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Card 9 – Valentine’s Day Card child to Parent

About the card: pretty much everything in the card is my work but the color and the cover. I had to work with the graphic designer to fix up the lines the way that I liked it. Also, when he first did it, it was only for boys, but I asked him to make it for both boys and girls. It is my first Valentines Day card. I think it is a good card. Continue reading

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Card 8 – Christmas Card with Santa and Sleigh

Big Mike’s Thoughts: This card was part of 1 complete card but my father split it up to make more cards. My dad’s graphic artist added color and some other small details. Purchase:  Download and Print  |  Receive by Mail … Continue reading

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Why Big Mike Makes Greetings Cards

For some background on why Big Mike has gotten into the business of making greeting cards, in his own words, read on… I started this website because I want a laptop, but at the best quality and performance. I’ll probably … Continue reading

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Making of a Havoc and Mirth Greeting Card

95% of the concept for each greeting card comes right out of the head of Big Mike.  Suggestions are offered- and sometimes reluctantly accepted- heaven help the one that gets in the way of his creative process!  Big Mike will … Continue reading

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Cards by Mail

Due to the relatively high cost of printing the greeting cards, especially in color, Havoc and Mirth’s cards that are mailed are simply printed off the home printer.  However, if there is sufficient demand for any particular card, we may … Continue reading

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Card 7 – Get Well Soon Clouds and Flowers

Big Mike’s Thoughts: This card was two cards put into the one to the left of you. I had the idea of the bird with flowers, but Dad’s graphic artist added a LOT to the cover. Purchase:  Download and Print  … Continue reading

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Card 6 – Happy Retirement Greeting Card Now Stop Faking!

Big Mike’s Thoughts: This started out with no pictures, more words, and few places to write. I made like 10 other cards until I got the final card. My dad’s graphic artist added the kitchen scene in the background. Purchase:  … Continue reading

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Card 5 – Christmas Card with Snowman on Front

Big Mike’s Thoughts: This card is supposed to be a simple card for Christmas. This is the first Christmas and winter card I made. A lot of the drafts I made of greeting cards were combined to make fewer cards. … Continue reading

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Card 4 – Happy Birthday with Confetti!

Big Mike’s Thoughts: This card is the first Happy Birthday card I designed. The boys’ face looks like what Peanuts cartoons people look like when their heads are staring up. The rest were just random drawings from an average birthday … Continue reading

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