Introduction
Anniversaries are a special occasion for everyone. And one of the gravest sins in a couple hood is to forget important dates of your relationship. So, it is important that you not only remember the anniversary but also make it special. Celebrations and parties are all right and fun, but it’s the articulation of love that matters the most to your partner. This is why a lot of people buy anniversary cards and pen down their feelings in it. You always feel special when you get a card that contains all the beautiful things your loved one wants to say to you, but it’ll be more special if the anniversary card is hand made by you instead of buying it from some gift shop.
History
Anniversaries go deep into the history of mankind. Humans have always celebrated important dates, like birth of gods, and translated those anniversaries into celebration. Even the silver color of 25th wedding anniversary can be traced to medieval Germany. A couple at that time, who had been married for 25 years, was honored with a silver wreath by placing it on the head of the wife. If a couple made it to 50 years, a gold wreath was used. Hence, importance to anniversaries was given. The tradition of giving each other greeting and anniversary cards can be traced back to ancient Chinese and Egyptians, who used papyrus scrolls as form of cards.
Features
There are many ways in which you can make your own anniversary cards. The most basic one is made of paper or cardboard. What you need to do is get a cardboard or a thick paper. Then, if you want a folding card, then fold the paper or cardboard in half. And, if you want an open card, then keep it flat. Come up with a design and execute it. You can use special scissors, like zigzag scissors, to cut the paper. Use colored pencils, crayons, and paints to decorate the card and to write a title on it. Another type is that of multimedia anniversary cards. There are various online websites that allows you to customize your own anniversary cards. Essentially, these websites allow you to apply your own innovation and creativity. You can customize the card in whatever way you want to, hence matching your own and your loved ones style.
Tips and comments
There are a lot of things you can do with your anniversary cards. The basic one is to write your own thoughts in it. This is simple yet very special because it articulates your words into writing. You can also write special love quotations, or you can write a story of a time special to you both. Other than these, there’s a lot more you can do. You can print and paste a picture of you two on the front, signifying the love and bond that you share. You can even post a picture of when you two first got together and a current picture. This will show how far you’ve come, and how you’re still growing and are deeply in love with each other. You can even make cards of other important dates, like the first time you guys went out, or the day when you first kissed. Important thing is that you express your feeling by being original. Such a simple thing as making your own anniversary cards can make your special date even more special.
