![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8586/16376423899_09bbc68e43_z.jpg)
Hello my friends! This Thursday there is a very special holiday- Lunar New Year! This year is the Year of the Sheep (or Goat). One of my favorite Lunar New Year traditions is making cards for my friends.
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/16536704226_13b3b7235c_z.jpg)
Here are my supplies. I use red cardstock (red is a lucky color!), white labels, scissors, and gold and red pencils. To decorate my cards, I use adorable pins with art by Joyce Wan of Wanart. I use her pins every year because they are so cute! Okay, are you ready to make cards with me?
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/16376787857_87535734a0_z.jpg)
The first thing to do is cut out cards from cardstock. I used a ruler to try to make sure they were the same size. Even so, they were not perfect. Oh well!
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8589/16561599162_1c29354af4_z.jpg)
Next, I put white labels on the cards. You can make the cards without labels, but I like them because they make my name pop when I sign the cards. I use Martha Stewart brand kitchen labels, which I bought at Staples.
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/15940146274_3dfdb0cde2_z.jpg)
The next step is putting the pins on the cards! The pins are so, so cute. I love the little sheep. The pins are 1 inch wide and also have the Chinese character for sheep on them. You don't have to use the same pins; use your creativity!
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/16375051158_45ab73edeb_z.jpg)
I carefully put my pins near the top of the card. Be very careful not to prick yourself with the pin. That could hurt!
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8662/15942530473_32422b1081_z.jpg)
Next, I use a gold pencil to write "HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!" on each card. There are lots of fun greetings for Lunar New Year; try using the internet to find some!
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/16561046961_d8d76415e4_z.jpg)
My last step is signing my name on the white label. Remember, you don't have to use a label if you don't want to! I wrote "Love, Inky" on each card using red pencil.
![Lunar New Year: Year of the Sheep (2015)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/16375268820_86a3346b87_z.jpg)
The cards are done! Ta da! Now I'll ask my moms to help me address envelopes and take them to the post office so that I can send the cards to my friends. Happy Lunar New Year my friends!! Happy Happy Year of the Sheep to you!
Great photo story! Those pins are too cute. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteInky, we love the little sheep pins and they work perfectly on the Valentines! We love homemade Valentines the best! ~D3 Girls ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks D3 Girls! I love making cards for different holidays!
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