Thursday, March 22, 2012

Crafty Friend Needs Help!

***04/25/2012*** Delivered the goos here

***Edited 04/19/2012*** Angie update can be found here Thank you all so much!

***Edited 03/2302012***

***My heart is so happy knowing I belong to such a wonderful community. You all are truly amazing! Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my crafty heart :) For those of you who have asked gift cards are welcomed we have Michael's, Joann Fabrics, Archivers, and Hobby Lobby near us. Thanks again <3***

Hello all. Today I'm posting about personal things. Usually I keep it just crafty around here but today I am appealing to the crafting communities generous heart.

Like I said I usually don't do this so you probably don't know that my career of choice is being a dispatcher for a local police department. I dispatch for Police, Fire and EMS. As I'm sure you can understand this job can be quite stressful. In order to relieve my stress, I craft. As I'm sure many of you do too. My co-worker and friend Angie does as well. Well, she did until she lost everything in an apartment fire on Tuesday night. Thank God Angie, her two boys, and her mom made it out safely. Ang was able to grab two photo albums of the boys when they were babies and a laptop, that's it.

I would like to do a card drive for Angie. I would also like to ask for any kind of crafty donations you can make. She is an avid scrapbooker and card maker. If you have something that has been in your stash unused forever ( I know I do!) Angie could sure you use it. I know how devastated I would be to lose everything I owe, including my crafty stuff. I know it's just stuff but it's my relaxation, my oasis, from my crazy life. Now that Angie's life is nothing but crazy I sure would like to provide her with the tools to practice her beloved hobby.

Let me tell you a little bit about my friend. She is a single mother of two boys who works two jobs to support them. Anthony is a 14yo freshman and Christopher is a 18yo senior. The boys play many sports but their favorite is hockey. Angie travels with them for games, goes to their practices, fundraisers, and works very hard to afford their equipment, which is very expensive (thankfully it was in the garage during the fire). She is the type of friend who is always doing for other people, always putting them first. Sometimes I think she is super woman! She works her first job, gets off at 5:00pm, stops home makes sure the boys are eating/doing homework/or taking them to practice, drives to her second job (police station) and works until 11:30pm. Yet she still finds time to do for others and make it to mass every Sunday. I'm telling you all she is AMAZING!

Okay so here's the run down:

I'm looking for thinking of you cards and cards with cheery sentiments.
I would like to be able to give her the cards/goodies by April 7th so please have any donations to me by April 6th. If you can't meet the deadline but have a crafty donation send it anyway. I can always get it to her later.
Like I said Angie is both a scrapbooker and a card maker so literally anything you have I will take. She is especially sad about her Cricut so if you would like to make a monetary donation towards the purchase of a new cricut that would also be greatly appreciated.
Patterned paper, stamps, adhesives, plain card stock, ink, . . . .you all know what you use.

You can send it to: Kelly Latevola

I know this is a long post, and I thank you for staying with me :) Please keep Angie and her family in your prayers and share this post with your other crafty friends :) Thank you so much!

For  those of you who are interested this is the photo Angie Sent me and a link to a news video
Video

67 comments:

  1. Kelly, this is coming at the perfect time! I have LOTS of crafty goodies to pass on. Most of it is new, never used!!! I'm so happy to have someone to give it to. I'm in Canada and will do my best to send the parcel (or maybe a few?) this weekend, but it may come a bit later...I'll share a link to your post on fb too. So many generous folks out there :)

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  2. Can I also add that I hit enter to soon...I'm praying for her and her boys. Thank you for posting this. I'm honored to help such an amazing lady. xx

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  3. UGH!!!! How HORRIBLE!!! Found this on Facebook and am shainrg on mine as well!!!

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  4. I have shared and will be sending stuff too!! So, so heartbreaking!! SO glad though, that they all made it out ok! They will be in my thoughts and prayers!!



    Enjoy Life~Javablustamper/Jacquie

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  5. That is one of my worst nightmares, that and a tornado, where all of my precious memories and work would be gone in an instant. I live in Ohio too and i will definitely get a box of goodies packed up this weekend for her.

    Dawn

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  6. Found you via i {heart} papers FB post...I'll put some goodies together and sent them to you...What a great friend you are for doing this.

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  8. I saw this on i {heart} papers FB post and am a fellow cricuteer. I will send out a Fab Finds cart for your friend and I will see what other goodies I can send.

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  9. Awww, this saddens me to read. I will put some crafty stuff in a priority mail envelope and send it out to you when I return from out of town next week.

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  10. I can't even imagine....she's lucky to have you AND I'm putting together a box for you....I have stuff already started.

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  11. Heard about this from Ribbon Carousel. I'll pull together a package of goodies and send it off to by Monday.

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  12. A little something will be coming from Croatia! :) Thank God she and her family are ok!!

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  13. I have a big box of items I've been hanging on to hoping to find someone who would use them...i'll be sending a box, or maybe even two, off to you early next week.

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  14. I found this on Facebook. I just finished packing up some goodies for her and will mail them today.

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  15. Just saw this on FB and my heart goes out to this amazing woman. I have a (barely) used Cricut Expression, tools and several cartridges that I will box up and send to you.
    You are a wonderful friend for doing this.
    Saying prayers for them.

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  16. Saw this on FB through Ribbon Carousel, and I will be happy to send some things as soon as I get home from work! God Bless this amazing woman and her family, and also you, Kelly, for being such a good and caring friend.

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  17. I also found you through IHP's FB post, I'm putting a box together right now!! My heart goes out to her, I think this is my greatest fear: a fire and not being able to get the critters and photos out in time! :( My heart goes out to her!

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  18. I have only been stamping since May 2011 but I KNOW I have some supplies I can share!!!

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  19. Terrible news but I am happy to share the items I have that I no longer use!! We are on spring break but will send it as soon as we return!

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  20. WOW, this is definitely "Heartbreaking":( Even though I don't know you or your friend Ang, I think all of us crafty peeps must stick together!;) I will definitely contribute & I will also share this on my wall!
    Big HUGS to YOU & especially to your sweet friend who lost everything...
    Emma;)

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  21. Kelly, this post came at a perfect time. I'm getting ready to move, and I was going to clear out a bunch of craft supplies. I'll put together a big box this weekend and put it in the mail to you on Monday.

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  22. I can't even imagine what your friend is going through. You are so sweet to do this for her! I read about this on Twitter, I will put together a pkg of supplies for her and get it sent out by monday. Please give your friend a Hug for me!

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  23. I will be getting a care package together to send you soon. I waas thinking about sending a gift card to Michaels or Joann's too, what stores do you have in the area? You can email me at ginaboyce@yahoo.com

    Thanks

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  24. Supplies are on the way....and I posted on both my FB pages. Stefani (www.stylesbystefani.blogspot.com)

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  25. I will get something out to you this weekend...I have a pleanty of stuff that i can send. I am so sad to hear this. I would also like to include a small gift card or something so she can start to get some stuff that she really wants back. What stores do you have near you?

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  26. My heart goes out to Angie, my prayers too. I'll be sending some supplies - hope all the donations from around the country help to lift her spirits and help her see that crafty sisters all care for one another, especially when life throws us the uglies. Bless you, Kelly, for helping your friend. :)

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  27. A box will be on its way next week.

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  28. Oh no. How kind of you to help your friend. My stash is getting really overwhelming. In fact, I bid and won a big basket of scrapbooking goodies in my son's school's silent auction. There are things in it that I don't need. I will get some stuff together this weekend. I am also going to repost this so my FB friends will see it. Blessings to you and your friend.

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  29. So very sorry to hear about your friend! My heart goes out to
    her and her boys. I will send a card and some crafting goodies.

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  30. Kelly,
    I am going to the Medina Stamp and Scrapbook Garage Sale tomorrow and will put a letter and basket at my table to see if I can get donations for Angie. I live in North Royalton, not far from Brunswick and then could drop of the things I have to you if that's possible.
    Bless you for doing this,
    Sue

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  31. I have shared this story with all my local scrappy sisters and am hoping this will help. I have a font cartridge (Jubilee) that I will send for her future Cricut. I will also look through my stash and may go on a little hunting trip at my LSS for some stuff...anything to help a fellow scrapper. Praying for her and her boys!

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  32. I read this on FB on Emma's MCT and I needed to catch my breath beacuse it is horrible.My heart and prayers go out to her and her family.I will go through my stash and mail out by Monday.

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  33. I would love to send some of my stash, too, but won't be able to mail it out until April 6th (waiting for payday).

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  34. Hi Kelly.

    I am planning on helping out as much as I can. What a horrible thing that happened to your friend. I posted a discussion thread on Flickr and I know those ladies will help out too! Sending hugs!

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  35. I am in the process of re-organizing my craft room, so I will be sending a box to you.

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  36. What an awesome friend you are.....I am not sure I can send anything but I will look thru my stuff and see what I may be able to send her......I have a ton of cards made up if it would be ok to send you some for her please let me know at paulinek@windstream.net and I will get some to her...i go to many stampin up get togethers in my town so I have tons of cards that we make there. So I will be praying for her and her family that things will look up for her now and know so many of us craftee people want to help!

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  37. I KNOW I have to purge, so I have a box I can put together. What a sweet friend you are to do this! How horrifying but thank God they got out safely! Sending my prayers and goodies your way. Hugs, Marcy

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  38. What a wonderful friend you are! I'm so touched by your kindness and also VERY happy to know that Angie and her family are all safe and sound!

    Fires are so scary ! Thank goodness they were not hurt!!

    I'm going to work on a package to send off to you this week!
    I know I have more than I need and this is a perfect way to help out someone else!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  39. I am sure I can gather some stuff together! How sweet of you to do this!

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  40. Thank goodness, no one was hurt! My heart goes out to your friend and her family. She is lucky to have you by her side. I will definitely get something off to you, for her!

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  41. Hi Kelly,
    I have a lot of scrapbooking/card products that I am not using and will send them to you for Angie. I am praying for Angie and her family. Take care and God bless.

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  42. Really glad I came across this on the Hero Arts Flickr group , (thanks to Barb). I'll go through my things over the weekend and box something up for Angie. It's just a really awful thing to happen to anyone! And God Bless you for being such an awesome friend to her! My thoughts and prayers go out to Angie and her boys!

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  43. I got the post from Hero Arts on FB. So sorry for Angie and her boys. I'll be sending a box tomorrow morning!

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  44. Shipped out a large flat rate box today..I'll track it to make sure it was delivered on time. Good luck. You're a great friend to Angie.

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  45. My friends at Fiskateers, Fiskars online community, gave us your link to help your friend and I'm so glad. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to Angie and her family, my thanks to you for being a special friend to her. Now...going to gather some goodies and get them mailed out to you pronto :)

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  46. You are a wonderful friend. I am in the process of reorganizing my craft supplies and will put together some supplies along with a card within the next few days and ship it off to you.
    Donna Jean Eno

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  47. Kelly,

    I have a box ready to send. Amongst other things, there are two copies of my book. One is for you and one is for her. You are a selfless friend. My heart celebrates you and goes out to Angie and her family at the same time.

    I will also share the link on my facebook.

    Nancy Curry

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  48. Oh how terrible! I have always said that if we had a fire, for everyone to please grab an album, if safely possible, and just start throwing them out the doors and windows! I saw this on facebook on the Scrapping Everyday Miracles Chit Chat group! I am going to box up some things that are in good condition that I am not good at using!!! Let her know I am praying for her and her family, and what a Miracle they all got out!!! here is my blog, if anyone wants to enter my 750 follower giveaway:
    http://thepapercraftingleague.blogspot.com

    Thank you for hosting this collection for your friend!!!
    Roberta in NC

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  49. My box will go out in the mail on Monday. I may add another box too. Hugs and prayers for your friend!

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  50. My thoughts and prayers are with your friend.. I will make up a box of goodies this week and send it!

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  51. I have spent this morning gathering up some supplies and goodies to send. I will be mailing it (from MN) tomorrow. I really cannot imagine suffering a loss like Angie has and my heart goes out to her and her family. You're a wonderful friend to her. :)

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  52. Getting supplies ready to send! You're almost in my backyard, so hopefully it'll arrive quickly!

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  53. My thoughts and prayers are with Angie and her families. I cannot imagine all the suffering that she's going thru! You are a great friend!

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  54. you are so great for doing this.... Will be mailing something out to you this week...

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  55. Kelly, I have two large baskets to donate plus some drawers to hold stuff in. If you could contact me via my blog I'd love to drop them off. I'm in North Royalton, not far from you.
    http://www.bensarmom.blogspot.com/
    Thanks,
    Sue

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  56. Found this post thru the All Things Tim yahoo group -- i'm in the process of purging and would love to send you some goodies. What a wonderful friend you are.

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  57. I linked over here from Jennifer McGuire's blog. I will keep Angie and her family in my thoughts. I have extra card stock and paper to send.

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  58. Hey there! I had commented earlier and am FINALLY sending a package out! I am such a SILLY girl though, I failed to put a card in the box for her!! Darnit!! So, I will be sending it separately!! SO awesome of you to do this for her!! I hope she will be able to use some of the stuff I have sent!!




    ENJOY LIFE~Javablustamper/Jacquie

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  59. So sorry to hear about your friend. I am happy they All made it out. I too, have way to much stuff. So I would be happy to help. I will get a box in the mail this weekend. You are a great friend.

    Julie.

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  60. So sorry for her, I sure will bedevastated as well to loose everything like that. thank god they're all safe. Can you send me your address, I'll send you some crafty things. I live far away (Belgium), so I doubt it'll be there on time, but you can give it to her later.
    Hugs
    Hélène

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  61. Sorry to hear about your friend and I am grateful she and her family were saved. I will send something your way for her over the weekend.

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  62. I will send a box this weekend. Glad to hear they are all safe!

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  63. I forgot to add that I found this through The Lawn Fawn blog.

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  64. glad to see your update. I sent you a message via facebook. I'll get something in the mail next week.

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  65. I just filled out a card and am sending some Tim Holtz masks for her in the post tomorrow..

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  66. Where is an update on the Angie story? I sent out a large flat rate box on 3-24-12 (it was delivered) and have yet to receive any kind of acknowledgement. Anyone else hear if their donations were received? Just a quick email would be nice.

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    1. Thank you so much for donating to Angie. I apologize if you were worried I didn't receive the box and were waiting on an email. I am so grateful for all the boxes Angie has received however it is far to many to ever hope to email everyone. Instead I have been keeping track of names and address in order to send out thank you cards since this seems much more personal to me :) If you would like to read the Angie update you can find it here: http://disp6194-kellyscraps.blogspot.com/2012/04/angie-update.html Thanks again!

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