Oh Christmas Cards, oh Christmas cards, how can it be Christmas without you? I love Cards, whether they are Christmas, birthday, hi how are you, I just love getting those pieces of card stock that someone took the time to make or buy and send. I haven't been such a good sender these past couple years of Christmas cards, but I always think of them. A lot of people on my card list I might only hear from once a year at Christmas, and if i don't get a card, I wonder about them. Are they OK? did they move, what's going on? sometimes I only sign names, but I usually try to write something personal. Even if I put the "standard" letter with the card, I still try to personalize it. Sending true greetings is fading in our society.
Not so many years ago, I used to sell supplies for making cards and scrapbook pages. I taught lots of little classes on making extra things as well- gift boxes, gift items, some of my favorites were the handles for marshmallow roasters. Regardless, fewer people make cards, and even fewer people seem to send greeting cards. I know because my mailbox is empty but my email has electronic cards in it. These are OK for when you forget and want someone to know your thinking of them. But it will never be equal to a real card.
So in time for the holidays, I've got my my letters written and cards signed. Tomorrow its off to the post office for stamps and mailing a 2 packages. I love that these packages will be a surprise to the recipients. Isn't that great? Not expecting anything and a little surprise will great them in a few days. May you get your holiday greetings out soon, however you like to do them.
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