My kiddos are heading away to their first sleep-away camp, and I admit I’m a little worried that they’ll get homesick. So I’ve decided to give them a little bit of Mommy Love every day with a teeny card to open with a special message inside!
One for each day they wake up at camp!
I made mine using some pre-made 3X3 mini cards and envelopes by American Crafts- but you can use any kind or even make your own. The fun of making them is that you can use up little scraps from other projects, too. Some I painted, some have ribbon, some are stamped- all were fun and easy to make. Inside, I wrote a little message about making friends, enjoying the adventures they are having, and being loved- and missed. *snif*
Versions for both my son and daughter- made with leftover supplies from my Buttons Galore and More card projects!
I think from now one, I’ll keep a little stack of these cards handy and make mini-cards out of my project leftovers throughout the year so I’ll have them on hand. (PS- they’d make great little gift-cards, too.)
As their camp counselors hand out their “mail,” I hope my kids will feel loved and reassured. I know I feel better just making them!
July 16, 2011 at 10:27 am
Those are so cute! Awesome ideas
Thanks for the inspiration!
July 17, 2011 at 12:22 pm
great idea!
July 17, 2011 at 1:28 pm
This is such a wonderful idea, Jenny! The cards are so adorable, too!
July 17, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Thanks! So excited to hear how they liked them!
July 31, 2012 at 10:49 am
Such great cards. Love the use of the ribbons and fun colors. Perfect size for small hands too recieve and to be tucked into packages etc. Love the watercoloring too!