Happy Anniversary with a Silver Bell

Good Evening Crafty Friends,

Hubby and I went out for the day and when we got home we had a terrible thunderstorm causing us to lose power for a couple hours. I had intentions on getting this card done earlier, but mother nature had other plans. I am just pleased the power came back on and I was able to finish it before it got too late.

I was asked to make an annniversary card, so I had to decide which colors, layout, die-cut, sentiment, etc. I knew silver would be elegant for the occasion, which made the next step even more imporatant...getting the right layout.   

I found the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches to fit the design I had in mind.

First, I cut the silver cardstock with the MFT Blueprints 15 stitched rectangle die and then I ran it through the Cuttlebug in the Swiss Dots embossing folder. Next, I cut the white and dotted vellum for the strip. I used VersaMark ink and Ebony embossing powder for the JustRite "Happy Anniversary" sentiment. BE CAREFUL when heating the powder on vellum. The first time I heated it a bit too long and it melted. Yuck! When I adhered the vellum to the white cardstock I was careful to only add my liquid glue just behind the dots and letters. Now you can't see any residue from the adhesive.

Lastly, the lacey square is by Spellbinders (it is on sale for $6.99) and the silver bell was cut on my Cameo. I added pearl gems from my stash just as the sketch had them laid out.

Other Challenges:

ScrapyLand ~ Embossing (heat or dry)

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack ~ Anything Goes

Looking forward to a peaceful tomorrow. Hubby and daughter might go the movies. I may go to Michaels or Joann to use a 60% off coupon. I am hoping to get a few more challenges combined.

Take Care,

Georgiana 

Wedding/Anniversary Challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back and thanks for stopping by on this terrific Tuesday. Today I am sharing the new challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Hope you will join us this week!

This Week's Challenge...

Wedding/Anniversary

Here is my Design Team project...

I created an anniversary card for a loving couple.

The pair of hearts are the focal point that coordinate with the pattern papers.

  

I used my new MFT Blueprints #15...I am loving this set and its versatility.

A grunge gray crinkle ribbon bow by Lovebug Creations, pink skittles by Carri at DoubleClick, and the sentiment is by Craftin' Desert Diva stamps.

Hope you will join us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week for our "Wedding/Anniversary" challenge. The other design team members will have you falling in love with their projects. Be sure to check them out today!

Be sure to come back tomorrow, so I can share my exciting news with you!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Happy 25th Anniversary

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you have been enjoying your Saturday. We had graduation this morning and it went very well. Afterwards we went out to eat and have been relaxing the remainder of the day. Whenever every one else is taking it easy, I get crafty time. 

I have been using the new Spellbinders that I purchased at Joanns for 50% off. Today is the last day of the sale. I tried buying another set yesterday, but they do not have any more on my wish list.

I made this card for a co-worker, so she could give it to her husband. She went on an Alaskan cruise for her 25th anniversary, something my husband and I have said we are going to do. We only have about 6 more years to go! 

I used Picot Edge Circle and Fleur de Lis Squares for this anniversary card. I layered the cuts with pop dots to add dimension. I am always in awe when I visit Lisa's site (A Mermaid's Craft) and see her amazing creations. She has inspired me to try these Spellbinders and I hope I can create something as good as hers one day. 

I used liquid pearls around the picot circle. The 25 was cut with Nate's ABCs.

 Inside sentiment:

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart."

~ Helen Keller

Other love sentiments:

When I am with you, the only place I want to be is closer. ~Author Unknown

You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. ~Dr. Seuss

We were two and had but one heart. ~ Francois Villon

Where there is love there is life. ~Gandhi

Materials:

K&Company paper

black and white cardstock

liquid pearls ~ silver pearl

My Pink Stamper sentiment

Spellbinders ~

Until next time!

Stay Creative,

Georgiana