My favorite thank you notes are the ones with some bit of random information, like
thank you for the such and such, blah, blah, blah...the boys have been hyped-up from all the Christmas candy we ate ever since we got back, and have started at a young age the never tiring came of ring and run with our neighbors. I like a visual image of what's going on -- it's so much more interesting to me than just the formality of saying "thanks." In all honesty, I just like hearing from people, and if that comes in the form of a thank you note, I'll take it! I usually put the "thank you" in two short sentences at the beginning, and then move onto something more creative that will make the recipient of the note remember it [
and therefore want to send even more gifts so they can get another thank-you note -- ha! just kidding].
Every year, I design a family postcard for thank you notes -- it helps to have some paper to look forward to writing on! Also, with a postcard, there isn't a whole lot of pressure for it to be formal or a certain length. That helps me make it more personal. Here are our cards for this year...
I've seen some other papers out there that would definitely inspire me to write --
[Lotta Jansdotter Postcard Set, $15.95, available
here]
[Herman Yu Flat Card Set, $20]
[And if you are looking for something personalized,
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How sweet are you?!?! I was going to comment on your fabulous amily postcard when I saw somehting I recongized quite well...my own work! Thank you! LOVE the postcard. With all those XO's, it would make a great Valentine! Just a simple "Miss you" or "Big Hugs to you" on the back and you're done! Great job!
I have a photo printer, a little 4x6 number. So I'll take a pic of the kids wearing, using, or playing with whatever they've been given, print it out, and mail the postcard to the giver. For some reason, the paper that I have to go with my printer is postcard paper, so it's perfect!
that's such a great idea -- so thoughtful!
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