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(Edited) This will now be altered to a sympathy card - they didn't make it... by 10 days.
Why should an anniversary card be bittersweet - because this will be the 63rd, and last, barring a miracle, anniversary for this couple, as one has a terminal diagnosis...
The background was made using the SS Simply Love text stamp
The flower was stamped, gold embossed and fussy cut and had some Mustard Seed DI brushed onto the base of the petals
The leaves were die curt from some paper that I had brushed various green watercolour paints on, and then sprayed with a gold mica spray.
I stamped the sentiment with the same green ink in the background stamping, trimmed and then I wiped the edge over the Mustard Seed ink
I tied some sparkly gold thread around the stamped base three times, and mounted the sentiment over that.
The main panel was mounted over white card that I had inked direct to paper in the green along the edges, than it was mounted over the yellow base
The inside was finished with some washi tape in greens and yello0w.
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so beautiful Maxine. It will be loved by the recipients. And a sad story
ReplyDeleteWOW! Maxie, this is such a beauty! I love the embossing and those leaves... they look amazing! Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteHow sad, so very difficult to create for then knowing such awful news, but a lovely card all the same and I am sure it will lift their hearts.
ReplyDeleteB x
Such a beautiful card and 53 years is quite an accomplishment. Bless them both, it's hard to imagine one will have to go on without the other. Thanks for entering your lovely project in The Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge and we hope to see more from you soon.
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It is a beautiful card! And wowie 53? That is a long time! Love that gold emboss on the with; gives it just the elegant look that fits so well for such a festive day!
ReplyDelete(My parents hope to celebrate their 60th one later this year...)
Hop all is well, stay save! Hugs, Gerrina
Sad story. This card will be a bright spot in their lives. Very thoughtful and caring creation. Beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteLove, Hugs and Blessings,
Jim
A lovely design, and I am sure it will be appreciated
ReplyDeleteBittersweet indeed, but how wonderful that they have had so long together. I hope they enjoy your card :) xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is so lovely. I really like the gold embossing. It will be a treasured special card for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely and so sad, Maxine. Lovely gold embossing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad story. I bet they will love the card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet anniversary card. Love the gold on the flower. Thanks for playing along with us at PIP Challenges.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, beautiful delicate colouring and such a pretty flower. I do like the way you have used gold embossing for the card.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Neet xx
Maxine: Your anniversary card is very elegant! I LOVE all the elements! Magnificent!!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card, Maxine, very elegant xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Loving the use of text and golden sparkle. Thanks so much for playing along at STAMPlorations Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteLove the touch of Gold Maxine! Thank you for sharing your special anniversary wishes with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. I look forward to seeing more from you. Good Luck and Happy Crafting!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)
Such a sad bittersweet story. The text background sets off the pretty embossed blooms so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at STAMPlorations. :)
Beautiful card, love the sparkles and text in background. Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. DT Vesna
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by A Place To Start !
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Chana Malkah, Owner
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Maxine I am so sorry you need to alter this to a sympathy card. It is a really pretty card. You can really see you put alot of time into this.
ReplyDeleteYou are the Queen of embossing, Maxine. I still struggle (and probably always will). I popped by to take a closer peek at this pretty card because I saw that it was the WINNER over at Pammie's Inky Pinkies. What a treat to win that wonderful prize. Pick out something FUN.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week,
Karen
Beautiful card .
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at LeAnn's World Challenge
Good Luck
Rose DT
A great entry into our April STAMPlorations theme and photo prompt challenge! Crafty hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! It goes perfectly with our theme for this month “Anything Goes”. I love your embossing too. Thanks for joining us at Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge.
ReplyDeletePattie
Artist & Owner
Such a sad story that comes with this beautiful card. Thank you for sharing this with us at Patties Creations this time, Vic - DT x
ReplyDeleteOh Maxine- such a beautiful Anniversary card- with your signature embossing of that gorgeous flower. So very sorry it has turned into a Sympathy card! 53 years is quite some time, and something to be proud of!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper card Maxine, I have never seen those tropical looking leves in a die before, very effective. CarolG
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card. So sorry that it needs to be changed into a sympathy card. Thank you for joining in at STAMPlorations Theme & Photo Prompt challenge.
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