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#imbringingbirthdaysback

3/22/2016

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Back in January, Shannon West, Demonstrator Training Manager at Stampin Up, was kicking herself that she did not send Christmas cards out. She felt that there was more people posted a photo card on social media than mailing. I read her post, obviously awhile back, put this on my list and well out of sight out of mind. Story of my life lately. But as the old saying goes BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!!

Here is a quote from Shannon " For years I’ve complained about Facebook ruining birthday cards and now it would seem the same was happening to Christmas cards. A handmade, handwritten card in the mailbox seemed to be nearly extinct—and I was contributing to the problem!"

I too must admit, here is the card making business, I put together cards to make at my card clubs or even cards from Paper Pumpkin, where do they go??? In my file drawer in their appropriate categories, where else?? But, I rarely remember to send cards anymore. The hustle and bustle of life and well the ease of simply saying "Happy Birthday" to a friend via Facebook or text has well, made it almost to easy to not have to mail a card.

Thinking about this....I do, even at 42 years old, get excited to see a handwritten envelope in my mailbox from a friend or family member. I do mail Christmas Cards and have to say I really enjoy seeing everyone's cards in the mail. AND...well those handful of friends that did make handmade cards really made my holidays.

Something as simple as, a personal piece of mail, can really make someones day.  Sometimes it's truly the little things.

So event though I am a little late jumping on this bandwagon....I challenge you to mail birthday cards out to those that you know the dates on.  AND...comment on my blog with the #imbringingbirthdaysback and I will mail you a birthday card, handmade from me. 
After commenting, I will need to ask that you email me your full name and address so I can mail you the card. My email is sajandcrafts@aol.com

Below is a few cards I made in preparation to getting cards out. But I assure, I have many, many birthday cards sitting in my drawer. So although, I will be continuing to make new ones as needed...I do promise I have alot to send.


You can click HERE to read the full article Shannon West wrote.
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I really excited that Sara reached out to Shannon to find out what she could do to involve Stampin' Up and well...they decided to market the #imbringbirthdaysback stamp that Shannon had made.  So the stamp is available as a wood block stamp only for $12.  It's really cool and I can't wait to get may hands on it.

I've included a picture below so you can see how the image will stamp. If you click on the picture it will direct you to my Stampin Up store where you can order your very own. How COOL!!!

NOW PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMMENT ON MY BLOG WITH #imbringingbirthdaysback and email me at sajandcrafts@aol.com with your name and address and I will send you a birthday card you can use for someone.

I really hope your up to this challenge with me, there's no purchase need...well maybe a stamp to mail your card to someone else!!!

Happy #IMBRINGINGBIRTHDAYSBACK
Steph
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2 Comments
Brenda Stallings
4/24/2016 09:59:23 am

Thank you! I have the stamp and after reading your blogpost I am going to past this on! I needed a challenge! Plus I love getting cards too!

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Steph
4/25/2016 03:43:33 pm

Thank you so much Brenda. I have put a card in the mail for you today. I hope you enjoy.

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