REALISTIC?

I think the image is spectacular

but I think the flower is even more spectacular.

How does it happen

that I find a flower that's nearly the same

as the one on the image?

Well, this card was for a friend's sister-in-law.

But my friend's mom was in the hospital

and she was involved in helping plan

her son's wedding at the same time.

Can you say going in two directions at the same time?

Time didn't permit pick-up.

Happy belated birthday, Mary Jane!

YIKKES STRIPES

Doesn't matter if those stripes are horizontal or vertical.

What matters is the birthday greeting inside.

And I'm sure it's quite apropos.

Happy birthday, Jose!

I'LL PROBABLY NEVER KNOW

That's right.

I'll probably never know what she looks like.

But I know this dude doesn't look like her groom.

That's okay - we'll just pretend

these are guests dropping by

to help them celebrate their anniversary.

Keep on honeymooning you two!

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

I applaud the person that invented this day!

I know lots of bosses that would be failures

if they didn't have their admins.

So kudos to the inventor of this day!

The theme this year is the typewriter.

I know those machines are a thing of the past

but oh how cool they look on the table/desk.

For all the female admins ...

 

 

And for the male admins ... 

Back in the day,

I worked for some great bosses.

On this day,

I was celebrated with cards, flowers,

gift cards and best of all ...

the day off, with pay,

and the entire day at the spa.

DAY LATE? NOPE!

He gave Tracy her card two days early.
When asked why, he said,
"It's her birthday week.  Gotta have something every day."
What a guy!

Today is the last day of this "birthday week"

so I am posting her card today.

Happy birthday, Tracy.

Your week might be over, but keep celebrating.

WHAT FLAVOR IS THIS?

I'm thinking a spice cake, but not positive.

Guessing it really doesn't matter

because it's festive and looks delicious.

And it's a perfect birthday cake for Peggy.

Happy birthday, Peggy.

Go celebrate.

Not just today, but all month long.

ANOTHER SYMPATHY CARD

Sadly, I had to create one more.

My friend lost her mother a few weeks ago.

I wasn't able to go to the viewing

but did go to the service and it was beautiful.

The gentleman that talked about Wanda's life

was so uplifting and spot-on.

Once again, Sandi, my deepest sympathy.

IT WAS YESTERDAY

I'm hoping she's still celebrating

and keeps it going all month long!

Happy birthday, Gretchen!

CELEBRATING THREE TODAY

First up is Ewa.

We've never met, but when I saw this image,

I knew it had to go on her card.

She's not "vintage" - not by a long shot

but it's sweet … just like her.

Next up is Lisa.

I've never met her either

but you can't go wrong with a rose

and a Springtime peony.

This candy bar was gifted last evening

(a few hours before her birthday)

to a dear sweet friend, Betty O!

I gave her one at Christmastime and she loved it.

Bet she never guessed she'd get one for her birthday.

Happy birthday, girls.

Kick up your heels and celebrate big!

I'M GUESSING THIS IS CLOSE TO BEING A STILL LIFE

I'm not sure, but it's a pretty image just the same.

I especially love the crochet flower.

Happy birthday, Kelly.

LET'S EXTEND THIS SPRING THING

I can't resist.

Spring is my favorite season.

Aren't these cherry blossoms luscious?

I'd love to hop on a plane and go to D.C.

to see them in person.

(Except that would put me up in the air!)

Somebody's going to receive a nice card!

GROWING UP ...

I can almost smell the fragrance from these beautiful lilacs.

Growing up, we did not have any lilac bushes in our yard,
but our neighbors were so generous.

I remember taking huge bouquets to school for the nuns.

The white ones were the most fragrant.

When I had a home of my own,
I planted a bush outside the bedroom window.

When the wind blew - oh my did they ever smell good!

Here's hoping whoever receives this card

enjoys it as much as I did in creating it.

Oh - and isn't that old watering can
the most perfect vessel?

IF IT'S SPORTING A BUTTERFLY, IT MUST BE A SYMPATHY CARD

Long time ago,

I decided I would put a butterfly or two

on all of the sympathy cards I created.

This started when I received an invitation

to a butterfly release at Hospice.

The same Hospice where my mother (and father) died.

I was thinking the other day

that here we are at the end of March

and I've (fortunately) only had to create

one sympathy card.

Then BAM!

Five at once.

My heart goes out to these families.

I know what it's like!

Were you able to find all the butterflies? 

GEARS AND A TOPHAT

Hoping Pawpaw dresses up and struts his stuff
on his birthday.

I'm sure heads will turn his way!!!

Happy birthday to you, sir!

THREE WEEKS INTO SPRING

It's quite Spring-like in our parts

now that we're three+ weeks into the Season.

That means it's time to bust out the tulips

and share some sunshine.

I'd so love to have a bouquet like this

in my home, wouldn't you?

Hoping it makes somebody extremely happy.

THINKING OF YOU - ALWAYS

She is always on so many minds.

I wonder if she even realizes how often

she's thought of.

Here's hoping your day is spectacular, Mary Lib.

Enjoy the sunshine and all the warm fuzzies

inside this card.

FEEL BETTER x2

It seems this couple has seen better days.

First the husband is down.

And then the wife.

Here's hoping each day is one day closer

to one hundred percent good health.

Feel better, Dot and Russ!!!

FEEL BETTER

That's the intent for this card.

Hoping it works its magic!

Feel better and better every single day, Pat.

SPECIAL LADY, SPECIAL CARD

Happy birthday to a great friend.

If you know Vicki Baum,

please give her a shout-out.

She's well deserving and I know she'd enjoy

all the birthday wishes.

Enjoy your day, my dear!

ROSES

Fitting for a birthday girl.

Don't know about her, but I'd love a bouquet just like this.

See the five spot?
Hoping there's one tucked into each one

of her birthday cards!

Happy birthday, Brianne!

NOPE - I'M NOT IN HALLOWEEN MODE

But it works perfectly for an April Fool's birthday.

I love the roses and thought they married

quite well with the black and white.

So there you have it.

Happy birthday, Stephanie!