Handmade Cards for Spring Occasions

 I ordered quite a few new stamp sets from Stampin' Up! when they had their Sale- A- Bration sale going on since I just love free stuff!  I have been having lots of fun playing around with my new stamp sets and made some fun spring cards.










We have several birthdays in our family this month so I made up some cards for my niece and nephews too.








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Comments

  1. Kim CarberryMarch 15, 2021 at 6:15 AM

    Aww! What pretty cards. I do love the one with the butterfly on. x

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  2. Tamar SBMarch 15, 2021 at 6:18 AM

    What great cards!

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  3. Handmade in IsraelMarch 15, 2021 at 6:49 AM

    What lovely cards! I especially love the cord around the vase. The music notes are cute too. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne March 15, 2021 at 2:22 PM

      I love adding little 3-D touches like ribbon, cord, brads, etc.

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  4. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyMarch 15, 2021 at 7:17 AM

    Such pretty cards!! I love how they turned out. :)

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  5. Michele MorinMarch 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    Love the mason jar and all this hands on creativity!

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  6. Andrea NineMarch 15, 2021 at 8:13 AM

    You know I love your handmade cards! I miss making them and entering them in the fair. I love all your spring vibes and colors!

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  7. Preppy Empty NesterMarch 15, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    These cards are so darling!! You should put them on Etsy! Have a great week, Joanne.

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  8. HollyMarch 15, 2021 at 8:19 AM

    So many pretty cards!!

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  9. EllibelleMarch 15, 2021 at 9:31 AM

    These are all so beautiful! Love the flowers in vases!

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  10. Kari March 15, 2021 at 9:54 AM

    These are very pretty. :)

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  11. NatashaMarch 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    These cards are so pretty! What a thoughtful gift for the recipients.

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  12. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMarch 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM

    all of the cards are pretty but the first is my favorite. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne March 15, 2021 at 2:24 PM

      I made that one with my mom in mind since her favorite color is blue.

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  13. Meditations in MotionMarch 15, 2021 at 4:27 PM

    These are beautiful! You are so talented. I would love to receive one of these beautiful cards.

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    1. Joanne March 15, 2021 at 4:32 PM

      Thank you so much. That is so sweet to hear.

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  14. CherylMarch 15, 2021 at 7:13 PM

    Your cards are beautiful and you've inspired me to get my stamps out. I need to make a few cards this month. #mmbc

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    1. Joanne March 16, 2021 at 9:28 AM

      Thank you! Can't wait to see what you whip up.

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  15. Melissa March 15, 2021 at 9:30 PM

    Oh, these are all so beautiful! Well done!

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  16. Denyse Whelan.March 17, 2021 at 5:57 AM

    I am in awe of your crafty skills and stamping. I like to do craft, scrapbooking etc but I cannot for the life of me do great work with stamps. Sigh! I still try though. Thanks so much for linking up for Life This Week #231. Glad to have you add your post as part of the community here. Next week. the optional prompt is Good. Hope to see you there. Denyse.

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    1. Joanne March 17, 2021 at 6:04 AM

      Aw, thank you! I've had years and years of practice.

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  17. thepaintedapron.comMarch 17, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Adorable, I love them all, especially the Happy Birthday with balloons!
    Jenna

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    1. Joanne March 17, 2021 at 10:46 AM

      Thank you! That was actually my least favorite but that was most likely due to the fact that it cost me the most frustration. It's not easy to get those measurements right the first time.

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  18. Molly TotoroMarch 18, 2021 at 11:13 AM

    Gorgeous! I used to love making cards (and taking advantage of the SU Sale-a-Bration) but I have allowed my stamp sets to collect dust for several years. I'm hoping to return to the craft I enjoy I so much as soon as we make our retirement move to Florida :)
    #lifethisweek

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    1. Joanne March 18, 2021 at 1:11 PM

      I took a good couple year break myself and have only recently begun picking it back up.

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  19. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 19, 2021 at 1:01 AM

    Oh, WOW! So pretty! My fav is the pink one. Thanks so much for linking up with me at A Themed Linkup 48 for Crafts and DIY. Pinned!

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    1. Joanne March 19, 2021 at 6:17 AM

      I really liked how that one turned out too.

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  20. Joanne March 21, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  21. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 25, 2021 at 7:03 AM

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at A Themed Linkup 49 for All Things Crochet from my previous linkup for Crafts and DIY.

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  22. UnknownApril 9, 2021 at 6:44 AM

    I love these! They are encouraging me to try my hand at handmade cards.

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  23. Dee | GrammysGrid.comApril 9, 2021 at 10:53 PM

    Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up with me at A Themed Linkup 51 for Handmade Cards. Pinned again!

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