“Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.”
– Lord Byron
Do you make time to hand-write letters? I have piles of stationary that I used to adore writing on, but now these delightful pieces of artful ephemera seem to collect a whole lot of dust since everything has become digital.
I’d love to get back to the fine art of letter writing, but time and energy have taken this once-adored task away from me. Hmmm, I should find a way to get back to it. My kids, on the other hand, will write and make letters for just about anything. No occasion necessary. I’m inspired by this desire to connect with loved ones through their art and words.
Couldn’t we all use a little more connection in our lives?
And that brings me to this…my mother-in-law is a saint on earth.
She’s always putting other people above her own interests and loves my children with all her heart. I’m a lucky one, I know. The other day, this sweet card arrived in the mail from her, and my four-year old couldn’t stop talking about it.
After investigating the mechanics of the card, N wanted to make her own version…as a thank you card for her grandmother’s card. Awwww.
Note to all the grandparents out there: I promise you that the little things you do for your grandchildren do not go unnoticed. Keep on giving of yourselves and the rewards will come back to you.
We talked about how the card had two folds, and the front of it had a cut-out shape. N asked me to help her cut a shape out of the first panel, and thankfully she requested a simple heart.
Maybe you noticed the cute little backwards “N” up there. My daughter has decided that this is how N’s are written, and there’s no changing her mind. She’s strong-minded, and I love that about her.
For making cut-outs, you could also use squeeze punches like these. We recently picked up a few of these awesome Fiskars Squeeze Punches at the craft store, and they would be great for making these peek-a-boo cards in bulk. I was first introduced to this tool at my kids’ preschool, and I noticed that most four-year olds can handle them independently. They take a little bit of muscle — too much for my 2.5 year old and they’re too large for her smaller hands — but older kids love these things!
A few words of love and some more decorations, and then the card is ready for mailing!
With Father’s Day just around the corner, you might want to give this homemade card a go for the amazing dads in your life.
More homemade card projects
30 Valentine Activities for Kids
How to set up a self-serve card-making station
How to make an all-in-one heart envelope
Press your own flowers, and make them into beautiful cards
Make pounded flower cards, like these bookmarks
A question for you…
Do you make handmade cards? Can you tell me about the last piece of personal mail that you sent or received? Do you have a memory of receiving a special gift, mail, or package from a grandparent?
Oh, l love it! I am sure my kids will love it too. They love write letters to all their friends and also our family and neighbours. It’s wonderful to see how their little minds are always investigating everything which comes to their hands.
It’s so true, Angaleta. Everything has the potential to become a tool, toy, art material, and source of curiosity. Hey, maybe your kids would like to send letters to mine! I’ll send you an offline message and we can coordinate.
I’m sure they’ll ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! (And me too!!! Let’s do it!!!)
Nowadays its e cards and e invites. My son went overseas recently and took my debit card with him by mistake. I needed it back so he actually had to find postage and an envelope and mail it. The best part of it was that I got a “letter” with it. I will save that since I can’t remember when the last time I’ve gotten a letter from one of my kids. Its all texting
I know — I used to love going for the mail, and now it’s all junk and bills. Bah. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to archive and compile all those texts, Faigie. Silly me, it’s probably being done by someone.
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