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Not even sure if I can do it in time. My BFF is turning 50 in Jan. I was thinking of making 50 cards for her, a variety of card for her to use. I know she likes my cards, and sends them out to people.
What do you think?
Great idea - especially if the postage is included (use Forever stamps so it won't matter if postage rates go up before she uses all the cards). I think a pen and/or address book are other nice additions (if they fit in your budget).
Please post a link to the photo when it's finished - I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to see it!
Great idea - especially if the postage is included (use Forever stamps so it won't matter if postage rates go up before she uses all the cards). I think a pen and/or address book are other nice additions (if they fit in your budget).
Please post a link to the photo when it's finished - I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to see it!
Happy Crafting!
Tina aka TeeGeeDee
I think its a great idea,i once gave a shoebox full of handmade cards to my therapist when my sessions came to an end he loved them so did his wife xx jo xx
That is a really sweet and thoughtful idea! If you didn't want to create 50 unique designs, you could choose a few designs and change out the sentiment (bday, thank you, etc.). I'm sure she will love it!
I really love that idea. I don't think you need to include postage, that is alot of money but a cheap address book and pen would be a great addition. You should get started, this will probably be one of the most personable gifts she has ever been given and will always be a special gift from you. What a wonderful idea!
Not even sure if I can do it in time. My BFF is turning 50 in Jan. I was thinking of making 50 cards for her, a variety of card for her to use. I know she likes my cards, and sends them out to people.
What do you think?
That's an awesome idea, and one I think I'll keep in mind! When my hubby turned 40 (and my best friend also within days of each other) I threw a surprise party for them. Everyone was asked to bring 40 of something as a gift. Didn't have to be anything big... one person brought 40 mini post-its, there were 40 golf tees, 40 q-tips, 40 pencils. I LOVE doing that and secretly hoped my hubby would do the same on my 40th, but he never gets the hints! Your friend will always remember what a special gift this will be on such a momentous occasion.
All my friends will be 40 in a few years so I will be making tons of these in the future. But until then, I am making one for my mom when she turns 60 in April!
Mebbe just a little book of "forever" stamps? She may hand deliver some of the cards. ;)
I second it. It would not have to be a stamp for each card. One book of stamps is great. A nice pen and you're set. Even if you don't get a total of 50 cards made, it would be a lovely gift.
All my friends will be 40 in a few years so I will be making tons of these in the future. But until then, I am making one for my mom when she turns 60 in April!
I think it would be a super idea!! How about doing groups of 5 cards using basically the same layout and stamps and then varying the sentiments or colors? That way you would be able to finish them more quickly.
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Super gift! And, I like cullenwr's idea! Get crackin', girl. You don't have much time.
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Great idea. Use the One Sheet Wonder technique and that will help you make more cards in a short length of time. You'll reach 50 cards for sure!
One of the SU! Simply Scrappin' kits would be great for this, too -- using the I Wish one last year made it easy for me to crank out a bunch of different designs in a short period of time for my Holiday Stamp-a-Stack, and I've used others to quickly create dozens of cards for my craft sale inventory.
Have fun creating your gift, and I'm sure your friend will be thrilled! :mrgreen:
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I think its a great idea and very special because you know that she appreciates your cards. I agree that only a book of stamps is needed not postage for all.
I did this very thing for my friend when she turned 50. I tried to use colours she liked and I used the One Sheet Wonder templates. I also tried to use a variety of sayings that she would use. I didn't include the stamps or pen but I did give her envelopes with the cards. I actually gave her the cards and I still had to finish about 10 of them. I didn't start in time and she didn't mind that they weren't done. She loved the gift.
I did this for my BFF a few years ago, not for her birthday, but for Christmas. I took a cheap video storage box and painted flowers and her first initial on the top of the box and put a dozen cards and envies inside. Now when I make cards for swaps, I also make a couple extra so when Christmas rolls around I have a couple dozen cards to give her every year. She isn't bashful about telling me when her box is running low. :rolleyes:
This is what I'm doing for my colleagues for Christmas actually (although 4 each, not 50!)
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Originally Posted by edie3
Not even sure if I can do it in time. My BFF is turning 50 in Jan. I was thinking of making 50 cards for her, a variety of card for her to use. I know she likes my cards, and sends them out to people.
What do you think?
What do you think of this idea?
