Meaningful Creations

I am a huge fan of getting cards and letters--nothing makes me feel better than to find a note on my desk at school, or to get a card in the mail.  It doesn't matter what its for...birthday, Christmas, valentine's, weddings, babies, or encouragement.  I love it!

There have been many times that I have spent forever looking for the perfect card for a certain occasion and didn't find what I wanted.  So most of the time I try to make my own card.  Its fun, cheap, AND more meaningful (for the one receiving and the one making!).

Here's how I create a meaningful card:

You will need:

Blank Greeting cards (found at any craft store)

Magazines

Scissors

Modge Podge (Glossy or Matte)

Paint Brush (fat and skinny)

Black or Brown Paint (for antiquing)

1. Cut out different colors and textures that stand out to you--then organize based on color.

2. Arrange colors and textures on front of the card and start Modge Podging!  Put a layer of Modge Podge on the card first and then add the picture.  Then paint another layer on top.

3. Let the Modge Podge dry and then come back with your skinny brush and some black/brown paint to outline or smear around edges for an antique finish.

And that's it!  Simple. Fun. Meaningful.

Here are a few examples I came up with:

Everyone loves a hand-made card!  Make one today:-)

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