I am a dedicated card sender. Many a cost increase may have been implemented on the British stamp, but I am quite certain I will still be posting cards until the day I die – there’s nothing quite like receiving a card or a note to brighten up someone’s day.
On that basis, you’d think that choosing a card for mine and Boyf’s third anniversary would be a moment of joy and excitement – right? WRONG.
My main frustration is the variety of options that are actually repetitions of a small set of equally awful themes…
1. The Vomit-Inducing Ones
We’re not really a babycakes / smooshy-snuggle-bunny kinda couple…
2. The Not-Applicable / ‘Getting-Way-Ahead-Of-Myself’ Ones
Awkward.
3. The Mildly Sexist Ones
Not only sexist but the snorer is me (well both of us, but he refuses to admit it). The one who expects a medal for vacuuming? Still me…
4. The Upload-Your-Own-Precious-Polaroids Ones
Fully on board, but two anniversaries running means it’s time for a change!
So here we are, at door #5 – The DIY One!
After discovering a new favourite blog, A Beautiful Mess, I decided to try out some stamping a la Scrapbook Sundays, with some new letter stamps I bought from Tiger.
While that’s great for the ‘Happy Anniversary’ part, what else do I put on the damn thing?!
Wait for it….
Wait for it…
…those things in the cupboard are called stamping plates.
“Too many nail polishes eh? Guess what I used on your card! Happy Anniversary Babycakes!”
– a gift that keeps on giving.
I used MoYou Hipster 02, Fairytale 09, Fairytale 14, Cookbook 04, Tourist 05, Black Knight, Metallic Maroon, Forest Green and Electric Crimson.
Ever tried using nail polish on other things?
Martha Is 
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