Thursday 24 February 2011

An Anniversary Card

Good Evening All, Im so sorry to be so late today I have been busy again, and have actually managed to make two cards but can only show you one as the other is for a future DT Challenge, thats the problem when you have three challenges to keep up with you have to do your DT work in advance and try to be ready for them to be posted when the time is right, but Im getting there and I think Ive now managed to be a few weeks ahead or at least I hope so.
Anyway todays card has been created for a very dear couple, friends of mine and I dont think they will be peeking but you never know so I wont be giving any names in case they do. The image is one that was given to me, and I think it might be one of the Stampendous ones, (Ive just discovered they are by Stampin Up but have been retired), I love the dreamy look of the pair and thought it was ideal for a Anniversary card I hope you think so to. Anyway Ive coloured it with my copic pens and cut it out with my Nestabilitie Label Die No.17 and then drew around the die and cut it out by hand. The sentiment is one from my stash, one of the clear stamps and mounted on a piece of card.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount in yellow pearlescent card and one of three papers from the Papermania "Rose Garden" papers the first one is a gorgeous pale green and cream, the second is a pink one and the third green paper and the fourth a cream one with a rose pattern on, the edges are punched with the new Woodware Crafty Edger system and a very pretty heart scallop edge. Ive wrapped a pale lemon satin ribbon around the edge on the right hand side.
I then positioned my mounted image in the middle and the sentiment at the bottom on the right. To finish of Ive created a rose spray and some punched out rose leaves arranged in the top left hand corner and stuck on with some silicone glue. I did pop some stickles on the petals.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-

45 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful Shirley gorgeous for a annivery card.
Chris x

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

A really beautiful Anniversary card Shirley - I'm sure your friends will love it. The image is fabulous, and the soft colours are just dreamy.
Hugs, Sylvia xxxx

Anonymous said...

such nice card- a wonderful image
Hugs
Elma

CraftyC said...

Perfect card for an Anniversary Shirley, the image is so romantic to.
Clairex

Linda Wescott said...

A really beautiful card, perfect image for an anniversary. I agree with you it's a very dreamy image, love it. Hugs lin

Lisa said...

Hi Shirley, Beautiful card! Such a lovely image.

Sorry I haven't visited you as much this week but have been busy because it's half term. Promise to try better next week.

Lisa xx

Judy Rozema said...

So pretty! Your flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for playing at Paper Romance this week!

Flutterby Trina said...

Beautiful card, I love that stamp set, its one that I had forgotten about! Thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy Designs this week, Good Luck

xxx

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous Shirley.xxx

Rosis Stöberseite said...

These stamps from the set "Summer by the Sea " I particularly love. You made him very nice colored Shirley. The card is really very nice.
glg
Rosi

Sarah said...

Beautiful card Shirley, love the softness. Do you make or buy boxes for your cards by the way, sorry being nosy, just wondered what you do x

heidy said...

Oh Shirley.that's a perfect anniversary card,it's beautiful!!
XXX Heidy

Debs said...

ohhh such a romantic card, love the colours I'm sure your friends will love it.
Hugs Debs

Elaine said...

Such a gorgeous card Shirley, and absolutely perfect for an anniversary. I love the soft, pastel tones you've chosen and the flowers are a beautiful embellishment.

Love Elaine xxx

Dorcas said...

How lovely, Shirley!!

Sandra P said...

So beautiful! Love the metallics :)

Thanks for joining Paper Romance this week!

Hugs,
Sandra P

Lavender and old lace said...

that is really beautiful Shirley, it makes you feel so calm, I love it, I wish it was my aniversary love Dorothy xxx

Tracy said...

Hi Shirley,
Your image is gorgeous I love it, I love this creation.

Thanks for the tutorial, I have now tidied up my blog a bit, and i'm gonna keep popping things under my new headers.
Thanks again hun.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Beautiful card Shirley, I like everything about it.
Kevin xx

Shirl said...

Morning Shirley.
Another gorgeous card. This is beautiful for an anniversary. Love the backing papers, they suit the card so well.
Hugs,
Shirl x

Caroline said...

beautifull card Shirley the image is just perfect xx

Mandy said...

Beautiful card Shirley, the image is lovely.
I know what you mean about keeping up with DT cards, sometimes it is a struggle especially with the commenting as well
love and hugs Mandy xx

Jules said...

Hi Shirley

What a lovely anniversary card .. .. such a romantic image.

I am sure the lucky recipients will love it!!!

Love Jules xx

Melodie said...

Wow, such a wonderful romantic-card. The image is so fantastic.
Hugs
Melodie

Rach said...

A beautiful anniversary card Shirley,
i am sure that it will be loved, that imag eis perfect for the occasion.xx

Heidi said...

Don't you just love it when someone uses a stamp that you had forgotten that you had, I love this stamp, I think the last time I used it was for .... wait for it, yep you guessed it An Anniversary Card! You have truly done justice with wonderful colouring, and I love those large roses, sort of traditional with a relaxed image style, really nice. hugs heidi x

Kerrie said...

Oh that stamp is romantic, love it, and you have made a beautiful card, I'm sure your friends will love it.

Stacey Adams, SweetStamps.com said...

Beautiful anniversary card. I love your coloring - it's wonderful! Thank you for joining the SweetStamps.com challenge and Good Luck!

dmbennett said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stamps.
Hugs, Dawn B

tiggertastic said...

this is so pretty Shirley, i love the delicate colours and the flowers

hope you have a lovely weekend

sarah xx

Unknown said...

Thanks Shirley I did, and I just got an email to say it has been shipped, more goodies to play with. Have a great weekend.
Chris x

dolcreations said...

What a sweet sweet image for an anniversary card. I love how you did it such soft colours!

~ Kendra ~ said...

Pretty card!! Reminds me I have to make an anniversary card! Thank you for joining in at Sweet Stamps!

Kendra

Bella´s Bastelecke said...

such nice card- a wonderful image..........

Hugs
Judith

shulsart said...

Lovely card, wonderful coloring. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Sweet Stamps blog

Unknown said...

Love you creation! Thanks for partying with us at Party Time Tuesdays. Hope to see you back next week!

Jenn
PTT

ddazzled71 said...

What a gorgeous image and beautiful flowers. So perfect for an anniversary card. Thanks so much for partying with us at PTT this week. I do hope you will join us again soon.

Danie - PTT - DT.

Donna said...

Great image for an anniversary card Shirley, coloring is great, and I do love your flower arrangement in the corner.
hugs
Donna xx

Claire Phillips said...

What a lovely image - a very romantic feel to this - perfect! Cheers Claire x

Patty Sue 2 said...

I had forgotten I even had this stamp set and now seeing your lovely card I am going to have to dig it out.....your lovely work is inspiring!

Josephine said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Shriley. That's a great image - it'd be ideal for other uses too - engagment comes to mind for a start.

Gem said...

gorgeous creation! Thanks for joining in with our challenge this week at I Did it Creations! Gemma :)

Sandy Fredrick said...

Lovely Anniversary card. Thank you for joining our challenge at SweetStamps.com

sharon said...

Such a sweet card, thanks for playing along at Lexis Creations Sharon x

Ashley said...

GORGEOUS!!!!! I would be HAPPY to give this to my husband! Thanks for partying with us at PTT!

~Ashley
PTT DT