Response: Amargo, I'm sorry you didn't like the ATC. Perhaps because of the humidity in NJ, the pieces came loose. I purposely put wax on the ATC because it represented the candles that are lit on the altar where the figurines are kept. It was meant to look antique. There were no stains, unless the card got wet in the mail..I attached a silver milagro (miracle) to the card to represent the prayers. It's a shame you felt the need to trash my work so thoroughly. I worked on it for several days. I hope whomever receives your card, takes into consideration your artistic license to express yourself. Lynne