I have to confess, I’m obsessed with note cards, or pass it on cards.
There is something about those mini pictures and affirmations that just make me want to collect them and collect them all! They just fit into your palm so beautifully!
If there is anyone else out there who loves note cards then I hope this inspires you to use them in other ways.
If you aren’t currently obsessed with them, I hope this is a good introduction, and that when you are in the market for a new obsession, you will consider them.
1. PASS THEM ON
As the note card/pass it on card name suggests they are great for passing to people as notes or with encouragements written on the back.
Anything from a ‘Welcome home’, to an ‘I am with you’, ‘I love you’, ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘thank you’.
Digital communication floods our lives, but how much more effective is a physical card in your hand with a sentence on the back to communicate care than reading that same sentence on messenger with an emoji , sticker or GIF?
2. MAKE AN ART WALL
Since they are little mini works of art or verse, they are ideal to use to decorate.
Stick them in an interesting pattern on a boring wall that you need to bring a bit of life to, or stick them in a frame. Make them into magnets, or buy them as magnets and decorate your fridge.
Put the art in a place that you are likely to face vulnerable thoughts e.g. work and use them as mini boosts for your heart.
For example I have one art wall above my computer, for when things get discouraging, and my kitchen sink faces the back of my fridge…not a great sight for doing the dishes, and so I have one there to keep my gratitude high!
3. PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY REMINDERS
If you struggle to keep your spending or eating or something else in balance because of your emotions, then affirming pass it on cards are perfect to stick in your bag to focus on for when you need to calm down and breathe .
They slot easily in next to your credit card (for example ‘I have all that I need’) to remind you to ask yourself, do I really need this purchase?
Place a card of love near the food you are trying to medicate your emotions with, and take the card out and interact with it, instead of the chips or the chocolate.
4. GAMES
I wish I could take credit for this idea, but it was my friends’.
Use the cards to play games, like matching pairs, go fish or bingo. Choose cards that are bright and that the kids will love, and you can affirm them and yourself while you play!
Let your Light Shine, and JOY are good cards for this.
5. BOOKMARKS
I call them ‘mini marks’ because they are mini and I like alliteration.
Note cards are the perfect bookmark size, and if you choose one like ‘SHHHH! I’m reading!’ they double as do not disturb signs.
I personally like ‘Rise! Be the hero of your own story!’ because I get annoyed when I have to put a book down. Seeing this card helps me to pause and remind myself why I’m alive, and to stop moaning in my head about not being able to read!
I hope this has given you a few different ideas on how to use note cards!
If you have any more, get in touch on social media and let me know!