It’s a simple fact – we all love to make greeting cards. Some people enjoy the creative process, while others only enjoy creating. Some actually send our cards to loved ones and some collect the cards they’ve made, while others love to sell or give cards that others can send. It takes all kinds of people, right?
When my friend’s husband was horribly injured in an automobile accident (he was on his bicycle and was struck by a car), people from all over reached out to help – helping with her children, feeding their family. I knew Marti would have lots of “thank you” notes to send out. I also knew she would not be happy to send out store-bought cards. With two young children and a hospitalized husband, Marti had no time or energy to make elaborate cards. When she reached out to me to order a few packs of Stampin’ Up! notecards, I obliged (with a wink). I knew I wasn’t going to place that order for her – I had another project in mind.
That weekend, I sat down with four packs of Stampin’ Up! Notecards (one of my favorite products in the Stampin’ Up! catalog) and made thank you notes to give to Marti.
80 Notecards and the corresponding envelopes (see them in the back?) fit snugly into this storage container I picked up years ago at Office Depot. The lid fits perfectly over top and clamps down on the side. Here are the four designs I created with some simple stamped images and super-quick layers:
I intentionally created each with a simple “thank you” and a masculine appeal. I wanted to make sure they’d represent Marti’s thankfulness but also her husband’s. Since some of these cards would be sent to her husband’s friends, I wanted to make sure they would work for almost anyone. Here are the products I used for each of the cards (left to write):
- CARD ONE. Stamp Sets: Another Thank You Papers: Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (Basic Black), Basic Black, Thick Whisper White, Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes Inks: Archival Basic Black Accessories: Extra-Large Oval punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
- CARD TWO. Stamp Sets: Happy Happenings Papers: Into the Woods Designer Series Paper, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Crumb Cake Notecards and Envelopes Inks: Mossy Meadow Accessories: 1-3/4″ Circle punch, 2″ Circle punch, Washi Label punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
- CARD THREE. Stamp Sets: Tin of Cards Papers: Into the Woods Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede, Tangelo Twist, Whisper White, Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes Inks: Tangelo Twist Accessories: Tags & Labels Framelits, Stampin’ Dimensionals
- CARD FOUR. Stamp Sets: Something to Say Papers: 2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (Lost Lagoon), Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Crumb Cake Notecards and Envelopes Inks: Lost Lagoon Accessories: 1-1/4″ Circle punch, 1-3/8″ Circle punch, 2″ Circle punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
If you plan right, you can make a bunch of cards in a short time with limited supplies. These were fun to crank out, and I couldn’t be happier than to know that Marti could grab a couple at a time to send out without a lot of hassle.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Beautiful thoughts for your friend beautiful executed.
Nice Brian!! TGIF
I opened this email tonight and read it out to Mum/Mom & she said you must be a very special person, I agreed. I’m sure Marti and her husband will be so grateful for being able to send out handmade thank you notes. I hope Marti’s husband is recovering….if you are reading this Marti…sending you and the family love and hugs. Louise xo
Absolutely love the cards and your thoughtfulness for Marti! You are a dear friend!!
What a wonderful, thoughtful gift, Brian. I know your friends will be so very grateful. Sending prayers for a quick recovery. 🙂
Love this Brian!
Nicely done, Brian. I often give homemade thank you notes as gifts. I gave a set to my niece who just turned 16 and she cried, as did her mom, my sister. Sometimes it’s the little things that make people the happiest.
Good Morning Brian, Now that is a box of cards! I love all the designs. I love the thoughtfulness of you. I love the way the cards fit into the container and I love that you shared this wonderful idea with us all.
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Brian, so sorry to hear about Marti’s husband bike accident. Your thank you notes are such a good gift especially for them. You are so sweet!
What a wonderfully thoughtful act of kindness and friendship. And they are great cards too! Sending get well thoughts to Marti’s husband and energy to Marti.
Brilliant idea and each card is simple with a WOW! factor.
And THIS is why we love you Brian.
No words for your kindness needed. I hope Marti’s husband is doing well.
So kind and loving of you to do these cards for Marti. She will love them and be so thankful. I have never met you Brian but you are a wonderful caring person.
This is one awesome project. Marti will forever remember your thoughtfulness to her. Wishing complete healing for her hubby.
So sweet of you, Brian. Your thoughtfulness is touching.
What a thoughtful thing to do for your friend. Great idea and lovely, simple cards.
What a wonderful gift! You are so kind and thoughtful! Thank you for sharinging! Speedy recovery to Marti’s husband!
What a great act of kindness Brian!! They are so lucky to call you their friend! Marti and her husband will LOVE these thoughtful Thank You Note Cards! My prayers are with Marti’s family! 🙂
So nice of you – and nicely thought out.
What a wonderful treat for your friend. I know she appreciated it. Little acts of kindness like this can leave a lifetime impression on the recipient.
You are so thoughtful, Brian. Great job on the cards. I know they will be appreciated. Sending healing thoughts to Marti’s husband.
Oh Brian, you are amazing. A gift from the heart is the best gift ever and you have such a loving and giving heart. Marti must be very grateful to have you as a friend. What a horrible tragedy for and her children to go through. At times like this the support of friends is worth more then money could ever buy. The cards are wonderful and I’m sure so very much appreciated.
Brian, you make me so proud to call you a friend. You are the busiest person I know but you always make sure to take care of those who need it. Xoxoxo
Your heart is so big! What a great way to help out a friend…love you so!!!
What a sweet gift! I love all of these cards!! What a great way to share a blessing with someone.
Wonderful idea! If you didn’t want to make that many cards – say just one pack – putting postage stamps on them would be a wonderful gift too. But, that is an awesome sight seeing that many cards in a great storage container! Thoughts, prayers, and well wishes to Marti and her family.
Great idea ! I did this for my sister on a smaller scale and she loved it !
Good wishes to Marti and her hubby !
Brian, you are a true friend, helping out your friend Marti in her hour of need, this is just like you, my dear, even without asking, you come to our aid.
This gesture of friendship will be greatly appreciated, believe me, she will forever remember this token of kindness from you.
I truly hope her husband is on his way to fully recover from this accident, getting hit while riding your bike is horrible, (I’ve been chased by dogs and fallen of my bike, not fun:() but getting hit by a car is a different story.
Please tell Marti we are all thinking of her and praying for her husband’s full recovery soon.
Sending tons of healing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you Brian for such a thoughtful idea! I now am ‘aware’ of the notecards and envelopes in the Catalog…didn’t see them till you pointed it out! Awesome! Thank you!
so thoughtful!
My sisters and I do not exchange gifts at Christmastime but I make an “ungift” of 5f all-occasion cards for each of them and also include my two daughters-in-law in my handmade gift. I like the idea of including stamps!
What a thoughtful way to let Marti know you are in her corner…showing that bit of kindness will do worlds for her.
My friend and up line, Laura Barto, provides thank you notes to give to people when they have suffered a loss in their families. Same idea, you want and need to send out notes, but the ones the funeral home provides are pretty sterile. When my mom died, the notes we were given to use had been chewed on by mice. Can we say hurrah for rural Kansas, where I grew up? Thanks Brian for sharing dimensions for the cards too. You are one of the good guys!
Such a thoughtful idea. Your lovely gesture is such a part of what Stampin’ Up is all about! Thanks for reminding me to “share” more of what I love to do!
What a sweet friend you are! Blessings to Marti and her family 🙂
Oh Brian, your such a sweet friend !!!! She’s going to love them !!!
Hugs frenchie,
wow! beautiful note cards and a wonderful gesture 🙂 You are a kind and thoughtful friend. Hoping he heals quickly and Marti and children have him back home soon.
Brian, you are a super friend, thoughtful, generous, caring, fun, supportive and on and on. Super idea and cards are great, she will be so happy.
Very special, young man!
You are the sweetest. The card are an unexpected , but very special help for her. Prayers for them all.
Such a kind and thoughtful gesture Brian! I bet Marti was thrilled and very appreciative.
Great idea…I like that you don’t fold the cards…makes it easier to pack and write a note!
Brian, your kindness brought tears to my eyes. I lost my husband two years ago and even though I’m a card maker I wish I would have had nice homemade cards to send out to friends that I didn’t have to make. I’m sure your friend was extremely grateful.
Such an amazing and thoughtful gift! You are a sweet and kind friend. This would be such a wonderful linkup to Jennifer McGuire’s post: http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2015/11/share-handmade-kindness-challenge-week-1-friends-family.html
All of the cards are great and you are so thoughtful.
You are so lovely!
You’re a beautiful friend, Brian.
So thoughtful!!! Blessings to your friend and her family
Brian, everyone needs a friend like you!
I like the fact your have a big heart Brian. This makes me very proud to have joined Inking Royalty!!
Such a thoughtful gift- I am sure they will be much appreciated! Handmade gifts are rare to come by these days which makes your cards extra special! Thanks for sharing/inspiring me!