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Send Your Cards
Thank you for your interest in sending cards-- we appreciate every single card we receive! Your cards will be sent to senior citizens and/or children in hospitals to brighten up their day. You can receive a certificate of the number of cards you've made for your efforts!​
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Please read the guidelines below to help you with making your cards!
You can use any materials you like, such as paper, markers, colored pencils, stickers, glitter, and more!
Start by addressing the recipient using phrases such as
“Hello”
“Hey there”
“What’s up”
“To: A very special person”
“To: An amazing person”
and more!
1. Get your Materials
Then, add nice and uplifting messages such as
“Stay strong!”
“You’re so brave!”
“I am inspired by you!”
“Thank you for being you!”
and more!
Add colors, drawings, and decorations of your choice! Be creative and have fun!
(Optional) Sign your first name on the card
If you want, you can include your first name, as well as your state/country (ex. Jamie from New Jersey). Please do not include your last name, address, date, or contact information.
2. Write your message
3. Decorate your cards
How to Make Cards
Card-Making Guidelines
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Write encouraging and helpful messages on your card (e.g. "Stay strong, you're amazing!")
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Put yourself in the shoes of someone receiving a card when creating one.
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Be creative and have fun! Use different colors and materials!
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Don’t use names or gender-specific wording (ex. “he”, “Jake”)
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Don’t use any religious statements (ex. “Praying for you”)
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Don’t write wellness-related statements (ex. “Feel better soon”, “Get well”)
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Don’t put personal information on the cards.
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Examples
We hope you have fun making your cards!
