My sister and I have been purging papers from our parents’ home. We recycle as much as possible.
I saved all the Christmas cards with cardinals on them to make Valentine decorations for the folks at the facility.
I gathered Zots glue dots, glue sticks, craft scissors and ribbon.
I purchased a big pack of several sizes of cardboard glitter-covered red hearts.
I used my craft scissors to cut the Christmas card fronts into different sizes and shapes.
I used Zots and glue sticks to attach the cardinal pictures to the front of the hearts.
I will punch holes and add ribbon so the hearts can be easily hung from the doors of residents who want one.
Folklore associates cardinals with romance due to the birds being monogamous and both helping with rearing chicks.
Cardinals symbolize positivity amidst troubles.
They are also associated with visitations by departed loved ones.
Thus the saying, “When cardinals appear an angel is near.”
These folks cannot remember who visited them, but maybe seeing a cardinal on their door will bring some joy.
FLOW
floweralley 
What a sweet and thoughtful gesture!
I’m sure these pretty Valentines will brighten someone’s day!❤️
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Great recycling idea and it would be fun for kids. I have lots of Cardinals in my yard, so I guess I am surrounded by angels.
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Lucky you Queen
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Love this, Flower. My Father in Law was a big fan of cardinals and often had them on his Christmas cards. Whenever my husband sees one around he says “there goes Dad”.
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We say that about bluebirds and our dad. Next post has that in it. Thanks for the foreshadowing Queen
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Really beautiful Valentines! So thoughtful too.
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I love this!
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Beautiful and thoughtful repurposing!
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I didn’t know that about cardinals, but then we don’t have them here in Europe. A lovely idea, recycling the pictures for the old folks.
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