Stenciled Holiday Cards
Some people adore the long holiday build-up: Christmas music in the drugstore, red cups at Starbucks, the trees and wreaths lined up for sale on city sidewalks. It's safe to say I like the rising action more than the day itself. I love the anticipatory excitement, running elfish errands, making delectable treats, all the ribbons and wrappings, and thinking hard what gifts my loved ones would like most to receive.
And while I loathe a braggy Christmas letter, I adore the the cards themselves. Stacked up on mantels and pushed in the rim of a mirror, they are a visual reminder of the people in your life who care enough to still use stamps. This year I received some artistic help from Stencil 1 for my outbound batch. This isn't the first time I've espoused the merits of stencils, but I'm happy to say it again: I can't draw, therefore, stencils save the day. You'll only need cardstock, pinking shears, a short stiff brush, and some tempura paints. I just held the stencils down, but you could use masking tape to keep the stencil firmly in place.
And look how durn pretty they are! I can't wait to send these out to the friends who are farther away than I'd like and to even the ones who live around the corner.
And look how durn pretty they are! I can't wait to send these out to the friends who are farther away than I'd like and to even the ones who live around the corner.
Comments
Durn pretty, indeed. What a great idea. I got sick of my stamped holiday cards, maybe this will be my next weekend activity. Thanks, Sarah!
Posted by: Luisa | December 5, 2006 11:05 AM
Amen on the braggy Christmas letters!
Posted by: Amanda | December 7, 2006 12:10 PM