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New Year Heartfelt Notes

By Aryn Henning Nichols | Winter 2025-26

One of the best things we can do to feel connected with others is to share the kind things we think about and hope for them. Inspired by a project at my friend, Lynsey’s, baby shower, we put together this sweet project where you write heartfelt notes to loved ones for the New Year or for birthdays! 

As we approach New Year’s Eve, think about your own intentions for the upcoming year, but also about the good things you’d love to see happen for your friends, family members, and neighbors. Then, let them know what positive things you’re hoping for them by filling out (and giving them) one of these notes!

Or, maybe your bestie has a birthday coming up? This would be a really sweet way to let them know you love them and are manifesting the best for them in their next turn around the sun.

Cheers to New Years ahead, friends! Thanks for being Inspire(d)!

XOXO, 

-Aryn

Supplies:
Scissors or guillotine paper cutter (the latter is my personal preference, but scissors work)
Pen or Markers
Card templates printed on card stock
Colorful front
Gold front
Back (print on back of one of the above)

Directions:
Print the cards you want to use (colorful or gold or a mix of both) on card stock. Make sure to print the fill-in-the-blank back on the opposite side of the colored printout (same piece of card stock).

Use the guillotine paper cutter to cut the cards in half.

Or if you’re planning to use scissors, fold the card stock in half, then cut along the fold.

Think about the person you’re planning to give this card to, and then fill in the blanks!

And the commence the good New Year (or birthday) vibes by giving this sweet heartfelt note to your loved one! Cheers to Another Year!