photo thank you cards.

what better way to finish the sporadic birthday series than with thank you cards? i love to do photo cards because they're cheaper, less likely to get thrown away {fridge, anyone?}, and more personal. i do believe the final product was my plan E, but it all worked out in the end.

creative idea #14: photo thank you cards
idea sparked by: blog.alainmartinez.com {very last pic}

tools:

• scrapbook paper {9 pieces of 8x11}
• card stock {9 pieces of 8x11}
• ruler
• pencil
• scissors
• tape
• something to string banner with {optional}
• hot glue gun (optional)
• computer + printer
• something round to trace circles around letters {optional. i used a bowl}
• camera
• baby
• props {optional}
• avery 5164 labels {optional}
• post card stamps

directions:

• to make a banner triangle the full size of an 8x11 piece of paper, use a ruler to mark the center of the bottom of the piece of scrapbook paper. trace one line from that point to each of the top corners, to make a triangle. repeat with all scrapbook paper.
• on the computer, type out THANK YOU! in desired font and color, sized to fit your triangles. print on cardstock
• either cut them out right on the letter, or use a round object to trace a circle around them. {i put the circle on the paper and held it up to the light to make sure the letter was centered before tracing}. cut out.
• tape the letters to the triangles
• i was originally going to do this outside and have the banner hot glued on to lace ribbon and hanging from 2 chairs, but i needed to get these done quick so i taped them to the wall instead{no trip to the park necessary}. you choose your plan of attack.

• photograph your adorable subject with desired props.

• edit and print photos.
• because my hand writing isn't the best and i thought it would be fun, i printed out individual thank yous from emery in kid font. i let each person know what emery loved to do with their gift! i printed these on the avery 5164 labels and stuck them on the back of the photo.

what are your favorite thank you card ideas??

love and gratitude,

amber.