When I saw this design, it didn’t look complicated.  But once I opened the cutting page, I knew it was going to take a while to make.  🙁   But it was actually fun to put them together. Continue reading →

This was for our friend’s 10th wedding anniversary. Well, to be honest, I am not crazy about it…  Oh, well.  I do like the ‘happy 10th’ part, though. Just not the card part… Continue reading →

Our intern therapist was leaving after a year at our program, so I made extra large card for everybody to sign.  I wish I could make larger card, but I only have white in 11″x17″ size, so the max I... Continue reading →

My colleague turned 25 in April. 25th birthday is not special in Japan where I grew up, but it seems like it is a pretty big birthday year here? At least all his friends had big birthday parties for their... Continue reading →

Our nieces’ birthday. They are not twins, but their birthdays are 3 days apart, so I made 2 similar cards with different colors…  I love my Cuttlebug (embossing machine)! Continue reading →

For my friend’s daughter.  I like pink/green color combo, so I often use the combination. Continue reading →

I don’t remember who’s birthday this card was for… LOL  Used print design on a paper as the card design…   I guess I was in a hurry!  It happens sometimes… Continue reading →

Well, if it is not obvious… this is for my hairstylist friend.  I have been going to her hair salon, Artisan Salon in San Mateo, CA for the past 5 years ever since I moved from SF.  I was so... Continue reading →

I made a lot of birthday cards this year… Our students, my family and friends. This one is for one of our students.  I often get inspiration from pinterest, but at this point, I am not sure how I came... Continue reading →

Ever since I started working as an instructional aide for a special ed program, I have been making birthday cards for students since we celebrate their birthdays at school. We only have 18 students, so we get to know them... Continue reading →