A Valentine challenge: I invite you to send just one hand-stamped Valentine to someone who is ill, lonely, grieving, in a nursing home, etc. Brighten someone's day with an UNEXPECTED card! You have more power than you know to cheer another.
I have a stack of Valentine cards going out…but the most IMPORTANT are going to a friend in her 80's who just got home from a month's stay in the hospital and another long-term friend (a lady who mentored my sorority in college) who divorced over 40 years ago, is childless and still grieves the end of her marriage. We all likely know one person who would be so grateful for a warm hug via a handmade card. And if you don't know anyone like that, perhaps just drop some cards off at your local hospital, senior's center, etc…
Let's make Valentine's special for those who need it most!
ONCE YOU MAIL OR DELIVER, post a comment here. All those who participate will be entered into a drawing for a surprise stamp set to be mailed to you. Deadline to comment is Saturday, February 14. I will post the winner here on February 15 and ask you to email me your mailing address.
Update on 2/6/2015: May I just say that I have the most wonderful customers and team EVER!? I have been brought to tears a few times just since I sent this info to all via email. The words of response have absolutely meant the world to me. I am passionate about moving the focus out… towards those who have any more hurdles than I do. No matter what our challenges, I know there are others who need whatever it might be much more than I do. Thank you for partnering with me to brighten quite a few people's lives for just a moment via sending a Valentine card.
That was a great idea Stella! I mailed out five to people that brought happines to my heart at the assisted living i just retired from. Made my day!
Hi Stella,
I love this!!! 🙂 What a beautiful idea! Even though I’m going to spend some time with her on the 14th (we’re going to a local stamp camp!), I dropped one of my Valentine cards in the mail for a close friend. 😉 This will be her second Valentine’s Day since her divorce and I think she’ll be happy to know that she’s loved!
Thank you so much for the inspiration!!! Just a few minutes of our time can mean so much! 😉
Crafty hugs,
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
Delivered on tot boyfriend in the hospital. And mailed three to his family back in Arizona
I sent a Valentine card off Tuesday to a little girl with cancer.
Thanks for helping me turn my thoughts and efforts to people who are important to me for their trials and efforts. I made and sent out 10 cards because of your inspiration.
Deeply, sincerely and profoundly touched by the response so far. Wow!
I made 8 cards and mailed them to residents at the assisted living community where my 96 year old mother-in-law is living. It is only about 5 minutes from my house but thought they may like to get them in the mail I am so glad that you made this suggestion it is a wonderful idea.
Stella, your cards are amazing! I mailed out 3 Valentines made from last month’s Paper Pumpkin kit to three elderly woman that I met at church a few years ago.
Sent a valentines to a friend of many years. Though we now live far apart we always keepm in touch. She lost her only daughter at age 16 and she has after told me I am the only one she can really talk about daughter with even now. Going to send another one out to a young lady in hospital recovering from an accident.
Stella,
I’ve made and sent many cards – one to an elderly lady who needs special care, one to a couple in poor health, in need of some support, one to a lady who just moved to assisted living in another state, and one to my Mom (100 years old in July, 2014), and living in a nursing home. What a very special idea!
Marcia
I sent a card to my grandma that was recently put in an assisted living facility. She lives across the country and I haven’t been able to see her in more than 10 years. I sent her a card to let her know I love her and am thinking of her.
Sent one to my Dad. We lost Mom a little over a year ago. I miss her every day. Hope this one brings a smile to his face.
These comments are just touching my heart big time!
I dropped off Valentine’s Day cards at my local Meals on Wheels yesterday. I try to make cards for them 3 or 4 times a year.
I made and sent Valentines to an 87 yr old former neighbor who
is in a residential board and care and to a dear friend wno fell and broke her femoral bone at the hip and is in rehab. Also sent one to Maddie. (Used my Texture Boutique…the
ultimate “Toy”!!!!!)
Such a heart warming idea Stella! I’m sending several Valentine’s Day cards made with wonderful StampinUp products. One to an elderly couple that helped me tremendously when I was having to travel to get my radiation treatments in the summer of 2008. One for a widow friend close to my heart and one to my Mom who also became a widow last June. Thank you for this idea! <3
I sent one to my brother who I don’t get to see very much because he is a hard worker at a Factory. I pray that this Easter he will come to my house and I can make him a very special Birthday cake. His birthday is on Easter this year. I stamped smiley faces all over the card! 🙂
I am sending a card to one of my daughters friends. They are both young adults; and work hard. I really don’t know how they get by, other than by the Grace of God. 🙂 May God bless them and keep them.
Sending out several this year but most importantly I am sending one to a friend who has Stage IV breast cancer. This will be her last Valentine’s Day and I want to make it special for her!
I sent one to Addie Lynn & Sisters as well as one to a woman I work with whose 11-year-old daughter died unexpectedly a few weeks ago. I also sent a Valentine to my 21 year old DD whose boyfriend (her first) just broke up with her after almost 3 years–she did not see it coming and is devastated and heartbroken. Heartbreaking scenarios, but hopefully, the cards will help brighten their days.
Thanks for the great inspiration Stella! I spent the fist part of the week making many Valentine’s. I sent them to Sister’s – who recently lost their Mom and Brother, My Aunt who just lost her Son, My Best Friend and to a few Friends who will probably be alone on Valentine’s Day!
Hi Stella, I sent out 6 valentine cards. One to my 93 year old mother in law. Five extra for her to give to her ladies in the “old gals club”. They have all lost their husbands. They meet for lunch at her house once a month. She goes all out, cooks, sets the table like they do in a high priced restaurant with china, silver and flowers This months theme is Valentine of course.
Hi Stella! I know I’ve missed the deadline, but wanted you to know that I delivered 7 Valentine cards (SU) to some very sweet ladies in an assisted living home in Parker, Colorado. They were so happy to receive them and it made me feel very happy, too! Thank you for your suggestion! Have a wonderful day!!!