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Hoping to drum up some stamping conversation
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 |
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I too, make all my Christmas cards; I make them for my father as well. I've
got 110 done and only 10 more to make! Because of the number I do, mine aren't as elaborate as yours sound, so regular envelopes do it for me! BTW I don't make 120 of the same card. I usually do 8 - 12 of one design than move on to another design. That way I don't get bored. The hardest part is deciding which card to send to whom! -- Peace, Judy Mitchell -------------------- Peace is not the absence of conflict, rather it is the presence of God no matter the conflict. "Alison Bowes" wrote in message ... 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 |
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I don't have any constructive ways to mail your cards, but they do
sound wonderful! And, I'd love to see some chat get started in this group! Suz 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 |
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Alison Bowes wrote:
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!) *laugh* That's one way to shake me out of the woodwork. But no - I only object to the idea of *my* stamping holiday cards. You go right ahead and do whatever you enjoy! I'm sure they're wonderful. 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). Ah, there's the rub. I'm not stamping anything for the holidays (or much of anything else) these days; I've taken up knitting. And discussing those projects, as much fun as they are, would be waaaaay off-topic for this newsgroup. (If anybody wants to see some of this stuff, it starts he http://www.peak.org/~kightp/gallery/knit1.html) I'm sure I'll get back to stamping one of these days. I've got all those *supplies,* for one thing. Maybe I'll even incorporate stamped images into the packaging for all the stuff I'm knitting. But at the moment, I'm all about what a friend of mine calls "the yarn crack" ('cause it's just as addictive as stamping.) Good for you for trying to revive the newsgroup, Alison. I look forward to what people have to say. -- Pat Kight |
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Good for you for trying to revive the newsgroup, Alison. I look forward to what people have to say. snip I save up all the pieces of bubble wrap I come across throughout the year and I use it to cover the front of any delicate cards then just use ordinary envelopes. Hope this helps. I have not decided on my cards for this year yet.I do about 120, November will get me going. Lin |
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I save up all the pieces of bubble wrap I come across throughout the
year Speaking of bubble wrap... I take a brayer and run it across an ink pad (I use More Mustard) then across the bubble wrap (bubbles up) then I turn the bubble wrap bubbles down facing a piece of cardstock (I use white) and brayer the back. It makes a background that looks like a honeycomb. Cecelia |
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Lin wrote:
I have not decided on my cards for this year yet.I do about 120, November will get me going. I don't stamp Christmas cards, but I have found store bought cards that had large empty spaces upon which to stamp something quick and pretty. And then seal it and off it goes, stress free. Nancy |
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"Cecelia Medbery" wrote in message news:ltb7d.1846$gk.43@okepread01... I save up all the pieces of bubble wrap I come across throughout the year Speaking of bubble wrap... I take a brayer and run it across an ink pad (I use More Mustard) then across the bubble wrap (bubbles up) then I turn the bubble wrap bubbles down facing a piece of cardstock (I use white) and brayer the back. It makes a background that looks like a honeycomb. Cecelia Great idea, I can imagine I will be sending out coloured bubble wrap this year (never waste anything) lol Lin |
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Forgot about the bubble wrap thing - I last used it on an altered book
page with luminiere - came out great! How can I get this into my Christmas cards? I have supposedly decided on the one I want to make for the majority of my cards - but still keep getting ideas and making more cards. I have done individual cards the last three years (only send out about 60) and now I'm trying to stop that because I don't keep a record of who got what and am reluctant to repeat any cards. I have a few cards that would be worth repeating - maybe I'll make them up as gift sets. If you want to see a few of my cards try: http://home.comcast.net/~janet.hansen/cards.html I have just tried putting this page together, so please forgive the strange format - I haven't learned how to do anymore, yet. Janet Lin wrote: "Cecelia Medbery" wrote in message news:ltb7d.1846$gk.43@okepread01... I save up all the pieces of bubble wrap I come across throughout the year Speaking of bubble wrap... I take a brayer and run it across an ink pad (I use More Mustard) then across the bubble wrap (bubbles up) then I turn the bubble wrap bubbles down facing a piece of cardstock (I use white) and brayer the back. It makes a background that looks like a honeycomb. Cecelia Great idea, I can imagine I will be sending out coloured bubble wrap this year (never waste anything) lol Lin |
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