Once, Twice, Four Times A Lady – Part 3

by Craftybabs // May 31, 2025 // No Comments

This is the third of four special 90th birthday cards Ladies Large / Extra Special, all for the same lovely lady. I used the same A4 Portrait ‘Z’ fold card base but with a new colour scheme, mount and different... Continue reading →

Once, Twice, Four Times A Lady – Part 2

by Craftybabs // May 30, 2025 // No Comments

This is the second of four extra large 90th birthday cards (A4 when closed) Ladies Large / Extra Special all made for the same recipient from various family members. I made an A4 Portrait ‘Z’ fold card base and used... Continue reading →

Once, Twice, Four Times A Lady – Part 1

by Craftybabs // May 29, 2025 // No Comments

A friend of mine often requests multiple cards (on behalf of other family members) for special family landmark birthdays and occasions. The biggest challenge for me, with requests like this, is to create different but equally special cards as they... Continue reading →

Multiple Themes On One Card – Easy Solution

by Craftybabs // May 28, 2025 // No Comments

When people ask me to make cards for their loved ones they often give me a list of many things that the recipient likes. It can be a bit tricky to incorporate multiple themes on a card without it looking... Continue reading →

Spectacular Pop Up Cake Card

by Craftybabs // May 27, 2025 // No Comments

I just love this style of card, inspired by the talented Srushti Patil’s wonderful video over on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V53985c-_x0 This is the second one I’ve made. It was made for the landlady of our local pub. It does not need... Continue reading →

Seeing Double – Look Alike Cards For Friends

by Craftybabs // May 26, 2025 // No Comments

When two of the bar staff at our local pub were celebrating birthdays I decided to make these ‘Look Alike’ Men’s Work, Rest & Play/Look-a-like Ladies Work, Rest & Play/Look-a-like cards with Studio light Missees Dies and La Pashe printed... Continue reading →

Pink & Navy Floral Wedding Card

by Craftybabs // May 25, 2025 // No Comments

Pretty Vellum Flower Wedding Card made to reflect the colour scheme of the wedding. Made using Pearlescent and plain card stock and vellum for the flowers. Various dies and an embossing folder have been used including:- Tattered Lace embossing folder,... Continue reading →

When A Landmark Birthday Is No Longer A Landmark It Still Deserves A Special Card

by Craftybabs // May 20, 2025 // No Comments

When my hubby celebrated his 65th birthday I felt he still deserved a special card. A few years back becoming 65 was a landmark, reaching retirement age, pension, bus pass etc. He has to wait till his next birthday before... Continue reading →

3 Of A Kind For 3 Friends Turning 80

by Craftybabs // May 20, 2025 // No Comments

Special landmark birthdays require a special card. A friend of mine asked me to make some cards for her three friends who would all be turning 80. I used the same design for all 3 but changed the colours and... Continue reading →

Pop Up Tiered Cake For A Special Birthday

by Craftybabs // May 20, 2025 // No Comments

My sister is a card maker like me so I always try to make somethings extra special for her birthday as she is one of the few people that actually understands what goes into hand made cards. This time, with... Continue reading →

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Month: May 2025

Once, Twice, Four Times A Lady – Part 3

Once, Twice, Four Times A Lady – Part 2

Once, Twice, Four Times A Lady – Part 1

Multiple Themes On One Card – Easy Solution

Spectacular Pop Up Cake Card

Seeing Double – Look Alike Cards For Friends

Pink & Navy Floral Wedding Card

When A Landmark Birthday Is No Longer A Landmark It Still Deserves A Special Card

3 Of A Kind For 3 Friends Turning 80

Pop Up Tiered Cake For A Special Birthday