Wednesday, June 11, 2025

My Award-Winning Havanese Birthday Card – 2nd Place in the GCU May Design Challenge!

  🐶 A Havanese Birthday Surprise – My 2nd Place Winner!

I’m thrilled to share that my customizable Havanese birthday card earned 2nd Place in May’s Greeting Card Universe design challenge! The theme? Creating a birthday greeting featuring a real dog breed—and I chose the sweet and whimsical Havanese, a fuzzy friend whose antics always bring a smile 😄.

Havanese Dog Birthday Card


Your front is fully customizable (name and age), making it a perfect, personal choice for dog lovers. Inside reads:
“Hope your special day is filled with happy tail wags, sweet snuggles, and all the puppy‑love fun you deserve!”

🏅 What makes it special:

  • Adorable artwork: I captured the Havanese’s playful charm—bright eyes, fluffy coat, joyful spirit.

  • Personal touch: Custom name/age fields mean each card feels tailor‑made.

  • Emotional resonance: Inspired by my neighbor’s real Havanese—I loved watching her explore with curious spins and wobbling zooms.

📣 Why this card earned its award:

  • Breed-specific appeal – dog lovers appreciate that Havanese detail

  • Customizable design – adds thoughtfulness and delight

  • Heartwarming concept – celebrating both pup and person in one card


Featuring My Award Badge 🏅 2nd Place Winner – May Design Challenge




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If you’re looking for a fun, personal birthday card for a Havanese enthusiast, this design is live on GCU—and of course on Zazzle soon! Whether it's “Bella turning 7” or “Charlie’s big day,” this card makes the celebration extra special.

Thank you to everyone who showed love and support. Seeing my Havanese design recognized fuels my passion—stay tuned for more breed-inspired birthday fun!

Care, connect, and celebrate,
– Sandra Rose

Thursday, May 29, 2025

A Sweet Celebration for a Star-Spangled Birthday

 There’s something extra fun about having a birthday on or near the 4th of July — fireworks, festive gatherings, and that unmistakable red, white, and blue cheer.

This cheerful design features three hand-drawn cupcakes decorated with patriotic frosting and star toppers, all lined up in a row to bring sweet birthday wishes with a burst of celebration.

Perfect for a Grandson, Granddaughter, friend or anyone whose birthday lands around Independence Day. Watch the short video below for a peek at this festive design in action!  







Wednesday, May 28, 2025

A Firework-Worthy Surprise: GCU Card of the Day!

I’m thrilled to share that one of my cards has been selected as Greeting Card Universe’s “Design of the Day”! 🎉


The featured card is part of my new 4th of July birthday series, and this one was created especially for a grandson—a festive and heartfelt way to celebrate both his birthday and Independence Day all at once.

The front features three red, white, and blue cupcakes topped with stars and flags, capturing that sparkly, all-American spirit. Paired with a warm birthday message inside, it’s designed to bring a smile to any birthday boy celebrating on July 4th.

🌟 You can see the winning card here:
👉 Grandson Birthday on 4th of July – Patriotic Cupcakes

This design is part of a growing collection of cards for birthdays that fhttps://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/holiday-birthdays-birthday-cards/birthday-on-fourth-of-july/relationship-specific/grandson-birthday-on-4th-of-1926846all on holidays—something I love creating because they help people feel seen and celebrated in a uniquely personal way.

To everyone who supports my shop with purchases, kind reviews, or even a quick share—thank you. You help keep the creativity flowing and the studio going.

More festive designs are coming soon… stay tuned!

— Sandra