<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[hanwritten]]></title><description><![CDATA[hanwritten]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:35:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hanwrittenink.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Oh what fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[This card is for that person you are sharing a good time with. Got any plans coming up with someone you're excited to hang out with? Or maybe you've just returned from a journey, day or experience with someone and you want to thank them for coming and spending time with you. This one's for them! Just click, print, cut around the dotted line, and share! Or take the image underneath the card and text it to a friend or loved one along with some words for why you love them!]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/oh-what-fun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6934913904019cd6c2ccd68b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:27:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_c3122c05e75b48e3b8bb399bcf0f6ece~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_954,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's jolly season]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was thinking about the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” the other day. For some people, it most definitely is. For some, it can be a time of pressure, stress and sadness. We’re all here — on this planet, in a city, at a school, at a job — together. Why WOULDN’T we be doing what we can to make things a little lighter for the people we love? It’s jolly season: an opportunity for us to bring some joy to the people around us. Stay tuned for easy opportunities this month to do...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/it-s-jolly-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69348c8346b2861388f59f4a</guid><category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:12:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_b5ed6943b21c4392a915c9dcfeaa6f8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_734,h_566,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. C and me]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Would you like something to drink?” he asked me kindly. I knew this question was coming. I had forgotten to look up the drink options at Books-a-Million and knew I should have the moment I found out my interview was going to be there. The line-up of questions an over-thinker asks themselves in stressful situations immediately began scrolling through my mind. What kind of beverage do you order at a coffee shop when you don’t really drink coffee? What will a potential boss think if I don’t...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/mr-c-and-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61faa5db57f1ed5a75bd9de5</guid><category><![CDATA[Stories & thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:49:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_44d427fb364646ddb0210f2f411ce089~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let encouragement rise]]></title><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2020/09/11/let-encouragement-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Just because]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_34b8f24bb21b4051a00e3fa21e2913ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_541,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glad you're here]]></title><description><![CDATA[We find ourselves in many places throughout our lives: physically in schools, jobs and homes; emotionally in relationships, conversations and life paths; spiritually in valleys and on mountaintops. We're always somewhere, and we're not alone. If you take a moment to look around, you will see people in those spaces with you.  Sept. 12 is the National Day of Encouragement, and it's a great day to lift someone up with words or actions that make them feel loved. Not sure what to do? Write &#38; send...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2020/09/09/glad-youre-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Just because]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 03:18:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_da87c0fb9ea14c4c9db18bb29b6863f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_901,h_635,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#WriteThanks to a friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[My recently received an incredibly thoughtful gift with a quote on it. It said, "Friends are the chocolate chips in the cookies of life." And the the more genuinely sweet the chocolate chips, the better the cookie.  I was feeling nostalgic this week of my Thanksgiving Day in Italy 8 years ago. So, I dug into my study abroad photos from a beautiful Italian town, Pistoia, and went with an Italian greeting for today.  Who's been there for you a million times? Send that person a million "thanks!"...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/11/23/writethanks-to-a-friend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37ab</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_1b5f7aabe40341e08fd8d37a9e561132~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_581,h_761,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#WriteThanks to a family member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is all about gathering with family. Thinking of the people you'll be sitting around a table with today. Who brings sunshine to your life? Who always makes you feel loved and appreciated? Who loves you unconditionally?  Thank them. Print this card and bring it to Thanksgiving Day lunch.   Or, if you're celebrating from afar, text that person this graphic and tell them how much you're thankful for their love and support.]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/11/22/writethanks-to-a-family-member</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_9c524dc4b3854eec9ad328ceec54ad51~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_584,h_759,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#WriteThanks to a mentor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it's a friend who helped you navigate a complicated situation or a life-long adviser who has been there for you at every milestone of your life, show your appreciation for that person today.  Save this graphic, and text an encouraging message to the person who encourages you on the regular.   Click on this card, print and send!]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/11/21/writethanks-to-a-mentor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_874467f438bb4e58ae82a7bc2ba23b85~mv2_d_5400_9600_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#WriteThanks to a coworker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of us spend the majority of our time each week with people in an office more than people in a house. You know that person who you just couldn't do your job without? Print this card for them?    Can't pick just one person because there are so many? Perfect! Hold down on this graphic and text this image with an encouraging message to everyone who comes to mind.]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/11/20/writethanks-to-a-coworker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_9e59174e2f6b4226af1abfcbae607fe6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_582,h_760,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A challenge to #WriteThanks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving means something different to everyone — traveling to see family, spending a day consuming all the food, or creating family memories. You might also say it's about thanking God for His daily provisions in your life. Whatever it means to you, I hope there's room in your annual holiday traditions for one more piece of thanksgiving — encouragement.  During a time when we give thanks, greeting cards can be used as a powerful vessel to encourage people around you and allow you to...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/11/20/a-challenge-to-writethanks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_9cde48213b514840b381912ac5112da3~mv2_d_5400_9600_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[But not crushed]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my favorite card that I made this year. Grab the phone background below.]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/11/03/but-not-crushed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Spiritual]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:42:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_94856d47e53f46cb9836910fef62621f~mv2_d_2400_4200_s_4_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks for all the help!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think about your day.  Who do you see for the majority of it? Who helps you with your daily tasks and projects? Who answers your questions? Who do you turn to during your day to fix a problem? Who do you call when something goes wrong?  Today, this card is for that person.   Say "thanks" to someone who really comes through for you on a daily basis.]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/thanksforthehelp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_af930bcd2fd34f1599519f222b665d57~mv2_d_3024_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope your day is as kind to you as you are to me.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kindness makes a difference in this world. I've heard countless stories where someone I know was kind to someone else, and it surprised them. Whether it's holding the door for someone, giving a Sonic carhop a $20 tip instead of a $1 tip, or paying for someone's Uber, kindness surprises people. Is kindness so rare that people don't know how to comprehend it when it happens?  This world is full of unkindness — from people we meet and conversations we see and hear to life circumstances we face...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/kind-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4f16bd5002e5c37af</guid><category><![CDATA[Just because]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2018 02:32:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_0fce8364935342839451d88b0e2e1c7b~mv2_d_2400_4200_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can do anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big project coming up? Or maybe you know someone who's under a lot of stress. A short, handwritten note can give someone the confidence they need to overcome an obstacle.  Print this card below, or save the graphic and text it to someone who could use a little extra motivation this week.]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/09/14/you-can-do-anything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4b64f5f0017de312a</guid><category><![CDATA[Just because]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_1f9e16b70e804373990cff8a8db9bf6d~mv2_d_3023_3023_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks for everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, just saying "thank you" encourages someone. To be thanked is to know that you did something that had an impact on someone else. Today, take a moment to thank someone for giving you a hug when you didn't know you needed one or for listening you to complain about your day. Make sure the people in your life know how much you appreciate them.  Print, cut and write in this card below. [Click to expand  If you're running short on time today, save this graphic to your phone and text it to...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/09/12/thanks-for-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4b64f5f0017de312c</guid><category><![CDATA[Thank you]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:33:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_a2b7c9046bee42d0afb41fd7b006d18c~mv2_d_3023_3023_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A day of encouragement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last night, I got a stack of cards and envelopes and just started writing. I was blown away when I finished writing and held in my hand the evidence of everyone in my daily life at work who helps and encourages me daily. A short, hand-written note doesn't do justice what all of these people do for me, but I hope it will mean something.  Today is the National Day of Encouragement, and if you know a single person in the world, you know someone who needs encouragement. Print, cut and write in...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/09/12/a-day-of-encouragement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4b64f5f0017de3127</guid><category><![CDATA[Just because]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 04:57:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_d14f0f933d05413e9a6e8c2ff2eb9ad3~mv2_d_6600_5100_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dare to care]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you know one single person in this world, you know someone who needs encouragement. People need encouragement when they’re going through a hard time, but they also need encouragement when they don’t even realize they need it. Do you know when the best time to encourage someone is? Every time you think about it.  Wednesday is the National Day of encouragement, and for the rest of the week, I want to make it really easy for you to encourage others. On this website for the rest of the week,...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/09/11/dare-to-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4b64f5f0017de312b</guid><category><![CDATA[Just because]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:24:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_e5ecf3814b374131a9da7929625d0fa4~mv2_d_6600_5100_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unexpected pleasure]]></title><description><![CDATA[I found a letter Jane Austen wrote while doing while doing some research on letters for a presentation I made at the Jane Austen Experience last Friday. It’s dated April 25, 1811, and it’s a response to a letter Jane had received from her sister. She writes, “My dearest Cassandra, I can return the compliment by thanking you for the unexpected pleasure of your letter yesterday, and as I like unexpected pleasure, it made me very happy.”  I spoke to a group of people last weekend about my...]]></description><link>https://www.hanwrittenink.com/single-post/2018/04/16/unexpected-pleasure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda93e4b64f5f0017de312e</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:27:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aea0fd_33fff0f330ac4da1bf26112a8c1e90c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_724,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hannahbethowens</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>