I’m sharing this older post, with an update. This card has been pinned to over 10k boards on Pinterest! Not a bad number for my little hobby/business!
Our home has been filled with playing cards since my eldest son was in the fourth grade. He would practice different shuffles and tricks, and leave decks and single cards in just about every room in our home. A few even ended up on a high window ledge in our living room! (I have yet to see that card trick!) His interest and passion for magic did pay off though, as he has been a professional magician and entertainer in the San Francisco area for several years now!
(Proud mom moment to share! Ryan Kane (Horsfall).
Anyway, in spite of always having playing cards around our home, using them to create my handmade cards had not even crossed my mind. A loyal customer recently requested some humorous birthday cards to share with her bridge playing friends. Well, this is when I realized I could open a fresh deck of cards and put them to good use! This is what I created.
Even if you don’t play bridge, poker, or other card games this card could be fun to present to the birthday ‘shuffler’. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by for a visit! ~ Vickie
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Oh, what a wonderful, awesome card!!!!! A friend is celebrating his 56th. birthday next month and this will be a fantastic card to make for him. I can’t wait till we go to the party, I bet this card will be one of a kind.
Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!
Maria Rodriguez, from Crown Point, Indiana. USA.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a fantastic comment Maria! Creating cards will always result in an ‘exclusive’ card, and I know your friend will like the card you make for him. Enjoy your day and the birthday party! ~ Vickie
Love that card!! You’re right, I think even a non-card player would get a kick out of that card.
Thanks so much! I enjoyed creating this card and do hope it will appeal to a variety of people. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a nice comment. Enjoy your weekend!
Vickie,
You’re always at your best with your projects. Continue to Be Unique in all you do. Great Job! Blessings Always, Mtetar
Thank you so much for the nice comment. I appreciate you visiting my blog. Take Care. ~ Vickie
Always my pleasure and you’re welcome. Blessings Always,Mtetar
What a unique card, you bring creativity to a new level. Iam looking forward to seeing what else you come think of..
Celia
Thank you Celia! When the creative mood strikes, we can all come up with something different! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a very nice comment. Enjoy your creative day! ~ Vickie
Oh my gracious! My step dad turned 91in December, and he and my mother are avid bridge players. Wish I had thought of something like this. (Maybe next birthday) You did an awesome job, thank you!
Vicki Grace Ardmore, Okla
Thank you so much! I got the idea to create these types of cards when my MIL asked for birthday cards for her bridge group. They are very popular! Enjoy your day!
This card caught my attention immediately while looking for a b.d. card for our son. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us.
Thank you for leaving such a nice comment! I hope your son enjoyed a fun birthday and this card made him smile! I appreciate your visit to my blog. Enjoy your day!
This is an amazing card! I have a good friend who is really into playing cards!!! This would be the perfect card to make for him! May I ask where/ what the Embossing folder is and where I can purchase it??
Thank you Emily. The embossing folder I used for this card is from the Cuttlebug collection. I have had it for a few years, but you may be able to find it online. If you are unable to find this folder, I will be happy to create this card for your friend and you will have it in a couple of days! Let me know! I appreciate you stopping by my blog! Enjoy your day. ~Vickie
Do you know the name of the pattern? Or collection it was a part of?
Sorry, I do not know the name of the pattern, but you can probably check online for embossing folders. It is a variation of a chevron pattern. They are not making the Cuttlebug folders anymore, but other vendors may have a similar pattern.
I want to buy the cards for these cards or have you make me a kit with this card.I just Love the cards.I play a lot of cards and my friends would love these.i will pay you for the kit.Maureen
Hi Maureen!
I would love to create this card for you. Please send me a quick email to horsemarkcards@gmail.com and I can give you the details!
Thanks so much!
I just found your email on your detailed response, so I sent you an email!
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Enjoy your day!