It’s Thinking Of You Week! Now in its second year and running until this Sunday, we’re asking you to send a card a day for a week to create a wave of love, caring and happiness around the world. It’s the perfect opportunity to remind someone just how much you care, update them on your life or simply say hello.

We spoke to Sharon Little, CEO at the Greeting Card Association, to see why she thinks this event is so important. “There are some cards that have been up on my shelves for years because I’ve become emotionally attached to them,” she explains. “Every time I glance up, each one reminds me of the person who sent it and why I care about them. Making a beautiful card for someone is giving them the gift of your time and creativity and this is guaranteed to give a positive boost to the person who receives it. And there is evidence to show that we when do things for others, it’s actually good for our own emotional health and well-being too. I would urge all crafters to join in with Thinking of You Week.”

Pick up your latest copy of Crafts Beautiful for a range of inspiring cards which you can create, featuring various techniques, motifs and sentiments. You can also explore the vast array of card making projects on our website here. There are oodles of gorgeous designs, from floral fancies to animal-themed greetings, mixed media cards to intricately coloured-in creations, and everything in between.

Better still, you can find a wide selection of verses here, featuring sentiments for a whole host of occasions. They’re perfect if you’re stuck for words!

Will you be taking part in Thinking Of You Week this week? Be sure to share your efforts with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.