Thursday, June 24, 2010

Cards With A Past

Do you save cards that your family and children gave or sent you? I have for years and had a big box of them as far back as 1976. After doing ATC'S (Artist Trading Cards) for other people it came to me that would be a good way to save my cards. Here is my book and how I did it.
Enlarge for better view This is the back of cards

This is the front


This is how I start: I look at the focal point of the card and what the caption is.



Then I look at the in side and the signature: This card was 2007 Red Hat secret pal card. Later I found out it was Charlene from the Village.




now cut the card





these cards are 2 1/2 by 3 1/2






start to cut and paste
















The verse is cut up and placed on the back of the card




















Date the card and you have the card a memory for ever.











Want my children and grandchildren be surprised years from now that there cards were saved.










We my get much needed rain today;
You-all have a good and happy day

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's a great idea Patsy. Your loved ones will be so honored that you treasured their cards so much. I bet it was a lot of fun going through these with lots of fond memories. Keeping my fingers crossed for your rain today!

Charlene said...

Patsy, I enjoyed seeing the card I sent you and remembered the card even knew my printing. What a clever idea and a true keepsake for your family.
Did you say RAIN....I sure hope we get some much needed rain.

Have a blessed day and stay cool

RURAL said...

Hopefully that rain we willingly sent your way will arrive for you soon. We have had more then enough around here.

What a great idea, I save most of my cards, I keep them in those photo storage boxes. Love looking through them, they bring back great memories.

Jen

Becca's Dirt said...

Great idea. I began saving cards as early as I can remember. I still have them in boxes. But over the past 8-10 years I've saved some but not all. To be truthful I actually don't receive but maybe 1 or 2 cards a year now. I could cry but I won't. Did receive 1 mothers day card this year though (I have 2 kids).

Sue said...

Great Idea Patsy, I have been saving cards for many years. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs,
Sue

Far Side of Fifty said...

What a great idea, I have saved cards for forty years! I still have our wedding cards..I have them packed away in boxes and old hat boxes..it is like a trip down memory lane! :)