{"id":7064,"date":"2017-03-15T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=7064"},"modified":"2023-05-09T10:33:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T14:33:31","slug":"thank-note-etiquette-easy-diy-marbled-handmade-cards-express-sincere-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/15\/thank-note-etiquette-easy-diy-marbled-handmade-cards-express-sincere-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You Note Etiquette: DIY Marbled Handmade Cards to Express Your Gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Printable thank you cards are always at hand | Image courtesy Etsy seller DesignYourLove<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The art of the thank you note. Always appreciated but so frequently forgotten. Saying a sincere thanks can absolutely make someone’s day, so why do the ones I send often feel so obligatory, especially around birthdays and the crunch of the holiday season?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been guilty, more often than I would like, of sending out late or lackluster letters that don’t truly capture how grateful I am for the sweet generosity someone sent my way. It\u2019s never out of a lack of true appreciation, I just get so caught up in the return to regular life post-holiday that it slips my mind. And, when I do remember, it becomes more important just to get them out than to make them meaningful.<\/p>\n

But, after inspiring the joy of giving<\/a> in my favorite little ones recently, I intend to start doing things differently. I\u2019ve resolved to start writing timely and expressive thank you notes. My resolution may be a little late, since it\u2019s already well into March, but my thank you notes sure won’t be. Join me in making this year a year of sincere gratitude. Here are my tips and tricks to help you craft meaningful and memorable thank you notes that are gifts for your favorite gifters, in and of themselves.<\/p>\n

The Medium Makes a Difference<\/h4>\n
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Flowers show love, even in print | Image courtesy Etsy seller GoldLeafDesignandCo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stationery has the power to say a lot without a single word; it can make all the difference when it comes to thank you notes. So, before the pen even meets the paper, it’s important to decide just which<\/i> pen and which<\/i> paper to pick. Personally, I think we should all keep a few sets of notecards and stationery on hand for various occasions, everything from simple blank cards that can be dressed up on a creative whim, casual all-purpose thank you notes, and personalized formal stationery. I\u2019m known for stocking up on every cute or whimsical note card I lay my eyes on, far more than I may actually need to stash away. But the beauty of it is, I\u2019m always able to find the perfect thank you seemingly designed just for any friend or family member.<\/p>\n

Make sure to pick your paper according to the occasion at hand. A formal affair, like a wedding or black-tie bash, requires a formal thank you written on high-quality stationery. Steer clear of gel pens and colorful markers here, instead opting for the elegance of a black ink fountain pen. And script beats print letters in this case; taking time to craft each word with your best penmanship will imbue your note with a true sense of your heartfelt thanks.<\/p>\n

Casual cards of gratitude have less particular parameters, so this is where I say to get creative. For birthdays, or if a friend treats you to lunch or flowers, simple stationery can do the trick. Just this past week, a good friend left me homemade chicken soup and sweet strawberry sorbet<\/a> as I battled the flu, and my floral, but not too fancy, cards from a local gift shop were perfect!<\/p>\n

DIY Marbled Cards and Envelopes<\/h4>\n
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Simple marbled card DIY supplies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My one rule when it comes to paper is to steer clear of generic grocery store thank you cards. Instead, a better option that shows heartfelt appreciation is to make some yourself. With just a few household items, and a little ingenuity, I played around with this dip-dye card idea. Here’s how I did it\u2014and the gorgeous colored marble results:<\/p>\n

The Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n