One-of-a-Kind Birthday Cards

July is a popular month for birthdays in my crowd. 

What better way to make a birthday person feel loved than make them a unique card?

The card ideas in this post aren't entirely mine, unfortunately. I found similar cards on Pinterest, so I tweaked the idea to work for me.

Making cards with fabric also helps me find a use for those 

fabric scraps that seem to pile up! Yeah!

So, ---28-- above was sent to my husband's niece in Utah.

With 2 youngsters and a long way from home, I figured she needed a special card.

I hardly remember turning 28. (That was a long time ago.)

Then I made a --70-- card for my dear friend, Joan. She threw herself an incredible party with catered food, a band, and flowing wine bottles! She deserved a special card. 

The last card I made was for my incredible friend, Carolyn, who turned 55 right after returning from a trip to Africa. She has a doctorate degree and teaches at a local college. She took a group of students to Kenya on a mission trip to build a school library.

She certainly deserved a special card!

I love making these cards, especially when I have the urge to be creative. I

t's a quick fix for me. 

OK, so if you've made this far, I'm about to tell you that one commenter will win a card of their choosing! You choose the number and color palette (my scraps may define that) and I'll make you a card to send to someone who deserves it! 

All you need to do is tell me what birthday has been most special to you

....and what made it special.

Example: My 19th birthday was most special to me because I met my husband-to-be! 

I'll randomly choose a winner on the evening of Tuesday, August 1st.
Edited: This contest has ended and the winner has been contacted!

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Handmade Monday #36 Sum of Their Stories

Busy Girl!

Hey there friends!

It's been a while since I've stopped by here to blog.

One good reason is that it's summer and I'd rather be outside soaking up the warm

weather while I can. Winter will come soon enough.

Anyway, I have spent a bit of time in the sewing room.

I've made a bib for Grace:

I've embroidered a towel for a wine-loving friend who's recently had a birthday: 

I've completed a blouse for myself...yeah, it's been a while since I've made a garment!

Bernie at Needle and Foot had a sew-along earlier this summer, so I hopped on.

I enjoyed making myself something to wear so much that I will be doing this again soon!

I've also gotten distracted with painting rocks. 

There are so many designs rolling around in my head to paint!

I'm always on the look out for smooth rocks.

My husband and I also took a trip to Glacier National Park in June.

Oh, the beauty! With very limited internet and no TV for a week,

it was an extra special break. 

Lots of fresh (cool) air, nature, and bears (oh my)!

 

We stayed here at Many Glacier Lodge for 4 nights.

Reading a few good books is always a favorite summer activity.

Right  now, I'm reading The Turning Point by Freya North.

I won this book on Instagram and am really loving it!

Of course, I've been gardening and tending to my flowers.

I can't take credit for these little pretties since they re-seed in the sidewalk cracks.

I'll end with sweet Miss Sophie who turned 4 on July 9th. 

So, what's kept you busy this summer?