Sunday 19 September 2010

Platinum Wedding Anniversary!!!

Hi All :)

A couple of days ago I had a text from a friend asking me to make a card for a 70th Wedding Anniversary! ....I know - I had to text her back to make sure she hadn't made a typo!

How fantastic is that.....70 years of marriage - Wow!!!



Straight away I new what image I was going to use - I've wanted an excuse to buy it for ages - and this was the perfect one!

Jack & Ginger by Mo Manning. I fell in love with this sweet couple when I first saw them and was straight over to Mo's fantastic shop to buy them - $5 very well spent too :)



I also followed the challenge on Mo's Challenge Blog - 'White on White' ...although by time I'd finished with my antique linen distressing ink there's not a huge amount of white left! I do hope the fact I started with white counts!!!

I just love colouring Mo's images and love to print them quite large - this card is 21cm x 21cm, I thought such a huge occasion needed a larger than normal card too!




I embossed 3 panels with my Cuttlebug and added some wide organza ribbon, WOC flowers, pins and pearls. The hearts are using a MS punch.  I layered all of the pieces onto silver mirri board - I've not yet seen a Platinum one! The sentiments mention their names, Platinum & 70 years - I wanted to get them all on!



Although my colouring skills aren't as great as some of you out there, I can't not show you a close up of the happy couple.....





and here's a close up of the flower detail.....



There are a couple of challenges I'd like to enter this card into...

Mo's Digital Pencil - White on White

ABC  - D for Distressing

Secret Crafter - Anything Goes!

Pile it On - Layers


19 comments:

  1. WOW Carol this is excellent I can't believe it, 70 years of marriage what a wonderful thing to celebrate. I have never heard of a Platinum Wedding Anniversary before let alone seen a card for one so this is exceptional work a top notch creation your attention to detail is perfect.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  2. Oh what a perfect image for a perfect card, love the embossed and aged panels and the image I agree is one of the best I have seen and beautifully coloured too
    I am sure it will be really appreciated made with such care and attention to detail
    Kate x

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  3. Hi Carol,
    This card is fabulous. The image is so sweet and appropriate for the occasion. I lov ethe embellishments. Perfect card.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  4. What a great anniversary card! That old couple always makes me smile. Thanks for taking part in Mo's Challenge this week.

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  5. What a fantastic card for a truly memorable occasion. I love how you've used the different panels, they work so well together. I'm sure the happy couple will love their personalised card xx

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  6. Wow this card is perfect for 70 years of marriage. Brings me a smile every time I see this image. Beautiful colouring.

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  7. You are so right Carol, the image is perfect for 70 years. Wow, that's a long time. It means they got married the year before I was born!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o)
    Jackie xx

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  8. Hi Carol
    lovely design and colours and I love the way you have coloured the image in those muted colours, stunning card, thanks for joining us at SCSC101: Anything goes, Good luck, Hugs Bridget x. SCSC DT

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  9. Wow that is some achievement... 70 years ... Fabulous card to celebrate too. Love it. Thank you for sharing with us at Mo's challenge this week x

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  10. wow this is absolutely stunning.fantastic image and i love the embossing and soft colours.the flowers are gorgeous.


    xx coops xx

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  11. Oh this is so gorgeous Carol, perfect 70th anniversary card.
    luv
    Debby

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  12. what a fantastic achievment 70 years of marriage,and a fantastic card from you.

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  13. Great card

    Thanks for joining us at SCSC :)

    Hugs Jane x
    SCSC DT

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  14. This is absolutely fantastic hunnie - you have made them something that they are going to treasure!

    Hugs
    Leanne
    xx

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  15. this is a gorgeous card and wow to that long married

    thank you for joining us on abc this week

    Vicky x

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  16. Beautiful work! I love this image! Thanks for joining us at Mo's Challenge this week!

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  17. Wow - 70 years of marriage!
    Such a beautiful card Carol - love that image!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

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  18. 70 years....wow!
    That image is just a perfect choice and beautifully coloured. Love all the details, I bet the couple will love their card.
    Kaz xx

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  19. Wow Carol this is awesome stunning embossing great work love it ..hope the happy couple did??

    smiles Christine xx

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