married on the 18th and will be away for two weeks after that.The shop will still be open!

2009-04-14T15:12:00.000+02:00

Month of Praise1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead1 Peter 13Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In hisgreat mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope throughthe resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into

Elke dag gevul met dankbaarheid

2009-03-11T12:02:00.000+02:00

Maart is ons maand van voorbereiding vir paastyd. Dit die eerste keer dat ek ook self die tyd gebruik om af te staan van dinge wat jy weet tussen jou en God se tyd kom.2 Timothy 2:2121So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble andunclean, who separates himself from contact withcontaminating and corrupting influences] will[then himself] be a vessel set apart and useful forhonourable and

Markdag seeninge!

2009-02-09T11:21:00.000+02:00

Saterdag 7 Febuarie het ons eerste markdag vir jaar gehou - en dit was WARM!!!!!Ons het 11 uitstallers gehad vir die dag en dit uitsluitende al die wonderlike kos stalletjies.My maag het heel week gedraai weer as dink aan markdag - want ek dra altyd die las op my eie skouers as dit kom by hoeveel mense gaan verkoop die dag!Die oggend van markdag het ek gebid en net besef dat niks in my hande is

Spreading JOY through our market day

2009-01-20T12:01:00.000+02:00

Love Project started the JOY market last year May - and it has been a great success.This market is focused on making a difference - just as the shop.On the day community projects and artists from my shop or other is allowed to come and sell their products on our Church square outside.Deli 55 next to my shop organises all the food for the day and there are always lots of yummy things to buy. All

The story behind Love Project

2009-01-18T20:44:00.000+02:00

My name is Lize Engelbrecht and I started the Love Project out of love for God and because he gave me the dream and passion for this project and shop.I grew up on a farm outside Lamberts bay on the west coast of South Africa.I started modeling after school and traveled for 6 years all over the world, I only studied Montessori Pre School Teaching, and I have no degree in business or experience