This week's letter is E and my E colors are Emerald Envy and Elegant Eggplant. Today is my anniversary and my DH's favorite color is purple and mine is green which is why you see those colors prominently on this card. The double challenge was an envelope. I chose to follow the new-to-me envelope fold card tutorial. You can find it here: Envelope Fold Card Tutorials at Splitcoaststampers
I copied a wedding photo of us and shrunk it down gluing it to cs and fussy cutting. When we got married, family friends had a vintage vehicle - it was even green! - that they used to transport us from our wedding to our reception so this is a reminder of that very fun experience.
I built the scene using some die cuts I had on hand, punches, sponging, washi tape. I think it is fairly evident in the photo. The sentiment is computer generated and sponged. The outside is stamped with En Francais. I added a velcro closure and heat embossed the bells from Best of Brides and Babies on the closure - see small inset on the bottom left.
I learned a lot making this card and have numerous things I would do to improve the process the next time. But for now, this is my card to my DH for our anniversary today.
Thanks for looking!
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018 GMT Views: 1102
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Registered: January 26, 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 78839
Thu, Mar 22, 2018 @ 5:44 PM
Catherine,
Oh is this wonderful!! Such a fantastic representation of your wedding day!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!! Glorious evergreen color!
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31101
Thu, Mar 22, 2018 @ 5:55 PM
Happy Anniversary, Catherine! My fav color is purple and DH's fav is green....how about that! What a sweet card for your hubby! He will certainly appreciate taking a trip down memory lane~
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15773
Thu, Mar 22, 2018 @ 5:56 PM
Wow, this is fantastic!! Happy Anniversary and what a fun, memorable card you have created for your dear hubby!! I am sure he will love it- hugs and tfs!
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70166
Sun, Mar 25, 2018 @ 8:32 AM
Extraordinary! You are so creative. What a special anniversary card for your DH with such sentimental & special details. Love it! The wedding photo of the two of you fit to size in the scene is awesome! His & Her favorite colors. The old-fashioned green automobile like you had at your wedding is incredible. Very nicely done! TFS
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Tue, Mar 27, 2018 @ 5:46 PM
Happy anniversary a little late! Gosh, I am so impressed with how you have personalize this wonderful anniversary card to the 9's my friend. Your hubby will truly appreciate this gift and work of h(art) from you! ~Karen.
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 23973
Wed, Mar 28, 2018 @ 4:19 PM
Catherine,
This is an awesome memory filled card! Your DH should have been very happy with it! Hope he was. Congratulations on you anniversary! My DH sister and hubby have an old card like that. It's green, too!
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