It was my birthday at the end of July so I thought that I’d share pictures of the fabulous handmade cards that I was very lucky to receive.

I received so many that I’m going to split the sharing into two parts- the first part being today and the second part on Thursday.

Top top left going clockwise – Anne, Fiona, Jayne, and Christina

From top left going clockwise – Carol, Helen W, Esther and Linda.

There’s lots of ideas and inspiration here. They are all lovely, and there is no way that I can pick a favourite.

If you are wondering what was used on each card here’s a quick run down.

Top Picture


Anne – Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlets and Stitched Shape Framelits
Fiona – Vertical Greetings stamp set, Color Theory Designer Series Paper and 2016-18 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes
Jayne – Timeless Textures and Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets and the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlets
Christina – Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set, Gold and White Embossing Powder and Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape

Bottom Picture

Carol – Lots of Love stamp set, Circles Collection and Stitched Shape Framelits, Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper and Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon
Helen W – Burlap and Oh So Eclectic stamp sets, Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies and Stitched Shape Framelits.
Esther – Background Bits stamp set, Pick a Pattern Washi Tape, Lemon Lime Twist Finely Woven Ribbon
Linda – Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set, Color Theory Memories & More Pack, Happy Birthday Thinlet and Berry Burst Finely Woven Ribbon

You are going to have to look hard to spot some of the elements but the photos should get bigger if you click on them. There is one heck of a lot of Wink of Stella on the cards though and that never seems to photograph properly.

I hope you have as much fun looking at the cards as I did receiving them.

Fiona xx