The Strategy of Card Stock

I brought just a few cards with me. No doubt those supplies were quickly used (It is a creative outlet for me, especially during homesick moments).

I found "buffalo paper" - a textured card stock at the nearby book store. And for Christmas in August, I received a ream of card stock.

After teaching for 2 months and taking art supplies up to the villages in Kalimantan, I had bought out the store's supply of colored card stock! So I went into my personal stash, only to learn that I should have saved a few sheets for my own creative outlet.

A couple months later, I received a ream from Christina (See "Yay Mail!"). This time, trying to ration what I had, I began by simply making cards for birthdays and baby showers here, Thanksgiving and a few fun things with Lina (See "Little Lina"). And I've already received 2 inquiries about custom cards!

Last week , I received another ream from my parents and began to think, "What am I going to do with all of this card stock!?"

We had Sunday's events (See "One FULL House") and used up most everything I had put out and dipped a little into my "reserve stash". I had learned that I needed to after the first experience and I am glad I saved a little chunk for myself this time.

Today, I received a ream for Lori! I am pleasantly surprised that Someone knew I would want to make more cards. That the option of colors matters to me. Indeed, what a luxury. Abundant colors, abundant gifts, abundant love. Thanks for all the mail!