Get The Technique
The holidays are over...that must mean it's time for me to make my holiday card! I seem to always miss Hanukkah and Christmas. In years past, my husband and I have sent out New Years or Valentines cards instead (Thank you St. Valentine for the February extension!)
I like to send gifty-ish cards and while trying to think of an idea for this year, I remembered an old winter card-gift-combo that my friend Page and I made over 10 years ago that I thought I could share. For those of you a little behind like myself, this tissue packet “card” is a really easy craft to crank out in multiples. (We made over 200 for our Martha Stewart coworkers that year and I made at least 50 more for friends and family!)
To make one, cut a 6" by-5 3/4-inch rectangle from felt with scallop or pinking shears, fold short ends in to meet at center, and pin. Sew sides shut with a 1/2-inch seam allowance, and trim ends with the shears. Stuff a small stack of pocket-size tissues inside each case.
Rubber-stamp a message like "HAPPY WINTER" on a tissue and slip it halfway into the packet so your good wishes will show.
From: Rowaida Flayhan | 1/8/10 at 12:19 pm
Hi Jodi, I look forward too reading your posts it has been a long time, this is a nice and cute idea. Wish you great year with good health, success and prosperity for you and your family.
Best Regards,
Rowaida
From: * TONYA * | 1/8/10 at 12:23 pm
What a fantastic idea. This sounds like a great project to work on during down time throughout the year and have them finished in time for the holidays.
From: Betty | 1/8/10 at 2:03 pm
Darling. Love the after holiday thought. Since they are used to replace a typical card do you have a cute way to send them?
From: Alejandra | 1/8/10 at 2:44 pm
I love it! I always plan to make Valentine's Cards to make up for the lack of Christmas cards too. This is a cute idea.
From: Mieko | 1/8/10 at 6:13 pm
I love carrying a little packet of tissue. You never know when you need a piece of tissue!
From: Lisa Heller | 1/8/10 at 9:21 pm
I too always carry a little pack of tissues. I would love this little item as a gift! So would my mom!!
From: Pumpkin Petunia | 1/11/10 at 10:23 am
Love this! I think it will be the perfect Valentine's gift for my 8 yr. old to make for her teachers, aunties and grandmothers. She's just learning sew and being able to say "I sewed this for you myself." will be a huge accomplishment for her.
From: Erik | 1/11/10 at 10:50 pm
Awesome. The rubber stamp is awesome. Jodi, I'm curious. Where is it from? (The link is empty.)
From: Morgan Levine | 1/12/10 at 9:58 am
I just updated the links. Thanks for letting us know.
From: Lisa Rezendez | 1/14/10 at 12:23 pm
What a cute idea! And useful...I'm a practical girl and I love practical gifts
From: Raphael Vargas | 6/15/10 at 6:03 pm
You have done it again! Great post.