Friday, 30 September 2011

The Anniversary Waltz (or in this case, card)

Phew another scortcher today, it was so nice we had lunch in the garden something we've hardly done all summer! Its Friday and the weekend is looming hooray.  I'm off in the morning to London to spend it with my son, his wife and my grandson Harrison who will be one on Monday. I can't believe its a year since he was born.  He was such a big baby 10lb 8 oz - went straight into 3 - 6 month clothing!! He is having his first birthday party on Sunday and I am so looking forward to seeing him.

Today I have made an anniversary card for my husband, its our anniversary in October and saw a digital sentiment on Whimsy stamps that I knew he would like.  Its a quote from John Lennon and my husband is mad on anything to do with him.  I think its a bit of a funny (not ha ha but peculiar) quote for an anniversary card I'm not quite sure about it but I've done it now so its too late.  I'm trying to type this with wet nails and its very difficult without smudging!  I have taken a few pictures as I made a new type of card following a tutorial from Bev:


This is the front of the Criss Cross card and here is a picture of it without the insert:


I can't seem to take a straight picture for love nor life!  Here's a picture (a bit straighter) of the insert:


See what I mean about the sentiment?  The papers are digital - Raspberry Road and cardstock is Coredinations. I have distressed the Insert with TH Antique Linen and Spun Sugar using cut n dry foam (that stuff is so useful).  I have used my Edgeabilities again - can't stop using them!! I will enter this in the following challenges:-

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Love
Paper Pretties - Sentiment as Focal Point
The Play Date Cafe - Colour Challenge
Cooking it up with Katie - Punch, Pair and a Pocket
Crafts and Me Challenge - Flowers
Lady Bug Crafts Ink TLT - Fall/Fancy Folds
Sweet Stamps - Criss Cross Card
Pile it On - Fancy Folds
I hope you all have a fab week-end I know I will :-], thanks for looking, take care xx
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23 comments:

  1. Sue B 30 September 2011 at 15:00

    Aww this this is a gorgeous Anniversary card Susan! your hubby will love it especially with that fab John Lennon quote! (I really like it) Love the Red and Cream combo. Papers, borders and flowers are all delish! and I love the Criss Cross Cards so much - I'm going to have to have a go at one soon!
    Hope you have a fab weekend with your son and family. Can't get over Harrison being 10lb 8oz!!! Wowzer!!! My daughter was 4lb 4oz! but she was premature as I had to have Caesarian. I actually had to put her in dolls clothes for the first few months!!!
    Enjoy the sunshine! ;-)
    Hugs Sue xx

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  2. Carol30 September 2011 at 15:50

    This is gorgeous Susan, sure your hubby will love it. Enjoy your weekend. Carol x

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  3. Janette30 September 2011 at 20:11

    My goodness Sue I just adore that sentiment, I am a huge JL fan and I think this is perfect.....Fabulous card to go with it to...almost for got to say that then, so carried away with John...lol...have a wonderful time with your Grandson.xx

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  4. pinky30 September 2011 at 21:27

    So gorgeous!! Thanks for joining us at LCI this week.
    Pinky

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  5. Elizabeth Hart30 September 2011 at 21:34

    Oh I love that sentiment inside your special card. This is a fabulous anniversary card!!Thank yopu for sharing your creativity at Pile it On this week.

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  6. Lindsay Craftymonster8130 September 2011 at 21:50

    Gorgeous card! love the flowers
    Lindsay xx

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  7. coops30 September 2011 at 22:10

    wow this is stunning susan.gorgeous colours and design and i love the beautiful verse :D

    xx coops xx

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  8. Paula30 September 2011 at 22:50

    Hiya Susan,

    What a fab card - your hubby will love it!!!

    Just realised that you're from sunny Blackpool too - small world! Lol

    Paula. x

    http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/

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  9. cotnob30 September 2011 at 23:43

    This is a perfect anniversary card, the sentiment is lovely. Have a good weekend.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. xxxtglxxx1 October 2011 at 00:33

    This is pretty, I love your punched edges! :)

    Thanks so much for playing at Charisma Cardz this week,

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  11. The Crafty Elf1 October 2011 at 01:50

    Firstly....Congratulations on your Anniversary!! Secondly....What a beautiful card Susan and the sentiment is awesome! Enjoy the time with your family and your Grandson's first birthday. Such wonderful times!

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  12. NanaConnie1 October 2011 at 15:28

    Beautiful pocket card! Thanks for playing along at Cooking It Up with Katie this week Hope to see you again next week, too.
    NanaConnie DT

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  13. Kirsty Vittetoe1 October 2011 at 23:57

    Such a lovely creation, thanks for sharing!
    Hey, Pixie Dust Paperie is celebrating our 1st birthday with a giveaway and lots of special this month, I am inviting you to join in the fun!
    http://www.pixiedustpaperie.blogspot.com/

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  14. Unknown2 October 2011 at 12:56

    A beautiful criss cross card and lovely poem very romantic.
    Chris x

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  15. Mandy3 October 2011 at 10:59

    Beautiful card...I love the sentiment and your papers and layout are all gorgeous...Hope you had a lovely weekend with your family...
    Mandy x

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  16. Penny3 October 2011 at 11:19

    I like the quote!
    thanks for cooking it up with katie.. laughed at your crooked photos (not that i could tell) i seem to have the same issue!

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  17. Jeannie from PolkaCabana.wordpress.com3 October 2011 at 16:57

    This is adorable! Thanks for playing along on Sweet Stamps blog. I love how you lined the edges with that border! Very sweet!

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  18. Lisa Elton3 October 2011 at 17:12

    What a touching sentiment Susan! Your hubby is sure to treasure this beautiful card. Very lovely design!

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  19. Jacqueline L. Challiss Hill3 October 2011 at 19:03

    What a beautiful card. Love the details. Thanks for joining our challenge at Sweet Stamps this week.

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  20. crazyribbonlady3 October 2011 at 20:34

    So sweet! Thank you for joining us at Charisma this week!
    Emma x

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  21. Jackie Randolph3 October 2011 at 22:32

    Gorgeous Criss-Cross card, with your beautiful papers and details. Thanks for sharing and playing along with us at Cooking it Up with Katie!

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  22. Ruby4 October 2011 at 22:06

    Ooh beautiful project! I love your criss cross card and the colours you've used are perfect for our challenge, love it! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Play Date Cafe this week!

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  23. Jinny Newlin5 October 2011 at 03:39

    This is so pretty, Susan! LOVE that quote! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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