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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Way back when...............

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Way back when, when we were very young (it now seems), we were wed  -  


and today we marked the 40th anniversary of that event - although the 'official' celebrations were held the other day.


And yesterday I made a card to give to my Sweetheart.


I started with the die cut heart and stamped and embossed the image.


The gold gelato was added with my finger while the panel was still in the die. The background panel was also coloured with gelatos, gold, and then lemon - the sparkle of the gold shows through both colours.  


I used one of my oldest stamps, so old the label has worn off it - I added the 40 with an embossing ink pen before I added the ep. 


I added the ribbon to both the front panel and the side of the longer back to the card - on this panel I added four gold heart brads to signify the four decades we have been married.
I added the sentiment using black ink as DH has severe macular degeneration and red on white is not a strong enough contrast for him to be able to read it easily.

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25 comments:

  1. Dawn TMay 4, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Congratulation on your anniversary Maxine. A beautiful card for your husband.

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  2. DarleneMay 4, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    Many blessings on your 40th anniversary, Maxine!! I'm sure that hubby loves this card! I like the 4 heart brads and kudos to you on the gelatos! The gold and yellow looks so nice together.

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  3. VickiMay 5, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the red symbol of 40 years and the embossing. Congratulations! Thanks for joining the Dies R Us May Challenge, "Anything Goes".

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  4. GranmargaretMay 5, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    Lovely card and photos. Happy anniversary

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  5. Darlene May 5, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    WOW Congratulations Maxine! That is awesome!! Love the card! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘ANYTHING GOES’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Team Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  6. jimlynnMay 5, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    Maxine, this is so beautiful and I know your husband is going to think so too. Lovely card and great use of the geletos!
    Happy, happy anniversary and loved the wonderful photos!!!!!
    Lynn

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  7. Shelly SchmidtMay 5, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    Congrats to you and your hubby! Love to see the wedding pic- you are just Beautiful on your wedding day- and now still!!! Awesome card- love to see the way you highlighted the heart with your gold Gelato- awesome card!!!

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  8. UnknownMay 5, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    What a great image you chose for your card and congratulations on your anniversary.

    Thanks for taking part in Natalie and Amy's challenge this month.

    Emma x

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  9. Irish CherokeeMay 5, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    First off, congratulations on your 40th anniversary. You are a special couple to have weathered the time together. I wish both of you many more happy years. The card you created to celebrate the event is just beautiful.

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  10. Bridget LarsenMay 5, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Congratulations what a huge milestone. hugs to you both

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  11. RobinMay 5, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    What a lovely card! Thanks for participating in our "Anything Goes" Challenge!

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  12. DarnellMay 5, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Congratulations, Maxine! Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos!! Your card for your sweetheart is divine! Hugs, Darnell

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  13. ElizabethMay 5, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Loved seeing something a bit more personal up here... esp love the photo of you and Dad!

    Hope you enjoyed the celebrations, albeit not turning out how we would have liked.

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  14. JD/ JillMay 5, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    What wonderful photos you shared...so enjoyed seeing them. Happy, Happy, Ruby, Anniversary to you.
    Your card for your hubby is just so perfect for your anniversary. Very nicely done!

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  15. UnknownMay 6, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    Maxine, Hearty congratulations on the occasion of celebrating your 40th year. The card is so sweet, I like embossing. The image is lovely and the color leads on to think of love. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with us this week at Word Art Wednesday. Blessings, Carole

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  16. DianeMoneyGoolsbyMay 7, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Great anniversary card--know your husband loved it too--congratulations on 40 years together also! Thank you for entering our "Stack 'Um Up" Challenge at Simply Create Too & hope to see you next challenge too.

    Diane
    DT Member

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  17. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    Hi, A lovely card, love the pretty colours. Thank you for joining Crafts Galore Encore this month. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon.
    Hugs Erin DT x

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  18. Lovely LindaMay 7, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary - I am sure Kelson loved your card.God bless you my friend! {{{hugs}}}

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  19. Maureen RMay 7, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Very pretty & congratulations on your anniversary! Thanks for joining us at SACC this week. Good luck.
    Maureen DT

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  20. UnknownMay 7, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Congratulations on the 40th anniversary! I love your card - it's perfect and I'm sure was gratefully received :-) Thank you so much for joining us over at Flat Friends, hope you have a lovely week, Em xx

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  21. KerriMay 8, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    Great card love it!! Thanks for joining us over at One Crazy Stamper Good Luck!! Kerri DT..Happy Anniversary

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  22. micheleMay 8, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Lovely card Maxine, Happy anniversary! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

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  23. Crea-SandraMay 9, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful card, love the colors and the layers!
    Thanks for joining us at Simply Create Too!
    ♥ Sandra ♥

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  24. ArleneMay 13, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    Wow, 40 years. Happy Anniversary. Your card is wonderful - love the gold and red.

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  25. cherryMay 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    adorable! Thanks for playing with us at RRR

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