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I Take Joy In My Personalized Nostalgia Birthday Signs

I replace some of the events from my original poster (see below) with personal milestones of the recipient.

It hasn’t been easy to find a milestone representing a whole year recently, which would be fulfilling and relatable for everyone – history hasn’t been kind to us, don’t you agree?

That’s where personalization comes to the rescue! Yay!

Many of the life stories I made into Birthday signs are truly inspiring and I love what I do, I am grateful for every project.

And here are some of the bits which my mind created, not based on real people (almost).

More info: Etsy

This is the original Grandpa Poster

I Take Joy In My Personalized Nostalgia Birthday Signs

I am quite proud of it: there are cool facts used, and I really like the style and the colors I developed for it

This one is based on a life of a celebrity, can you guess which one?

I Take Joy In My Personalized Nostalgia Birthday Signs

Let me know in the comments, let’s talk!

Oh, this show stole so much of my time, it was impossible not to think about it

I Take Joy In My Personalized Nostalgia Birthday Signs

*Colin married at 33, which apparently is considered as quite late… I think it’s ok, but who knows

Have you seen, have you read? Do you think this a blasphemy or kinda cute? I’d love to hear your opinion!

A cute life story I came up with. All persons fictitious.

I Take Joy In My Personalized Nostalgia Birthday Signs

But who am I kidding, wouldn’t there be people deeply offended by it? Of course there would. How sad.

I am Val, and every morning given to me in this world I try to help someone, make them smile or at least feel easier about themselves.I've become an artist in 2014 - my Simpsons-inspired portraits (I sincerely hope so) brought joy, united families, provoked jokes and added some fun to people's walls.But what matters to me the most is learning through these projects. I've met so many great people, learned about their interests, mindsets which allowed them to stay close to their loved ones, fashion choices which inspired many changes in my own appearance, meaning behind every personal detail... I will never unlearn how good people can be completely different but still be able to find all the same true values: love, appreciation, kindness, humor, understanding and support.I have developed into someone who enjoys helping people express these things through my art. Now I mostly concentrate on my "The Amazing Road" and "The Marvelous Journey" designs, which I personalize for those who ask. My learning continues. I keep each drop of precious wisdom with me, to remember in times of struggle (like the war in my country). Without this wisdom, it'd be impossible to conquer the darkness, so let's just carry on.I appreciate each one of you who took time to read this entry. Thank you and stay kind.

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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