Last year I made Easter cards using seed packets from Terrain. I did something similar this year because on a recent trip to Terrain on the first day of Spring….a day that it was snowing, I just could not resist the beautiful Atomic Red Carrot seed packets from Baker Creek. I bought the packets not really knowing how I would use them, but knew it had to a be at least slightly different than last year. Once I got home I looked to see what I might already have on hand. I had bright orange envelopes so all I needed was the card. I purchased tall cards #10 at Paper Source in slate and used a uni-ball Signo pen to “doodle” a little Easter greeting. My inspiration for the drawings came from Creativebug and Lisa Congdon.
According to the Greeting Card Association, the average price of a greeting card is between $2 and $4. Personally, I think that’s on the low side. Still, even with a pack of seeds, each card is less than $4. I love sending and receiving cards. I look forward to a mail day that includes a handwritten addressed envelope with a beautiful card. My friend Nancy sends the most creative cards for every holiday. In addition to being visually beautiful, they are also clever with a play on words or something fun. What about you? Do you send greeting cards via snail mail?
Love it!!! Definitely different from last year!
You are so talented! I love your personal touch.
cutest idea, very creative & practical
THese are too cute!! Your doodles are fantastic and I love how the stamps even color coordinate with your stationary!!
You’re the best doodler and the clever Easter cards you created prove it! I love orange… carrots,
paper, flowers and everything you do with this color!
It’s been a while since I last visited your Most lovely Things Blog! My lost, until I player catch-up today and what I saw was all so wonderful, exciting, lively, colorful and creative! Annie you always see beauty!
Love your Easter cards! I love sending cards, there is nothing like opening the mailbox to see something from a friend.
Oh my goodness, Annie!
You are brilliant!
Happy Easter to you and your beautiful family!
~Lynne
w/L