Turn Junk Mail Into Snail Mail

When I reached in the mailbox this morning and grabbed this lone piece of mail (pictured below), my first thought was "trashcan." But after looking at the picture, I couldn't let that happen. It's a great photo from some rural place, although now you never know if it was AI generated or nor. Either way, I was holding in my hand a really nice photo that someone else would love to get in their mailbox. So off to my craft room I went.

After trimming the words away, I mounted the picture on Stampin' Up!'s Cherry Cobbler card stock. Using a Sizzix die, I cut out two borders and glued them on the back. Then I glued the piece down on SU!'s Night of Navy card stock. I made sure to leave room for the sentiment, which I stamped using a Tim Holtz stamp and SU! Night of Navy ink.

If you don't have any fancy supplies, not worries. You can pick up a couple of sheets of paper from your local craft store and hand write your sentiments in. Making a handmade card is more about the love and time that goes into it than perfection. 

I really think that a Veteran would love getting this on his or her birthday. I'm waiting for just the right person to send it to.

From now on, I'm going to think twice before I step on the lever to open the trash can. Perhaps there's a card just waiting to be made.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful (and crafty) day!