Dear Val,
    I know this won't reach you in time for this trip, but perhaps it might
help on a future trip.   When we hit the road and i don't want to leave my
cardmaking behind, i stamp up a bunch before i go and then take along
several of my color systems.  A card can be colored in just a small space
[where a stamping set up requires a larger space and preferably sturdya nd
standing still].  I did that this week when we had to go to an out of town
hospital.  I did kick myself for not taking a small hand pencil sharpener as
i wore down some that i wanted to go on useing.  Anyway, it worked out well.
It also drew attention from the passers by.  [I always consider that fun.]
   Have you tried to make any pop up cards yet?
  I have been trying to convince myself that i don't need any more stamps.
I figured it out and if i pay $12 for a stamp [comman price for one that
fills the entire front of a card] and do 24 stampings with it,[and who wants
to color more than that of one thing?] then it is costing me $.50 per card
for just the front stamping [without the inks, powders, card stock or
anything i put inside plus envelope.].  If i didn't enjoy the whole thing so
much, i would consider this a loseing propasition.   I suspect that all
told, it costs me more to make than even the expensive cards from the store.
    Well as long as we are already in it---------full speed ahead!!!!
    Shalom,  the Lily Lady
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