![]() But suddenly writing something to really touch someone’s heart feels overwhelming. So you’ve got your pen and paper out, ready to start. If it’s a piece of art, tell them they are as unique as a masterpiece. If it’s a cat, tell them they’re “purr-fect” just the way they are. For example, if there’s a flower, tell your senior they have a beautiful soul like this flower.Use the images on the front to dictate what you write. Go to Goodwill and purchase a box of unused blank cards.If you can’t draw but want to doodle, just start with geometric shapes, then color them in… you can’t really go wrong, plus it’s stress-relieving for you!.If you want to write less but take up more visual space, use a marker.*Pro tips for card writing if you’re aiming for quantity over quality: Just put them in a plastic bag outside the building and they will deliver them for you. My girls are being creative today! They made cards for the nursing home and senior apartments to let the elderly know we are thinking about them. Can’t draw but want to include a visual element? Find a photo or graphic that speaks to you online and print it out.Or, you can cut construction paper, a pretty magazine photo, or fun scrapbook paper and tape/glue it over the top of the card. Just get out your dark markers and color a design over the non-relevant words. Only have birthday or holiday cards on hand? No problem.Are you a teacher or have children of your own? Ask them to draw pictures and help write simple messages like “Thank you for being you” or “Have a happy day.” Children’s drawings always bring so much joy and are true gems!.It’s always nicer to open cards that have been enveloped as if they’re just for you, right? Just try to make sure it can fit in an envelope. Think outside the box when it comes to the medium for spreading cheer! Use a piece of notebook paper, spare greeting cards in your craft drawer, the back of a happy photograph, or whatever you have on hand that you can write on. ![]()
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