Hoping to drum up some stamping conversation

Alison Bowes · 2004-09-28T19:00:04+00:00

Okay, well - no offense to the vendors, but COMMs and ADs are all that's been around of late... it's a bit sad. Of course, I cannot complain since I haven't been doing my part either!So, I have hardly stamped at all in the past nine months (no, I'm not pregnant), but recently I had occasion to make some shower invitations. Even though I didn't stamp on them at all, they're quite nice in their simplicity, and it got the creative juices flowing again (thank God!)I'm working on Christmas cards - everyone's favorite topic this time of year (sorry, Pat!) But, really, my topic isn't about Christmas cards (although you should definitely feel free and encouraged to chat about what you're doing this year for the holidays, if anything, stamping-wise). My deal is this: my "A-list" cards this year are going to be bulky and delicate. How would you advise mailing them? Mailing them is a must, and I don't want to spend $1 per box in order to ship them in boxes - although perhaps that will be my only choice. So - any creative tips for mailing a (~5x7) card that will probably be ~1/4 - 1/2 inch thick, with delicateness to that thickness that would not withstand an envelope, or even a padded envelope, I don't think.If you're curious, I'm doing snowflake ornaments using the Holly Berry House "medalions" snowblossoms. I stamp and emboss the image three times per ornament, cut and layer portions of the image to make a three-d dangly.Come out, come out wherever you are! Let's get a discussion rolling! Start a topic of your own if this one isn't for you!Kind regards,Alison

Sep 28, 2004 23 Replies

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Paula Salvadore 21 years ago

I, too, used to lose track of what card I sent to what person. But now I make color copies of the cards and write notes--what stamps/paper/ink, etc. I used and who I sent it to. I make 4 1/4 x 5

1/2 cards so I can get 4 cards on one page. It really helps to have a visual record.

Paula O.

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hansen 21 years ago

Paula, Love the idea - I scan most of my cards into the computer, but that's all I do. Printing them out with details of who, when, how, etc. I am going to start a notebook! Janet

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Margaret 21 years ago

I've started to take photos with my digital camera of all the cards I make. I think it's a good idea to make notes of who received which card. I'll buy a notebook next time I'm in town. Also one for my granddaughter.

Margaret (England)

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Lady Chatterly 21 years ago

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