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Sweet Card of Encouragement
My husband Stan created this card for me a couple of years ago, to give to friends and neighbors when they were having a difficult day. Occasionally we all need a little something to urge us along and know that someone is cheering for us.
I wanted to do a tutorial so you could make your own, and Dorthy was incredibly accommodating to help me with measurements and instructions.
Thanks again Dorthy for helping me and THANK YOU Stan for making it up in the first place!
Thinking of You Drink Mix Card
Supplies:
1 – 8 ½ “ X 5 ½ “ cardstock 2 – small brads
1 – 4” X 5 ¼” printed paper small hole punch
Scissors or paper cutter 1 – drink mix packet
Ruler
For SMALLER drink packets, use the following measurements:
1 – 3 ½ “ X 11” cardstock 1 – 1” X 3 ¾” cardstock
1 – 3” X 5” printed paper 1 – 3’ x 4 ¼” coordinating printed paper
For LARGER drink packet, use these measurements as it is larger than the other types:
1 – 4” X 5” coordinating printed paper paper glue
1 – 1” X 4” cardstock round 7/8” punch (opt)
Here are examples:
The SMALLER Crystal Light drink mix – the generic types would be in this category also would use the smaller measurements.
The LARGER lemonade and fruit punch drink mixes would use the larger measurements.
Directions:
Cut out all pieces
Fold card stock in half. Glue 4” X 5 ½” on front of card centering it.
On the back of the 4” X 5” piece of paper mark the center on the 4” side
Use the round punch and make a small notch on the center mark
Run glue down the 5” edge. (only about ¼” wide)
Overlap the other side and glue into a tube
Flatten the tube so that the notch is centered
Run glue down the center back and then one on each side
Glue on the card at an angle
Slide drink mix into tube
Print your greeting and glue onto 1” X 4” cardstock (Dorthy used catsup 18).
Hold it over drink mix and punch holes for the brads
You may need to use an awl on the left side.
Put the brads in place. Easy peasy!
Voila! Now make someone’s day a little sweeter and you will be amazed what it does for YOU!
Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2014
Recognize a blessing and be a blessing today.
You just knew I would love this, didn’t you?! Well, you thought right. This is a very unique, fun idea for a card. Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these? Love those polka dots too.
Stopping by from LOBS. Love this card – it’s so bright and cheerful. Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend 🙂
These are adorable! A perfect little “thinking of you” gift. You’ve inspired me to give it a try! Thanks for sharing at the Treasure Box Tuesday party! 🙂 Dawn @ http://www.730moments.com
These are so cute! Perfect for the best way to say “Thinking of You!” You’ve inspired me to try them this weekend! Thanks for sharing at the Treasure Box Tuesday party! 🙂 Dawn @ http://www.730moments.com
I’m so glad you stopped by and I appreciate your kind comment.
Hi Carrie –Thanks for linking up last week! Would love to have you link up again at Friday Favorites! laura
Thank for the invite; I’ll be there!
What cute little gifts! Thanks for sharing at Happiness is Homemade 🙂
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