The Gift You Can Be Proud Of
Have you been searching for that one present that you can be proud to give? Are you looking for something that will strike the heart with emotion? Perhaps something that will last a lifetime? A gift from the heart that will be pulled out of the closet 10 years later to reminisce about rather than be thrown out?
Birthdays are a time for celebration; to remember that we are here to love and be loved. For this reason, it is people’s responsibilities to give something meaningful. This perfect present is called a birthday card.
I am not talking about going to the store and buying a $3 pretty piece of paper that you’re most likely going to throw in the garbage after reading it, I am talking about a handmade piece of artwork created especially by you, for the person you love.
It does not have to be perfect. One of the biggest things about making birthday cards is being gentle on yourself and just going with the flow. Try to envision certain characteristics that this person reminds you of. What kinds of things do they like, what is their favorite color, music, animal? Take these things and create it into a beautiful card.
You also probably want to write something on the inside. Maybe a poem, limerick, or just some words of wisdom. Something you can even find on the internet such as, “The things that count most in life usually cannot be counted.” The best things to put in cards are things that you to share in common, most likely, a picture of the two of you. You can get creative and put any unique detail as you wish.
Most people will never throw out a handmade birthday card. It is something to treasure and hold onto. It will be a gift equal or greater than the present itself. You wouldn’t buy the gift at a dollar store, so why would you buy the card at such a place. Take some time and create something to be proud of.
