You’ve Got Mail

Valentines Day is just around the corner and I am seriously excited! {Hubs, take note ;-) ;-) } I was really wanting to give the  grandparents a Valentines Day card from Lyla but I wasn’t sure how to add the personal touch. I decided to have her paint pictures for each of the grandparents and then add photos of her as an envelope liner. I had found a wonderful idea on “Kates Creative Space” on how to do just that! I couldn’t even stand how cute the idea was and had to get right down to crafting. Check it out…

Items Needed: 

  • Glue Stick
  • Envelope
  • Copy/Print Paper
  • Scissors
  • Pen

the “How-To”:

1. Start off by cutting out your ‘template’. Cut out {as shown below}, eliminating the adhesive part of the envelope. {I used an extra envelope that was the same size to make a template from.}

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2. Print photos off onto copy paper or photo paper.  Be sure to scale photos correctly so they will lay in the envelope nicely. {I did two photos per piece of printer paper.}

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3. Trace your template you made in step #1 onto your photos & cut out.

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4. Glue your cut photo inside of the envelope. Make sure to leave the sticky part of the envelope clear.

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aaaaand Voila! Dunzo!

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Simple stuff! I had a lot of fun making these! I’m definitely going to be making these for birthdays, Valentines Day, my anniversary and any other holiday I can throw in there. ;-)

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Make your own Mother’s Day card…

Hey everyone!! The weekend is here {finally}!

It’s almost Mother’s Day {only 1 day away}. I can’t wait to celebrate!! I enjoy some gooood holiday festivities but this one is also a knew kind of importance…MY FIRST MOTHER’S DAY {doesn’t get much better than that :) }.

I know many of us are last minute shoppers buuuuut we’re also crafty! So, I thought I would share some DIY Mother’s Day cards I found in hopes to save that last minute, “let’s run by Walmart on the way to see mom” phrase. A handmade personal card always goes a lot farther than a quick pick me up one. I know I will be making my own Mother’s Day cards for my Mother-in-law and Mother {which I don’t normally do} so wish me luck!

Check these cards out…

I found this cute one from http://www.lorriesstory.com.

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I found this next one quite funny {from http://www.goinghometoroost.com}. It’s def something I would do for my momma :-P

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This pretty book pages card is from http://oople.bigcartel.com.

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This one is simple but cute! {from unknown}.

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I like the colors on this next one! {from http://www.simpleasthatblog.com}

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The texture on these are wonderful! {from inspiredbyfamilymag.com}

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Okay folks…Let the inspiration begin! Enjoy your Mother’s Day and don’t forget to shower your mommas with love!! :) :)

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