The current Time Out Challenge: Festive spurred me on to create a card for two of our best friends who will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary early next month.
Unlike many cards, this one turned out pretty much the way I envisioned it. The background of the card is a CASE of a card created by one of the most creative card makers I know, Hannelie, who created this card for the Color Hues #30 Challenge. I pinned the day I saw it, and bought the Altenew die, “String Panel,” shortly afterwards. It’s the first time I’ve used it, but it definitely won’t be the last.
I die cut the string panel twice–one in gold glitter paper and once with silver glitter paper and arranged them on a white card base, rotating the gold one on top of the silver panel. I wanted a big bold 50 and Papertrey Ink’s “By the Number” which I’ve had for years (and love) fit the bill perfectly. I stamped the rest of the sentiment with words from another oldie by goodie, Winnie and Walter’s “The Big, The Bold, and The Happy.” After arranging it on a pierced oval by My Favorite Things, I adhered it with dimensional tape.
Since the “String Panel” die is being used for the first time, I’m sending it to the September NBUS gallery as well.
I can see why you bought this die. Beautiful result with the contrasting gold and silver too. Next year is our 50th – oh, my!!
A striking card to match a striking occasion – WOW 50 years of marriage … to the same person! (col).
Glitter, gold, and silver with a bold five oh make for a spectacular golden anniversary card design, Karen! Also, as you were inspired by Hannelie, now you have enabled more sales of that fabulous string die! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
What a fabulous 50th anniversary card Karen!
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