Happy New Year to All!
During the holidays, I had a chance to have dinner with two of my oldest, dearest friends. We were chatting about everything and nothing at the same time, typical dinner conversation. My friend Tess says "You always send cards. No one else sends cards. It's such a surprise to get them. It makes me feel good". When I heard that, I smiled. As everyone knows, I am a paper FIEND. I love stationery, I love cards, I love notebooks, journals, everything having to do with the written word. And I am known for sending cards, notes, etc. as often as I possibly can. I'd much rather send a thank you note, than a thank you e-mail. I had a feeling that my friends and family liked getting happy mail from me and now I knew it was true!
I thought about this story when I saw a Facebook message from Curly Girl Design . If you haven't checked out this site, you must. Leigh's cards and goodies are amazing, so cute and fun. I love sending them to people, brightening their days. Even though I might not get a lot of mail in return, I know these little notes are making the people I know happy. That alone will keep me going to mailbox. And buying more and more paper goodies!! :)
Sometimes the unexpected things that come in mail are the best! I wish I could sit down for a weekend and just card a ton of cards to have on hand. I think you have given me an idea :) Thanks!
Posted by: Melanie S. | January 17, 2010 at 06:12 AM
its like a little hug when you get a card in the mail
Posted by: juliann | January 17, 2010 at 11:34 AM
I should send more cards... maybe I will now! Thanks for the reminder :)
Posted by: just jennifer | January 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM
What an amazing tidbit... I've lost touch with a few really good friends of mine just because I wouldn't write or send cards... Now that I'm getting older, I really regret it! Just a note, I love the "something to think" about post below...
Posted by: Angela L. | January 17, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Thank you for the reminder about the importance of sending cards and notes, Laura!
Posted by: BarbP | January 17, 2010 at 08:55 PM
You are so right! I dont send things often enough. Curly Girl design has really cute things!
Posted by: Sherry B | January 17, 2010 at 08:59 PM
How sweet of you! I always WANT to send more cards. I just need to DO it! I know the recipients really appreciate it,....thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Janine R. | January 18, 2010 at 05:32 AM
Girl, I miss your work. Your layouts are always so happy. I'd love to see the cards you send, I'm sure your family and friends totally appreciate it. Paper fiend...you described me to a T..LOL!! Get your scrappy butt going, girl...miss your stuff! :)
Posted by: Emelyn | January 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM
your story has reminded me how much I love receiving happy mail too- I definitely need to send some of my own. Thanks!
Posted by: diana daijogo | January 21, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Thanks for visiting my blog and for sharing the love!! Good luck in the drawing :)
Posted by: diana daijogo | February 05, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Hi laura! You have some amazing layouts here! i am super impressed that you have a blog. I feel like I know someone famous now. and yes, i am inspired to send out cards. (now let's see if i actually do it)
Posted by: Yvette Russell | February 28, 2011 at 08:17 AM