Friday, February 08, 2013

Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad

Hello everyone.  I've got a card today that I made for my Mum and Dad's Anniversary... their 62nd; a long time by anyone's measure!!
 I used the oh-so-fab Gus & Stella image "One Person To Annoy" from Bugaboo... my Mum and Dad have a wicked sense of humour and got a good chuckle from it, Crazy 4 Challenges theme this time is Cards that bring a smile to your face, no problem, I'm in :-) I coloured the image with Copics adding some Stickles to Stella's slippers and the heart and gloss to the glasses.
I've used the sketch from the Stella Says Sketch challenge this time around, great sketch, I've been very literal with it too.  The papers are from my stash, I think the black with pink foil hearts is from Kaiser, but I'm not sure. Digital Tuesday and Simon Says Challenge want to see hearts (plenty of hearts here!) and Creative Craft Challenges has Hugs and Kisses as their theme so I'm entering there too.  
The black paper with raised dots is from Starfish Lane, as is glittery black and the fuschia velvet paper... it's a shame the lush texture doesn't show in the pics.  I cut the border with Martha Stewart's Doily Hearts punch.  I added some acrylic hearts that I coloured with Copics and some diamante trim I got last year in Malaysia, also black pearls from my stash.  The sentiment is computer generated, I love the sentiment that comes with the image "I love being married; It's great to find that one special person you can annoy for the rest of your life", but it was just too big in the end, lol.
Paper Crafting JourneyCute Card ThursdayStamping With The DragonMy Time to CraftSweet Stampin'Di's Digi Designs and My Mums Craft Shop all have Valentines/Love challenge themes, so I'm entering them and The Pink Elephant has this great Photo inspiration so I'm entering my "hearty" creation there too.
The inside of the card is finished with elements from the front of the card... as usual, lol.
One Stop Craft ChallengeBearly Mine ChallengesCatch the Bug and Papertake Weekly all have Anything Goes challenges running so I'll be entering them as well.
Well that's about it for today's card, I may get some crafty time in tomorrow; my hubby is working in the morning... he tries hard not to work on weekends (he certainly did his share when we were younger) but he didn't get today's job finished so he has to go back.  It's really hot tomorrow too, 38+ yukky for working outside, it's near the beach though so he may get the sea breeze - it's forecast 42C on Sunday, at least he's not working then too; though my son Chris is, he's doing" a Christening (he's a photographer) and it's in the hills - no chance of a sea breeze up there, poor old Chris!
Until next time, Happy Crafting, Donna

20 comments:

As.I.Do.Rodos. said...

Fabulous image love your layout Ginny X

karen said...

Beautiful card Donna, gotta just love this pair so funny, I bet your mum and dad love it and many congrats to them! Karenxx

HelenR said...

Great card! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week :) Helen x

Dawn said...

Hi Donna,

Such a pretty card - beautiful papers and fun image. I think the sentiment that came with it is my hubby's motto :)

Too bad we couldn't average our temperatures - it would be bearable for both of us.

Hugs, Dawn

Kim said...

Congrats to your parents! And anyone that is married that long needs a good sense of humor hehe! Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin'. Your card made me smile!

Sue said...

WOW! 62 years of marriage! Congrats to your mum and dad!
Your card is fabulous, such a great image and I love the colours and the detailing.
Phew, poor you in that heat. I hope it cools down for you soon.
Sue xx

Pat said...

Lovely card, fun image great bp. Thanks for sharing with us at MTTC this week.

Pat xx

Teresa said...

Great card Donna, I bet they loved it, I used the same image for my Mum & Dads Anniv, they loved it. It's lovely to be back blogging and seeing every ones creations again. Hugs Teresa xx

Vicky said...

Simply gorgeous hunni..and Ooooh I wish I had some of your lovely heat..lol..:o)

have a lovely weekend...biggest of hugs Vicky xx

Deb said...

such a fun card!
Many thanks for joining in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge this week!
Have a great weekend!
Debxx

Min said...

Gorgeous card - I just love the black & hot pink. Great combo with Gus & Stella!
We're so happy you joined us for theCatch The Bug “Stella Says Sketch" Challenge with Bugaboo Stamps! We hope you’ll join us again Sunday for a new sketch challenge!
Hugs & Happy Days!
~Min
Kaymin Kreations

Nela said...

Totally adorable!
Thanks for playing along with us at Bearly Mine Challenge!
Hugs Nela

Lisa Lynn said...

Your card is gorgeous, and it will be wonderful for your parent's anniversary. Congratulations on your Bugaboo win!

Lisa Carroll said...

This is fabuloous! Your coloring is perfect, and I LOVE the colors you used! :) Thanks for joining us in the "Have a Heart" challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog this week! xox

Sheri Gilson said...

Very fun! Thanks so much for joining us at The Pink Elephant!

Gale said...

Fabulous card and image. Love that DP also. Thanks for sharing with us at SDD and good luck. Hugs, Gale DT

Gale said...

Cute card. Love your papers. Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft Challenges. Hugs, Gale DT

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Fantastic creation, love the colours & the image is great!
Huge congrats to your Mom & Dad!
Hugs Shell xx

Jacki Daniels said...

Haha good ol' Guss and Stella love em
thanks for joining us at pcj this time
Jacki xx

Faye said...

What a LOVEly project! Thanks so much for playing at MMCS. x