Well, hello, my creative friends! What a month it has been! My “bonus” content last month ended up being the only post. I am sorry, but am so blessed to be back in time for Thanksgiving! This week’s post could apply any time of year, but we are especially aware of thankfulness in this season. …
I learned that today is National Poetry Day. Sounds like a good day to share a bonus post! I’ve been thinking, since I write other poetry besides for cards, about posting a non-card poem once a month or so. So here’s my first one I’m sharing here… This poem was written in 2009. I was …
Happy day, fellow creatives! It’s time to share another sentiment for your handmade cards! Today’s poem of choice was written in 2021 when a friend requested an original card for a family wedding. She specifically requested that it have a beach theme and be based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, the Bible’s “Love” chapter, Which reads …
Greetings, fellow encouragers and card makers! I’m back with another poem for you! This one I have never actually yet used, but it’s in my files for “just for when (I need it).” It came to me in April of 2018, on the way to church of all places. When this happens in the car, …
Welcome to my blog, where I share original sentiments for use in your handmade cards! Today is Grandparent’s Day. I know it’s too late for Grandparent’s Day this year, but it could be used for a birthday… in fact, I wrote this probably 40 years ago, as a young person, for my Grandma’s birthday. The …
Welcome, Encouragers! In October we celebrate pastor appreciation. Will you be making a card for yours? Today I have a poem to share for such a purpose! There will be a button which will allow you to download it below. This poem was written for a minister I was learning under in 2018, but I …
Welcome, Encouragers and Card Makers! Today I have a thank you card poem to share with you! The first version posted here is my original. I believe it was inspired by this passage from the Bible: You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving …
Welcome, fellow encouragers and card makers! Today I have a poem to share that I composed when a friend was very ill. It is a blessing for healing. Praise God, she did recover, and I hope that whomever you share it with does, too. As always, you can both read it below and download it …
Hello, Encouragers and Card Makers! Today I have three short birthday poems to share with you! I will post them below, along with a link for you to download a pdf for printing, for your own personal, non-commercial use. Here they are: Wishing you the happiest Of birthdays, my dear friend!May God grace you withBlessings, …
Welcome, Encouragers! Are you looking for a sentiment for a baby shower or new baby card? I have one for you here! This poem came to me in the middle of the night, preceding a baby shower for a teenage mom. It has since been slightly edited. I have also modified it to apply to …