Got kids? Got Paper? Stop buying cards!

smedisky · #1 (**permalink**) 09-18-2006, 04:03 PM

If you've got kiddos and some basic art supplies, start "employing" the creative skills of your kids to make cards for you to use!!!

Not only can you save a bunch of money, but your kids will feel great about being able to truly help you and the receiver gets a handmade, heartfelt sentiment!

jacquelynrose · #2 (**permalink**) 09-18-2006, 10:13 PM

My DD is 3, she makes TONS of pictures at School...it was my Grandmother's Birthday, and I had sent her one of her pictures from 'DD' but I also sent her a Card ($1) from the store.

Jacquelyn

PrincessPerky · #3 (**permalink**) 09-20-2006, 07:59 AM

Ill ditto the kids make, I have a stash from before the kids could color, but I usually have htem make one...gmas seem to like them better anyway.

shelbylovesmelby · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 02:37 PM

You can even invest some $ in getting some heavier card paper & matching envelops, I've found them @ an office supply store I think for like $10 for 100???

Snoopy2645 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-08-2006, 09:01 PM

I have been doing this for years my oldest is 11 so I started this when she was little cards are so expensive anymore you can usually find them at walmart for $1 but walmart is on the other side of town & I dont want to run thier just to get a cheap card so I have 1 of my girls make one or sometimes print them online

ScrimpAndSave · #6 (**permalink**) 06-18-2008, 02:16 PM

This is so true! They are a lot cuter too.