Winter is in full swing and with it comes sniffles, sneezes, and stuffy heads. A handmade card makes a wonderful tonic and we've got just the prescription for your crafty cold so you can send an under-the-weather friend some joy. A card can also bring much comfort to someone going through a difficult time or suffering from a painful loss, but these types of cards can be a challenge to create, so we're sharing some terrific projects from our Creative Team to help.
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Take Two and Call Me In the Morning
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Care packages can really brighten someone's day and we love this 'Feel Better Soon' sack by Creative Team alum
Kerri Michaud. She created this bright and cheerful
Sack It To You treat sack, decorated with stamps from our
Souper Soon Stamp & Die Combo, and filled it with all the necessities: lozenges, tissues, and tea bags!
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Use our
Matchbox Die set and our
Listen to Your Heart stamp set to craft a little something that does the double-duty of sending get well wishes along with a wee surprise like
Jean Manis did on this cute matchbox, below. It's a fun, interactive way to let someone know you're thinking of them!
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Looking for even more ways to say 'get well'? Our
Graphic Greetings line of stamps always offers up tons of possibilities, as seen on this card from Creative Team alum
Wanda Guess. With some cheerful paper and a
die-cut butterfly, this card is not at a loss for words of well wishes!
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A cancer diagnosis can be frightening, upsetting, and lonely, whether for the patient or for loved ones trying to cope. A card may seem inadequate, but just letting someone going through treatment know that you are thinking of them can be a source of encouragement. We developed our
Choose Hope Stamp & Die Combo with this in mind and we hope it will help you create and share joy where it's needed most.
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In the example above,
Taylor VanBruggen crafted cards with die-cut 'ribbons' in several significant colors. Below, you'll find a partial list of ribbon colors and their corresponding cancer significance.
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Beloved Four-Legged Friends
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Most crafters do not often have a 'stash' of sympathy cards on hand, as these are not usually cards anyone is eager to make. Sometimes you may need to create a sympathy card quickly, but you still want to show care and respect. This completely die-cut card created by Jean Manis fits the bill and you can find it in our
Make This Project Department along with step-by-step instructions and a supply list of ingredients.
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Are you ready to
Make This Project? Click
HERE for step-by-step instructions and a handy shopping list in the TE Web Store!
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It's been all about sending thoughts and prayers on the
TE Blog this week and here are a few projects you may have missed. Check them out for more inspiration!
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GIVE THE GIFT OF CREATIVE JOY
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TE Gift Cards may be purchased in amounts from $10-100, so stuff a stocking or send a splurge! Send a last minute gift of creativity quick as a wink with our emailed gift cards or download a printable certificate to tuck into a handmade card. You'll be on someone's nice list for sure!
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Taylored Expressions
121 SE Shurfine Drive Suite 3
Ankeny, IA 50021
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