The Beginning

   I started "Mailbox Hugs" as a 40th birthday present to myself.  I remember the excitement I used to feel as a kid when I got something in the mail.  What a shame that people don't send cards and letters in the mail anymore, especially when as an adult the mailbox just means junk and bills.  Sure, I was wished a happy birthday by my friends on Facebook, but this was a milestone birthday and my husband was out of town on business.

                                                   I was feeling sorry for myself.

   Then I checked the mailbox and there it was...a birthday card for me!  It had a handwritten sentiment from my husband's boss wishing me a happy birthday and apologizing that my husband was unable to be with me on my big day.
   I hadn't just gotten a card, I felt like I had received a hug in my mailbox!  It made me want to send other people "hugs" in their mailboxes.

   This is my first official Mailbox Hug.  I sent it to my sister-in-law because her basement had flooded and she was feeling a bit down.  The inside sentiment reads "Wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all better.".

Recipe:
White 4" x 5 1/2" card stock base
Teal Mat 4" x 5 1/2"
Plaid Mat 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Teal Flower Mat 3 3/8" x 4 7/8"
   Above papers are from My Mind's Eye "Simply Delightful" Stack
Parchment Mat 2 7/8" x 4 3/8"  The Paper Studio
   All mats are inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.
Fairy "Kim" cut at 3 1/2" from the Circuit Lite "Playtime" cartridge & popped up on foam tape.  I didn't care for her star so this star is from Create a Critter p.71 & I added yellow glitter glue.
Sentiment (inside) "Wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all better."

Join me and other card-making prayer warriors in sending "Group Hugs" to those in need of encouragement!  Just head over to my website at MailboxHugs.com and click on the "About" tab to read how it works.  We'd love to have you join us!