One of my good friends recently got a divorce. And while the divorce was amicable and the process moved fairly quickly, and while my friend was relieved to close that chapter, she was still, understandably, going through the stages of grief.
She moved into her own place and tried to keep her mind off things by decorating and filling up her social life, etc.
One day, several of her friends (me included) received an email from her requesting we send inspirational cards and messages for a bulletin board that would go in her bedroom. This would serve as a visual pick me up that she could read in the times when the divorce seemed to be crushing down on her.
So we did. Below is what I sent. Just putting it here as an idea for someone that may be looking for an easy and fun idea to cheer up someone you care for.
I pulled out a spool of white satin ribbon, a set of Martha Stewart stamp pads and a set of mini alphabet stamps.
With each letter in a different color, I stamped this quote, letter by letter, onto the ribbon:
"Love is the time and space where I give myself the right to be extraordinary."
After the ink dried, I rolled it back up onto the spool so that she could read the message as it unrolled.
I glued on a little note so she'd know this was my contribution for her board.
Wrapped it up in a box... and shipped it off using the printable "please take me to" envelope wrap.
To my dear friend, you are extraordinary. Every day. In every way. Your bravery in being true to yourself and creating the life you want is an inspiration to us all.
i.love.this.
what i love the most? that you made the WORDS into a treasure. a gift. because that quote is already perfect. but now it is so very much more.
wow. just wow.
Posted by: Nakedjen | May 23, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Awesome idea! I just love what you did with the ribbon. Your girlfriend is surely going to love you more for taking the time to do something as special as this.
lovely.
Posted by: Issa | May 24, 2010 at 06:32 AM
I never received that email!
Posted by: PeonyJen | May 24, 2010 at 07:22 AM
I love you beyond words. And what Jen said is the most true part - these words, done with your amazingly creative flair, are such a treasure to have :) I will post a picture of my board very very soon.
Posted by: Sarah | May 24, 2010 at 08:06 AM
what a wonderful way to "show" your support. stopping by from its so very cheri
Posted by: malia | May 24, 2010 at 02:25 PM
so cute, I love your ideas.
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