Hi creative friends,
I’m so delighted to be sharing the details of my yearlong freebie project for 2026… A Year of Gentle Reminders.
This will be the sixth year that I’ve created a monthly themed postcard freebie, and it honestly warms my heart knowing how loved these little projects have become over the years.
Previous themes have included Kindness, Gratitude, Positivity, Self-Love, and Treasured Friendships, and each year I’m reminded just how powerful simple words and gentle artwork can be when shared with others.
For 2026, I wanted a theme that felt especially nurturing and reassuring… something that followed on naturally from The Gentle Reset and offered quiet comfort throughout the year.
A Year of Gentle Reminders is just that… soft words we all need to hear from time to time.
What Is A Year of Gentle Reminders?
Each month throughout 2026, I’ll be sharing a free printable set of postcards and journal cards designed to be calm, meaningful, and easy to use in a variety of creative ways.
Every monthly release includes:
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Two different designs
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Two gentle reminder quotes (one per card)
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Simple, hand-painted watercolour artwork
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A calm, uncluttered layout that lets the words speak softly
These are designed to be used as:
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happy mail
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thoughtful notes for a friend
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journal or planner cards
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or incorporated into your papercraft projects
Sizes & Formats Included
To make the cards as versatile as possible, each quote comes in two sizes:
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Standard postcard size with a traditional postcard backing
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Smaller card size with a note-paper backing, perfect for journals, planners, and handmade projects
That means each month you’ll receive:
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2 different cards
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Each card in 2 sizes
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4 printable cards in total
When Are the Monthly Designs Released?
The new A Year of Gentle Reminders designs will be released in the first week of each month and added to the Newsletter Subscribers Freebies Library.
This project is my way of saying thank you to my newsletter subscribers, who so faithfully support and encourage Shabby Art Boutique throughout the year.
Download the January Freebie
The January ‘A Year of Gentle Reminders’ printable is now available in the Newsletter Subscribers Freebies Library.
If you’re already a subscriber, click here to simply log in with your password to download your file.
Not a subscriber yet? I’d love for you to join us!
When you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll receive instant access to the Freebies Library, where this printable (and many more) are waiting just for you.
Click here to subscribe and access the Freebies Library.
Share Your Creations
One of my favourite parts of these yearlong projects is seeing how you use the cards in your own creative way.
If you’d like to share your projects, happy mail, or journal pages made with A Year of Gentle Reminders, I warmly invite you to post them in my Simply Shabbilicious Facebook group.
Your creativity and kindness bring these little cards to life, and I know they’ll continue to be shared, gifted, and cherished throughout the year.
Thank you for allowing me to present this much-loved project for a sixth year.
I hope these gentle reminders bring a little calm, encouragement, and comfort to your days… one month at a time.
Happy crafting,
Hugs
♥
Kerryanne
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