By Margaret Grieco
Territorial Women’s Ministries Department
Philemon 1:4-5 – “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.”
The celebration of our Savior’s birth always brings along with the season a beautiful sharing of gifts with those we love and cherish. As a special “thank you” to our family and friends, why not create a card for them that’s personal and very unique!
Supplies:
Plastic gems (I use 1-inch in size, but you can go smaller too)
Cardstock (8.5 x 11 – in any color)
Glue Dots (or Tacky Glue)
Gel Pen (or calligraphy pen)
Envelopes (4 x 6 – thicker paper would be better for mailing)
Paper Cutter
Ruler (optional)
Step 1:
Turn your cardstock to landscape and use a paper cutter to cut each sheet down the middle.
Step 2:
Turn your half sheets longwise and fold them in half (the fold should be a top).
Step 3:
Using a ruler, mark the center of the top of the card and line up your gems as you would like them to look on the card. Using Glue Dots, place a Dot on the back of each gem and secure it to your card, placing the gem where you lined it up originally.
Step 4:
Starting at the top of the card, draw a line (straight or curvy) from the top to the card to the gem and add a little bow anywhere on the line.
Step 5:
You can write “Thank You!” or “Thank You So Much!” at the bottom of the card, write a simple note on the inside and place it in your envelope for mailing to your intended recipient.
Each card will be unique and a fun surprise for those who didn’t expect a fabulous “Thank You” card!
Download printable instructions of this craft:
As you write out your thank you cards for all the wonderful gifts that you receive during this Christmas season, spend some time thanking God for His salvation.
You Are Saved