Monday, June 11, 2018

Cleaning day... Clear Block Cleaning How-To

What is a Craftermath?  It is what occurs after crafting and card making... the left behind messes and chaos.  With my crafting weekly, in-person classes and online classes, swaps, happy mail, retreats that just occurred and more.. you can imagine what my crafting area looks like.
This week is where I dive in head on to tackle my chaos.  
Why?  
Because I deserve a clean area!
How do I start??
Cleaning my Clear Blocks.
Clear Blocks take a beating... 
~ With the hands that touch it (imagine any oils from your hands, germs, colds, etc on these blocks).
~ Ink... every single time these clear blocks protect my hands from hitting those ink pads.  In selfless honor they take the beatings and inkings (lol).
~  Embossing Pastes, Brusho, ink drops and adhesives.. they all land on these beauties.

Grabbing my Clear Blocks and these items... 
~  Gloves (protect your hands, don't allow the abuse these blocks take go for nothing - lol).
~  Norwex Enviro Microfiber Cloths (These have silver worked into the fibers, doing the hard work for you and sanitizing your clear blocks).
~  Norwex Pink Cloths (These clean windows, mirrors and our clear blocks with a fine polish and have the silver in the microfibers as well).
~  Lemon Oil (Here I use Young Living brand oil.  This is an acid based oil, gloves really come handy here.  The added benefit of the amazing clean smell is a bonus!).
~  Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover (This was designed, I believe, for cars and it has warnings on how harsh it is on skin, to try a sample area, etc.).

All new crafting and card making fun.... see this Easy, Quick Clear Block Cleaning tutorial.
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Now ~ I don't sell these items.. I just linked you to those who I know are knowledgeable and do.  I hope this fun little video helps inspire you to clean it up.. your blocks and crafting area!

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Jamie is so passionate and creative about making cards - and wants everyone else to join her in the fun! She is so encouraging and positive in her attitude, helping me along when I get frustrated - and then rejoicing with me at the finished product! I love going to her classes to get new ideas, learn techniques, and have loads of fun in the process. ~ Christine C.

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If I looked up the word sparkle in the dictionary, I would find Jamie Albanese picture there. I have had the sweet blessing of knowing Jamie and her family for over 5 years now. Every time I am with her I feel loved and inspired. When I am in one of her classes I feel my creative juices flow, as she encourages me to go outside my comfort zone. Jamie helped our girl scout troop make cards for a soldier who needed some encouragement!!! For any of you who have not been in one of Jamie's classes, please don't let another day slip by. She is a beautiful friend and she will become yours too. ~ Blessings, Karen:-)

Jamie has a great eye for style and flair, and it shows in her work. Yet she can pick up on your own individual style and makes great recommendations. I love that she is always flexible for last-minute decision maker mommies like me! So much fun to host craft events with your friends and family - that personal touch always means so much. ~ Adonna

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