Card for Valentine`s Day

 

February is a busy month of celebrations in our household.

First up is Valentine`s Day and I usually make cards for everyone in the family.

The first one I finished was for my daughter as hers` has to be in the mail this week. 

 

I went with soft roses.

I just loved the floral design on the heart stickers

and the delicate design on the white paper.

 

I always like to add a little extra touch on the inside of the card.

 

Now I just have to bake some cookies

and her Valentine`s parcel will be ready to go :)

 

 

  ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Penguins Are So Cute

 

I usually send a letter or card

once a week to my daughter at school.

Usually with a little something tucked inside,

enough for a coffee,

and often a cute little comic to make her smile

or an interesting little article.

This week I took some time and made this cute little penguin card.

Since she doesn't have any snow where she is

I thought she would enjoy the "Let It Snow" theme.

Every time I see the little penguin it makes me smile!

I hope it makes her smile too :)

 ~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Birthday Card

 

This month my dad celebrated his 69th birthday.

With his health issues we take every opportunity to celebrate.

 

 

I enjoyed putting together his birthday card.

 

The fun part about making cards is that I usually start with

a plan and end up with something different instead.

 

I love being creative as I go along.

 

I get as much pleasure from creating the card

as (I hope anyways) that the receiver gets from

a card specially made for them! 

 

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Anniversary Card

 

My parents celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary this month.

 

 

Since my dad's health issues we don't take any holiday or occasion or granted

but take the time to celebrate together as a family.

 

An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today,

the memories of yesterday,

and the hopes of tomorrow. 

~Author Unknown~

 

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I-Pad Card

 

When I saw this card idea on Pinterest

I knew it would be the perfect card to make

for my son for his birthday.

To see the original version and full instructions

check out tipjunkie.com 

 

First I cut out the frame of the card.

 

 

Then I found a background that suited my sons interests.

 

I googled Ipad images and printed and cut them out.

 

Then I carefully glued them on the card,

trying to get the buttons in as accurate order as I could.

 

Then I took my silver pen

and went carefully around the edge

and used it to create the button.

 

I lined the inside of the card with simple white paper

and put a Happy Birthday verse. 

 

 

I was pleased with the finished result

and the smile it put on my son's face

made it all that much better!

 

 

 

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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Father's Day Cards

I made three Father's Day cards this year.

The first one is for my father-in-law.

He had an accident a few years after we were married

and was in a coma for two months.

Although he is not the same man he was

we are grateful he is with us.

The second card I made was for my dad.

After declining health

and his heart stopping while they did tests last year

and then emergency surgery

we are also thankful each day that he is with us.

I love the words on the vellum paper,

"A Father's love stays in the heart of a child forever."

I trimmed the edges of the inside and

edged it using a blue glitter pen

for a little extra detail.

The third card I made was for my hubby.

He is my best friend :)

I liked the look so much that I also trimmed and edged

the inside of this card using a gold glitter pen.

All these men are so important in not only my life

but also the life of my children and family.

I am so blessed to have them.

~Finding the amazing in the simple~

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