Thumbs Up Wedding

 For: Quam's Friends
Occasion: Their Wedding

Quam asked me to make a card for this friends nuptials, AND supplied reference photos, so I drew up the happy couple in some wedding clothes with a thumbs up from the groom! I met the bride only briefly, but I can tell that they are a relaxed and groovy couple and hope they have a wonderful marriage. 

Cake Cutout Birthday

 For: Aunt Joan
Occasion: her birthday

Aunt Joan is a master cardmaker as well, so for her birthday I knew I had to pull out the stops! I created a papercut of a cake on the cardstock, and then glued in different patterned papers to fill in the plate, cake, frosting, candles, and flames! This is a relatively new-to-me style (only been messing with it for under a year), and I love how it turns out every time! I hope it was a festive way to ring in the birthday and that all is well in KY!

Cake or Death Birthday

 For: Quam
Occasion: his birthday

Eddie Izzard's "Dress to Kill" is a beloved stand up routine that Quam and I watched in high school. To celebrate Quam's birthday this year, I did an illustration of the comedian as he appeared in that special holding a piece of cake with the quote "You! Cake or Death?"--a famous line from the show. This card delighted me so much, and I had the idea stored away for almost an entire year. I hope Quam enjoyed his birthday and is looking forward to some rest and restoration over the long holiday weekend. 

Puppy Birthday

 For: Jaimie
Occasion: her birthday

For Jaimie's big day, I made a watercolor of Mellow in a party hat and put it on a blue glittery background! Given that all the big birthday plans got changed and changed again, I wanted to give her card some extra pizzaz to shine up the day! Jaimie is such a fun person--I hope she has a great year!

Potted Plant Birthday

 For: Carson
Occasion: her birthday

For Carson's birthday card, I created a bright illustration of some neat plants in pots! I really like this style and all the happy colors I got to use. It was so fun to connect with Carson again recently and hear about her little family -- I hope they are all doing well and find fun ways to celebrate Carson's big day!

Bright Cake Birthday

 For: Rukiyah
Occasion: her birthday

For Rukiyah's birthday card, I did an acrylic painting directly on cardstock of a bright and happy cake! Some of the details ran together, but I really like the effect I stumbled into there--swirly and fun. Rukiyah is such a wonderfully creative person, I'm she doesn't mind a little free-flowing cake design! 

Cocktail Birthday

 For: Jennifer
Occasion: her birthday

For Jennifer's birthday this year, I made her a card featuring a retro lady holding a cocktail (with a 3D arm!) Paired with the message "It's Your Birthday," this design is vintage fun for a modern gal. I hope Jennifer had a great day and am glad she was able to celebrate a bit!

Nature Woman Birthday

 For: Win
Occasion: her birthday

For Win's birthday this year, I wanted to highlight a feminine nature connection, and so illustrated this kneeling woman in navy marker--she's a pretty fantastic Mother Earth! I placed it on an exceptionally thin (like paper!) wood to amp up the natural theme. I  really love how this turned out and miss Win so much -- I hope we get to be together in nature soon. 

Baker Birthday

 For: Amber O
Occasion: her birthday

Our new HR manager Amber has a self-proclaimed sweet tooth, so for her first Debbie Dots birthday card, I did a watercolor of a baker holding a beautiful cake on a cake stand! It reminds me of how bakers on various shows have to transport their creations for judging! I'm super pleased with the detailing of this apron, y'all. I hope Amber had a lovely day and got to enjoy many sweet treats to celebrate!

Koala Birthday

 For: Tilly
Occasion: her birthday

Little Tilly is an entire year old! To celebrate one of my favorite tiny humans, I did a Posca pen painting of a koala holding a gift that reads "Happy 1st Birthday, Tilly!" With a watercolor and a glittery background to boot, this card is a lot of fun. It was so fun to log in for her cake smash, and we hope she has an even more incredible year 2. 

Leaf Birthday

 For: Maddie
Occasion: her birthday

To celebrate Maddie's November birthday, I did a watercolor of a orangeish-reddish maple leaf (a tree that I particularly miss out in Colorado). The looks is very festive and autumnal and I hope it helped add some joy to her big day.