Make Someone’s Day

Hello my crafty peeps!

It’s often the little things in life that can make a big difference in someone’s day. A handmade card is one of those simple things that can mean the world to the person who receives it.

With Christmas coming up, I had planned on making and sending a handmade card to people in my Facebook Reading Group, friends.  I managed to mail out 18 cards to people in FB group as well as family before Canada Post rotating strike  happened.  I am back from holidays but have caught the flu so will pick up where I left off in New Year.   

Why don't you give it a try by making and sending a handmade card to someone in your life who you know could use the boost (which is anyone, really!).   You’ll feel just as good sending it as your friend will feel when they find it in their mailbox. 

Celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family, by practicing Random Acts of Cardness.

If I can give you just a little inspiration, where you can look at one of my cards and think I can do that, or I could tweak that and put my own spin on it, then I am achieving what I have set out to do! 

P.S. Please share. with your friends and leave me a comment below. I read them ALL!

Hugs,

Joy of Giving!

Why I make cards besides the therapy is the simple joy of giving hand-made cards to people.  I hope that when they receive one it puts a smile on there face and brightened their day!

Don’t you just love the feeling of receiving an unexpected gift, finding a thoughtfully written note in your mailbox, or when someone appreciates something about you that you didn’t realize they even noticed?

Every day, we have a chance to bring life and joy to others. This doesn’t mean we have to do anything complicated—it’s about being thoughtful.  Just the other day when at Mac's to buy lotto tickets the guy in front of me had been buying everyone slurpees!  Very nice as it was a warm day.  Here are a few simple ways you can brighten up the day of those around you.

Make a genuine compliment on something your friend does well either in person or on Facebook.

When you stop at the convenience store or in line at Walmart, smile at the cashier and ask how he or she is doing (by name, if they have a nametag). When someone’s tired and has had a long shift, a lit bit of friendliness could really cheer them up!

Bust out your favorite cardstock and DSP along with some stationary and make a card for a friend letting her know what you love about her. Then send it via snail mail instead of just handing it to her (because you know it’s way more fun to get something in the mail!).

Buy your friend a latte, or a cookie - these always make me happy! 

If you are the same, leave a comment with your blog or fb page and I will be sure to pop by.  I would love to hear about the creative ways that you encourage people around you! Who knows your ideas just might inspire somebody else to take action!

Hugs, Karen