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August and September are big birthday months in my family.  I have been busy with some card making.






Dane wanted to make a card during his weekend visit.  I used to have my craft supplies in the laundry room, but earlier this summer I converted Mike's old office into a dedicated craft space. Dane was seeing the transformation for the first time.  His reaction:  "Wow, Grandma, you really girled this place up!"
The distant rumbles were Mike's expression of dismay.
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  1. SextantSeptember 4, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    I must confess a certain attraction to the third card down. Two, four, and five are two girled up for my tastes. # 3 a very lovely card.

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    1. OlgaSeptember 4, 2014 at 6:40 PM

      It's a challenge for me to do the masculine cards, but I keep trying.

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  2. Granny AnnieSeptember 4, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    So far I have left the den alone but otherwise this place is getting pretty "girled up". I think our Navy men would find it okay if we like it.

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  3. MuffieSeptember 4, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Love, love, love the cards!! I, too, have a lot of birthdays this time of year (my own included!) I've been making cards, also. I made a pinwheel card for my son's girlfriend last week, and now I'm working on an engagement card with ribbon and lace. I should photograph them, I guess, for whenever I get this new blog going! Glad you're girling up your workspace! Don't kids cut right to the heart of the matter!

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    1. OlgaSeptember 4, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Yes. But when he asked if I knew that there was stuff I could buy that got rid of wrinkles I was considerably less amused.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    That Dane, he reminds me of Rylan. Beautiful cards! You and Dane must have had a ball making them.

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    1. OlgaSeptember 4, 2014 at 6:43 PM

      If he thinks it, he says it.

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    2. Country GirlSeptember 5, 2014 at 2:44 PM

      I love the cards! It's great you have a space for your craft supplies! Helps with the build up in the rest of the house! I need to create a craft room too!

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  5. Arkansas PattiSeptember 4, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Cute comment by Dane. They notice those things don't they.
    Love your cards. The nautical ones would be perfect for a boatie type guy and that last one is just beautiful.

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  6. JuneSeptember 4, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Those look like they were fun to make! ...although perhaps more exacting than I'd have patience to do. They certainly are pretty!

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  7. TaborSeptember 4, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    LOL Spaces must be filled. You are a busy crafter.

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  8. Muffy's MarksSeptember 4, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Chuckled at your post today. Kids say it like it is. Glad you 'girled it up!! Your cards are so pretty, I'm sure the recipients will cherish them. Our family's big birthday months are Oct & Nov. They are not as fortunate to get 'made with love' cards!!!

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  9. MargaretSeptember 4, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    You girled it up, huh?

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  10. MargaretSeptember 4, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Sorry. My device is being weird. Keep on girling it up! Go girl power

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  11. SakuSeptember 5, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    The cards are lovely!

    Dane's comment is hilarious...and I'm going to borrow it,

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  12. Linda ReederSeptember 5, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    Wow,Grandma, you rock!

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  13. oklhdanSeptember 5, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    How cute are those cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    You really are extremely talented! Who wouldn't love one of those cards -- they are beautiful!

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  15. OlgaSeptember 6, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Thank-yous, thank-yous!

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  16. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    How just like a kid to come up with a down to earth comment from his heart. The cards are cool. Buddy used to enjoy making them but now has too much pain from arthritis.

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