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I know that with the Covid-19 going on for months now that many of you are cleaning up, clearing out, and purging your crafting supplies that you no longer need or want. So, I am again offering up a win-win suggestion. "The You Matter Project".
A little back story for those of you who don't already know... I am the founder of "The You Matter" card project here in upstate NY. Originally, I started out making cards for just abused women and children. 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! That lead to several SCS members prompting me to open a thread here as a place for fellow SCS members to send their purged and de-stashed items to assist with "The You Matter Project". The initial thread ran from January 2016 thru May 2018. (I had asked the mods. to close the thread since I had some major health related things come up and needed to focus on that.) Then I was asked if we were interested in having "The You Matter Project" featured again this year in March! To our delight, we received a grand total of 627 lovely handmade cards! Over the last year we have opened the project to assist and include many other folks too. This includes, but not limited to: Those who are abused/bullied, those who live alone and don't have family or friends around or feel forgotten (like veterans), people who are feeling the isolation and any type of loss as a result of Covid-19 such as children who are now being taught from home and are missing their friends, teachers who need "kit packs" to help stretch their "Art courses" or Special Needs individuals who need something to help them with fine motor skills, etc.
As you can see, 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/card kits by and for those who are helped by the project. I have rooms 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. (NOTE: With the current Covid-19 pandemic and the safety of the people we serve, we are not doing classes or open for folks to come into the workrooms at this time. Instead, we are sending cards out and making up card kit packets.)
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, kits or that request cards to be sent. So, again 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/card fronts, envelopes, card stock/dsp, 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 & God Bless,
Christi Usher, Founder of "The You Matter Card Project" __________________________________________________ _____________
Our Current "Need" Wish List: (We will gladly accept ALL donations, even things not on our list!!!)
1.) Completed cards or Card fronts (ALL Occasions/themes/holidays needed)
2.) A-2 envelopes
3.) SU Dimensionals (regular and mini)
4.) A-2 sized clear resealable envelopes to store cards in.
5.) Double Sided Card Stock (All themes)
6.) Re-Inker for Versafine Onyx Black inkpads
7.) A-6 envelopes for mailing out our kits.
8.) Mini glue dots.
9.) Tombow or similar wet glue
10.) Needle tipped glue bottles for intricate dies.
2.) Postage Stamps (Since we are having to mail out most things during Covid-19.)
3.) Heffy Doodle PASTA LA VISTA Clear Stamps hfd0233 and the matching dies, Heffy Doodle PASTA LA VISTA Dies hfd 0234 (As seen on Simon Says Stamps website.)
You are FABULOUS. Thank you for all you're doing to love on those that are in the midst of their own, personal "thunderstorms", no matter the origin. NO MAN IS AN ISLAND.
Anyway, I'm actually shoulder-deep in my craft room purge now. I have various papercrafting tools. e.g. MS scoreboard, cutting mat, etc. etc. etc. Do I send parcels to the address (PO Box) above as well?
Christi, I am so happy to hear from you! So glad this project is still going strong. I have cleared some stuff out, but I have lots more to spare so I'll get you a box packed and on it's way. I'll send you a PM when its postal. This update makes my heart happy!!
You are FABULOUS. Thank you for all you're doing to love on those that are in the midst of their own, personal "thunderstorms", no matter the origin. NO MAN IS AN ISLAND.
Anyway, I'm actually shoulder-deep in my craft room purge now. I have various papercrafting tools. e.g. MS scoreboard, cutting mat, etc. etc. etc. Do I send parcels to the address (PO Box) above as well?
Yes, all items need to be sent to our P.O. Box. The Post Office knows our project well.
Thank you Bonnie Klasell for the medium priority box filled with inks, stamps, and paper smooches!! Your kindness will go a long way in helping us prepare kits for those served by The You Matter Project. (And yes, it does spread a lot of joy and happiness, so it's a Happiness Project too!)
Hi Christi----- Can you use the Stampin' Up! plastic rubber stamp containers the wood mounted sets come in? For storage or whatever-the-heck else? Thought I'd ask first! : )
Hi Christi----- Can you use the Stampin' Up! plastic rubber stamp containers the wood mounted sets come in? For storage or whatever-the-heck else? Thought I'd ask first! : )
I'm looking forward to sending a box your way, but hesitate to even mention it. That's because it always ends up taking me forever and a day to mail packages! Thanks so much for posting this though. It's always so much easier to destash and let things go when you know they'll be going somewhere they'll get used or at least appreciated. lol
Just checking to see that you received the box I sent. The tracking shows that it has been delivered, and I want to make sure that it was delivered to the correct address. I hope it arrived safely and that you can use the items. Keep up the good work!
Just checking to see that you received the box I sent. The tracking shows that it has been delivered, and I want to make sure that it was delivered to the correct address. I hope it arrived safely and that you can use the items. Keep up the good work!
Hi Jeanette,
I picked up your box today at the Post Office! Thank you so very much for all of the goodies you sent. They will be put to good use!
I picked up your 3rd box at the Post Office today! Thank You so much for everything that you have been sending!! The embellishments are great for all of the kits we are packing up and sending out to folks!
Add me to the list of those cleaning out and getting things together to send to you. I know I have lots of double sided SU designer paper. Would you prefer that I cut it down to 6x6 (easier on postage!). And thank you for doing this!
Patti
This morning five packages were posted and are expected to reach you 8/29/20. Their USPS Tracking Numbers are:
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 31
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 48
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 55
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 62
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 79
There is also another package heading your way from Utah via USPS with the same estimated delivery date of 8/29/20. The Aftership Tracking Number is: 92001901755477000332125841
Add me to the list of those cleaning out and getting things together to send to you. I know I have lots of double sided SU designer paper. Would you prefer that I cut it down to 6x6 (easier on postage!). And thank you for doing this!
Patti
Hi Patti,
Either way is fine with me. Thank you for thinking of The You Matter Project!
This morning five packages were posted and are expected to reach you 8/29/20. Their USPS Tracking Numbers are:
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 31
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 48
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 55
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 62
9505 5143 1067 0238 3419 79
There is also another package heading your way from Utah via USPS with the same estimated delivery date of 8/29/20. The Aftership Tracking Number is: 92001901755477000332125841
Stay safe, well, and ... enjoy.
Oh WOW!!! I'll let you know when I get them. Big Hugs from afar!!
Louise Dumont in NJ~ Thank You for the delightful priority box filled with amazingly beautiful cards!
??? Reutermain in VA ~ Thank You for the big box of SU cardstock, LOTS of 6x6 dsp pads,colored pencils,SU chalks, and the sentiment stamps in the metal tin.
Pamela Lupien in NY~ Thank you for the priority box packed full of a wonderful variety of stamps. We only had a couple of autumn / Thanksgiving stamps, so your timing was perfect!! And, I have never seen one for Groundhog's Day... it's utterly adorable!!!
When you say card fronts, are these from cards one has already received?
Thanks
Shirl
Hi Shirl,
They can be fronts of cards you have made or that you have received. As long as our members can turn them into cards for their needs. I hope that makes sense.
leibetty in FL ~ THANK YOU for your box of stamps, ribbon, a nice variety of die cuts, pre-made ribbon bows, a wonderful variety of stamped /colored images & sentiments, bling, cardstock, dsp, and SU chaulk pastels.
smhtwin in CA ~ THANK YOU for your box of bling, envelopes, blank card packs w/ envelopes, tags, stickers, ribbon, halloween themed items, and Jolee's embellishments.
Pansy Fryman in KS ~ THANK YOU for your box of several single and sets of stamps, embossing folders, dies, 6"x 6" dsp paper pads, ink pads, and glitter glue.
Patti from Indianapolis, IN ~ (Your extra long Priority Box arrived opened on the end and was only 1/2 full.) THANK YOU for your box with 12" x 12" SU dsp, SU cardstock, 6"x6" SU dsp paper packs, 2 boxes of 4 3/8" x 5 3/4" envelopes and a big bag of various ribbons.
L. Rubin in CA ~ THANK YOU for MULTIPLE BOXES wrapped so colorful and creative!!! We received DSP, card kits, ink pads, cardstock, multiple different Fiskars paper edger scissors, multiple little bags of colorful sequins, 6"x6" dsp paper pads, regular sized "Wobblers", mini "Wobblers", washi tape, Stamping Bella Sets, tags, 3 different mini stamp sets in little metal tins, many assorted metal dies, an array of embellishments, twine, blender nibs, tape runners, 3-D embellishments, ribbons.
In addition, we also received your order from Scrapbook Pal with 2 boxes of mini Glue Dots, 2 bottles of Tombow multi mono liquid glue, 1 jar of Lawn Fawn clear embossing powder, 1 jar of NUVO fine details embossing powder-crystal, 2 27yd. rolls of 1/8" Scor-Tape, 2 packs of Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam strips, 2 packs of Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (Black) 1/4"x 1/4", 2 packs of Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (Black) 1/2"x 1/2", 2 packs of Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (White) 1/4"x 1/4", and 2 packs of Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares (White) 1/2"x 1/2".
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!! You will be happy to know that your items are already enriching many, many lives!
An unknown person that sent a priority box filled with a variety of things. Including, stickers, SU scrapbooking packs, rub on sentiment transfers, embellishments, sequins, pearl x, an ink pad, and stamped images. Thank you for seeing my post here and for your generosity to The You Matter Project!
A heartfelt Thank You going out to Sue Craig for her 2 Priority Boxes filled with an amazing assortment of dsp paper pads & paper, SU cardstock packs, a variety of stamps, beautiful cards and clear envelopes & A-2 white mailing envelopes.
L. Rubin for her wonderful box of stamps and dies! What an amazing package of items from our wish list!!!
??? for the priority box filled with Stampin Up stamp sets! I'm sorry I can't identify where you are from and you didn't sign your note. I do hope you see this.
Thank you for doing what you are and I hope your health is much better now. I will be going though my craft room soon and as I come upon card making items I no longer need, I will box them up for you. I look forward to donating to the wonderful work that you are doing. Will you be updating the list of most needed supplies from time to time?
A warm Thank You goes out to Mary Waring for her fun priority box filled with SU sets, sequins & shaker card embellishments, SU Paper Pumpkin pieces, other stamps and dies, pens & markers, white card base pieces, and some great cards!
We have had a few more individuals who have asked us for "Interactive Card Kits". While we are working on putting some more "Shaker Card Kits" together, we are now looking for...
1.) Pivot Pop-Up dies (I think that's what it's called.)
2.) Picture Changer dies
Does anyone have extra's of these or would be willing to die cut us some of each on white cardstock?
Also, the "hinge thingies" for slider cards and wiper cards??? Anyone???
Are you Cleaning Out, Purging & De-Stashing???
