Birthday Cards To Date

Working from inspirations from a friend's designs and images found in various Google searches, I have been trying to experiment and grow my creative side with birthday cards over the past five months.  


My friend's blog is here: http://stamped-by-hand.blogspot.ca/


Looking through her blog and her creations, I am always inspired by her creativity and the way she looks at different stamps and card stock, not to mention her ingenious ability to add those little touches that add so much - pearls, glitter, a partially hidden stamped design!   


This card was for a good friend, and I went for an earthy yet feminine look for her, as she has an ambitious and active streak that has pushed her to train and enter triathlons, as well join in various different fitness activities.

My nieces have birthdays about 2 weeks apart so each year I try to get together with the girls to spend some time with them and give them their gifts.  For two little girls with such different interests and activities, not to mention who seem to have everything, this year I decided the time spent playing in the park and some hand made cards would be nice gifts for them.  This went over well - the park was a blast and I even managed to help the youngest girl overcome her fear of the slide.  

For my wonderful best friend, I wanted to create something meaningful and express the sentiments I feel towards her, how much I appreciate her and cherish our friendship.  

And a card for my boyfriend's Aunt on her birthday recently.