(English) Operation Christmas Child/OCC - “Butterflies & Flowers” box for a Girl 10-14. May, 2022

[@byrdfeed9071]

Sonia, you win the Academy award for the most beautifully decorated shoebox! And the contents, just lovely, Sonia! Butterfly boxes are one of my all-time favorites to pack for a 10-14 year old girl. What a special gift for a special young lady. Thanks for sharing🌷🦋🌸🦋🌼🦋🌺

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Trish! Your butterfly boxes were my inspiration! Your “butterflies” are in these boxes too! It was fun cutting paper flowers while watching the nightly news. It somewhat dulled the bad and crazy nightly newscasts. Thanks for your encouragement and mostly, your friendship! 🦋 💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋

[@FoothillsFamily365]

Good morning friend! 🙏 🦋 🌞 I always smile when I hear your beautiful voice and see your unboxings! I love the 🧚‍♂️ doll and the idea of using them in a butterfly box! Such a good idea on ordering bigger sizes. Abbie loves baggy t-shirts (she is really small too but doesn't like tight clothing). Aww thank you for sharing the earrings, Abbie smiled so big! I love the beautiful colors you put in her box! I love all the small shoeboxes, they're like little gifts inside her shoeboxes! 💕 These will bring so much joy! 🦋 💕

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, dearest friend! Happy to know Abbie smiled so big! Her jewelry is ohhhh so pretty! 💕💕💕

[@eastcoaststories]

I don’t know where to start, Sonia! This is one of my favorite shoeboxes of yours! Just stunning! Love the decorated shoeboxes and glittery notebooks. The coral shirt and flip flops. The Dollar Tree butterfly boxes are beautiful full of treasures. The stuffy is beautiful. You included such beautiful jewelry, even a watch. The fan is also beautiful. And the gorgeous coloring books and stickers. These 3 girls will be so delighted to receive these shoeboxes! Thank you so much for telling the OCC protocols of what’s not included in shoeboxes and that shoeboxes are not supposed to be opened by adults other than the child that receives it. Beautiful, beautiful shoeboxes, Sonia!! 🦋🦋🦋

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank you, dear friend! I hope girls receiving will enjoy their gifts for years to come. IKEA box lid pattern and interior lid are a great canvas to cut, paste and tape….😄😄😄. Notebooks are leftover from last year’s Wally back to school sale. I should have purchased more at the time. Can’t find them now. The DT boxes are beautiful. They sold out so fast! Maybe you can find them at your end. On a different note: really enjoying yours and Scott’s FB pics…….continue enjoying with fun and gusto! 💗💗💗

[@sendingshoeboxes6090]

Oh Sonia I don't have a favorite because I love everything! What an amazing amount of stuff you were able to fit in this box! Ashton and I have a blast watching this and this little girl will be so happy when she receives this. ❤️

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

💗💗💗💗💗💗Hi, Ashton! Hope you are good! 💗💗💗💗💗 Thanks for watching with your mom. Be good. 💗💗💗

[@donnapoland8727]

Sonia are you ok? I have been praying for you. I miss you and your lovely boxes that you pack for God's children. You have such a beautiful heart for the Lord. God Bless You

[@lollyd1276]

How sweet is this box and the young girl who receives it will be delighted! I too placed an order for these dolls, and I was so happy with their appearance. I do think a girl from 5 to 14 could be happy with this doll. I loved the dollar tree boxes, and the thought you put into each item. Thank you for sharing.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank, Lilly! Aren’t dolls just awesome! So glad you got some too! 5-14 girls will love them! TFW and commenting. Means the world to me! 💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋💕

[@cindygardner8649]

There are so many 😍 lovely items inside of this 📦 box. The theme of butterflies 🦋 and flowers 💐 is perfect 👌 for this age group! The Fairy 🧚‍♀️ Doll, the Beautiful Butterfly 🦋 shirt👕 and matching colored 🧦socks and the watch ⌚ were my favorites!💕

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Cindy! OMG, the dolls went on sale at Walmart (incredible price) and bought a whole bunch of them. Many similar boxes in the making……lol! I just love them!!! 💕💕💕

[@melanievogt9976]

I love listening to you! You are so informative. I learned a lot from you. Thank you.

[@Kit.Nicole]

Sonia! What you did to those box kids is beautiful! I agree. It is a sacrifice to include the menstrual pads, but it is so worthwhile. There is a perfect blend of fun in this box 💞

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Dear friend, it’s a balancing act for sure! Hard not to send a doll to a 10 year old, or just turned 9. This is when larger boxes come to the rescue. Thanks for being you! 🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@bernievandewalker1420]

Another beautiful shoebox and I love the way you put the personal items in a cute box. So very very thoughtful.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Bernie! Hoping girls receiving will enjoy them. TFW 🦋💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋

[@NikiChicote]

beautiful box! i want it for myself! love all the accessories, and the coral flip flops, and the purple doll... love everything! thanks Sonia! 💖💖💖

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, friend! You are so sweet! These were fun boxes to put together. Hoping girls will enjoy receiving them. Thanks, Niki! 🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@occland8864]

I love your videos, Sonia. I’m prepping items by removing tags and packaging while watching this one. Butterflies have a wonderful meaning to me , so this one was extra special. I love that doll. I think it’s my favorite item. I also like how you decorated the shoebox on the outside. You made this so special. I know she’ll love it. 🦋

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Carol! (Okay….this is embarrassing, is it Carol or Carole?). Butterflies and carnations have a special meaning for me. Prepping and removing packaging and tags is so very time consuming. Know how much I appreciate you taking the time for me. Thanks for watching and for your lovely message. 🦋💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋

[@tracystoaks6573]

Sonia, the contents of this box and the boxes with the box are packed with wonder gifts. But you've knocked these 3 butterfly plus boxes out of the park(.garden) with your very personalized decorations outside the boxes as well as the inside of the lid. I will be praying that the OCC tape doesn't pull off any of your taped on decorations. They are absolutely 💯 😍!!!!!

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Tracy! Praying with you! Used heavy, clear shipping tape in the process. I tell you, OCC tape is “super-strong” 😄😄😄. Hope girls receiving will enjoy them. Thanks for watching and always being so encouraging. 💗💗💗

[@drogers]

Another beautiful Sonia box! Sooooo pretty! Love those dolls! I got a set too! Her shirt is so pretty. I order larger at The Children’s Place also. I really liked your boxes within a box. This young lady will love each box full of joy! You did such a lovely job decorating the boxes and her composition book! Absolutely beautiful! I’m going to look for that bag at DT! Being a teacher is good! That’s great information to share! This young lady will soar like a butterfly when she receives your gift! Thank you for sharing! 🦋💕🦋💕

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank you, friend! You got me hooked on these dolls. They are so very pretty and perfect to fit in shoeboxes. Let me know if you can’t find the bags. I hope my message on opening boxes was heard as a “positive” reminder to OCC protocol. Lov’ ya! 🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@drogers]

@@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987 Found the bags today!!!!!🥰

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Yeah…..they are so pretty! Can’t wait to see what you do with them!

[@elena-n5q]

Amazing shoeboxes! 💕💕💕

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 Hope the girls enjoy them!

[@batmansboxes4936]

Oh Sonia, this box is so beautiful. Everything is so dainty and girly. I’m a girly girl so this box was a bit emotional for me. I can just picture this young lady so excited with all her items!

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Jeannie! Hope girls receiving will feel the “girly girls” in them! I think you showed a box with pressed powder. What brand and tone shade did you get? I was at CVS and you came to mind. Any suggestions? 💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗

[@batmansboxes4936]

@@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987 it’s amazing how much we are alike Sonia! I know you put sooo much love into all of your boxes but the girl ones are over the top. Probably same for me bc we don’t have boys! Definitely not now (my sons are too young) but I’m praying for a little girl grand baby in the future. As far as makeup, I would go with med/dark tones. The fairer complexions can use less, darker can use a bit more. I’ve had great results with the less expensive brands such as NYX and wet and wild. Bronzers are great too bc it’s not the whole face and they have a shimmer. I wish you lived closer, I’m also a couponer and get makeup either free or almost free. Another addition I suppose but my neighbors love me🤣🤣

[@tammyjones3709]

Sonia, I love how you decorated the boxes. I will have to try that. I had just bought some from ikea and was wondering what to do. I also love the doll, I will definitely order a set. I think your box is full of beautiful things this girl will treasure.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank you, Tammy! You will love the dolls! Hope you video and share your boxes…..can’t wait! Thanks for watching. Take great care. 🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@marthagrant143]

This box is so beautiful, Sonia. I love how you decorated it with the flowers and butterflies. I am happy you included the doll. As you said, it may be the only doll this young lady ever has, and you certainly picked a special one for her. I am always concerned when boxes for this age group don't include anything like your doll because I think, "What if it is a just turned 10-year-old who gets it?" They are still kids, and kids need something in their box that will wow them in a special way. The menstrual kit is so nice all packed in that pretty box. Just all in all a lovely box.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Martha! I share your same age concern. Not only for the girls, but for the boys as well. There’s so a big difference between being almost 10 or 14 going on 14. A balancing act for sure when choosing what to pack. And, even as adults….we need to keep the little kid in us too! Thanks for watching and for your lovely comment. 🦋💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@valswain]

Very beautiful boxes, Sonia! You went all out on decorating the boxes and the girls will cherish these boxes. I have a couple sets of reusable pads left from when I ordered last year on the tip from you, but I need bigger boxes so I can pack them lol. I love the colors in the box you unpacked! The doll and shirt are so pretty.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Val! It was therapy cutting paper flowers while watching TV. 😄 Not much good news and shows these days. Pads are challenging to pack and bigger boxes is the only way to go, especially when wanting to include WOW toys and other fun items. As pads are “serviceable”, they are definitely not a “wow”. And, in my mind I always think “does a girl 10 years old (or just turned 10) know what menstruation is? Not having had girls, can’t relate! I’ve been using larger boxes for the older kids because I can’t fit what I’ve purchased for them😄😄😄. What a balancing act! TFW 🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋❤️🦋

[@julieholmes6222]

I see you haven't posted for a while but just wanted to tell you i recently found you on KZbin OCC , watched all your content and you are an inspiration to me , thankyou your gift boxes are phenomenal ! .Hello from a new subscriber in the U.K xx

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank you, Julie! So very sweet of you. I stopped for a little while due to health and other family issues. I’m setting workshop again and should be posting hopefully by May. Blessings and love your way. Sonia

[@ששבריבוע]

This is amazing! I love flowers and butterflies :) :) you did an amazing job with the lid :) you defently included a lot of fun and useful stuff :) I always love your videos

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank you, friend! I’m hoping girls receiving will enjoy their boxes! TFW 🦋🦋🦋

[@ScotiaGirl902]

very beautiful box. I struggle with putting menstrual pads in with other items because they take up alot of room but they are a great thing to send! I'm trying to make sets for every 10-14 box I do.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Tray! Don’t we just wish we could send them everything! Can’t wait to see your 10-14 girl boxes. I know they’ll be super. Hope you’ve been well! 💗💗💗

[@patriciagriswold6060]

This is a beautiful box. You put so much love into decorating the boxes. The shirt is so vibrant! Thank you for the tip about the Dream Seeker dolls. I have never purchased them before, but I think I will have to order a set. Did you decorate the smaller boxes or were you blessed with finding them? The young ladies receiving these boxes will be so excited😊 Thank you for sharing.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thanks, Patricia! Hope you find the dolls. Walmart still had them this morning. Only on-line though. The smaller boxes are from DT. When I was there yesterday, store still had. Hope you find them! 💗💗💗

[@sassyscrappers]

This week flew for me too. I love being retired! I would love to have one of these boxes, they are decorated beautifully. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for letting us know about those beautiful dolls, I stopped the video to put an order in for them. Those butterfly boxes from Dollar Tree are gorgeous. I love that you added the compact mirror. Can you imagine living in a third world country and have never seen your own reflection? I was wondering if the Frozen notebook has liquid in the front? The one I bought did and I drained the liquid out because I didn't know if they would accept it. Absolutely beautiful box Sonia you are so thoughtful with such a big heart.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Ohhh, Bonnie! So happy you got the dolls too. Wait and see, you will love them. Imagining here what you’ll do with them. Can’t wait to see your finished project. The Frozen notebooks have no liquid. Only loose sparkly silvery stuff (can’t remember what this stuff is called…lol). CVS may still have some. Reduced from $5.99 to 60 cents. It’s called Frozen II Memory Maker 30 sheet activity pad and 1 pen. Hope you can find! Thanks dear friend for your lovely words! 💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋💕

[@ceciliaandrews5494]

Such a beautiful box you've created, Sonia. Especially like the menstrual kit boxed in such a lovely way. The coral flip flops are unique and with the shirt enhance the overall visual prettiness of the box. The doll is gorgeous and sure to be a treasured keepsake for this young person as she grows. Am praying with you that she is blessed abundantly.🤗

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Hi Cecilia! I remember your boxes always being bright, vivid and colorful! Inspirational for sure! Thanks for watching and writing such a thoughtful comment. TFW 🦋💕🦋💕🦋💕🦋

[@paintedrepeats3089]

Do you know if marbles are acceptable? Glass marbles

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

OCC/USA allows marbles. As a matter of fact, I like sending marbles to boys and girls ages 10-14. I’m hoping as I repack this box to be able to fit a bag of marble in each box. Thanks for watching and reaching out! 🦋❤️🦋🦋❤️🦋❤️

[@AishaMBudgets]

Sonia, that shirt your friend sent is absolutely beautiful! Careful, I've heard that earrings are a very sexual thing in some countries where the boxes are sent.

[@soniasshoeboxesocc-ninodel3987]

Thank you, Aisha! Agreed, shirt super cute. I hope the young girl who receives this box will enjoy it. Funny that you mentioned earrings. I remember hearing this from a another packer. I contacted OCC/USA for clarification and was informed that jewelry (including earrings) was allowed to pack in the USA. Having this confirmation straight from OCC not only helped me in packing this box, but also in differentiating between what is allowed and of the “personal preference and beliefs” of others. Like I always say, when in doubt, best to contact OCC. OCC is so good at replying promptly. Thanks so much for reaching out. Take good care. 🌸🌸🌸