This was an Engagement card I was asked to make and was given specific instructions to follow. Mainly about the venues as such, because the engagement took place on Westminster Bridge in London, the couple adore London and also like good wines, so it gave me some clues and that was a help. This is the first time I have done one of these cards and boy does it use a lot of card and paper, as anyone who has used these dies to make one will tell you. However, the client was delighted and I was just glad to help. I also made a box to keep it clean & safe. It is a bit photo heavy though, but I thought you might like to see the full thing. Give me lace and flowers any day. Meantime it is my first Grandchilds 28th Birthday on Thursday. and I cannot believe where the years have gone. He is 6' 3 or maybe taller and a lovely young man, so I finished his card to-day as well. I'm having a day off to-morrow and going to the hairdresser and perhaps do a little 'me' shopping if the weather is good. Thank you all so much for the lovely comments you leave on my blog and I truly appreciate every one of them. Hugs Rita xxxx
Card Front
Back View
Inside Front
Inside Back
Card Box
27 comments:
What a beauty Rita, and yes they are a lot f work, but aren't they so much fun too? You have certainly created a master piece here and I bet it was appreciated.
Hope grand son will have a great birthday on Saturday! I was lucky enough to meet him briefly, so I know what a handsome young man he is.
Have a great day off tomorrow and enjoy that me time!!
It's a fantastic card, Rita - so brilliant to have a piece of handmade art created so particularly and specifically with all those personal elements - this will be treasured, no doubt about it.
I for one would never believe you'd a grandson of 28 - but I'll take your word for it and send him birthday greetings!
Alison x
Oh! My! Word! Rita.........that's not just a card it's a "work of art"
You are a very brave lady making that for an order. Oh! I would have had sleepless nights worrying about creating such a wonderful card. I would have worried about it all not going just right. A fantastic job done, clever you.
Your card will be treasured by the lucky couple.
Happy birthday to your grandson time does "fly" when you see how quickly they grow up.
Enjoy your day and some "me" time
Hugs
Patricia xx
What a wonderful card, and with the london images - right up my street, I still miss London very much! Have a great day and enjoy your shopping! Hus, Valerie
This is just stunning Rita.xxx
Such a gorgeous card Rita. It will be treasured forever. A couple of years ago I was asked to make a first anniversary card for a couple who spent their first night together near Tower Bridge so that had to figure highly. Mind you , I do think Tower Bridge is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many iconic images you can include in this type of card. I love it. Hugs Christine xx
Wonderful RIta, they should be well happy with that one, xxxx
Hi Rita, well you already know how much I love this die - you have done an amazing job with it, your card is a real triumph. The couple will be thrilled to bits with this. They do take a lot of card and paper but they really are so much fun to make. Hope your lovely grandson has a good birthday. Hugs, Anne x
Wow, stunning card. Although it's more than that isn't it......a treasured keepsake for the happy couple. How lovely to have a personalised gift such as this. It must have taken a long time to complete - there is a lot of work in it and I'm sure you are very pleased with how it turned out, well done.
Enjoy your 'me' time.
Lorraine
Wow Rita what a wonderful design and treasure for the happy couple. I just recieved this die recently to make a 70th card. Love how you can tell a story on it, which you managed perfectly. Julie x
fantastic creation Rita, what a beautiful keepsake for the couple, lovely colours and embellishments.
as you say they take a lot of card, but I love using mine dies.
pam
Hi Rita,
a superb creation yet again. I love this die you have used. What fab detailing and scene pics used in this gem of a card. So very apt for the place you said they got engaged too.
Enjoy your day out.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
WOW!!! this is out of this world, gorgeous!!!!
Fantastic, Rita! I love these cards even though they do take some time to make. And, how lovely that you made a box to keep it in! What a wonderful keepsake for the happy couple! Have fun on your "me" day!
Wow girl! This is amazing...It looks labor intensive but I would love to figure out how to make one. Looks like I need to surf the web a lilttle!
what a fantastic card Rita - stunning details and sounds like its perfect for the people you made it for! Fabulous xx
A really fantastic creation Rita. A real work of art. I bet the couple adored it and so nice to keep.
Hugs
Cathy
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Wow Rita this is superb, I bet the couple loved it. Carol x
wow Rita this is wonderful card, must have taken you ages to make. Annette x
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Wow Rita this is a stunning card. What a keep sake for the couple too. Hazel x
OMG Rita, how fantastic this is, it looks really complicated, but looks marvellous, you've certainly risen to the instructions, I'm sure the couple will treasure it.
Our weather was pretty much like yours' today, enjoy your day tomorrow, hugs Kate x
Rita wat een prachtig kaart. Ik heb de mal ook een mooi ideetje om zo te bewerken
Fijne dag Gerrie
What a fabulous creation. It will be treasured always. I can't begin to imagine what your wedding card will be like if asked to make it - you'd best start soon!
(Just 'met' you on Kim Dellow's blog - hope you've enjoyed your day off).
Wow! Rita this is amazing. A real treasure to be kept. Truly wonderful. So much detail to look at. Going back for another look.
Hugs to you both,
Florence xx
What a stunning card Rita and box too! The happy couple will cherish this for sure - a gorgeous momento. It must have taken you ages but it's fabulous. Nicola x
Stunning!
It surely is useful when you know what the couple like in life.
There is nothing as special as when a card is tailor made - they will treasure this.
Wishes
Lynne
Oh my gosh Rita. I missed this post. This is absolutely fantastic.
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