Two weeks ago, during a visit from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham to my place of work, we started talking about crafting as I support people with Learning Disabilities and people with Mental Health issues. I told the Lord Mayor that I had made a Wedding Album for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (aka) Prince Harry and the then Megan Markle. I cheekily asked the Lord Mayor if she would present it to Prince Harry as he was due in Birmingham Cannon Hill park on the Monday 4th March 2019. She said she would be glad to as she felt it was nice to give a gift to someone that was handmade just for them.
With my head spinning and knowing that I couldn’t say anything to anyone about the forthcoming visit, I asked if I could put some things from Stampin Up in the box, Stampin Up is the company that I demonstrate craft products for, it was decided that for any follow up information, Michelle Last UK Stampin Up number 1 Papercrafter, would be the only person that would be used as the person to be contacted if any additional information was required, once the boxes were presented to the Duke.
I contacted Michelle straight away and told her about what was happening, and just like her she agreed to send some things for us to put in the box for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, one thing about Michelle no matter what we are doing she is supporting us no matter what, we absolutely love her. I have put photos of what we put in the boxes, which were the ones we got for the November onstage last year, I needed another box so phoned a fellow demonstrator Sugar Wilkinson, obviously for her to part with her box I had to tell her what was happening and she also took a vow of silence as we didn’t want to let the cat out of the bag, and she agreed straight away, we dropped the boxes off to the Lord Mayors office for it to be checked before being presented.
Michelle Last sent these things for the boxes
Myself and Sugar Wilkinson attended Cannon Hill park on the Monday for the Dukes visit , we were stood in the cold and rain, but it was worth it as he was presented the bag and even took out one of the gifts, a card set I had made at one of Michelle Lasts team training days.
I hope that the Duchess loves the things that we have made and sent to them and hope that she will want to follow it up and make beautiful priceless mementos for their forthcoming baby and to document all the visits around the world that they visit.
The Lord Mayor with the Stampin up boxes in the Stampin up box
If the Duchess does contact Michelle we all win, as we all belong to this amazing family of people that have a love for all things handmade, enjoy the photos.
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This is awesome! The fact that Stampin’ Up! has bought so many people together and helps so many people to relax, regardless of their background is amazing! Hopefully, your generous gift will entice the Duchess into making hand made cards and gifts and who knows, she just may sign up to be a demonstrator! Well done! xxx
I’m so proud of you Sylvia. Your love of Stampin’ Up! and your kind and generous spirit is helping people and spreading the word. And I’m delighted that Harry & Meghan finally get to see the beautiful album you made for themselves x
Congratulations Sylvia and Sugar. The Royal couple couldn’t fail to be thrilled with your lovely wedding and baby albums. xxx
Congratulations Sylvia! How incredible! I love, love, love this story. As demonstrators we all know that a chance conversation or mention of SU in passing can sometimes get people interested but your story is amazing. The items you all included are beautiful and very thoughtful. I’m sure they will love them. I also love that you use your creativity to help people with mental health issues, that’s amazing.
Congratulations again Sylvia!
How absolutely wonderful!
So wonderful! :<) An amazing opportunity fulfilled with beautiful creations! Congratulations!
Nicely done….the project, the reaching out, the inclusion of samples and the way you handled it all. Thank you for sharing and reminding us that our Stampin’Up! Paper crafting can help so many. We must continue to reach out.
Oh how wonderful! How exciting!
Oh my word, what an awesome event for you to be involved in!
Just amazing Sylvia! How very exciting and wonderful that the Lord Mayor was inspired by her visit to your work to facilitate this gifting to Prince Harry – congratulations to you, Sugar and Michelle for making such a generous gift and supporting each other in your SU journey xox Outstanding xox
What a fabulous thing to do guys well done! And what gorgeous examples to give her for inspiration. I hope she has a dabble and gets the bug like we have – can you imagine how big her craft room would be!! xx