For as long as I can remember I have had a strong relationship with cards. I have made them, purchased them, celebrated with them, mourned with them, and well, so many things with them! I am certain you understand. I have sent them to loved ones, sent them to strangers, sent them on behalf of someone as a request, I have SENT them… many of them. (this is starting to feel like a Dr. Suess book!)
The point is, cards are a thing. (maybe that is why I started a greeting card company?!) Personally- receiving a card, (especially for no particular reason) is such a joy to me. People are supposed to think of you on your birthday. Our culture has perpetuated the responsibility upon us to send a card for the winter holidays. But to receive a card JUST BECAUSE feels like love arrived in my mailbox.
Cards are much more to me than a piece of card stock, they have become a mission. A typical week I mail between ten and fifteen cards. Usually I follow my heart more than my calendar. It seems to work out. I am blessed to receive comments such as, “This was just what I needed!”, “Thank you for thinking of me”, “Your timing was perfect!”. It is interesting to me how the universe works. It feels so good to send love and have it welcomed.
So! I invite you to do the same. The elder project is a greeting card project that happens multiple times a year. It is simple to do, but the impact is incredible. Why do I choose to invite you to do this? It’s pretty simple. I feel that our elderly can be a lost population. It feels like they are not seen or appreciated. This is my way of trying to change that just a bit.
The next deadline is May 1. I hope you will join me in sharing the love.
Here are the details!
Parents, educators, creators of all sorts- anyone who’s feeling like paying it forward a wee bit! I’m collecting (& creating) love notes, greeting cards/postcards – you’d like to create!
PLEASE begin creating NOW- All cards will be collected by May 1. They can be simple and sweet- not too sassy, but always loving for our elderly friends.Our theme:”Sending you love”Here are the details:
1. These are for the elderly. They will be distributed mostly to nursing facilities ( everyone needs love! 
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2. Do not put your cards in an envelope – elderly hands sometimes have difficulty with that.
3. Please don’t use glitter.
4. Cards created by children. Adults. Everyone is welcome! The more cards we receive, the more we can touch!
5. Please sign your cards – these are going to real people! A sentiment and a signature makes it more personal 
6. Please deliver to my home 23 Westbourne Road in Irondequoit or my office 349 W Commercial street- suite 2795 home of Create Art 4 Good and Greetings 4 Good! By the 1 of May!
Questions? Please just ask! Thanks for sharing the love!
