Seventy years- oh my goodness can you imagine that? I've not even heard of anyone celebrating so many years together before, never mind been asked to make a card for the event.Amazing! Apparently both husband and wife are in their 90s and fit as fiddles. Isn't that just wonderful? The husband says that he wakes up every morning and says a little prayer that he will make to their anniversary. I so hope he does.
I was asked to make the card by my mum's neighbour. I must admit I was a little hurt when she admitted to looking all round the shops first and couldn't find one with 70 on so came to me. However, all is forgiven now as she started crying when she saw the card, because as she said 'It is so beautiful'. Ah, how lovely is that?
Makes all the wasted paper yesterday (I wasn't in the mood and did everything wrong) and extra grey hairs worthwhile.
The card is 8" x 8" as I thought this particularly event needed something special. The hearts are peel offs stuck on the beautiful roses paper which I believe my friend Irene gave me some time ago. Think it is an Anna Griffin design, but I'm not sure. After cutting the hearts out I attached them to the vellum which overlays more of the rose bud paper. I love the effect of vellum over a patterned paper - such a gentleness to it.
As I have trimmed my card with ribbon and gold peel offs it is suitable for the challenge at Die Cut Dreams where this week the team are asking to see ribbons and trims.
Just discovered that the challenge at Creative Inspirations is Numbers and letters so just incase I don't get chance to do another card for that challenge I'm entering this one. Do check their challenge out though - some gorgeous work from the design team and their guest designer Torico.
Thank you so much for looking and for the lovely comments I have received this week. I do appreciate them.
14 comments:
Morning Ann
Your card is so beautiful, breathtaking and gorgeous. I'm not surprised your Mum's friend cried when she saw it.
luv
irene
xxxx
Hi Ann this is a very classy creation and very special
Thank you for joining in this weeks DCD challenge
Oh Ann, I'm sitting here with goosebumps all over me. What touching love story and stunning card to fit the bill. Glad you mentioned it's 8x8. It must look even more stunning in real life. Well worth grey hairs I'd say.
Hugs
Sandra x
Beautiful card Ann,I'm sure the recipients will love it. 70 years! wow, I've just celebrated 25 and thought I'd done well..... Thanks for joining us at DCD this week.
xx
Absolutely stunning card Ann!
I'm sure they will be thrilled with this, it has such a soft, romantic look.
Hi Ann, what a beautiful card! 70 years wow what an achievement! Thankyou for joining in the DCD challenge this week and good luck.
Love n hugs
Vikki xx
I am not surprised the lady cried Ann, I would have done as well. It is an absolutely gorgeous card. Just perfect. I've never heard of a I've not heard of a 70th before, but did make a card for a 65th - nowhere near as good and yours
Beryl x
Sooooo BEAUTIFUL Ann! I agree with Irene. It is not a surprise that she started crying.
torico XX
Ann, this is beautiful!! What a fabulous card to celebrate such a wonderful achievement!!
You've done it again Annie.It's gorgeous. I should think the happy couple will be shedding tears of joy when they see this too. It's a really special make for a really special day.
Beryl xx
Beautiful card ann and perfect for the occasion :) Donna x
Very elegant and suitable card for such an occasion. Thank you for joining in the DCD challenge this week
Hi Ann, Thanks for your lovely comment and also for the tip re: scheduled posts. I have tried this twice, yesterday and today but it won't acccept the time and date and publishes the post straight away. Went to the help centre and found a comment that some folks are not able to schedule posts at the moment. Next time perhaps.
Beryl xx
Elegant and beautiful ... no wonder your mum's neighbour was overwhelmed. Maybe she didn't like to bother you knowing how busy you are ... but I've no doubt she's glad she did and I bet you'll be her first port of call in the future.
Can't imagine even lasting until I'm 70 far less being married for that long - that shows commitment indeed and deserves huge congrats.
Luv'n'Stuff
Max
xx
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