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I made my mother-in-law a set of birthday cards to send to her grandchildren throughout the year. I hope it makes her life easier, since by the end of this year, she will have 25! 10 girls, 14 boys, and one as-yet undetermined. All under the age of 14. She is such a great grandma, and she is always so thoughtful with their birthday gifts. I don't quite know how she does it. She's wonderful!

I thought I would make her cards that were pretty, but one-layer, so they would be easy to mail and wouldn't compete with any gift she might add. Here are the two girl designs, both on Sweet Blush cardstock. The first one has a little sparkle, thanks to a handy-dandy Sakura Stardust pen.

Card #1:
Paper: PTI Sweet Blush
Ink: PTI Berry Sorbet, SU Certainly Celery, Real Red
Stamps: PTI Everyday Blessings, Flower Garden

Card #2: Same as above, with Sakura Stardust clear and red pens, and PTI Women of Life and Flower Garden stamps

Comments

  1. IamDerbyAugust 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Dang it my computer wont let me see the pictures!! What a thoughtful gift. I will check back later and see if the puter will cooperate.

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  2. MelissaAugust 10, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    I came back to see the pictures, and they're here! So pretty! I love the leaves you paired with the flowers from Everyday Classics! Your mom reminds me of my grandmother- she has like 2o-some grandkids plus tons of great-grandkids and has a whole method on who gets a gift until what age and then they only get a card. I think that sending out the cards keeps her active, thinking and definitely busy!! Have a great day!

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  3. BAugust 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Woow! :) So pretty and soo many grandkids! What a thoughtful gift!

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  4. Mara CampbellAugust 10, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Bautiful cards and I love that you made them as a gift set.

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  5. BethieJAugust 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    These are lovely , and what a SWEET thoughtful idea!!!

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