Tuesday, June 5, 2007

June Birthdays





Two of my friends are having birthdays this month, so I thought I would get really crafty and make them cards.



It's time to start using some of the items that I have recently been collecting. I have started to collect old paper, game pieces, cards, ribbon etc. from flea markets, garage sales and some of my favorite shops.






My daughter Amanda recruited me to make thank you cards for her.

I was practicing with those. She just had a birthday in May, and needed the cards, since she received boat loads of presents from her friends and co workers.






I have been very excited about making these collage type cards. I have always liked being artistic.


I hope you are all having a creative and fun day!



























21 comments:

KLKinFLA said...

Beautiful and thoughtful cards! And beautiful home!!!! I peeked at your gorgeous house on Cottage of the Month. I love your toile and all of your red. Can't believe you did all the faux yourself!

FrenchGardenHouse said...

These are so beautiful! I am so loving those. great job...and very very pretty!
Lidy

Donna, The Decorated House said...

Your friends will know how extra special they are when they receive such wonderful cards!
Donna

Genevieve said...

Why pay 4.50 for an ugly card when you can make beautiful cards all by yourself. Those are really nice,I know they will love them!

Ragged Roses said...

Hi Just popped over to say hello. I love the cards and your site. Will be back.
Kim

Anonymous said...

You are so creative!I really appreciate your artistic sense.Making cards is a great pastime and requires great imagination.Happy belated birthday wishes to Amanda and love to you.You'll find lots of thank you cards and wishes at my blog.Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful cards. Your friends will love the gift of your creativity!
MimiG

Anonymous said...

The cards are so cute, and I love the little glass Eiffel Towers there, as well. Charming!

Have a great day!
-Jenn

Sophie Honeysuckle said...

I just love the Eiffel Towers Rosemary! I would have snapped those up if I'd seen them! x

Anonymous said...

I see a pink Eiffel tower! How cute is that!

Debra from Bungalow said...

Home made cards are so special. Wouldn't it be nice if more people did that.

Anonymous said...

Very nice! It's so lovely to give handmade cards, not only because it's special for the ones who receive them but also because they're fun to make!

blueberry hill said...

Very nice blog! It's years since I was in California, whenever I read a blog from there it always makes me want to return and visit again!

Anonymous said...

I'm sure your friends will appreciate your beautiful one-of-a-kind cards! I cannot for the life of me get the link to the Cottage of the Month to work. For some reason it doesn't load. Can you send me a link to your home? Thanks!

Manuela

Merci-Notes said...

Love your cards! I like how you added the crown to the one on the right!
With Kindness,
Mary

Cape Cod Washashore said...

How darling are those cards! How sweet of you to make something so personal. =)

KLKinFLA said...

Hi again,
I finally got around to adding my friends' links back...hope it's okay that I added you!
Karen

Anonymous said...

Rosemary,
The cards are so pretty. Who needs Hallmark! There is so much ephemera out there to inspire us and you are tapping into it and the end result is fabulous.
Happy Belated B-Day to Amanda too!

Southern Heart said...

You are so creative and talented! Those cards are beautiful, and there's nothing like receiving something that someone made...very thoughtful!

LaurieAnna's Vintage Home said...

How fun is that?..... Paper is always such a fun medium for creativity! Thanks for sharing!

LaurieAnna

P.S. I found you through Pat's page!

Barbara said...

Very pretty and creative cards. Happy Birthday to you (belated of course)