One of the ladies in one of my groups at the ICF/IID asked if we could make get well cards and after we discussed it we decided "thinking of you" would be better since they could be used for a variety of occasions. The two groups that I do out there did 4 different thinking of you cards which was a total of 48 card kits I did for the groups and then I made a few of each because I needed a sample card for them to look at and I couldn't do just one because that would be an odd number...I can't do odd numbers.
This is the first of the thinking of you cards they did.
Supplies Used:
Stampin Up Bird Punch (retired)
Graphic 45 papers
I always have all the elements cut out for the groups since I have limited time and there are 6 people to a group but each person put their card together and they also did their stamping. I did have them stamp the "thinking of you" on the card first so they would have a better idea of where to put their circle.
I tore the bottom of the front of the card off and inked it a bit and the stripe paper is taped to the inside base of the card.
I always gripe about how much work it is to do the card kits but to see the looks on their faces and the comments they make about completing a card always makes it worth the effort. Yesterday we started the birthday cards they make every summer and they get to make 4 of those as well and I'll post them when they get done.
I always gripe about how much work it is to do the card kits but to see the looks on their faces and the comments they make about completing a card always makes it worth the effort. Yesterday we started the birthday cards they make every summer and they get to make 4 of those as well and I'll post them when they get done.
Very cute card Okie!!! I bet they love making cards.
ReplyDeleteThey really do love making the cards. One of my ladies informed me today that she sold her thinking of you cards for $1 each. I just looked at her and said "ya should have charged more!"
DeleteThey really do love making the cards. One of my ladies informed me today that she sold her thinking of you cards for $1 each. I just looked at her and said "ya should have charged more!"
DeleteI hope you don't mind if I case your card for a card class I will be doing at a local senior center. The design is just right for my beinning students.
ReplyDeletePlease feel free since I got the idea off of a Google search! LOL It was an easy card for my groups to put together.
DeleteI love that you do this Shirley! You are an amazingly giving person and there is a special place waiting for you when your time comes. I love this card because it is a simple, but elegant card. Yes, well worth your time I think!!!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteVery cute card and so nice of you!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Shirley. I like that it's a "Thinking of You" card, and for just the reason you mentioned ... it can be used for several different occasions. It's a relatively easy task to make a card for a specific occasion. However, I don't necessarily have the time and supplies available when the need arises. Having a stash of cards like this is a very good idea.
ReplyDeleteLove that punch!
ReplyDeleteOh my so sweet of you to do this! I'm glad it was a hit!
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor is a Grief/Hospice Counselor. She asked me if I would help her with a scrapbooking night. Each person brought a picture(s) of their loved one for the event. I brought my daughter along in case we needed help and was so glad I did, she had 25 people in attendance. I was so pleased and surprised with the results and also the men did as good a job as the women! In some cases the men did a nicer job! You are right, it is a lot of work to get things together and prepare for an event this this! I for one, can appreciate the time and effort you put into preparation! As you said the smiles make it worth it and so priceless!
Thank you for sharing and you've also put a bug in my ear ... I need to get some "Thinking of You" cards made! Have a great day!