Crafty: Make your own cards

Jean and I worked on homemade cards last night at her apartment. I love nothing more than getting down-n-dirty with construction paper and glue sticks! Using these pre-packaged blank note cards, we made Mother's Day cards and thank you notes. I wish I had taken a photo before mailing them off!

Simple cut outs of tulips, birds or skylines have a surprisingly modern effect. Use minimal shapes and bright colors for the best results. Try channeling your inner Matisse and cut out organic leaf patterns, squiggles or nudes. Get creative! It's much better than sending someone a boring pre-printed card.