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Please join us in-store and online for World Fussy Cutting Day on Saturday, October 25th and let's fussy cut our hearts out! Come celebrate Sharon's birthday with us on October 25th In honor of our dear friend, fellow crafter's and paper crafting companies have teamed up to create World Fussy Cutting Day. WFCD is a celebration of paper crafting joy and mindfulness, while raising awareness for women's heart health and encouraging crafters to pause, connect, and take care of their hearts - physically and emotionally. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Sharon and raise awareness of women's heart health. As many of you know, Sharon passed away this past January from a heart attack. Fussy cutting was one of her favorite things to do when she was crafting. So much so that her fellow store owners would try to sit next to her whenever they could at events so that she would help them fussy cut their projects. She truly loved her community of crafter's here at Buffalo Stamps & Stuff and her love of fussy cutting and making cards had always been a way for her to relax and unwind.  Let's come together on Sharon's birthday, Saturday, October 25th, to fussy cut our hearts out, share our stories, learn about women's heart health, and connect with other crafters from around the world.

Please join us in-store and online for World Fussy Cutting Day on Saturday, October 25th and let's fussy cut our hearts out! Come celebrate Sharon's birthday with us on October 25th. Why World Fussy Cutting Day? Fussy cutting was something that Sharon loved to do. She loved to use her scissors to cut out pretty images and use them in her crafting. For her, it created a sense of calm. And really, that's one of the key pieces of advice for managing your heart heath - find a little bit of serenity and escape from the stresses of the world, even if it's just for a few minutes each day. It's easy to do - and all you need is a pair of scissors and some pretty paper - and you can do it just about anywhere you are. As we get closer to World Fussy Cutting Day, we will be posting some fussy cutting designs that you can download and print. Or you can start searching your stash of paper to find some great patterns to cut and enjoy. Fussy cutting not your thing? Join us to shop and celebrate Sharon. The net proceeds from ALL SALES for this event will be donated to the AHA in Sharon's name. If you're unable to make it into the store on the 25th, we will be accepting donations for the American Heart Association all month long. The event will be held in-store from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We will have 2 Make-n-Take's available in-store for $5 each. One will feature Sharon's Fussy Cutting Die from Spellbinders and another with fussy cutting. 100% of the proceeds will go to the AHA in Sharon's name. 100% of the net proceeds from sales on 10/25 will be donated to the American Heart Association in Sharon's name. We will also be accepting donations for the American Heart Association. We will have cupcakes in the store to celebrate Sharon's birthday. Be sure to tag us on social media and share your creativity with us! We would love to see what you're creating using Sharon's die. Click here to join the World Fussy Cutting Facebook Group!

World Fussy Cutting Day

I copied this from Facebook Sunday morning.

 World Fussy Cutting Day was inspired by our friend Sharon Klima, who passed away from a heart attack in January 2025.  

Sharon had owned her store, Buffalo Stamps & Stuff for over 30 years and was known and loved by many in our industry.  Proud wife, mom and grandma, she loved memory keeping and cardmaking – especially when fussy cutting was involved.  Many of us liked to sit by her in classes, so she could do our fussy cutting for us.

The weekend before Sharon passed, she participated as a host instructor for a virtual cardmaking event.  Throughout the weekend, she mentioned she wasn’t feeling well but thought nothing of it.  She just thought it was something she ate or a touch of the flu.  None of us expected that we would lose her on the Monday after the event.

Sadly, Sharon’s story is not unique.  Heart disease symptoms are not easy to discern, and they are different in women than in men.  Often when we are not feeling well, we tend to minimize our symptoms and push on, caring for others before ourselves.

I’d like to think that Sharon would be grateful that her story could be used to help others, and that’s what World Fussy Cutting Day is all about.  Let’s learn together about heart disease and how we can better take care of ourselves for many more years of crafting.

#WorldFussyCuttingDay2025

#FussyCutYourHeartOut

#FussyCutYour❤️Out

#HeartsAndCrafts

#SharonsScissors

FYI: The store has 30% off discount this week.

How about dem Bills?!

Let's start with the fun news, the Bills WIN! Great game Allen's broken nose and all. If you've been following my posts on this blog for as long as I've been writing them you know that while I root for the Bills, my number one team is the New England Patriots. They've been my team for over 40 years. My second choice of loyalty goes to my husband's  Cleveland Browns and boy, is that a hard one. Lastly, I can't help but admire the devotion Buffalo has for the Bills and they are so much fun to watch. 

On to this weeks sale at the store. 

40% Off 

Your Entire Purchase 

Shop with us in-store this week and

receive 40% off your entire order!

Offer valid 9/15 - 9/20

Regular Exclusions Apply

Bag Ladies: Shop with your reusable BSS tote bag and receive an additional 5% off.

Out-of-Towners: Use Code ONLINE30 for 30% off your purchase.

That's it for me for this week. I finally found my Halloween box that has all my stamps, dies, papers, ephemera, inks, sprays and more so I can finally start my Halloween cards. Decorating starts soon, how about you?

Have a good week everyone and above all, Stay Safe.

To All Our Friends

 This message appeared on Facebook today and I want to share it with you all.

Save the Date - Honoring Sharon

Big Sale at the store this week, 30% off your entire purchase. Remember that the usual exceptions apply. This was posted on Facebook on Sunday and I've tried to copy it and paste here. Sharon and the store belonged to Crafters Home, a consortium of independent small craft stores that enables independent store owners to have greater purchasing power and supports these stores with instructional classes and other promotional perks. They have been incredibly supporting and helpful to the family in the wake of Sharon's passing. 

The date of October 25th is especially important as it is Sharon's birthday. I'll be getting my scissors out.

I'm doing the walk of shame this morning. I turned off the Bills game in the middle of the fourth quarter when I thought the Bills were too far back to get the win. I thought the Ravens were playing way better than the Bills (big, big mistake) and that the game was essentially over. Another HUGE mistake! I had to watch 'Good Morning Football' to see how they came back to win 41 to 40! Interesting stat - first 41-40 victory in NFL history AND 715 times before this a team was down 15 points in the final five minutes without a win until last night's 716th time when the Bills came back to win the game!

Stay Safe everyone and I'll see you next week. GO BILLS!

Here Comes the Fall, Maybe...

I've been loving the weather and temperatures of the past week. Sleeping is easy, I can wear a sweater or sweatshirt and I don't need the AC! The store gave the girls the Labor Day weekend off but the store will be open again starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2. We've also got a new sale for you. 

Entire Store

25% OFF!

Shop with us in-store this week and receive 25% off

your entire order!

Offer valid 9/2 - 9/8

Regular exclusions apply 

BAG LADIES - Shop with your re-useable BSS tote bag and receive an additional 5% off!

I've been a slug for most of the weekend but I have been trying to plan and organize the cards and projects coming up this fall. I'm going to be missing my fall scrapbook retreat with my central NY friends as we'll be 'on the road' or more correctly 'in the air' on a trip to Spain. My daughter has planned and organized the whole thing. 

The above mentioned daughter is traveling now, to Singapore! We've gotten some lovely travelogue photos but as usual we're still waiting for ocular proof she's there via a picture with her in it!

That's it for this week. Take care everyone, watch out for those school buses, SLOW DOWN in school zones and Stay Safe!

Up Next!

First, it was so nice to see so many store friends at both the Stamp, Scrap, Art Tour at the Fairgrounds AND at the store this weekend. I also was able to pick-up my Sharon's Scissors die set. If you pre-ordered your set it is available for pick-up at the store and they have extra stock if you'd like to purchase one now.

Shop with Us In-Store 

this Week!

ALL products will be Buy 2, get the 3rd FREE!

Valid Monday, August 25th to Friday August 29th

Regular exclusions apply. Lowest priced item will be free. 

Not applicable on Sharon's Scissors Die Set

Ask an associate for details

Labor Day Weekend Hours

Thursday, August 28th: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday, August 29th : 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday, August 30th: CLOSED

Sunday, August 31st: CLOSED

Monday, September 1st: CLOSED

I was also happy to see Mark at the store on Saturday. He's doing well and we shared our favorite spots in Italy. He was also able to spend some quality time with Adalyn, Brianna and Scott while Jess was off on cruise with her Tupperware family. School has already started for them down in Alabama and the girts are growing like weeds. 

I found this funny searching for my sign-off emoji. I don't have the cat but I get the sentiment!

That's it for me for the week. Take care everyone and have a safe holiday weekend.