Happy Birthday to Me

Thank you to everyone who sent me a card for my birthday. The funny thing is everyone just happened to send me a card that I made. I am not sure who the organizer of this event was, but Jim is at the top of the list.

His was the only card that I received that was not one that I made. He made a card for me. This is his card. The inside was a pop-up card.

Birthday Cards

I have so many stamps sets that are flowers and trees. Although it doesn't bother me to send a flower card to a male, some people don't like to. Here are two cards that I have made to send to males using something other than flowers. The balloon card could easily be made with pink and green for a more female look.

Valentine's Day is Near

I have started to make some Valentine cards for the Kumquat Festival. Our house is so dark that the flash goes off just about every time I take a picture of a card. It washes out the color on the reds. The elephant is a rose red with kraft base. The set also has a mouse and they are perfect for a boy card.

What is with This Cold Weather?

The card says "Your Friendship Warms My Heart." It isn't my heart that needs warming right now but my hands and feet. I know the northerners think we are whimps but it is cold down here. I am a whimp, I know it. I am ready for the 70 degree temperatures that we may have by Monday. Don't get too excited though as it is only going to last a few days and then get cold again.

Ryan Will Know

One day Jim came down the steps and said look what I made in an excited voice. I said so. He said do you know what it is. My answer, a peace sign, big deal. He was crushed. How many of you know what it is? The hint, for family members, is in the title of the post.

January Birthdays

Only one of these is a birthday card, but it is going to have to do for this month. Both stamps are from the same stamp set along with the turtle and dragonfly that you have seen in another post. Becka if you are reading this post, I should have sent the peacock feather card to you, but it isn't Bec's bday this month. Happy Birthday to us.

Thinking of You

I make a lot of thinking of you type cards. They can be used for so many different occassions or just to stay in touch with family and friends. These were made with the Stampin Up retired set called Embrace Life. I like to stamp the flower on card stock and cut out the image.