Tuesday 14 May 2013

Happy Anniversary

Three posts today - not like me I know, but then again today is no ordinary day.

25 years ago today, I married my husband Craig at Kings College Chapel, Aberdeen in glorious sunshine. And so this second post is especially for him to wish him a Happy Anniversary.
- Hope he has a look on, cause I won't say!!!


I've kept the design quite simple, I did at one point have the card covered in flowers, but then decided in the end to go with die-cuts and a ribbon as I thought a male would prefer a less fussy card.


The embossing was done using my early anniversary present of A Big Shot - thanks Craig, just what I wanted, even though I couldn't make up my mind in the shop.  I think my cutlebug has seen better days now and isn't as good at embossing or cutting things in just one run.

My card also ties in nicely with the new challenge over at An Oldie But A Goodie, where Laurie has picked

Inspired by A Song
as the theme.

So my song is Love is All Around by Wet Wet Wet - not only a great song, but it was also at the top of the charts when I was due my first baby, Alan, so it's a song I've loved for ages.

As well as having a wedding image, I also tried to go old, new, borrowed & blue on my card.  My oldie being the embossing folders, my newbie being the image.  Borrowed - with the assistance of the lovely Debs, the die cut heart on a bow and finally little blue hearts on the sentiment!

Finally, cause I know you'll all be dying to see... a photo from 25 years ago. Jx


Sorry it's not that sharp, but that's cause it's a photo of a photo - digital hadn't been invented then!!!

Challenges;
Polka Doodles - Anniversary
Simply Challenged Challenges - Wedding couples
ABC Challenges - Wedding or Anniversary - I went with Anniversary
Sketch n Stash - Sketch 113 - New image from the Paper Nest
Stamping Sensations - Embossing & Texture - Use of 2 embossing folders & dies + gems

26 comments:

DesignerDiva said...

OMG! I'm so cross with you Mrs for ot telling me it was your Silver Wedding but I forgive you because that picture is just adorable! As are all 3 of your makes today, Janice I'm super impressed lol I can hardly get 1 thing made, its a good job I was so far ahead with my DT stuff or I wouldn't be posting at all!
A very very happy anniversary to you both, may you always be as happy as you look there.
Hugs Laurie xx

Carol Willis said...

WOnderful anniversary card. Congratulations on your 25th Wedding Anniversary, love the photo.
Hugs
Caz x

Wendy L said...

Congrats to you both, great pics and your card is lovely.xxxxxxxxxx

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous,loving the image and fab colours.xxx

mixamatoasties said...

What a beautiful card Janice. And a happy anniversary to you and your husband. Beautiful photo too which does not look like it was taken 25 years ago.

Thank you for visiting my blog too and leaving me a lovely comment.

Susan xx

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Gorgeous creation hun, love the dies you have used!
Huge congratulations to you both!
Hugs Shell xx

Sue said...

Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary to you and your hubby.

Your card is gorgeous. I love the cute image gorgeous white detailing.
Great layout (is it the sketch from Sketch 'n' Stash challenge?)
Such a beautiful photo too.

Enjoy the rest of the day
Sue xx

Sue B said...

Wow! ooh this is fab Janice!! what a sweet image and I love the white on white theme… like icing on a cake… the old, new, borrowed and blue take is genius!! it's a very elegant and classy card…. perfect! :-)
I love your photo… ooh you were a beautiful bride….
Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary hun!!! hope you have a lovely day!
Huge hugs
Sue xx

marion said...

what a lovely wedding picture, time goes by so fast :(, love you card, hugs, Marion

cotnob said...

Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary Janice, I hope your husband does have a look.
Fabulous card, I love the CAS design.
Pauline
x

Debs said...

Happy Anniversary hun - hope you've had a very lovely day.
Gorgeous card and your photo is beautiful.
Debs xx

Carole said...

Someone's been busy! All 3 creations are fab
Hugs
Carole xXx

susiestacey said...

Oh my you have been busy. Gorgeous cards but more importantly - happy Silver Wedding Anniversary, hope you are having a special celebration and you look so young in the photo. x Susan x

coops said...

gorgeous card Janice.such a sweet image and design and huge congrats to your and your hubby on your Anniversary, your wedding pic is fabulous :D

xx coops xx

Unknown said...

Hi Janice, awww such a sweet image and adorable card.

That's a lovely picture of you and your hubby too - congratulations and here's to the next 25 years!

Sarah

Wishcraft said...

Happy Anniversary Janice - lovely photo :o)

Fab card, love all the white and embossing. Hugs, Lisa x

Karon said...

Wonderful post - fabulous card and Happy Anniversary. Thanks for joining us at Polka Doodles this week. Karon, DT Polka Doodles.

debby4000 said...

Fabulous, adorable card and congratulations to you both.
luv
Debby

Dips said...

What a fabulous card and even more fabulous story! Your card is gorgeous and I love your photo, what a happy picture!

dutchess said...

great to see you at Polka Doodles challenge and best wishes and congratulations on your anniversary.....xxxx

pinky said...

Congrats on your silver anniversary, your card is just gorgeous. Lots of texture there. Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations.
Pinky

Whisper said...

Oh belated Congratulations hun - gee they get put away for less than you've been married :-), oh and i found out today that, you share your anniversary with Olly Murs (it was his birthday) and i bet he's the same age as your anniversary !!!

Absolutely stunning card and i hope you did or are doing something special ??, Luv Sam x

Tammy said...

What a beautiful card Janice!! Love that image! I hope you and your hubby had a wonderful anniversary! Fabulous Wedding pic too!
Hugs, Tammy

Danielle Vincent said...

How very sweet - both the card and the photo of your wedding. Congrats! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful card with us this week at ABC Challenges

Sarah-Jane said...

Lovely. Thank you for joining us at Sketch n Stash.
Sarah-Jane xx

Ger said...

Lovely image and card, and a gorgeous photo. Congrats on your Silver Wedding and thankyou for joining us this week at ABC Challenges.