Monday, May 14, 2012

HAPPY HALF-CENTURY, MUM AND DAD!

I'd like to share with you today the card I made for my parents, who on the weekend celebrated 50 years of marriage.  What a milestone, hey? 





I have only recently bought Stampin' Up!'s Baroque Motifs stamp set (yes, I do think I'm one of the last demonstrators in the known universe to own it!) .... so I inked that up for this special occasion.  First I stamped, in Crumb Cake ink (stamped off, to give a subtle effect), an En Francais background on Very Vanilla Card.  The Baroque Motifs flourish was stamped over the script, and the whole panel run through the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, before being sponged around the edges.

I love how the Crumb Cake ink on the main sentiment panel co-ordinates so well with Stampin' Up!'s Brushed Gold cardstock.  I used my aquapainter, and Crumb Cake ink refill, to colour the flowers, and the outer frame of the Framelits die cut.

Here's a closer look at the background, which I finished off with some Champagne Mist shimmer spray:



Stamps: Apothecary Art, En Francais, Baroque Motifs, For My Family
Card: Naturals Ivory, Brushed Gold, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark inkpad, Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler stampin' pads, Crumb Cake ink refill
Other: Gold embossing powder, Labels Collection Framelits die, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler seam binding, aquapainter, stamping sponge, stampin' dimensionals, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Champagne Mist shimmer paint (mixed with Isocol to make shimmer spray), Stamp-a-ma-jig, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet sizzlits dies





11 comments:

  1. A beautiful card Christine, he he he I giggled at your bit of being the only demo left in the universe lol, what an achievement for your parents, congratulations to them both :)

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  2. Beautiful card Christine and one your parents must just adore! Congratulations on their milestone!

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  3. Congrats to your parents on a wonderful milestone. Beautiful card to celebrate the occasion. Love the En Francais ...

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  4. Beautifully celebrated Christine, l adore the gold embossing and soft colours, a very classy card.

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  5. Stunning card Christine. LOVE your beautiful background & the punch of colour from the cherry binding & sentiment. Gorgeous! Congratulations to your folks on their wonderful milestone anniversary. Hugs :)

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  6. A most gorgeous card Christine, I love the gold embossing, and the rich subtle colors. I too own Baroque Motifs lol

    A memorable keepsake for your parents!!

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  7. Christine this is such an absolutely beautiful card for a really special occasion. I love the gold embossing and the pearl embellishments - the whole card is a triumph!

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  8. Well friend!!! I know I don't really qualify ... but 4 1/2 yrs as a demonstrator (just recently resigned) ... and I still don't have Baroque Motifs! Congrats to your mum & dad! It is a HUGE achievement in this day and age! Gorgeous creation ... full of lots of love! Hugs xxx

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  9. such a beautiful card ,Christine. l hope that your parents had a lovely day on Sunday.

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  10. Stunning Christine! Congratulations' to your Parent's on 50 years of Marriage.

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  11. Gorgeous, Christine. Love the richness of the gold embossing and cherry cobbler ribbon with the neutrals. A wonderful card to celebrate an amazing milestone.

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