Whew! I managed to complete the National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) challenge of posting something every day for the month of November. And believe me, it was a challenge. There were a few days where I squeaked in with a post just a few minutes before midnight.
Today's post also meets the Heart's Delight card challenge I posted a few days ago to make a Christmas or Hanukkah card in non-traditional colors. I think Rich Razzleberry definitely qualifies as a non-traditional Christmas color!
AND, this easel card design also meets a Splitcoast Stampers challenge (TLC242) from last month! I love the idea of an easel card. Wouldn't it be perfect for sending your traditional holiday family photo to loved ones as part of your Christmas card? Then they could just prop up the easel and display the photo!
Stamp: Gifts of Christmas (115372)
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730)
DP: Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper (115685)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad (115658)
Accessories/Tools: Rich Razzleberry ½" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613), gold brad, gold flat back pearls
Today's post was inspired by a discussion over on Stampin' Addicts about whether or not one can wash their stamping sponges. Yes, you can! They will still be somewhat stained, but they won't transfer the color.
There are several different ways to do it. Amy, one of the SA moderators, throws hers into a lingerie bag in the washing machine, along with some towels. I'm too chicken - I just wash mine by hand in the kitchen sink with Dawn detergent. Another idea came from Anne Matasci's upline, who washes hers in her dishwasher's silverware basket with the little lid down to keep 'em from getting out.
In these lean financial times, I'm trying to be as cheap thrifty as possible, while still submitting to my addiction, lol. A pack of three Stamping Sponges (#101610) is only $3.50. I cut mine in half and then each half into thirds, so I end up with 18 pieces from one pack of sponges. It helps to use a medium binder clip as a "handle" to keep the ink off your fingers! Of course, for me it's a lost cause - I'm gonna end up inky no matter what I do!
I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday! I'm off to my upline's all-day stampin' Christmas Blitz. Trying to get my cards finished today!!!
Tuesday is my son's birthday. I can't believe how oooold he's getting! He was born in America's Bicentennial year, so a quick bit of math will tell you he's going to be 33. Yikes! That makes me older than dirt. ;-)
He's kind of into trains, so I pulled out this retired set, borrowed some ideas from Cheryl (lovetostampandscrap) and came up with this card.
Stamps: Happiness is a Journey, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Brushed Gold, Whisper White, Sage Shadow
DP: Groom Specialty Paper
Ink: Basic Black Craft
Accessories/Tools: Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, ribbon, brad
