I was raised to regard thank you notes as a necessity. I remember how much I didn’t enjoy writing them when I was little, but I’m really grateful for the habit my mom instilled in me. I still try to take the few extra minutes to write them today. Xander isn’t to the point of writing yet, but I think it’s important to include him in the process, and I found a way to do so.
I’ve seen several different white crayon + watercolor art projects on Pinterest and thought it would translate well to a card.
I simply wrote “thank you” in white crayon and let Xander have at it with the watercolors. He’s type A (wonder where he gets it), so sometimes he struggles with letting loose. I think doing art projects like this is helpful.
It really is a quick and simple way for your kids to show gratitude and appreciation.
Do you like a hand-written note as much as I do?
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
Genius! Teaching good manners thru a craft. Love it. 🙂
Carolyne says
I am big on writing thank you cards. Every time I go to TJ Maxx I take a look at their stationery section and buy a bunch of random boxes of note cards. I think I may adapt this for holiday cards.
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks for reading, Carolyne! I love the cards at TJ Maxx, too!
Amy D says
Gorgeous, what a great way to get your kids involved! You know how much I love thank you notes 😉 xo
lindsayheltne says
The necessity of thank you notes was instilled in me super young, too! I still LOVE doing it… there's just something so sweet about spending a few minutes to tell someone how grateful you are for something they did/said/etc. I might use this idea for myself – great idea for Christmas thank yous 🙂 Keep doing what you're doing, lady. Always love reading.
themakerista@gmail.com says
I appreciate the encouragement, Lindsay! Thanks!
Brittany Cramer says
so smart! i wish my parents taught me the skill of thank-you cards, I'm so terrible at them, it's such a chore! but I know how much they mean to people, I just wish I had learned the skill to bust them out effortlessly as a kid and it wouldn't be so painful as it is now lol.
themakerista@gmail.com says
Even though I was taught to do it, it's still hard sometimes! I find to sit down and write one is easy…it's when you have to write a lot after a birthday or a wedding (how was that for you? 🙂 ) is when it's the most difficult!
Julia Konya says
Same here. I was raised to write thank you notes and I'm forcing (yup) my kids to do so now too. Love this idea!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Glad I'm not the only one!
Heather J says
Yes to thank you notes! This is such a fun idea, my kid will love this. Thanks!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Glad I could give you a fun project. Thanks for reading, Heather!
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
Really cute idea! I read once that great photos have something alive in them – a pet, a plant, or a child. So maybe those little Milly fingers are actually a plus 🙂
themakerista@gmail.com says
I've heard that thought and it's stuck with me too! Glad I'm not alone. 🙂
Kristin@bliss-athome.com says
These are so great Gwen! Super cute! xo Kristin
Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says
I love these. My boys and I just made some with potato stamps…they are too cute. Trying to get ahead on all the soon holiday thank you notes that we will be writing! But, I would kill for your amazing handwriting…mine looks crazy & scary…like either a school age child or a serial killer. :/ It's really bad.
themakerista@gmail.com says
Ha, I'm sure it's not crazy AND scary. Just a lot of practice doodling during class in high school and college. 🙂
Kimberly Hannon says
What is the blue backround under the cards (adorable idea, btw)? The color and pattern are lovely!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Hi Kimberly! Thanks for the inquiry. The background is a fabric by Robert Allen. You can find it here. I'm hoping to make a pillow or two with it soon! Thanks for reading!
Megan Davey says
totally doing this! great idea!
Megan from Chasing Davies
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks so much, Megan!
Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says
What a super cute idea!! I love that they helped make them 🙂 That blue agate fabric is gorgeous too!!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, Sarah!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
Love this idea! The white crayon writing + water color combo would look great on gift tags too! PS: your handwriting is killer! Love it 🙂
Emily says
What a fabulous idea, heck I'd love to make some of my own and I don't even have a kid yet!
Heidi Lund says
Hi, thanks for the great idea! One silly question…what did you put on the inside of the card?? Thanks!
themakerista@gmail.com says
Heidi, not silly. 🙂
I just used flat notecards, so there was no inside. Keeps it really simple. Thanks for reading!
Sarah says
We tried this this past weekend and it was a flop! I'm thinking maybe our watercolour paper was too heavy, the crayon- faulty lol, or the watercolours too good. In the end- I outlined the "thank you" and we went a little crazy with some glitter. There is nothing that glitter can't fix!