Welcome to Day 25 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! It is time to revisit the birthday gift imagery and what could be better than a polka-dotted gift. This birthday card would be suitable for any recipient, young or old, male or female. I love creating universal birthday cards!
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31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 22
Welcome to Day 22 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! I created this card to welcome our new neighbor that moved in recently. We are so happy she moved to our charming, quaint street to bring happiness and warmth to a longtime vacant home.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 21
Welcome to Day 21 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Receiving a thank you card in the mail is a wonderful gesture and not as common these days. Why not create this handmade thank you card to make it more meaningful and heartfelt?
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 19
Welcome to Day 19 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Another birthday card as one can never have too many birthday cards on hand. This card was inspired by a magnet I purchased in Palm Springs last fall. Remember, you can find inspiration anywhere.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 13
Welcome to Day 13 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Happy Birthday as a graphic is repeated over and over again in birthday cards. This card has the added element of ribbon, which gives it a mixed media feel.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 10
Welcome to Day 10 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! An animal with a party hat is one of the cutest things ever in real life and on a birthday card. Who can resist that cuteness?
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 9
Welcome to Day 9 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Rainbows and birthdays definitely go together. If you have been following along from the beginning of the series, you will see some repeat elements from Day 5 and Day 8. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel each time. A simple rearrangement of elements creates…
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 8
Welcome to Day 8 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Am I the only one that always needs more birthday cards? We give about 40 handmade birthday cards a year to family and close friends. All original handmade cards with no repeats so I am always creating new designs to fill my card stash.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 7
Welcome to Day 7 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Celebrations equal fun and good times. The handmade card should be a reflection of that celebration and the colored bands on this card are reminiscent of streamers. Let’s celebrate!
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 5
Welcome to Day 5 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! A simple, graphic statement on a birthday card can be appealing to both young and old. Add in the rainbow colors and you are golden as you will be guaranteed a smile and a hug from the recipient.