Showing posts with label birthday cards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday cards. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Lily-of-the-Valley for May Birthday Gifts and Cards



May is generally a very 'in-between' month as far as my garden is concerned. 

The spring flowers, such as the crocuses, daffodils and tulips, are past their best and it's too early for most of the summer flowers and roses. But there's one flower in my garden that's at it's best in May, the Lily-of-the-Valley  - and that happens to be the Birth Month Flower for the month of May!


As I write this, in mid-April, the weather hardly feels like spring - snow is still being forecast on the mountains. So there's very little to suggest that  before long, my front garden, under the Magnolia tree, will be a mass of little white bells, giving off their distinctive heady fragrance that's impossible to miss as you walk up the path from my gate to the front door.





But a few days ago, I finally got around to raking up some of the leaves and twigs that the Magnolia had shed in the autumn. And today I spotted some deep red shoots pushing their way up through the exposed soil, letting me know that the Lilies-of-the-Valley are alive and well!



Until I came across this article, I had no idea that you could 'force' Lilies-of-the-Valley to provide some winter cheer. Maybe something to try for next winter?




In past years, I've written several 
blog posts about Lilies-of-the-Valley, 
which you might be interested to read -







And now, here's a Collection of 'Lilies-of-the-Valley' Cards and Gifts for a May birthday-

Click on the image to see the full collection of 60 items!



And here, below, are some more gift choices from my 'For the Love of Lilies' Bedroom and Bathroom collection; some of them could also be much appreciated as Wedding Gifts.

(Shown here with the chic black background, these products are also available with a blue or mauve background.)


 Click on the image to see the full collection -





The pretty little Lily-of-the-Valley flower makes such an adaptable motif! 


So below are some Fashion Accessories with the 'For the Love of Lilies' pattern collection! Maybe you'll find the perfect 'gift for her' amongst them?



Click on the image to see the full collection -


If you still can't find the perfect gift
for a May Birthday,
you might like to browse the full
Collection
in my
Zazzle store!



Enjoy!



Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Pink Rose Birthday Cards and Gifts for a June Birthday

Did you know that the Birth Month Flower for June is the Rose?



No surprise there, even if you didn't already know that! 

So - what better Birthday Card could there be for someone with a June birthday? 

And, as well as cards specifically for some of your relatives, there's one you can personalise for anyone at all; also matching Giftwrap and a selection of pretty Gifts, featuring these two pink roses!




















And to finish things off nicely, why not choose some matching Giftwrap -


and you'll find lots of lovely gifts with
Two Lipstick Pink Roses
in my nostalgic
"Summer Days"
collection
at 
Posh & Painterly




Monday, 8 July 2013

A Baker's Dozen of Froggy Greeting Cards and Gifts -

When I was teaching children who struggled with reading and spelling, I wrote little stories and rhymes to accompany my literacy program. One of the rhymes was about a rather self-pitying frog and a dragonfly who was into positive thinking. 

I started to illustrate the rhyme but it didn't get very far before I was distracted by something else and the project became one of my 'unfinished symphonies'. Maybe one day I'll find time to continue it; but in the meantime, here is my little green frog - who, by the way, became a much more contented little frog by the end of the rhyme!




Just one of several 'Green Frog' Birthday Cards

A 'Green Frog' Round Fridge Magnet


A 'Green Frog' Ringer Mug with an old nursery rhyme:

'A frog he would a woo-ing go!'


A Sad Green Frog - one of several 'sorry' cards and notecards in my Zazzle store, featuring 'Green Frog'. 


Just one of many 'Green Frog' iPhone cases in my Zazzle store.

To see my whole collection of 
Greeting Cards and Gifts,
including some for Valentines,
Click


More Little Green Frogs


'Green Frog' feeling extremely sorry for himself! 
This greeting card is also available in several non-English languages in my Zazzle store:



'Green Frog' Keychain or Key Ring




A super-strong 'Green Frog' apron that any child will love to wear - available in other colours in my Zazzle store:



One of several 'Samsung Galaxy' phone cases available in my Zazzle store:



A fun 'Green Frog' button or badge - also available as a Valentine's button!


A toddler will love this fun 'Green Frog' t-shirt!
Also available as a Valentine's T-shirt in adult sizes:



Add some fun to your stationery with these 'Green Frog' stickers! 



A 'Green Frog' iPod Touch case

iPod Touch Case-Mate Case, Fun Frog
iPod Touch Case-Mate Case, Fun Frog by helikettle


To see my whole collection of 
Green Frog
Greeting Cards and Gifts,
including some for Valentines,
Click
HERE


Quite a little character, isn't he!

Sunday, 12 May 2013

Top Ten Greeting Cards and Gifts with Watercolour Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas are one of my favourites! They come in such beautiful colours and their fragrance is out of this world . . . 

So I was quite shocked when I realised that I had been so busy before Christmas that I had totally forgotten to sow any Sweet Pea seeds. There's still time to sow some but they won't flower as early as they usually do - so in the meantime, here are some lovely dark blue and purple 'Old Fashioned' Sweet peas from my garden that I painted a while back in watercolours. They don't grow as long-stemmed as some other colours but their scent is the best of all!

Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive a greeting card
 to match the gift you've chosen for a loved one? 

My Sweet Pea collection offers just that!


Custom-front 'Sweet Peas' Mother's Day Greeting Card




 'Sweet Peas' Tote Bag



Custom-front 'Sweet Peas' April Birthday Card




  'Sweet Peas' Apron to customise





These 'Sweet Peas' Birthday Cards
 are available with the
greeting in many Non-English languages


  'Sweet Peas' T-shirt, available in a wide selection of styles and colours!


'Sweet Peas' Birthday Card



'Sweet Peas' Ringer Mug with deep green rim and handle


For customers in the US, 
there are even matching 'Sweet Peas'
 postage stamps available!


 'Sweet Peas' Gift Box with a ceramic tile set into the lid - 
various sizes and finishes available


Click
to browse more
Sweet Pea
Greeting Cards and Gifts







Monday, 3 September 2012

Birthday Cards with the Flower of each Month!

Make the birthday cards you send just that little bit more personal by choosing the Flower of the Month for each Birthday!

Just one example of each Birth Month Flower is shown here. 
But most of them are available in a custom front version or already personalised for a particular recipient.
If you can't find the one you want, just send me a message through my store and I'll be pleased to help! 


January Snowdrops
(February versions of this card also available as Snowdrops are known as Februry Fair Maids in some countries) 



February - Primroses

March - Daffodils

 April - Daisies and Sweet Peas




May - Lilies of the Valley


June - Roses


August - Poppies
September - Morning Glories

October - Marigolds

December - Poinsettias


Click
to see more than 200
Birth Month Flower
Birthday Cards!