Somewhere to store all those lovely birthday cards

[@blackbean4509]

She’s not annoying her purring & presence is expected, needed & appreciated.

[@julbea]

My 50 yr old niece just passed & I have all her cards from birth to now. I’ve struggled with how to keep them together. This is perfect! Thank you.

[@LizStevens-o6v]

This demo was great & timely for me. I have every card I have been given & I'm 76 now so it's a lot! I will choose favs from sons & friends & get busy making holders for them. And, yes, do keep the strings long - love it. Thanks Kate

[@Kalaura]

June 10, 2024…I am watching this! I’ve just recently found you! You make me smile, laugh and sometimes a tear leaks out❤️ I lost my my husband of 52 + 4 years of marriage two years ago 😢 I have all our wedding cards from 1970, piles of cards from the day our two daughters were born. Plus 58 years worth of beautiful cards of all kinds, This is such a fantastic idea! You would think I have all the time in the world to do these projects 😂 Someday….Peace to you, keep these videos coming! Love, from the USA 🇺🇸

[@devnaroberts9689]

Here's my thought about sweet Norma. As soon as Norma hears Kate speaking, she runs pell mell straight to the best wooden table in the world for Kate and me time. Her loud purring is simply her way of saying, "Oh really, tell me more." Norma would be very surprised to know that thousands of us are crowded around the table watching and learning!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

that is exactly what happens! though she is on my knee between me and the keyboard right now - so maybe I don't even need to talk! ha ha!!! xxx

[@devnaroberts9689]

@@thelasthomelyhouse No difference between person or pet, that the best definition of a friend.

[@cathyphegley7848]

I’m sitting here July 2024….having a watch old Kate videos day as I embroider…..and having a great big chuckle about how your videos used to be filmed and how they now are so well put together. Of course a lot of that has to do with Anna and her expertise. But it’s so entertaining to watch the progression and the cat shenanigans and the just plain awesome heart and soul throughout! Having a blast watching from Montana where the temps are in the nineties! Me and Lily the cat sitting face first in front of the fan. Love and hugs. 🤗

[@carolynh3473]

I love hearing the cat purr in the background.

[@Teresasblaze]

A great idea. Love the 60 reasons which made me laugh, as do most of your vlogs. 🥰

[@karincarter235]

I watch this 2 years after you posted it... This is brilliant! What a wonderful idea! I never had the heart to throw away the cards my Mom and my sister had send me throughout all the years I lived in the USA. This is the perfect way to give them a honorable place to live in! Thank you for this great tutorial!!!

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Handmade paper. Gorgeous. Love this project. Owens card is priceless. He’s as clever as you.

[@bonniebunting6415]

So beautiful and clever Kate xxxxx

[@iriswidelski8215]

Thanks Kate,from across the pond, 😂you’ve helped me clean out a very big card stuffed drawer that can now be stuffed with more stuff. I don’t throw anything away but still know where things are. your so gifted. Thanks for your creativeness and humor.

[@lanellehatcher561]

Thank you for sharing your son's thoughts. It's so amazing that he took the time to write all of those things down. And isn't it interesting the things that impress people that you'd never think of? Like the fact that you own clean socks! Ha! You are truly blessed.... :)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I left a few off! there were some even sillier ones! xxx

[@carolsneyd3116]

Love watching your charnel. I have just finished a cloth book of slow stitching/embroidery blocks I also use cereal boxes for crafts. Your cats are so funny.

[@pjd2709]

Kate a fabulous idea for saving those cards, the one your son gave you is precious! Another great video by the way!

[@twyla2575]

Norma is such a presence in your life. She seems to understand your projects and I bet if she could speak she'd add her two cents worth. Thank you for sharing.

[@drdwaynecuster]

Norma should have her own show! =) That's a very creative idea, but then again, you are an Aquarian. Lovely!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Maybe i should make Norma Videos once in a while - a day in the life .... which would be mostly sleeping in fact! xxxxx

[@carole3680]

Your ideas are all the bees knees!

[@seecanon5840]

I bought a plastic expandable file with 12 sections. I used 1 file section for two months. Jan and February, March and April to have used 6 sections. I keep birthday, holiday cards and special occasions in these 6 sections. In the other sections I have sent/received cards. I use the front of the card to use as postcards to send to people or give them to children's hospital or nursing homes for the same reason. Unlike you, I don't have cats any longer but I do have a large dog. Love your cats. I find reuses for cards like gift cards for presents. These beautiful scenes can be given to kindergarteners through the 3rd or 4th grade for projects. Kids love projects. To strengthen a cut like that, duct tape is good. Love me some duct tape.

[@nywvblue]

You just solved the problem of "the card bin!" What an elegant solution, too.

[@rough-hewnhomestead4751]

I love that you have nooks and crannies, drawers and cubbies full of goodies like handmade paper and lots of other things! In a world where we're all encouraged to toss and throw away, I appreciate a person who keeps a bit. :) Your videos are great!

[@tortiegrey3592]

What a great way to start my Saturday. “The Norma Show- Crafting with Kate and Norma.”

[@Loriann3616]

Ditto!!

[@AnniePA1960]

Lol so true!!

[@devnaroberts9689]

So true, nothing would be quite the same without Norma.

[@sallystevens2947]

Hi Kate! Even though this video is 3 yrs old., I absolutely adore this idea! I am a card keeper. My mother as well, so therefore, I have all my cards from 1- current, 60+! I also have my children and my hubby for all of our years together, 42 yrs, I also was a teacher, so any cards and notes from those years are in my collection! It would be fun to make the card holders for each of those events! I have so many wonderful projects going, however, what's one more! Kate, I like the idea of string over rubber bands, as rubber bands get brittle and break over time. I am still binge watching your channel and love every one!

[@pzbooth1]

Belated happy birthday Kate xx

[@cynforrest]

Great idea!! Love this. Thanks so much. Perfect to safely keep special cards. I also have boxes of special school memorabilia from each of my four children. With slight modifications of your clever idea, all these treasures will finally have a home. I’m thinking of a hybrid between this and your journal tutorial. Thanks again. 💕

[@skully7763]

Norma has such a loud purr. She is so pretty too.

[@brigittethebusystitcher]

Great instructions! Thank you for another enjoyable video.

[@sandrawooten9477]

You have so many great ideas

[@fayelittlehales2406]

Great idea Kate. Love it

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Watching this on Nov 21, 2023. I was startled & surprised by the energetic music with this video!😮As a newish follower, I've become very accustomed to the quieter music in her later videos. Quiet Kate is quite the rocker! 😍😅

[@daroldelbert1884]

Thank you a good way of keeping the cards from past years. I think of making each child a book of the cards they gave us. 💐

[@lornamikkelson5690]

Happy Saturday Kate... wonderful video. That card from Owen was a tug-at-your-heart kind for sure. Beautifully done. Music was great!!! Thanks for showing us how to make that card folio. I'm gonna make one for sure. That string binding was perfect👍!

[@mynewme8759]

Too funny!! Your words on screen made me laugh!! Norma says her settle spot is right in the middle of what you're doing. lol I loved hearing her purrs! Omigosh!! The 60 reasons were so wonderful!! I smiled all through them. And he hit the important points....Lord of the Rings and full fridge!! lol What an awesome job you've done raising such an amazing son!! Maybe Norma can help you with the knot. I love how you did this book!! And it'll be easy to keep adding to it as you get more cards!! Now that you have it set up, it wouldn't take long to keep adding one or two at a time. LOVE this!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

yes - that is exactly what i forgot to say - how these cards can be removed or added to - Thanks fo dropping by - I think I got the idea of comments on screen from you and Atty! those cats rule the place don't they! xxx ha ha ha!

[@ritatharp5238]

I'm a "proper", card maker like your mother Kate. I loved Norma purring for us. Thank you for sharing! ❤️💜

[@robrafuse8416]

What a wonderful idea -- something I could see myself doing. I about died when you said, "Is very rarely racist"! Hilarious!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I wonder when he is remembering my rare racist outburst - I can't remember any! ha ha ha!!! he's a character! He's coming home at easter (he lives in Canada) I can't wait! xxx

[@devnaroberts9689]

Probably something like "I hate liver". ;-)

[@grandmaallison]

WOW i love this idea thank you👍👍👍👍the card from your son is so Beautiful👍👍👍👍you take care have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜

[@cwfan2]

Hi from Missouri USA! I think I would glue pretty ribbon onto the front and back of the card book so it can be tied closed and not fly open.

[@trishawalsh9102]

Thank you Kate, I woke up yesterday being ill and feeling rather down in the dumps, watching your vlog today especially when Norma gate crashes made me chuckle and hearing her purrs is so sweet. I loved the storage idea for your cards & the quotes about you from your son were really lovely, just watching you and listening to you has made me feel a lot better. Thank you Kate 🤗😘😘😘

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Good to hear - thank you - take care xxxx

[@AnniePA1960]

Best video ever! From the new opening music (I dig it!) to the great tutorial and lots of Norma, it was fab! Especially your son's list. So funny and touching! Have a great day Kate, thanks so much!!!❤

[@avrilplummer7047]

What a great idea Kate. Loved your sons card, wonderful. Norma is such a sweetie. TFS Hugs Avril xx 💕

[@jeandunlop2922]

Really good idea. Very creative.

[@GrampiesCorner]

Yet another fantastic idea Kate!! I am very sentimental about cards I have recieved as well and always have little clusters of them stuck in various boxes here and there in my storage. What a great way to organize them and get to look at them more often. Keep the hits coming Kate!!...😘

[@craftyirina]

What an awesome birthday card from your son💙💙💙

[@annettewhitbeck6072]

Another great video from Kate and Norma.

[@loriar1027]

I so love the soundtrack of Norma purring in the background!! ❤️💕😻😻

[@lyndaevans1132]

amazon should be paying you for your kind words! Love the handmade paper, and the card storage arrangement. Wish I had known about this when my daughter was young!

[@devnaroberts9689]

Lynda, I was thinking the same. Wouldn't it be wonderful to curate (by year and for each child) beautiful portfolios of their art, playbills from school performances, their homemade cards and end each year with the report card!

[@susancooksley2023]

Loved your card book... i fondly remember my nans card collection as half hexagon shapes and laced together as a sewing baskets in her sun room. Lovely.

[@WhiTiger]

This is awesome!! I have wondered what to do with cards. I used to throw them away because I am terrible at keeping them in one place. I joke about putting cards in random places so that months or years later when I stumble upon them it's a pleasure to read them again. But this is much much better. Thank you!!!

[@donna3409]

Such a pretty book cover.. You are so clever. Love your ideas.

[@lindamartin5408]

Thank you Kate. I will be using this idea for my cards. I’m also going to teach my 10 year old granddaughter how to do it. She is already a very creative girl and I think she will enjoy doing it. Thanks again for the inspiration

[@trish1604]

What a great idea and was lovely hearing the "mum" quotes 😜

[@rosaliecoleman4084]

You’ve done it again, thank you. Lovely idea, my next project. Rose

[@dorothyzorn4828]

Kate, I just love that you take everyday items and make something so special and long lasting.... so creative.... what a great idea !!! guess what I'm doing with my cereal boxes?, making albums for all my church ladies..... what a wonderful Christmas present for them and no expense to speak of..... thanks again for these inventive ideas you have.... love to watch and learn....!!

[@devnaroberts9689]

What a great idea, I'll make the cover and supply the cut strings as a gift to my daughter. Ill offer to help her and she will have a great time telling me stories about the friendships associated with each saved card. Why am I suddenly hungry for Wheaties? :-)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

get someone else to supply the boxes - some of those cereals are seriously nasty! ha ha ! xxx

[@dorothyzorn4828]

You are so right!!! I only like the ones that are mixed nuts and fruit and not sweetened... but I have been saving them to use, and now because of you I have a great project to use them for..... thanks Kate.... enjoy every minute of every video..... love them !@@thelasthomelyhouse

[@deenawatts3257]

You are too funny!!! And so is Owen. This was a great idea. Wish I'd saved more cards, though I'm the only one I know who makes homemade cards. Still, my daughter has sent me some lovely cards over the years. I need to round them up and try this project.

[@christinepease890]

Lovely idea Kate thank you, and I love Norma's part in your videos, she is so cute x love the mums' fridge is full lol great card from your son x

[@candacenagle505]

Lovely and whimsical. I have a TON of cards I have saved since centuries ago and just recently began an attempt of sorting (very SLOW attempt). I have a system for sorting but procrastinate a bit. I like this idea for the special ones. The trouble is they ALL seem so special.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

then you need several volumes maybe? xxxx

[@candacenagle505]

@@thelasthomelyhouse And the time to create them.

[@chippewagirl7299]

Hello Kate, I start watching your videos and I can't stop. I've been watching you for a few hours. I must get some work done here. I am 67 years old, I live in the USA, and I love all things Sewing and crafting. I love cooking and baking. Just like you. No wonder I love your channel.

[@martinastricktsogerne2031]

You are so lovely , thank you for sharing all your videos❤greetings from Germany 🌿🌻🌿

[@lisam.8971]

Great idea for keeping cards secured in a lovely book!

[@beverleysimmons8080]

You must keep everything Kate

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

"It's not a book, it is a book, it's like a book" Luckily I know what you mean!👍😉 The Norma show! She wanted to be on your lap. You can hear Norma purring, so cute. Love the edit and music. You're getting good at this!❤

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

ha ha ha!! xxx

[@judysoedt8294]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. I have a large tote of saved cards. I went to town today and bought my supples. Can't wait to get started.

[@donnaradonski2470]

This is a wonderful idea. I’m going to use it for all the Christmas pictures of the children on Santa’s lap. They come in card style holders and this will make them a true collection. Thank you!!

[@carmenbailey8209]

It just so happens I to have a collection of cards that are extra special to me, tucked away in a filing cabinet. It’s a great project to do. I’m very impressed with your son’s card, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. My Mom turns 96 in June and I’m going to start making my list for a card for her. Thanks once again for sharing 👍😊❤️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

she will love it - 96 things to think of! I'm sure you'll have no problem! xxx

[@janambrose4917]

What a special idea! It's great because it'll work with all sizes of cards. You're so creative, I love all your ideas. And repurposing things that normally get thrown out is cool. Thanks again, for another neat craft. Have a great week! Norma purrs so loud!

[@JB-pd4ni]

Another good video, I've never seen this idea before. I'm glad to know there is someone else on the planet who treasures cards (and letters) as much as I do. As for Owen's thoughts about his mum...loved it.

[@phyllisclark7419]

Oh, I hear Norma purring.

[@dianathorpe2280]

I love this craft idea. I collect cards too especially hand made cards. I absolutely love Owens card to you! What a lucky Mum you are Kate! So sweet!!! Give him an extra hug next time you see him. ❤️❤️❤️

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Am a tad old fashioned and tied all the cards and letters my husband gave me up with a pretty ribbon in a special wooden box.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

beautiful xxx

[@devnaroberts9689]

I love the Jekyll and Hyde internal and external conversations so necessary to any project! I feel so sad about all the beautiful cards that I discarded over the years because it seemed silly to take up valuable drawer acreage. This is the solution! It will look beautiful on my bookcase; now I have to decide where it will live....poor Steven King...even the cards would be scared to live in his neighborhood. :-)

[@grandam195]

In Bluebirds as a kid the troop leader had us wrap coffee cans with yarn. Both ends are removed. We then put polystyrene foam in the ends and decorated it. You then just slip the spine of the card behind a strand of yarn. So it accordion s around the can. You could use fat plastic pipe or any large càn you have on hand depending on the size of the cards. Your idea is awesome though. Never thought of it.

[@pzbooth1]

I find watching you very therapeutic even though I'm cack handed with crafting x just spyed a David Shrigley card I love him

[@sharonarrendale8418]

Always enjoy your videos 🤗♥️☕️

[@Angela-px4wc]

This is absolutely brilliant!! You are so clever Kate. I will definitely be making some of these in which to store all my treasured cards that are currently lying around in drawers. Thank you so much xx

[@maryanneanderson8902]

I love these tutorials ❣️❣️❣️It’s an added touch of light to my Saturday mornings . I especially love how you recycle , repurpose, reuse . I have completed binding my journal and I love how it turned out and cannot wait to start on this project. My goodies and March card arrive before the full moon and what a beautiful full moon 🌕 I have a bit of catch up to do on my Instagram and will post later today. We are thawing here in Iowa and had the delight to puttering in the gardens yesterday afternoon and plan on cleaning up until the forecasted rain for later this afternoon . Thank you for sharing , the sweet card from your son was precious ❣️Many blessings Kate💫💫🌕

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thanks so much Maryanne! xxx

[@Cdees57]

Hi Kate. I enjoyed this video a lot. Just love your sharing of knowledge of how you use simple things to make something very useful. I love to repurpose things. Have a nice weekend.

[@Erndales]

What a brilliant idea, thank you for sharing this. I have so many cards that I can't throw away, all in a box... This is so much better, because I can look at them much easier....wonderful. Love Owens thoughtful reasons.... Dale from Canada

[@wendybellhouse5731]

This is great! I will share with a friend who was looking for ideas to bind some cards recently. We watched on the TV and when you said you needed An extra finger Vienna put out her finger for you 😂 I loved Owen's card, he is a credit to his lovely Mum xx. I finished my Maisy journal and even sewed a bag for my friend to keep it in, she loved it and I was super pleased with it ❤️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thanks Vienna - if only your finger was a bit longer - but how weird would that be if you had a finger long enough to travel all the way round to the other side of the planet! xxx

[@wendibridge3577]

Thanks Kate, this was the best video you have done. I am still playing catchup with your videos but decided I would watch your recent ones too. So glad I did I have never been able to enter a giveaway as I always look too late, lovely surprise for me that I have actually entered your giveaway. Loved the after thought comments, the music and of course the end product. Love from Ocean Grove, btw thanks for the rain.

[@Loriann3616]

You make me laugh out loud! Thank you 😃

[@devnaroberts9689]

Loriann, You hit it on the spot! I have given up drinking beverages while watching because Kate tickles my funny bone at least once during each podcast and whatever I am drinking ends up all over my laptop when I do my dainty snort.

[@Loriann3616]

Devna Roberts so fun!! You’re comment made me smile sooo big!

[@juliashort4972]

Love your idea for storing special cards.I have made cards for years...not sure if people keep my cards though! :-) It was lovely hearing Norma purring away while you chatted away! x

[@Gigi_loves_crafting]

Your cat is absolutely adorable 😍 liked your project

[@gwenwiedner3392]

What a great way to save important cards, and cards for special occasions. Love the idea of saving children's birthdays, too. Thanks for teaching the technique. Really enjoyed watching. Big Hugs!

[@carlabythelake8162]

That is a fabulous idea! I currently keep cards in a very untidy drawer in my secretary mixed in with photos and general mayhem. Not ideal at all. I had a lovely surprise in my mailbox yesterday... my Norma book! What a touching story you told. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you Carla! xxx

[@helenasalin5401]

Could you please show us how you made the window hanging, it's beautiful.

[@karenn565]

Brilliant idea Kate! That is such a wonderful card from your son. Thank you for sharing some of your "attributes", lol.

[@SoapyOaksFarm]

Lovely to meet you, thank you so much for sharing, I love this project and I shall put your wonderful tips to good use.

[@37homecrafts]

WOW! What a great idea, I've just collected all my special cards and was wondering how to store them!!! Tfs ❤️😉👍

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing. How sweet of your son.

[@gailnt1955]

Another precious, delightful video! Thank you, Kate. You made my Saturday morning. : ) Happy, happy!

[@thresiaross36]

Loved your son's 60 reasons card....lol

[@ej5235]

I love this idea as I hate throwing cards away. I'm trying to work out how to combine the journal and the card 'book' as I have a folder for each year which has bits and bobs from each year as well as cards.

[@dixiealt4215]

thank you for sharing

[@zinniapatch2488]

good morning Kate! I so enjoyed this little visit with you and I finally met Norma! She is beautiful! I love cats and my spoiled rotten one is named Latte". I so enjoyed watching you make your book and I also make journals and have a love ( or is it an addiction) to paper!!!! I got so tickled when I saw you use the brick, because that is what I have had in my craft room for years. They are perfect for some many things. I loved you sharing your card from your son! Ahhhhh it touched my heart. How creative he is and what a special card. Well I won't go on and on, but I have so enjoyed catching up on your older videos. Until next video, you have a happy day!!!!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you Zinnia! you are very welcome! xxx

[@maryfennell9672]

Thank you Kate, another great idea, got lots of cards I need to find a storage solution for, so will be making some of those!

[@doracamarena7964]

Very cute idea . I keep mine in an album.!!'

[@laurafifer4453]

I have a roll of that excact paper, I think it's too beautiful to cut but you just gave me a wonderful idea on how to finally use it. A journal. Cause I get no cards. I have no friends.

[@devnaroberts9689]

With that cheeky, "I have no friends", I bet your friends are jumping up and down saying "What about me". :-)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

my though exactly Devna! xxxx

[@suelongview9925]

Fab idea! I smiled all the way through this video then started making a birthday card listing my daughter’s talents - thank you for the idea Owen!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

it is such a great idea - remember to include lots of silly ones like he did! xxx

[@gillianmuspic2337]

You are so innocent 😇 You should know better. Norma was trying to figure out what you were about to do so she could sit right there! This craft is a great idea 💡

[@maryjewels4705]

Great idea Kate! Thank you!

[@barbaraquiltinggardening5261]

Kate this is an absolutely brilliant idea. You are so very creative. Once again Thank You! Blessings