Here is the card I have made for John. I couldn't decide between Resplendent Rectangles or Diamond Strips and Accents so I used them both - and being greedy I also snuck in a couple of little bits from Marvellous Squares too.
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I find these front steppers extremely difficult to photograph because they come out looking totally out of proportion. The side view, which shows the inside, makes a better picture. The little swans are the centre part from a Nellie Snellen hearts die set. I know this is more burgundy than red but I liked it better for a man. And I even added a bow, though it's very small and very narrow ribbon! The fold back parts of the Diamond Strips and Accents are much darker in real life, in fact there is very little difference between that and the burgundy card stock. Who said the camera never lies?
Well we are off out to lunch with some friends. Whenever we lunch with this particular couple it generally lasts until about 7 o'clock! LOL!
Hope you all have a great day! Love and hugs from Christine x
Prachtige Easelkaart Christine.
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Karla
Happy Anniversary Christine and John,
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise the 40th is a Ruby, my John and I celebrated our 40th in June 2011 - gosh and we could've partied big time!
Congrats on making it so far like us.
Cheers,
Elaine
Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary bet you can't believe how long it's been. Gorgeous card bet John will adore it. Have a great day.
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Congratulations on your 40 years
ReplyDeleteLove that card so striking
jacqui x
Good Morning Christine. Happy Ruby Anniversary to both of you. Your card to John is amazing, I'm sure John thought so too. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteWou wat een prachtige easelkaart compliment
ReplyDeleteGerrie xx
Hello Christine
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your hubby on your Ruby Wedding Anniversary
Your card is stunning. I love the design and the colours are perfect.
I hope you have a wonderful day'
Sue
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, to you both. I know what you mean by when you are young the thought of being married for 40 years is unthinkable!!! We celebrated yours two years ago. Your card to John is lovely and like you I think burgundy is a better man colour. Enjoy your meal and hope you have many more happy years together. Hazel
Happy Anniversary! Love the colour - if I get asked to make a 40th anniversary card I always go for a deep red such as burgundy..beautiful card, hugs, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous card Christine. Really beautiful. A very Happy Anniversary to both of you - 40 years - well done.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creation dearest Christine^_^
ReplyDeleteRomantic and sweet^_^
Happy Sunday and big hug my friend,
Sonia
Congratulations and I hope you both have a wonderful time. Love the card very much, I think the diamond strips die is fab to use. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteHi Christine and John,
ReplyDeleteHappy 40th Anniversary to you both. I hope you enjoy your lunch today.
Your card is superb I bet he loved it.
It was my 29th Anniversary on the 10th. With hindsight I wish we hadn't got married so close to Christmas as everyone of my family forgets because of all the Christmas preparations.
Have a wonderful day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
What a fabulous card. Congratulations to you both, and have a lovely day. Hugs lin
ReplyDeletewat een prachtige kaart en allebei gefeliciteerd.
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Happy Anniversary, and many more to come.
ReplyDeleteLove your card for John, stunning.
When John and I were married my father did agree to it. I was only just 18 by a week. He said it would probably not last and we would be surrounded by "Kids". How wrong he was!!! Now heading towards 50 years and only one son.
I came on here this morning and I was sure I left a message. Oh! How silly can one be....................forgot did I not.
Hope you have had a fantastic day
Patricia xx
Congratulations Christine fabulous card you have made for your husband .... have a fabulous day
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Happy Anniversary! Hope you have both enjoyed your day! Lovely card, in rich colours for such a special occasion.x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Christine, you've managed to combine elegance, pretty and manly!! I'm sure your beloved will love it!! Huge congrats on your Ruby anniversary
ReplyDeletehugs Vicky xxx
Hi Christine - I am so sorry that I missed your anniversary yesterday - it went out of my head and I did know about it!! I hope you and John had a great time - you have certainly made him a totally gorgeous card - really great and very rubyfide!! I love the fact that you used both of the dies, they look brilliant together. Here's to many many more years!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you both Sue Pxxx
PS Perhaps shouldn't mention this but did you catch the pecs???
Hi Christine soooooooo sorry I missed your anniversary!! I hope you had a wonderful day and this card is absolutely stunning and as the previous commentator who shall be nameless SUEP!!!! said did you see Artems pecs??? lol huggles hun xxxxx
ReplyDeleteChristine what a wonderful card for your hubby, love the way you've stepped it did you use A3 card stock. Dee x
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