Purging & De-Stashing???

[Craf-T-Bear]

Hello Fellow Stamper's....

I know it's that time of year that many of you are purging your crafting supplies that you no longer need or want. So, I am offering up a win-win suggestion. "The You Matter Project".

As some of you already know I am the founder of "The You Matter" card project here in upstate NY that makes cards for abused women and children. In May of this year we will be entering into our 8th year of the project. It's been a long hard journey for me, but I am so elated that something so horrific in my life has turned into something so enriching to so many people!

Up until 2014 - 2015, I had made most of the cards myself and personally supplied the few supplies we had. Then in July of 2015, "The You Matter Project" was honored to be the featured group for SplitCoast Stampers "Cards for a Cause". To our delight, we received a whopping 982 beautiful handmade cards from generous crafter's all over the world!!!

Because of this, the interest of those we help is ever increasing. All donations for the "You Matter Project" will be used for the storage of and/or making of cards by and for those who are helped by the project. I have a room specifically dedicated for items that people graciously donate for the "You Matter Project". Sometimes the items will be used in the form of group classes and sometimes they will simply be used by a single person or two who just needs a quite safe place to express their emotions through art.

Due to the limited financial situations of most of those that are helped by our project, and because of what we are trying to do with the project by empowering people, we do NOT charge anything to those who use the items. So, I am humbly asking all of you to PLEASE help us build our stash with your unwanted and extra items. I know that anything you could send to the project, no matter how small you think it is, would mean the world to those we serve.

Thank you for your consideration to Pay-It-Forward for a wonderful project!
For those of you wanting to send donations of cards, de-stash items, etc. to help "The you Matter Project", here is the address you can send them to:


"The You Matter Project"
c/o Christi Usher
P.O. Box 244
Etna, NY 13062-0244
USA


Crafty Huggles & Many Blessings,

Christi Usher, Founder of "The You Matter Card Project"
__________________________________________________ _____________




Always Needed Items:

1.) Snail adhesive and refills
2.) Redliner Tape
3.) A-2 sized envelopes
4.) Ink pads and ink refills
5.) Clear stamping blocks
6.) Stamp cleaner
7.) Dementionals / foam dots
8.) SU Grid type paper for the tables so each person has their own space


Our Current Wish List: (Sharing their suggestions) ;)

1.) Sparkly things for cards
2.) More stamps for the boys
3.) Double-Sided dsp
4.) Crazy Bird Stamps & matching dies
5.) More markers
6.) More decoupage sheets that punch apart and layer up (We had some freebies from a UK magazine.)
7.) That cool Sweatshirt stamp and 3" zippers from TooMuchFun Stamps
8.) Funny sayings stamps
9.) Those little crocheted flowers that people make. (They are so neat!)
10.) Anything Native American

[gregzgurl]

I remember the last time you spoke about this project - so worthwhile! I have half a box full already, and will send it as soon as I finish filling it up...

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by gregzgurl

I remember the last time you spoke about this project - so worthwhile! I have half a box full already, and will send it as soon as I finish filling it up...

Thank you Sue!

[Drummergirlred]

I've started going through my stuff and I should be able to send some things your way within the new few weeks.

Posting so I don't 'loose' the post.

[contrapat]

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[Craf-T-Bear]

Here is an example of a card that was made for "The You Matter Project" using some de-stashed items. The 3-D decoupage image was a pre-scored one that was a freebie in a UK magazine, the ribbon was a scrap donation, and I believe that the dsp was from Joan (SmileyJ).

[Craf-T-Bear]

Oh WOW, and double WOW!! Thank You ever so much for the amazing box of dsp and cardstock Deb Bee! (Beehappy) I also LOVE the card you made! It's so cute & colorful!

Many, many, many crafty blessings to you my friend. It's perfect for what the project needs.

Christi

[dini]

This is so on my to-do list for the week!

[fl_beachbum]

Can I share your information on my blog? I have overheard a few of my customers talking about de-stashing so my first thought was to share with them. But why not share with everyone who follows my blog? (I'm not Mary Fish, but hey... a few hundred people is better than the 8 who immediately came to mind! haha)

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by fl_beachbum

Can I share your information on my blog? I have overheard a few of my customers talking about de-stashing so my first thought was to share with them. But why not share with everyone who follows my blog? (I'm not Mary Fish, but hey... a few hundred people is better than the 8 who immediately came to mind! haha)

Absolutely! Thank You ever so much! God Bless You!

[beehappy]

You are so very welcome. You are an inspiration to me and I am sure to many others. Another box will be on its way soon. Thank you for all you do for others.

[Scrapjanny]

I am working on a package to send to you. I should have it all packed up and ready to go by the end of this coming week.

[Craf-T-Bear]

Oh dear Dini...........THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! You should have heard the squeals of delight when we received and opened your wonderful box today!!!

[dini]

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Originally Posted by Craf-T-Bear

Oh dear Dini...........THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! You should have heard the squeals of delight when we received and opened your wonderful box today!!!

Ohhhhhhh, I'm so glad! I have been pushing those things from corner to corner for too long. I hope you can use those templates!

[gregzgurl]

I got sidetracked with work and out-of-town visitors, but I'm on it again this week...

[peggyf]

I am happy I found this post. I have been purging my stamp room and looking for a good home it could go to. I will finish loading it up and send it your way.

[Allistamps123]

I have some things to box up. Do you need stamps? I have a number of sets to donate. Thanks for doing this wonderful work.

[gregzgurl]

The box is sealed and labeled and will go postal on Saturday if I can't get away from work in time tomorrow...

[biblesistersmom]

Christi,
When I sent that envelope of paper, I didn't realize that you would like other stampy things donated. I'll put together another care package and send your way.

God's blessings to you!

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by Allistamps123

I have some things to box up. Do you need stamps? I have a number of sets to donate. Thanks for doing this wonderful work.

Yes, stamps are always welcome! TIA

[Craf-T-Bear]

Thank You's go out to Angela Hudson in Cedar Rapids, IA for the great kid themed paper packs!

[Scrapjanny]

My package is all ready to go. I'll try to get to the P.O. today. If not, it will go out next week.

[gregzgurl]

Box went postal this morning...

[Craf-T-Bear]

A HUGE Thank You goes out to Brett Haugen and his family at Stamp-n-Storage for their AMAZING donation of one of their complete small storage bundles! This set up is super for our space! VERY good quality products!

[Craf-T-Bear]

Thank you's goes out to Rena Cantor in De Witt, NY for her package of 50 handmade cards!

[Craf-T-Bear]

HUGE Thank You's go out to Crafters Companion for their wonderful donation of a set of Rock-a-Blocks and 7 wonderful stamp sets. Also, to Newton's Nook for 7 adorable stamp sets!

God Bless these wonderful companies who support our love of crafting and the reasons behind it! <3

[Craf-T-Bear]

Thank You's go out to Kim (???) from Millsboro, DE for the absolutely delightful box of crafting supplies....stamps, embossing folders, bling, ribbon, stickers, etc. They are all amazing!!!

There is an Autistic boy who LOVES playing chess and he's VERY good at it too. When he saw the stamp set of the chess pieces, he cried! He said, "My game!" You just made one little boy who has been bullied badly so happy! I have never seen anything like them. God Bless you! <3

[gregzgurl]

It's been a week now - did my box of stuff ever get there? Please let me know - the postal service and I have had issues before, and I'm a little concerned...

[peggyf]

Did you receive the heavy box of goodies I sent via USPS?

[Scrapjanny]

I mailed out my package Friday. Please let me know when it arrives, since I didn't get a tracking #.

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by peggyf

Did you receive the heavy box of goodies I sent via USPS?

OH MY GOODNESS Peggy!!! Yes, we did receive your 27 lb. HUGE box packed full of wonderful things! The paper cutters are a godsend!! I have been sharing my personal cutter with the group. Now, I can keep mine at home because you donated 3 of them.... along with loads more goodies! God Bless your kind & generous heart!

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by gregzgurl

It's been a week now - did my box of stuff ever get there? Please let me know - the postal service and I have had issues before, and I'm a little concerned...

Sue,

Was your box the 18 lb. HUGE long flat box packed full of goodies from Henderson, NV? If so, it arrived here on Saturday. WOW! What delightful treasures it contained! God Bless you my sweet friend!!!

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by Craf-T-Bear

Thank You's go out to Angela Hudson in Cedar Rapids, IA for the great kid themed paper packs!

I believe this is AuntAngie here on SCS!

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by peggyf

Did you receive the heavy box of goodies I sent via USPS?

Peggyf~ Where did you find those HUGE rolls of redliner tape? These a PERFECT for us!!!! THANK YOU so very much!!! We desperately needed them!!!!

[gregzgurl]

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Originally Posted by Craf-T-Bear

Sue,

Was your box the 18 lb. HUGE long flat box packed full of goodies from Henderson, NV? If so, it arrived here on Saturday. WOW! What delightful treasures it contained! God Bless you my sweet friend!!!

Yes, that's the one - thanks for letting me know that it arrived safe and sound. I'm still missing four boxes of books from our move in October 2014, among other things, so my confidence in the postal system is sketchy at times...

[TeeGeeDee]

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Originally Posted by gregzgurl

Yes, that's the one - thanks for letting me know that it arrived safe and sound. I'm still missing four boxes of books from our move in October 2014, among other things, so my confidence in the postal system is sketchy at times...

Wow .... 2014!


Thankfully, I only had one similar postal issue. It was successfully resolved when I called the number to the actual location where it was mailed and politely asked them to search for it. It arrived within a few days. I was so happy as it contained photographs. Of course, not even a month had passed but maybe still worth a try.


Good luck!

[TeeGeeDee]

And, Christi, I am keeping you in mind but the relocation of my craft room keeps hitting snags.

[peggyf]

I have an industrial wholesale connection through my company. They are a great deal. PM me and I will see what I can do if you want yo order some.

[gregzgurl]

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Originally Posted by TeeGeeDee

Wow .... 2014!


Thankfully, I only had one similar postal issue. It was successfully resolved when I called the number to the actual location where it was mailed and politely asked them to search for it. It arrived within a few days. I was so happy as it contained photographs. Of course, not even a month had passed but maybe still worth a try.


Good luck!

I've gone around and around already - after several attempts and no resolution after initially starting the process a week or two after the move and going on for months, I just wrote them off as lost forever. Now I know better than to send anything Media Mail - there's no tracking, no insurance, and no accountability. Had I known better, I would have added those things (insurance and tracking) and packed differently (smaller boxes and more of them, instead of fewer and larger). There really should be some better information about this at the post office or on their website, but lesson learned and all of that...

[Craf-T-Bear]

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Originally Posted by Scrapjanny

I mailed out my package Friday. Please let me know when it arrives, since I didn't get a tracking #.

Jeanette,

Your wonderful package arrived in the mail today! You really thought about the kids on this one. Thank you ever so much!!! God Bless your kind heart.