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HThankful For Creativity In Cardmaking
appy Thanksgiving! The first is a card from with how they came out. We should count our Ruth Freedman. I recognized Thanks again for sharing blessings each day it as a growing trend with this project.”
been feeling so many good vibes lately from all the won- derful crafters and makers out there.
I don’t know if it has an official name, but I call them “pay it forward” or “pass it on” cards.
sharing your finished cards. I love them all, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the pink one, since I’ m partial to dots.
This week, I wanted to showcase some fantastic reader projects.
As you can see, Ruth wrote her note on a Post-it (I can’t believe how perfectly cute her handwriting is!) Now, I can remove the Post-it and
I also want to thank Sha- ron O’ Connell for sending me such kind words and an encouraging message for all.
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and I must share that I’ve card makers. Michele, thank you for
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She said, “I receive Ha- wai’ i Island Midweek on a mostly regular basis. I always read your column — sometimes even before the $5 Friday Safeway ad — and am impressed with your choices of projects, your clear instructions and your cheerful photo. I’ m convinced that people would be better off in all facets of their lives if they learned to make anything for themselves instead of just buying it at (a big-box store).”
one else! Next, two
MidWeek read- ers were inspired to make the origa- mi tree from a few weeks ago. The first is from Ruth Falter. I just love her choice of paper and her photo is so cute, completing the tropical look with the
Miyagi, said “What a beauti- ful project! Especially loved that it was pretty quick to complete with what I had on hand at home. Your sugges- tion to use wrapping paper instead of thicker card stock was a great tip! I was able to repurpose some giftwrap from a friend and I’m thrilled
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palm tree and shells. Another reader, Michele
Thank you to all the crafty makers out there who enjoy creating and share their makes. Wishing all you MidWeek readers a safe and yummy Thanksgiving!
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As always, send photos of your finished crafts to joyofcrafting@gmail.com for a chance to be featured!
PHOTO COURTESY RUTH FREEDMAN
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