So one of the things I am trying to work on this year, is sending notes and cards and letters. I'm not going to promise anything, but surely I can improve on my past history. I have always had good intentions, but failed miserably.
I like shopping for cards and I have a good stack so I am going to work on sending them out. And I love making cards, although I don't have a very good track record of doing that either. I have a huge stash of paper and card making supplies from back when I worked on scrapbooks. Reminder: Get back to that.
And lately I've been pinning card ideas for inspiration. I'm not a fancy card maker. I tend to lean in the direction of clean and simple and I really like using some photos I've taken. Here's one of my favorites:
I've had this stamp forever and its still one of my favorites. I've never seen them since. I stamped inside to add a little detail:
And this is on the back of the envelope. We have a really nice scrapbook store here and one day, probably 8 years ago, I walked in and the owner jumped up and said, "Have I got something special for YOU!" and she pulled out this stamp. Yep. Perfect.
And I used this really silly photo of me and made a card to send to my Aunt for her birthday earlier this month because I knew it would make her laugh...a lot:
And the occasional Birthday card:
I made about 10 of these Christmas Thank You cards for my Mom to send out a few years ago:
And I made these for me to send last year:
And these the year before:
I made my Mom a set of various cards a few years ago for her birthday and she said it was the best thing I ever gave her and she used every single one.
So I'm thinking she's about due for another set this year - thus a commencement of card making is in the works and the dining room table has been hijacked.
Am I making 100 cards? No, I'm just a messy crafter, but neat and tidy is not what I am after...a happy heart for the sender and receivers of these cards is!
12 comments:
Oh my, aren't you the lady of many, many talents! Your cards are gorgeous!!! I'm totally amazed and impressed!!
Blessings!
Your cards are adorable!! I love to use homemade cards for any time of the year!!
Your cards are wonderful - such a personal touch!
I am going to send more cards this year, too.
Those are some wonderful cards. I have a good friend that makes cards twice a month with friends and I am the lucky recipient of s few of these from time to time. I love them, but only send them to very special people. I still have all those handmade cards I've ever received from my friends. They are precious to me too.
You're so talented! What special gifts your lovely cards will make! :)
They are beautiful..all of them. Anyone would feel special getting one of them.
OH Karin -- this is something else we have in common. I love to make cards. I got away from it for a while but since I got moved into this house I've got a little desk set up with my supplies. I made some cute Christmas cards and just got some Valentines in the mail yesterday.
Tell my feathered namesake that I'm so proud of her -- a dependable egg layer is quite an achievement. LOL!
hugs-
Lovely, I recently came across a very large box of get well cards I received years ago when I had cancer. I will be sending out more cards now too. They are a gift and can mean so much.
Your a card maker ?! You are a multi-talented ranch wife....but that's what a ranch wife does...multi-tasks her talents !
the snowflakes on the thank-you's...are those a stamp or a cut-out? I really like those.
Love your cards!
Oh, you're inspiring me!! I used to make cards, too, and haven't in ages. And, I need to be better about sending notes to people, too. Just this morning I read Proverbs 3:27 and I think notes of thanks, friendship or encouragement fall into that category.
I enjoy reading your blog even if I rarely comment. Blessing on your day! :-)
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