national send a friend a card day

February 7th is National Send a Friend a Card Day.



I have been 'crafting' formally for a very long time. As a middle schooler I loved hand lettering. Planners. Stickers and stationary by the pound.

I also did this thing called 'pen-pals'. Yep. It's this archaic method of using pen to write words on stationary to a friend that lived in another city, state or even country. After the letter was written it would be placed inside an envelope and sealed. Said envelope would have a recipients address written on the front and then a postal stamp would be placed on the upper left edge.

One would then place this sealed letter in the mail. A postal worker picks up that letter and it goes through the lengthy process of being sent to the recipient. In a few days the receiver of the letter would get what we now call 'snail mail'. I prefer to call it 'happy mail'. Cause I know how happy it makes me to receive a personal note in the mail meant just for me.

Today I want to show you how I put this pretty card together using Heidi Swapp's new Hawthorne collection plus use of her Mixed Media pieces. It's a simple card. Not only is it a rewarding creative experience. It is also a meaningful opportunity to make something for someone else. Write words of love and meaning inside. And then send it to them. Send a Friend a Card Day is a beautiful way to reach out and tell someone how much you really love and care for them.

Watch this video tutorial here to see how I create this card:

Thank you for watching.
I terribly enjoy making cards.
But honestly, I just don't do it enough.

Cards don't have to be complicated. I rather like to think this card here is not hard. Just a few pieces of pattern paper. Instead of the Art Screen Ink you could use a stamp for the sentiment. Or a piece of Ephemera. There are many options. My hope is that you can use this card as inspiration to make one to give to a friend.

You know what is the most important part of a card? Your words. To a friend. It is one of the best ways you can shine your light in their life.

Go ahead.
Give it a try.
I know you'll like it.

supply | Heidi Swapp:  Hawthorne Collection. Mixed Media Collection.