Anniversary Scene

 

IC1056 - Gatsby Backdrops - INSPIRATION

For this card, I was inspired by the trees and thought they would make a beautiful setting for an anniversary scene. I began by sponging a soft setting‑sun background on the card base using pink, orange, and yellow Distress Oxide inks.

Next, I die cut the bride and groom and created a black heart aperture to frame them. I added a light white spritz from Heidi Swapp to the heart layer for a touch of texture and contrast.

For the trees, I used a Spellbinders die and cut them from several shades of green, arranging them on either side of the heart and sentiment banner to complete the scene.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Anniversary Scene

Black and Gold Anniversary

 

WT1094 - Johnny Cash's Birthday

For my card, I reached for this great Sizzix die and cut the design from black cardstock. I layered it over gold glitter paper to let the details shine, then mounted the panel onto a black card base for a clean, bold finish.

The card is completed with a gold‑glitter heat‑embossed Happy Anniversary sentiment, which ties in beautifully with the shimmer in the background.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Black and Gold Anniversary

Masculine Anniversary

 

IC1051 - DecoupageNapkins.com & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

My card began with that majestic deer as the inspiration. I rediscovered this wonderful Tim Holtz deer die in my stash and cut it from several shades of tan cardstock, stacking the layers with dimensionals to give the form more depth. A black nose and eyes, along with a touch of white highlighting, bring the deer to life.

The deer sits atop the Concord & 9th tree stump stamp, which I enhanced with soft sponging to deepen the color and texture.

For the background, I chose a designer paper with a wispy, woodland feel that echoes the outdoor theme. The panel is framed with one of the same tan cardstocks used in the deer, tying the whole composition together.

The Happy Anniversary sentiment is popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Masculine Anniversary

Happy Anniversary

 

CAS880 - Quite Reflection

When I think of quiet reflection, I am reminded of the many years my husband and I have shared together and the challenges we have overcome.

For this card, I chose an image from Art Impressions and colored it with Copic markers. I added an Anniversary sentiment to complete the design, then trimmed the panel and layered it onto black cardstock for a crisp, finished look.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Happy Anniversary

King and Queen Anniversary

IC1048 - Urban Wear Outsiders - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the playing‑card pattern on the long‑sleeved shirt and reached for this Spellbinders die set and coordinating hot foil plate.

For the gold base, I used the large playing‑card hot foil plate with gold foil on white cardstock. After foiling, I rounded the corners to echo a real deck and layered the panel onto a black cardstock base for contrast.

The king and queen were die cut from several scrap papers and carefully assembled, placing the queen at the top and the king at the bottom to mirror the classic card layout.

Since the design felt perfect for an anniversary, I finished the inside with a Happy Anniversary sentiment stamped in pink to coordinate with the colors on the queen.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

King and Queen Anniversary

Challenges:
Allsorts - ATG
Beautiful Blossom Challenge - ATG with a flower

25th Anniversary

 

FS978 - this week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is Maria aka maria031767. I found this INSPIRATION. For my card, I pulled out some silver mirror paper and die cut the leaf frame, layering it over a matching silver mirror background. Next, I die cut the sentiment layers, first from silver and then from white, stacking them together and popping both up with dimensionals for added depth. To finish the card, I added the large a"25" die cut from silver mirror paper, also raised with dimensionals and a silver bow. This card was definitely tricky to photograph with all that shine, but in person, it turned out beautifully. Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit. 25th Anniversary

Wedded Bliss

 

IC1036 - Selfridges - Inspiration

I was inspired by the two swans on the sweater and pulled out this beautiful swan image, a retired stamp from Heartfelt Creations. The image was stamped, colored with Copics, and then die cut. I also stamped and colored the lilies, shaped them, added stamens to the centers, and finished them with a touch of Stickles for sparkle.

Behind the dimensional lilies, I tucked two additional stamped lily images, also colored with Copics, to add depth and fullness.

All of the elements were arranged within the shaped gate die cuts and layered onto purple cardstock for a rich backdrop.

This card is headed to my son and his fiancée, who will be married soon. Since she loves ducks, I thought this swan image would be a sweet nod to her love of them.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Wedded Bliss

Challenges:

Morgan's Art World - ATG

Gothic Wedding

 

F4A816 - Fabric

For my card, I used black lace beneath the embossed layer to incorporate fabric into the design.

I added torn and curled edges to the embossed layer for texture, then adhered it to a black card base with the lace peeking out from underneath.

Next, I stamped Heartfelt Creations flowers and leaves onto black cardstock using Versamark ink, then heat embossed them in black for a subtle, dimensional effect. After cutting and shaping the layers, I assembled them to create depth and movement.

To finish the card, I added a silver "Best Wishes" tag.

This card is headed to my son and his fiancée, who are getting married soon. They both love gothic style and have asked guests to dress as if attending a funeral—how delightfully dramatic! I adore their sense of fun and feel this card suits them perfectly.

Thank you so much for stopping by to see my card today. I truly appreciate your kind comments. If you leave me a note, I’d love to visit your blog in return.

Gothic Wedding

Challenges:

Make My Monday - Fabrics/Textiles

Anniversary Love

 

IC1032 - Yves Delorme Outlet & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

I loved the vintage feel of the room in the inspiration image and found this gorgeous ribbon in my collection that looked similar to the colors in the image.

The layers were cut and distressed and the ribbon was added with popping up the sentiment panel on dimensionals to keep the height the same as the ribbon.

The love die cut was added and the anniversary sentiment popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Anniversary Love

Happy Anniversary

 

FS969 - 5th Sunday exploring (FS48 thru FS70). I found Featured Stamper is Veronica aka I'mVeronica. Here is my INSPIRATION.

I used this large heart from Sizzix stamping it on Purple as Veronica had a purple ribbon on her heart. I kept the sentiment across the heart but used a different layout on my card.

Once the heart was die cut, I die cut a gold heart and layered in under the main heart. It is layered on a heart embossed strip and then layered on the designer paper.

The heart and sentiment is popped up on dimensionals and the card is finished with gems.

This card is headed to my son's fiancé as he picked this paper and gave it to me for Christmas, so I figured he would like cards made with it.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Happy Anniversary

Challenges:
Ally's Angels - ATG

50th Anniversary

 

FS966 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is Mspork. I found this INSPIRATION.

For my card, I loved the inspiration of the textured flowers over the heart on the featured stamper's card. On my heart, I die cut the ivy heart layer using glitter gold paper. Next, I traced that heart and cut it down with scissors to match the ivy heart layer using gold mirror for that layer.

The 50 was cut 3 times out of white card stock then the top layer was cut out of white glitter paper.

The heart was layered on a white die cut layer then the sentiment was heat embossed in gold glitter.

Then the panel was layered on the gold mirror paper.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

50th Anniversary

Happy Anniversary

 

IC1027 - Macy's - INSPIRATION

That rose gold necklace is gorgeous. I used some rose paper for the base, layered some gold and coordinating paper to create the layout. Next, I die cut this heart, added the sentiment and finished with a key. The heart and key layer are popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Happy Anniversary

Anniversary

 

SC1072 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out a beautiful pack of love paper from Michaels and cut 3 different papers to create the base layer. This cut is great for getting several cards at once.

Next, I die cut the heart layers, stamped the anniversary sentiment and finished with a couple of additional hearts.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Anniversary

Challenges:

Ally's Angels - ATG

Mr & Mrs

 

F4A802 - Romance

USEIT2025 - Pink Pearls from my tote

This challenge came at the perfect time. A sweet friend is getting married next Saturday and I needed to get on the ball and get this made.

I cut the base layers adding a really pretty pink rose paper for the base layer.

Next, I stamped and cut the Heartfelt Flowers adding some pink to the edges, shaped them then layered them using hot glue.

Once the flowers were created and the leaves were cut and colored, I layered them intertwining the pink pearls from my tote.

I then die cut the gold rings adding a green stone (the bride's engagement ring is a green stone). The card was finished with the die cut Mr & Mrs from Creek Bank Creations and popped up on dimensionals and some stickles to the Roses.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Mr & Mrs

Happy Anniversary

 

FS960 - Take Your Pick

FS01 - I went back to the first FS - krabearkub (Kurtis). Here is my INSPIRATION.

I changed the layout and used a die cut rather than the stamped heart. I added several flowers around the heart and popped the heart up on dimensionals finishing it with flowers and Nuvo Drops.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Happy Anniversary

Ciao Anniversary

 

MMTPT877 - 60th Anniversary

For my card, I used this cute die cut from Spellbinders cutting out the pieces with colors in the designer paper. I added the CIAO balloons to meet the Italy theme of the challenge and added the Happy Anniversary popped up on dimensionals.

The balloons were popped up every other letter and I added a coordinating bakers twine for the ties and finished the card with a few pink gems.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Ciao Anniversary

Congrats to the Bride and Groom

 

CAS845 - Cinco de Mayo (or any kind of celebration)

For my celebration card, I created a wedding card. The card base is black then layered with pink. I die cut the glasses using My Favorite Things and layered with silver glitter paper. The card was finished with die cut hearts and sentiment also from the silver glitter paper.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Congrats to the Bride and Groom

Happy Anniversary

 

SC1060 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I needed to create an anniversary card for my dear hubby. While sorting through my scrap papers, I came across two green hearts leftover from my wedding cards—such a perfect find for an anniversary card!

I crafted the gold hearts by layering tissue paper onto white cardstock before cutting them out. These were then placed on the green base. To enhance the green hearts, I added black and white highlights and stamped the sentiment in green, popping it up with dimensionals.

The bridal dress and tuxedo were created using Spellbinders die cuts and layered together. Interestingly, this dress die cut bears a striking resemblance to my own wedding dress, minus the band at the front.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. I truly appreciate your kind comments. If you leave me a note, I'd love to visit your blog in return!

Happy Anniversary

Always and Forever

 

FS948 - This week's incredibly talented FS is Kristina aka andersen65. I found this INSPIRATION. I was inspired by the single rose and used this Honey Bee Stamps Lovely Layers Rose. The base is Memory Box die cuts then the rose was layered and added. The card was finished with the Altenew Sentiment popped up on dimensionals and some flowers and leaves punched from scraps that I keep in my stash. Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit. Always and Forever

We Have Chemistry

 

WT1040 - Love Songs (Chemical, Kelly Clarkson)

For my card, I used this great retired die cut from Impression Obsession. The liquid was colored with distress oxide inks then the beakers were popped up on dimensionals. It is layered on an embossed cardstock and the sentiment was printed using my computer also popped up on dimensionals.

The card was finished with silver sequins.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

We Have Chemistry

Challenges:

Can You Handle the Pressure - ATG with an embossing folder
Creative Knockouts - Love, Valentine, Anniversary