Pillar and Bridge Birthday Cards

 I have made a couple of these pillar cards which is easy to make and I like that it can have a photo that you can put in it.  It easily folds down and fits in an envelope. Happy Birthday Lenny!

My second birthday card is a bridge card with a coffee theme for my sister who loves her coffee in the morning and I think noon and night! LOL! This was a fun card to make with a stamp set from Stampin up. Happy Birthday Phillis!

Spring has sprung here in the Northeast! It was a beautiful day with 68 degrees today! But it is still April so showers are on the way for the rest of the week. I was happy to see my daffodils coming up and some have bloomed in our neighbors yard! It won't be long before we will be able to mow the lawns. I took this photo in our backyard last week when the sun was setting. It was too gorgeous not to share! Thanks for stopping by!

April First!

 Just a quick and easy card to make for any occasion but this was is a sympathy card for a friend who lost her husband last month.  Flowers are always a nice embellishment.

I am also getting ready for the Kentucky Derby next month. I made these cookies for the Derby! I think I might add a little rose at the bottom of the cookie. Run for the Roses is the theme for the Kentucky Derby so a rose is definitely in order.  I know I need more practice so watch for more cookie decorating in the future. 

Happy Spring!

 I love this double Z fold card which is easy and gives you plenty of room for sentiments. This card is for my son's father--in-law's birthday. He has a couple of motorcycles and I thought this was such a great idea for his birthday. The motorcycle is cut with my Cricut from Cricut access and the gears are from Sizzix. 

The back of the card has plenty of room for the sentiment. It is always a plus when there is plenty of room for sentiments (I know I am repeating myself but I just love this).   

Another birthday at the end of March is for a high school friend and loves getting handmade cards. 

The is a double easel card and I have made a few of these style cards which is great for any occasion. Love those balloons from Stampin up! Thank you for stopping by!

St Patrick's Day 2026

 We celebrated our annual St. Patrick's Day dinner last Saturday night. Here is the tablescape. I wanted to show you my favors for the guests in the next photo. It was done with my cricut from an SVG file from Simple Crafty.  They are so adorable!

Here is a centerpiece I made last year for the dessert table. It is pretty tall so it was too big for the dinner table. It will be a staple each year for sure.  Another photo below is all the St Patrick's Day necklaces, headgear, and glasses to wear for the party photo! We had a ball! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

March Birthdays!

 This side pillar card was a great card to make. I actually made 2 of them for a couple of March Birthdays. Had to do the spring theme since Spring is near. Love all my flower dies. Here is the link if you want to make one.,Side Pillar card Here is another example- Happy Birthday Lynne & Kathy!

I also made this cute little Easter/Spring Home Decor item. Everything is from the Dollar Store except the floral is from Walmart. Just so adorable! 

Fabulous Birthday

 

I made this simple card for a young girl's birthday today! Emily loves her makeup! All of these images were made from my Cricut.  Always happy to use my Cricut, especially Cricut Access! Here is the inside of the card.

The eye shadow compact was also from Cricut Access. I thought it was a nice touch. We are getting a blizzard here today in the northeast but we are headed towards spring. I thought I would share what I made and gave to a friend for a centerpiece. Flowers and birds say Spring to me! I used a IOD mould for the side of the plate both the front and the back. More close up pictures below showing the painted candlestick to match the little birdhouse. Love how this came out!

State of Maine Card

 I was asked to make a card that would represent the State of Maine for friend's teacher class. The class has gotten many cards from a lot of states but hadn't received one from Maine.  Maine is known for lobsters, the ocean, lighthouses, moose, mountains, pine trees and, of course, chicadee's which is the State's bird.  The style card is a variation of a trishutter card. I wanted to showcase this card since it does highlight Maine! 

This card measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 and I wanted to show how it closes up to mail. There is plenty of room on the back of the card for the sentiment which I am showing below....

Thanks for stopping by to check out this special card!

Hello February!

 

Valentine's Day is just a week away and I wanted to show my Valentine Centerpiece with some added Valentine Target birds. Love making these centerpieces for every occasion/holiday! I am thinking the ribbons make the piece.  This is going to be a busy month taking care of our friends pups while they are travelling. Here is Penny and Ollie! The two of them get along great!

Macy arrived last night and here is a photo of her! She is so sweet and lovable! February has been very cold and snowy as has the whole winter here in the Northeast but spring is coming. Now to get those March birthday cards done! Thanks for stopping by.

February Birthday Cards

 

This is such an amazing card to make. I was really surprised how easy it was to make! Sam Calcott from Mixed Up Crafts does a wonderful job explaining step by step how to make this card.  I made it as a card to give to someone without the belly band but I want to make one with a belly band--it is such an amazing card to receive. You can't mail in an envelope it is more of a card to hand to someone or like, Sam, saidk as a centerpiece. I love that you can put candy or whatever in the boxes on the end. The boxes open for another surprise!!! It is the coolest card I think I have ever made!!! Thank you Sam Calcott!

This card in the box is for a minion lover! The minions are punch art made with dies from Stampin Up and also Spellbinders. So who doesn't love a minion!

Side view

Another fun card to make is this step card with a beach/nautical theme. This card along with the minion card are both easy to fold and mail in an envelope. Happy Birthdays to Tom and Sandy!!

New Baby!

I haven't made a new baby card in a while. My sister's daughter in law had a baby last week  and I thought what a good time to make one.  Katie had a baby boy, Jackson. So happy for Katie and Cory! I decided to do the trifold accordion fold card with the paper collection from Echo Park. 

Last. year I made repurposed a small shelf because it wasn't in good condition.  It had some cracks and it needed help. I also think it was made of mahogany which made me really think about this.  But I decided to turn it upside down and glue a small candlestick for the base. Then I painted and antiqued it and I loved how it came out.  Oh and I added some Willow Angels. Lastly,  I am thinking about adding a bow at the top??? Not sure but I just feel it needs something at the top.  Hmmm.....

 

Happy New Year - 2026!

 We always celebrate with friends on New Year's Eve and as usual we had a wonderful time. While we waited for the ball to drop in Time Square we played some fun card games. It definitely was a night to remember! "I believe in fairies" is a phrase my husband will remember forever! LOL! We were missing our good friend, Carlene, but she will be back next year!  Here are few fun photos of the night!

The group

Table has been set

Let the games begin