It’s tax time in the United States and if you’re like me, nothing is more stressful or frustrating. I’d rather clean toilets and ovens and bathtubs than do taxes. But the government takes a dim view of people who procrastinate to the point of not completing their taxes on time. You know, they do things like fine you, throw you in jail, execute you…. (Oh, wait! Perhaps they don’t go quite THAT far. But it SEEMS like it when taxes are looming over your head.)
So what’s a person to do?
Why, create something wonderful! That’s what. So today my challenge for you is that you grab a handful of colored papers, some scissors and pens and make a card for someone to cheer them up.
Cut several strips of coordinating papers, glue them in strips on the front, and add a plain white square (with a darker slightly larger square under it) on top of them with a greeting on it. For the inside, add another white square of paper and write a message on it. If you feel extra crafty, add a flower, a picture or other small embellishment to it.
Then take a few minutes to give or mail to that special someone. You will find your stress levels have dropped considerably and you’ll have made someone else feel good, too.
Happy Crafting!
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Great post! What a wonderful start!
Thanks!
HI… I LOVE YOUR POST. CREATING SOMETHING FOR SOMEONE ELSE ALWAYS WHISKS AWAY MY STRESS AND BRINGS JOY TO SOMEONE ELSE. HAPPY CRAFTING!!!
Thank you.
Yep, making someone else feel good is the best stress reliever I know, too.
I love the idea! Gonna do today!
Oh, yay! I’d love to see the card you make.
I loved reading your blog post. I’m a teacher and I am going to use this challenge for my kids to make a card for mother’s day. they are a crafty lot, with a crafty teacher (hee, hee) so we will have fun with this. Congratulations on your new blog.
Thank you.
This makes me so happy to hear. I bet your students’ moms will love the cards the kids make.
I like the clear instructions and the card you made is lovely. I love your fun writing style.
Why, thank you.
This is fantastic! I love the post, your writing style and the challenge!!
Thank you, Lisa. I especially love hearing that you like my writing style. That is definitely music to an author’s ears.
I love it! I’m going to go out and get paper so I can do this! Thank you!
Hooray, Deanne Horton. I’m so pleased you like this card. (I hope my son likes it as well when he gets it.) Please post a photo of your completed card when you finish it. 🙂