As you know, being able to make cards for people is something I really enjoy. This card was tailored for a friend who has a big birthday this year and includes lots of things she likes, such as travelling, gardens, flowers, cups of tea/coffee, reading, embroidery, painting and cats. I also found a page from a class register in a digital kit which I used for the background, as we worked together as teaching assistants, and a couple of dictionary definitions for children and grandchildren.
The back of the card symbolises the travels she has been on as her husband is a keen birdwatcher!
This was the other card I made for her, as she liked a page like this that I had done in a journal, so I reproduced it for her.
Men's cards are always a little trickier, so I do keep an eye out for stamps or stencils that would work well. Geometric shapes are usually a good choice. This is one of the Sizzix stencils I bought in August - you can see them here.
This was for my nephew.
This was for my sister who has seen some of the slow drawings I do and so I thought I should use them for her card. I have a box full of these little drawings/paintings, so it is good to be able to use them.I have some cards to make for November birthdays, so will need to get on with them next.






Your cards are just so beautiful Ellie. I love the one you made for your friend that includes all the things she likes - how special. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. It is lovely to be able to do this and I hope she liked it - it is certainly an original!
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Ellie
I love the card for your friend. How special to be able to send a card which is so apt, only by making your own can you really do that. I'm sure she'll be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. Making a card like this means that she won't have received another like it, so that makes it a bit more special.
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Ellie