
is called a fluffle. You’re welcome
NONSENSE: Valentines Day is around the corner y’all!* And why does this preclude me from having a social life?…because every year I hand make valentines to send to the people I love. This sounds simple, I know. Slap some hearts on some red construction paper and call it good. Right?…WRONG!
As a cardist?..hmm…artard? (card + artist…please comment with better title suggestions) I have to spend hours crafting every card. Well, not EVERY card…just the ones for boys I have crushes on.** This leads to a lack of free time to you know, date said boys. On second thought, I may be doing it wrong…

IMPORTANT STUFF: Anyway, this means some seriously snappy card tutorials and whatnottery for you guys. Stay tuned.
*Think Britney Spears….the Timberlake years
**Does that reek of desperation?…LOVE ME DAMMIT!!
For a puppy-loving coworker, a french bulldog card was the only way to go.





I always add my details in colored pencil/watercolor pencils after the card is assembled. I opted to use brown with orange and yellow highlights to give the eyes life.

I must admit that I have never been very good at figuring where to add the shine on eyeballs…so usually I just guess and hope for the best. * I know my pictures suck. Perhaps I should buy a fancy camera…or maybe I’ll save that cash for these instead. Ya, those…

Or is this kitten in a crocheted mushroom costume the most adorable feline-fungus frippery ever?!
The answer is yes, in case you were actually considering any other thoughts.