Abstract Heart

For: Mr. Mann
Occasion: August's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For August, my sister recommended the card go to one of her friends' fathers whose own father is not doing well. I created an abstract out of some watercolor paper I'd painted, and it ultimately looks a little like a cell phone. The message on the front of the card ends up being a sort of text message: "...thinking of you..." 

I hope the Mann family is doing well and finding some peace during this time. 

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Hello Yellow

For: Whoever
Occasion: July's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For July's card, I didn't have any nominations, so I created this lovely little yellow "Hello!" card and left it on the sidewalk, in hopes that whoever needs a little push in my neighborhood would be drawn to it, pick it up, and be motivated to start accomplishing their dreams.

This card was fun to make and I got to practice my Xacto knife lettering, which is a valuable skill for cardmakers to hone. 

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Camera Card

For: Em
Occasion: June's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

My friend Justin recommended his friend Em for June's card--sounds like she's been through a lot and has a lot coming up as well. She likes to snap pictures of her life, so I thought I'd feature this funky camera to help keep her spirits up. On the inside of the card, I wrote this simple quote: "You can capture the world." 

I hope this card helps Em have the courage to capture the next steps of her journey. 

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Potato Kitty Card

For: Jamar
Occasion: May's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For May's card, I watercolored Mr. Potato Head holding hands with Hello Kitty, at the request of my dear friend Rukiyah. She is going traveling soon, and wanted to send a special card to her Mr. Potato Head. 

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Sharing Sheep Card

For: Christina
Occasion: April's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For April's card, I watercolored two sheep on a bench. One of the sheep looks a little down in the dumps, so the other one is sharing his coat. The inside of the card reads, "We're all pulling for ewe."

I think it's a playful way to send some good vibes to my friend's sister, who has been having a bit of a rough go of things. Here's hoping this card will lighten her spirits!

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Umbrella Card

For: Shanna

Occasion: March's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For March's card, I designed this playful watercolor for a friend of a friend who has been having a rough time. When I heard about her situation, I couldn't get this image out of my head, so I did my best to create it. I love how the watercolor looks in the rain and the clouds, and the little drops bouncing off the umbrella.

I hope this card brought a little protection from the rain.

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Floral Ring Card

For: Gail
Occasion: February's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For February's card, I created this floral watercolor for my aunt's mother. She has had some losses this year, and February might have been a particularly rough month. I really like the detail of the flowers, and the Emerson quote tops it all off: "the earth laughs in flowers." 

I love the look of this card and hope it brought a little brightness to her day. 

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Matryoshka Doll

For: Lynn
Occasion: January's card from the Universe

One of my new year's resolutions for 2013 is to create and anonymously send a card to someone who could use a pick-me-up each month--I'm calling it "cards from the Universe."

For January's card, I created a watercolor of a Russian doll for my boss's friend Lynn; she's been having a rough time, and my boss thought she could use a little encouragement.

I love how this card turned out and am looking forward to the next 11! Have a friend who could use  next month's card? Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DebbieDotsGreetingCards and message me your suggestion.