Spotlight on Art: Letters to Live By

There are certain milestones in our children’s lives that we look forward to with great anticipation as parents. They certainly differ from one parent to another, or even among a parent’s children. Some of those moments for me have been my children’s first days of school, first dates, baptisms, weddings, and their own first children. Today’s spotlight focuses on a unique project created by one of our Art Studio artists that can help a new mother capture her feelings about these special events in a deeply personal time capsule type gift to her new child.

Our artist started with envelopes that she cut from Kraft Cardstock using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge. Her envelopes were cut at the 6 ¼” size setting, and then bound together in a Kraft cardstock cover using Baker’s Twine.

She embellished the envelopes with simple stamped images, and then added beautiful page slides made from strips of B&T paper or Cardstock. Each page slide is topped with a Cricut shape identifying the milestone contained within.

Remove the slide to open the envelope and insert a handwritten or typed note to the child. No matter how beautifully embellished the album is, what is inside the envelopes is really the best part of this gift. What a great way to look to the future and capture your hopes and thoughts in a loving letter to your child.

Of course you don’t have to be a parent to make this type of project: consider making an anniversary book for your spouse, whether you are not yet married or have been married for years. Or how about to a cherished sibling or a dear friend? You could even make one containing letters to your future self. Any relationship is worth celebrating with this loving and thoughtful project idea. Who will you make one for?