Hello creative friends,
I’m always excited to make a fresh start in a new year… kind of like pressing the re-set button.
The past two years have been difficult for the whole world and even though we anticipated a better year ahead in 2022, New Year celebrations were quickly scaled back with the emergence of a new variant of the virus…. and our hopes that the end of the pandemic were insight, were quickly dashed.
It’s been pretty hard to find a positive in this season of life and I know for me, being grateful has been low on my list of priorities for sure.
So I decided to set myself a gratitude challenge…. I want to find the good buried beneath the stress, chaos and sadness.
A Year of Gratitude
Being grateful has a positive influence on both our mental and physical health.
I want to take time to reflect on each month and find the positives.
Maybe you’d like to join me in this gratitude practice in 2022.
I’m making a gratitude flip tag using 12 printable monthly cards.
Each month I’d have a new card in which I could record the things that I am grateful for.
The front of the card will have an inspiring gratitude quote and pretty artwork, while the back is a place to write what I am grateful for.
Each month I will release a new printable card that you can print off and add to your project.
The cards measure 9 cm x 14 cm (3.5″ x 5.5″).
I’m putting my cards on a ring, but you could make a gratitude journal or a craft project that incorporates the monthly cards.
How to download the January Gratitude Card
You’ll find the first January gratitude card ready to download in the Newsletter Subscribers Printable Library – the password to this page is on the bottom of your latest newsletter.
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No problem, simply sign up for the Shabby Art Boutique newsletter and get instant access to all of the free printables in the library.
In 2020 we had the ‘ Year of Vintage Postcards’ project and last year we did the yearlong ‘A Year of Positivity’ project.
Many readers have asked to continue with the monthly printables, so I hope that you’ll join me again this year to fill our 2022 with gratitude.
Happy crafting!
Hugs
♥
Kerryanne
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Thank you so much for sharing these sweet printables again this year. <3
These are beautiful Kerryanne – I love this idea.
Thank you, a year of gratitude sounds wonderful. A. Great idea. Pat
Thank you KerryAnne for doing yet another year of these awesome and fun printables again this year. I just love them as they always bring warm and loving feelings to me but my friends as well. You ROCK ALWAYS. Hugs my friend!
Wonderful idea! I love your monthly postcards. I use them all the time! Sometimes I use them for a cover on a card, or I just send it as a postcard. The recipients always love them! You are so thoughtful and talented! Hugs.. Marilyn
Thank you! I love the idea of a tag ring!
Thank you so much Kerryanne, these gratitude cards are an absolutely wonderful idea.
I have previously kept a gratitude journal, but I reached a certain point where I didn’t feel the need to write every day. For a while I was very tough on myself for letting this habit go by the wayside. This year, I have decided to resume my writing, but rather than writing everyday, I write when I feel the call. I am still practicing daily gratitude, however I am doing this as part of a bedtime routine where I recite a few things I am grateful for. I find that this is something that fits in better with my chaotic life, and helps me feel as though I am ending my day on a good note, which in turn helps me sleep a little better.
I will be adding your beautiful printables to my routine this year.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely work.
Thank you so much.. this will be awesome!
Muchísimas gracias por tan grande corazón, para mi ha sido y es un placer haberte encontrado en mi camino, un enorme abrazo lleno de dulzura, cariño y gratitud. Besitos desde España
I think a Year of Gratitude is an excellent idea, and the picture you chose for the January postcard is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love this idea!! And the card is so beautiful! Thank you Kerryanne!!
Thank You for your beautiful designs as well as inspiration. What a Wonderful way to remind ourselves everyday of our blessings and what we should be grateful for.
Blessings To You,
Sue Ann
I love this idea, Kerryanne; thank you so much. The image is very pretty.
I’m trying to rid myself of the habit of procrastination, and so I’ve already printed this on cardstock and cut it out, and will be adding it to a book ring. I will also be sure to fill it up, as in the dark time, to be grateful to God and have a grateful heart, is very uplifting. It really helps to lift us out of the gloom and doom.
I’m grateful I discovered your Facebook page and your handcraft club around 3 years ago!
While I loved last years post cards, I really love this one. I am printing it out for sure. Thank you for all your hard work for us.
Such a lovely idea! Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the bad, we forget about all the good.
2-11-2022 Help, I have been a member for 2 years now and can’t seem to locate the Password “at the bottom of the page.” Can you help me with this. E.Denny USA.
Hi Elizabeth,
The password is contained on your weekly email newsletter. There’s a big read heading that says ‘Freebies Library’…. below that there is a link and password to open the page.
Please email me if you continue to have an issue with it 🙂
Happy crafting,
Kerryanne