Journey

My dear friend and stamping buddy Carol and her husband Gene are celebrating a remarkable event:  52 years of a very happy marriage!  So naturally, a card with a little extra oomph was called for . . .

In this case, the "oomph" translates into beading, which both Carol and I love to use in a variety of ways.  Here, random strands of it are hung between the weeping willow branches.  In real life, the beads hang freely and the willow leaves glisten over the stenciled dimensional leaves.

On wedding anniversary cards, I always like to add a dual element to emphasize the purpose of the card:  to honor a loving partnership that has thrived for a number of years . . . hence the two butterflies.  Thanks to a glitter marker, they shine - just like my dear friends Carol and Gene and their very solid marriage . . .  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Cardstock:   Bazzill Rainforest, Strathmore #90 Watercolor paper, 

                        Generic Vellum  

Stamps:       VAP “Journey”

Inks:             Distress Gathered Twigs, ColorBox Frost White

Emb Powder:   Lawn Fawn Textured White

Dies:            Papertrey Ink Angled Labels, Memory Box Cascadia

                        Butterfly Trio            

Stencil:        Tim Holtz Leafy

Emb Folder: Sheena Snowfall

Doo Dads:    Delta Texture Magic Dimensional Paint Fern Green,

                        Spring Green, Wink of Stella Clear