Recently a friend celebrated her 65th birthday AND her retirement. We had a great time at her open house, and took this card and a bottle of wine.
The card turned out to be a snap to make. I picked up Teresa Collins’ Studio Gold “Create a Beautiful Life” paper pad at Joanne Fabrics a few months ago. I gold embossed the sentiment from “The Big, The Bold, and The Party” by Winnie and Walter, and added that panel to another patterned paper from the same pad.
The gold embossing powder turned out to be an almost perfect match.
The wine tag was created with the “Uncorked” dies by Papertrey Ink, some gold and silver papers from The Paper Source, and a strip of same paper used for the card. And, of course, some sequins.
All I can wish for someone who retires is that they enjoy themselves as much as I have since I retired! A former colleague told friend of mine who was considering retirement not to be in any hurry, since retirement was “lonely and boring.” I felt so bad for her. I’m never bored, never lonely, and fortunately, neither is my friend who retired in October and is having a fine time of it.
We’re off tonight to celebrate a wonderful vacation at The Dry Dock. Our friends, Bonnie and Ed, who just happened to be here on Longboat Key with us for several days took us there the first week we were here. We loved it, and already know what we’re going to order this time around. Can’t say I’m very excited about heading back to the cold. Matt tells us a lot of the snow has melted, but as I expected, there’s still snow on the ground. Hard to imagine, sitting here looking out on the Gulf of Mexico in the bright sunshine.
All of our snow finally melted except for the mountains in the parking lots… but today… happy spring!… We are expecting 3-5″ but from the looks of things so far I’d say the weather reports have underestimated. We already have at least 3″ and hours of snow yet coming our way.
Enjoy your sunshine and nice temps while you still have it!!
I love the matching wine tag….great idea.
I know I’ve said this before about your lovely gifted cards, but I can just imagine this one being tucked away in a drawer as a way of remembering the start of a new way of life.
You are definitely a great advert for the fun to be had in retirement
Love that wine tag and so fun to see a bottle of California wine.
We’re looking forward to an “empty nest” which seems like semi-retirement!
Rinda
ps thanks for your sweet comment on my 2012 post.
This is so lovely Karen x
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