Mother's Day: Since When Do I Have So Many Mom Friends?

A personal touch is always appreciated! 

I couldn't believe the amount of cards I made this year for mother's day.
My friends are having babies left and right,
some have more than one, some are currently pregnant.
I told myself, I might have to quit making these cards by next year! Ha!

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a heart shape was cut out in place of the "o" in "mom" 

to show the beautiful faces of all the kids.

this is my precious nephew, sean. 

don't you just love that facial expression? 

i think he was taking care of business when this photo was taken.

YOO original loves mommies!

Birthday Gifts: Madeline's 2!

A personal touch is always appreciated!

Madeline is the chunkiest and the cutest and the happiest and the girliest
2-year-old.

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MADELINE 
so colorful & sweet.

the "n" in "madeline" was replaced by "2".

close-up of the flower petals held in place by a tiny brad

YOO original is a cute flower child

Birthday Card: Bling Bling

A personal touch is always appreciated!

We refer to our friend Langhi as a princess at times, a ghetto princess that is, 

cuz she seems so prim at proper at times like a southern bell, 

and then at times, she will remind you where she's from, if you get my drift.

she loves the finer things in life, 

but you will also find her with some odd items that we tease her for, 

like her bling cellphone case for instance.

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may this spring bring you more bling  

used those pink beads to add some bling on this card.

close-up of the stitching job

YOO original wearing a flower on her head.

Thinking of You: My Prayers are with You

A personal touch is always appreciated!

After years of fighting, my friend Donny's mom lost her battle with cancer. 

I knew he and his family would be okay, however, 

when his wife Justine told me that they know she went to a better place, 

where there is no more suffering. 

I wanted them to know that my prayers are with them.

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prayers 

mine are with you... 
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. 
they will soar on wings like eagles; 
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 
- isaiah 40:31 -

a prayerful YOO original

Thank You!: White-Tooth-Mofo (an Inside Joke)

A personal touch is always appreciated! 

I am lucky enough to have close friends who are dentists, 

who take very good care of my dental hygiene, 

all at a bargain price... meaning, at no charge. 

I recently had crown work done by one of them, Tony, or Dr. Tony, I should say. 

He was the one who worked on a filling for the same tooth when he was a student, 

and 13 years later, it only made sense for him to finish the job. 

I did not want his efforts to go unnoticed, 

so I made this fun card to thank him 

and to let him know I don't take his work for granted.

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thanks. 
a small rectangular diecut on the cover of the card to show the words 
on the inside of the card.  

i call this my mullet card. 
it's kind of nice & proper in the front, and goofy & silly on the inside. 
yes, that is me that i drew.

si'm wearing tooth-shaped earrings.

close-up of the eye shadow and lipstick. 
yes, my big mouth shows that many teeth when i smile big. 

yoo original is all smiles with her new tooth. 

Thank You!: The Sweetest Gift

A personal touch is always appreciated! 

When people around you are sweet enough to think of you and your sweet baby, 

you have to let them know how much it's appreciated. 

My sister's son, my sweet nephew sean, is the greatest gift to our family.  

So many people around us made his arrival even more special. 

Thank you cards are not just a formality, they are a necessity.

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Graduation Card: Your Beginnings Will Seem Humble...

A personal touch is always appreciated! 

I made these for the graduates at my parents' church 

at the request of my mom who decided to ask at the last minute. 

Good thing this idea came to me immediately after I was asked, 

and that it was an easy enough project idea. 

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congratulations, graduate. 
pink caps are for the girls and blue cap for the boy. 

a close-up of the graduation cap.

scripture inside the card. 
 your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be. - job 8:7 - 

yoo original is a proud graduate.