Balloon Pocket Card

Very cool way to send your message. Balloon pocket card from Free Pretty Things For You.

Happy Birthday Card/Box

Who wouldn't want to receive this beautiful birthday greeting via Mark Montano? LOVE the butterflies!

Madison's Valentine's Day Card

Not the greatest drawing in the world but I kind of like the idea. You know we love elephants. That's her (Madison) being held up to see the balloon a little closer. Hope she likes it!

Do Not Open 'til December 25

I love the cards that Hilary Kanwischer creates.
This "Do Not Open" one is one of my favorites.

She also has some great ideas for packaging like this one for some sweet and salty goodies.
If you want to see a couple of the Christmas cards I did this year click here and here.

If you have some favorite Christmas cards or ones that you've made please leave me a comment. I would love to see them!

Christmas Card for Madison

Madison's Christmas Card
Originally uploaded by Madison Avenue
I saw an old vintage postcard of a little girl dressed in a snow suit holding a stocking full of gifts and a poinsettia.

It just struck me that Madison would look adorable in such an outfit. So I was lucky to find a picture of her that I could use. I just drew on the little snow suit around her picture. I put white glitter on the "fur" parts, gold glitter glue on the suit and clear glitter glue on her cap. I also added a few glitter snow drops.

Do you think she will like it? I am hoping to mail Christmas cards the first of next week. Do you still send Christmas
cards?

Christmas Kitty Card

Here is a Christmas card I drew in pencil. I drew this from a photo.
Obivously, it's going to someone who loves cats. I am not sure I am 100% finished with this card. I'm thinking of adding a little something to the white "fur" on the hat just to make the white stand out more and look more...furrier...what do you think?

12/12/08 Update: I did add a little clear glitter glue to the fur on the hat and the pom pom. It was just the touch it needed. Now it looks more Christmasy.

Martha Stewart Popup Christmas Card

I made this card from Martha's pattern. I like the way it turned out. I used a sturdy white paper with some swirlies on it that remind me of snow. This was actually my second attempt. I misunderstood the directions the first time around and cut my card completely in half the wrong way.
The card lays perfectly flat for mailing and the branches sort of pop out when the card is bent.
If you want to do this make sure you have a sharp xacto knife. It will make all the difference in the world.

Madison's Halloween Card

I have never claimed to be an artist but I enjoy drawing. This is a card I drew for Madison for Halloween. It is a loose (very loose) depiction of her in her costume. This was the inspiration for the drawing. Can you see the little bit of tulle I added - just to give dimension.
I put it in the mail yesterday so I am hoping she gets it today because today is Halloween.
Happy Halloween, my little princess fairy butterly!

Handmade Cards by Pepperina Press

I just love the cards in this shop.

These Bird Notes thank-you cards are from original artwork.

It's worth the trip to their shop just to look, but their prices are so reasonable you may not be able to resist the temptation to purchase!

Pepperina Press
Bird Note Thank You Cards: Package of 8 cards & envelopes: $8