Note Cards | Everyday States

Sending Love From...

For those that find themselves moving around the United States, sending an update of address is always a good idea.  For those that are absolutely in love with their state, and want to spread some love, why not send it in a card? 

To make the card:

1. Purchase or cut a white card.

2. Select the state you want to use and create a pattern by printing the state outline from online or copy from another source.

"Sending Love from Maryland"

TIP: For the states like Colorado, Utah, Arizona, using a thicker line (more strands of embroidery floss) can be used.  For the states that are far more complex like Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, punching more holes and using a thinner line (one or two strands of embroidery floss) make those finer details a little easier to manage when hand stitching. 

"Sending Love from Colorado"

3. Using a paper hole maker (awk, skewer, sewing needle), put your state on top of the card and punch holes following the pattern lines. 

4. Hand stitch the paper using embroidery thread or other string of your choice.  

5. Find a heart or draw your own and create your paper patter.  Repeat steps 3-5 for your heart.

6. Write your sweet message inside, put in an envelope, slap a stamp in the corner and send some state love to your loved one.