I was trying hard again here as this was for an expert cardmaker. Stardream card with a crystal embossed image for the background, and hand inked panels embossed with clear powder and the same image embossed over the top. 
I was thinking hard for something different on this one for a computer buff. I didn't want the usual image of a computer etc, so I came up with the idea of using binary code to wish him a happy birthday. 
This tri-fold card has a larger version of the oriental image on the inside and has oriental blossoms embossed on the underflap 
This blue card is a double pop-out card made for my husband, containing photographs of the forum in Rome taken on a recent visit.
This one is half front pink cardstock backed with acetate to protect the dried flowers behind it.
Black and white fairies decorate this birthday card
This fairy is mounted on silver embossed cardstock to create a pretty birthday card.
50th birthday Box of Chocolates Card
This was purposely designed to look like a box of chocolates. Sadly it really is just a card!
Two different views of the same card 
I picked a few sprigs of lavender from the garden for this trifold tag card. A friend's birthday
This is one of my favourite cards with real pressed flowers presented in a basket with a gift tag and the recipient's name round the handle.
This is another of my favourite cards. The 'tea' is a shower of tiny punched flowers sprinkled with glitter. 
an 80th birthday card for someone who enjoys painting. 
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For a model railway enthusiast, this card has both steam train and tracks. 
A card for the 50th birthday of a friend who is a musician. 
This was for a birthday on Bonfire night, and is designed to convey the impression of fireworks around the name. 