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Over $1800 donated to Minot charities with our big stamping sale Saturday


As many of you know we hold a big paper crafting sale in June of each year where my customers can sell their excess or unwanted stamping items.  This year we added a second sale that we held on Saturday.  Why? Sadly one of my best friends passed away last fall and together with her family we sold her collection of stamping & scrapbooking items. 

Here's a picture of some of it!  

We did add some items that were generously donated by my customers from the big June sale.  100% of this sale was donated to charities in Minot. 

Click on the bold names below to read about them. Feel free to donate to any of these non-profits if you'd like to.

  • Matthew 25 – a nonprofit that seeks to match gifts of clothing and household items with those in need in our community at no cost.
  • Hairball Haven – non-profit feline rescue. We primarily pull cats and kittens from the Minot, ND
  • Project Bee – has provided overnight housing for women at local motels and apartments for chronically homeless women with mental health issues.

The craft items were marked down drastically and people noticed!  Not many items were over $3 and the majority was .25 – .50 cents! Our goal was to sell as much as we could to raise money for our charities.  It was the biggest success we've ever had at a sale!  I am still in awe and shock at how fast the items sold. Over $1800 will be donated to these amazing organizations. 

My friend was a nurse and amazingly kind & generous. She would be so happy to know we used her craft items to support others in need in our city. 

We had so little left; just 6 small boxes!  And the leftovers will go towards another group of ladies that make cards for prison inmates, elderly & others in need.  Their group is called Folding Angels.  

I apologize to those of you who could not take part due to long distance or poor timing.  I know it's a tease and I'm sorry about that.  But I did want to share it with you.  

Special thanks to my friend Clarisse's daughter, Devin, who helped gather and sort the items to be sold.  Also to my faithful and generous helpers that spent hours marking & sorting – Marilyn, Lori, Pat, Becky & Joanne plus the many that helped at the sale.  It would not have been a success without the many hours of help and guidance you provided.  

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New!  Inventory update from Stampin' Up!:

Non-Orderable items:

  • Rays of Light stamp set – TBA (to be announced)
  • Evening Evergreen card stock available mid August
  • Holly Berry dies – available late August
  • Split Card Texture dies – available late August
  • Barn dies – available late August
  • Gnomes dies – available late August

Low Inventory items:

  • Lights Aglow specialty 6 X 6" DSP
  • Bows of Holly 12 X 12" DSP
  • 2022-24 In Color Matte Decorative dots 
  • Stylish Shapes dies
  • Palms dies
  • Sending dies
  • Blossoming Happiness dies 

 

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  • Treasures of Life Easel Calendar card


    Look at this stunning card Annette made for our latest Team swap. 

    She used Petal Pink & Gray Granite card stock. I believe she used Black Memento ink for the stamped images.  The pretty image is colored in with Blends markers; so pretty!  

    Check out the Treasures of Life stamp set here. 

    Other additions are Pink Petal Organdy ribbon and Elegant Faceted gems. 

    I made a video on creating these calendars; see it here. 

    More swaps tomorrow!

    January Specials:

    There are 6 days left of my BOGO Sale!  Buy 1 get 1 free!

    Go here to see it all. 


    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 


    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

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    All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

    Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

    an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • A fun fold card with the Hearts & Kisses bundle


    The Hearts & Kisses is another fabulous 'distinktive' stamp set Stampin' Up! has created. Click here to see it. 


    Look at this amazing stamped image!  And it comes with a coordinating punch!  

    Marilyn made this cute fun fold card for our last Flowerbug's Team swap.  

    Details:

    • She used the new Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here on the large Black layer. 
    • The white die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies
    • See those cute Red hearts?  They're called Resin Hearts and they're little bitty adhesive-backed gems you'll love!  See them here. 
    • She squared off the Essential Tag punch by punching it twice! 

    Measurements:

    • Black card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
    • Real Red 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • DSP 3" square
    • Blushing Bride strip 3/4" X 4 1/4" 

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    January Specials

    There are 6 days left of my BOGO Sale!  Buy 1 get 1 free!

    Go here to see it all. 


    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 


    Go here to read about it

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    Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

    Order online here

    All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

    Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

    an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Berries galore with the Berry Blessings & Sweet Strawberry fun fold cards!


    This week I'm sharing a bunch or swaps from the latest Flowerbugs Team swaps.  I love swapping with my Team!  They are so talented and creative!  

    Look at these adorable fun fold cards with the Berries bundles.  The dies are the Stitched So Sweetly dies. 

    Karen created this fun fold card using the Sweet Strawberry bundle (seen here) which includes a stamp set and a strawberry punch plus the Berry Delightful Sale-a-Bration designer paper.  This special paper is part of a bundle that's free with a $100 order (more on this below).  It has raspberries, blueberries and strawberries plus picnic themed designs that remind you of aprons or tablecloths! 

    Measurements:

    • Poppy Parade card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
    • Granny Apple Green 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
    • Designer paper 4 1/8" X 2 5/8" top scalloped die-cut, 2 1/2" X 4" vertical piece

    You get both the Berry Blessings stamp set and the Berry Delightful designer paper FREE with a $100 order! 


    Candace made the sweet card below using the Berry Blessings bundle seen here.   

    She used the raspberry paper along with the same green plaid Karen did above.  This card is a tri-fold design; measurements are below.  She also used the Stitched So Sweetly dies like above. 

    Measurements:

    • Blackberry bliss 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 7"
    • Berry Delightful DSP – front is 2 3/4" X 4", second layer is 3 1/2" X 4" 
    • White inside 3 3/4" X 4" 

    Do you love to swap?  You can join my Team below and swap with us too!  

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    January Specials

    Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 


    Go here to read about it

    Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

    Order online here

    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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