Sunday 11 January 2009

Anniversary Wishes

Today my parents celebrate 51 years of marriage ... and whilst I don't suppose for one minute their lives together have always been blissful, their commitment to their wedding vows and each other must be acknowledged.

At the risk of sounding like a fuddy duddy, I wish later generations had even a smidgeon of such staying power and then maybe there wouldn't be so much 'dysfunction' in our society.

Anyway ... I digress.
I used papers from a HOTP book of Pretty Papers to decorate a cream card blank and cut a circle and heart with scallop scissors to embellish the front pages which are only adhered at the folded edge.
Satin pink ribbon tied in a knot through punched holes, adds the finishing touch to the folded spine.
A wee peek inside reveals some layers using the offcut papers and a sentiment stamped onto pastel card has been gold embossed.

14 comments:

Annie said...

Congratulations to your parents Max and I quite agree with your thoughts on this. The card is beautiful and I'm sure they will love it.

Ann xxx

torpenhow07 said...

Ooooooooo this s lovely, congratulations to your parents

pinkpuppy said...

Beautiful card!

tiggertastic said...

Max this is absolutely amazing, what a very pretty make, I love it and I am sure they will too.

Sarah x

Irene said...

Congratulations to your parents Max, and what a gorgeous card you have made for them, one to be treasured.

luv
irene
xxxx

Irene said...

Hello Max

There is an award on my blog for you

luv
irene
xxxx

Classroomfree said...

gorgeous work as always hunny, and the hugest of congratulations to your parents - something very special.

camcraft said...

Oh Max. Such a beautiful card.
My very best wishes and congratulations to your parents.
I too wholly support your thoughts.
Carole x

SewDelish said...

What a gorgeous card Max. Your parents will love it for sure!

xx

Kim Dellow said...

Big cograts to your parents, sure they will love the card. Lovely. Kim

jude said...

Morning Max ,
Love the card im sure your parents did .Please pop over to my blogg i have something for you!!?
Have great weekend
judex

June said...

Gorgeous card
Love the look of this
Hugs June x

Shirley said...

What a really beautiful card, Max. How gorgeous too! I like everything about it!! I bet they did too and what a keepsake.

Tracy said...

WOW 51 years,congrats to both of them,love the card you made for them,sure they loved it.
tracy xxx