Somedays, you just need a little encouragement. Whether its motivation to stick with your New Year’s resolutions, confidence to face the challenges ahead, or a few kind words to get you through the day. That’s why we pulled together 6 inspirational quotes and put them on a single printable sheet that you can cut out and leave for those around you.
We even came up with a few suggestions for how you can use these quotes to spread happiness, laughter and love.
Someone who could use a smile:
Days are busy and sometimes we forget to show gratitude to those who mean the most to us. Pair the quote, “I’m thankful you’re in my life,” with a little piece of
chocolate to remind those important people you care about them.
Another idea is to leave the, “There are certain people who, without knowing it, make this world a little brighter and a little nicer… did you know you’re one of them,” quote on your significant others windshield or your coworkers computer screen. Your thoughtful gesture will be sure to put a smile on their face and start their day off on the right foot.
To help someone stay motivated:
New Year’s resolutions are all about change, but change can be difficult, as we get caught up in our own routines. If someone you know had a set back with their resolution or just need some words of encouragement, “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you,” is a great quote for them.
You can also leave, “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best,” on the bathroom mirror or their desk to remind them you’re rooting for them! A little encouragement can go a long way on the road to change.
Someone who is having a bad day:
Reminding people you care about them can significantly improve their day and strengthen your relationship. If you know someone is having a less than perfect day, bring them a cup of coffee with the quote, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow,” to turn their day around.
“With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts,” is also a great quote to help boost someone’s mood.
Other holidays we think you might enjoy celebrating in February include:
First, we’re going to take a shortcut by wrapping the curling ribbon around your gift (both side/side and up/down) and attaching it with double sided tape. This is an amazing trick because it keeps you from having to flip your package around and struggle to tie a tight knot. It also saves time and keeps your ribbon flat on both the front and the back of the package.
Next, you take your crepe paper and lay it out about the length of your hand. Layer it back and forth 8 times. Don’t worry about making them perfectly even, because next you’re going to trim each end anyways.
Cut off the excess on each side so that your crepe paper is about 5″ long.
To create the flower, take two pieces at a time and pinch the sides together at the middle. Grab two more pieces and do the same thing, adding them next to the first pieces. Continue this with the rest of crepe paper pieces.
There you have it – a pretty package that will have people thinking, “That’s so crafty!”
From all of us at American Greetings, happy holidays and happy wrapping!
Finally, spread out the loops of ribbon. Twist and pull up on each loop to create volume. Loops of ribbon often look good in 3’s, so pull three of them towards the middle. Play with it a little to get it the way you like.
You’ll find yourself with one strip of excess ribbon. If you’re using single-sided, it may even be upside-down. Twist it over and then finish it by cutting a “V” in it so that it looks finished.
