#1 Stampin’ Up! UK Demonstrator Pootles – Papercraft Unboxing and Health & Surgery Update
Hi Everyone!
I have a long long video today for you. Mostly because I did a lot of shopping in our demo pre order for the January catalogue and Online Exclusives, but also because I’m sharing an update as to what’s happening with my health, and that I’m going for surgery tomorrow.
Long story short, I have thyroid issues, a lump has been found, traditional biopsies aren’t giving us a result, so it’s a full thyroidectomy for me!
I’m going to be out of action for anything from 2 to 4 weeks, with a full recovery from the surgery in about 3 months (hopefully), but further long term treatment is diagnosis dependent.
I do explain more in the video, as I also have level 4 endometriosis which, at the time of typing, I’m awaiting a consultation on that (it’s happening between me typing this and having surgery on the 12th!).
But as for the video, oh my goodness. Apparently I ordered a lot of paper! A lot a lot!
I am so excited for this catalogue, there’s so much in there and I’m thoroughly enjoying creating reels and shorts.
You can see all my short videos either on YouTube HERE or my Facebook page or my Instagram page. The measurements are always in the description boxes!
And the reels are allowing me to continue creating and sharing, without putting pressure on myself to film only at certain times of the day. The quietest times of the day are when I’m sleeping and resting, so that leaves only noisy times. Not conducive to filming a tutorial, but perfect for a short or reel!
Anyway, I won’t talk too much more. My surgery is the 12th of the 12th and 12.30pm (couldn’t make that up could you?!) and while I have got projects filmed through for the next few weeks, I’m hoping that my static facebook and instagram posts will suffice if I need a longer recovery time.
Love you all
S x
I hope you enjoyed this project, I absolutely adore what I do and spend many hours working on designs, new projects, new ideas and more.
Don’t forget, we have a brand new rewards programme – You can now earn 10% back in rewards on your orders, starting from just £20. No need for host codes, you earn your own rewards automatically!
Sam Hammond Donald
#1 Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator
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- You can buy Stampin’ Up! online easily through my Stampin’ Up! shop link on the right hand side, or within this blog post.
- You can also join Stampin’ Up! through similar links too! I have various FAQ and joining Stampin’ Up! pages on the blog, so do click around!
- I cover the UK, Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, France and Austria with my shop, but also my team too, so you can join me in those countries also!
- And of course, you can find me on facebook, instagram, pinterest and on YouTube as a Guru with my account name as PootlesPapercraft, however, I’m scattered everywhere as Pootles!
I will be praying for you. I’m so glad you were able to take the time to do this long video, I’ve missed you! Thanks for sharing all the goodies you purchased, it makes me like the items more seeing them like this. Take care.
I have been enjoying all your videos, and I am sending good thoughts as you recover from the surgery.
I’m in the United States, suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
I had my thyroid removed two years ago and honestly, it really wasn’t terrible. My surgeon was awesome and I just stayed overnight in the hospital. I was lucky, no cancer, and I am grateful for that. Now just one little pill daily, and the scar isn’t even visible!
Please don’t stress over this, you will be fine and will enjoy a Happy Christmas.
Look forward to all the great things you will achieve in the new year.
God Bless you.
Best wishes for your recovery, Sue. Take all the time you need…..we’ll be here when you’re ready to return. Enjoy this special time of year with your family and friends.
Thank you for sharing your medical issues. You were missed a lot.
Prayers for your surgery and a quick recovery.
Thanks for sharing all the items, I too think seeing them, makes me want them.
Hope it is a Merry Christmas, and a very happy and well new year.
Hope your surgery goes well. Make sure you take all the time you need to recover.
Thank you for sharing the new release of products for January 2026. Wow! We are almost there. Have missed your tutorials and hearing your voice. What a crazy month for you! You need to know that you are much loved❤️. Not just by your team, but also by the oodles of followers located all around the world. You can probably hear their prayers. It must be very noisy. You are stronger than you think and so is your family. This is a terrible test for all of you. Together…phenomenal strength and power. We all LOVE YOU❤️. We need you too. You make our days soooo much brighter……….THANK YOU FOR YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Will be thinking of you XX
Vid was brill lots off lovely papers you will have fun I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery XX
Praying that the surgery goes well and that recovery is quick. May God’s choicest blessings be yours always.
Oh my goodness, bless your heart, you take care of yourself, we’ll be here when you get back. Prayers for a speedy recovery, for this too shall pass. Have a very Merry Christmas. Blessings.
Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgery. Prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery !!
Happy Holidays and a Beautiful Healthy New Year !!!