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Safari Party
It's as Simple as 1-2-3!

Take a trip to Africa and visit some of our artisans by hosting a WorldCrafts safari party!

1. Before

  • Choose a party site and date (church or home).
  • Send invitations to guests.
  • Create a WorldCrafts interest center combining products, as well as pictures and stories of the artisans. Consider ordering the Fall 12 Hostess Sample Set [H124118] ($99.99). Also consider featuring products from our African artisan groups: African Hope Crafts, Igira Impuhwe, Kanzi, Mother Care , Naapok-Nanyok, Proverbs 31, Sasa Designs, and Home Decor Crafts.
  • You can download our Fall/Winter 2012 WorldCrafts catalog and make copies or call 1-800-968-7301 to order printed copies.
  • Print artisan bios to display with the products or have on hand for guests to read. Also print country place cards to set up with the products.
  • Order the Sustain Me DVD [H104125] ($9.99).
  • Print an order form or use one from the catalog.
  • Decorate with zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and all things safari!

    • 2. During

  • Introduce the WorldCrafts ministry by watching the Sustain Me DVD (or download the introduction PDF for talking points).
  • Serve traditional African dishes from our recipe section.
  • Invite the guests to take a copy of one of the artisan bio sheets to use as a prayer prompt during the weeks and months ahead.
  • Encourage party attendees that they can bless WorldCrafts artisans both physically and spiritually by purchasing their products.
  • Take product orders.
  • Reminder: WorldCrafts products are handmade, not mass-produced, so quantities are limited.

    • 3. After

  • Collect payment and complete one order form. Important: Please send only one check for the total party order. Mail to P. O. Box 830711, Birmingham, AL 35283-0711.
  • If you bought some items in advance and they were not purchased at the event, return them, if you wish, to WorldCrafts for full credit. (Address: 100 Missy Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35242. You are responsible for shipping). Note, however, that the Fall 12 Hostess Sample Set is not returnable.
  • Tell us your party story by posting pictures on our WorldCrafts Facebook page or through the party report page on our Web site..

    • PDF version of Safari Party information.