How to make someones day

I changed up the magnificent seven cards this year and didn't make them identical. I had printed this image and the hair reminded me of my friends grandson so I decided to just go with it. I have used the sheetload template again and even used my coveted doodlebug papers.

I received a video from my friend where her grandson explained why he liked the card and I have to say I was struggling with my mojo and whether I wanted to continue making cards and that video made me realise its about the recipients and that they know someone cares enough to make something by hand for them.

Bold Birthday 3

You did have to wait a little longer for this one and I hope that I used all the other images too. Again the cat looks like my friends fur baby although I’m not sure it captures his mischievous personality lol.

Big Birthday 1 of 2026

Quite a few big birthdays again this year although not as many as 2024 which was astonishing lol. You may notice its not my usual eclipse or shaped card, I was struggling to find my large envelopes so decided to make this 7x5 and I liked it with the card base more than free standing so expect to see more of the same.

I loved this image since I first saw it and it seemed perfect for my uncle, hopefully he will see the funny side.

Mothers Day

This wasn't the direction I originally intended for this card but I am pleased with how it turned out. No idea where the stamp is from as it was a gift and I wish I did know as I would like more lol.

Neat Birthday

Along the same lines as the previous card as the stencil was still on my desk and I had the made to surprise box set out so I thought why not make two same but different cards, this was a go to when I was stressed with making so I am trying to do that again to alleviate some stress. Now I am aware that card making should be a de stress but sometimes when you have a lot to make and not much mojo its not stress free lol

Spill the Tea

This card came together so fast it made my head spin, its for a bingo friend and the idea came about after a discussion about tea one evening, I knew she would get the concept and the sentiment and she did immediately. It was nice to revisit an older design that I enjoyed making but that does seem to be a recurring theme at the moment. 

I felt similar during lockdown as I do at the moment, everything feels heavy and I hope it passes sooner than the lockdown did.

Football Fan

When I was looking for a design for this teenagers card I remembered the net stencil and that I had this made to surprise set and an idea was born. I have used this set with quite a few images so far and its so versatile for those guys in our lives.