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Sunday, 22 April 2012

Getting your money's worth!

If you're thinking this looks familiar then you're right!
I made a very similar card last weekend.

This one was made at the same time for my MIL to give to her good friends as they celebrated their golden wedding yesterday and I couldn't post till they had received it.

Some time ago during an internet trawl I came across a site called 'Imagine' which is primarily for people who want to make their own wedding invitations etc. This shop supplies amazingly gorgeous embellishments at real reasonable prices and for the likes of me, who doesn't have a stationery business, the best thing is they offer in single quantities too. So.. despite the imposed 'saving up to have a couple of massage spas on September holiday' spending ban - I succumbed and ordered one or two... well a few really!

Made the easel with white pearlised and gold mirri card on a scalloped card base, used a MS punch for the edging and the prop, and the inside sentiment was computer generated - I think it's a lovely sentiment for an anniversary. I popped a couple of sparkly heart shaped gems onto the base too.

The front of the card was done with the same Viva 'Flourish' stamp which I think is going to become worn out very quickly!! Embossed with gold embossing powder and the gold ribbon was from my stash. The crystal diamante heart securing the ribbon looks absolutely fabulous in real life and this pic does not do it justice at all.
I'm really glad I bought a few of them and suspect this last little pile may not be the only purchase from this shop. 
The celebration was a lovely intimate occasion with just 30 close family and friends sitting down to a great meal in a private function room at a local golf club and I was very happy that they liked their cards!


Challenges -
C.R.A.F.T - Wedding/Anniversary
Crafts4Eternity- Something new
Alota Rubber Stamps - Easel Card
CYDA- Metal (and the heart is metal based)
Stampin for the Weekend- Sparkle and Shine
Cards Galore - Celebration
Bearly Mine - Embossing

Thanks for taking the time to look at my little creation - hope you're all having a perfect day whatever you're doing. x


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26 comments:

  1. Unknown22 April 2012 at 13:02

    ooooooooooooooooooo loved the last one and love this too very elegant hugs sassxxxxxxxx

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  2. Always with a Sentiment22 April 2012 at 13:06

    Hello Viv. This is fantastic. So classy and very elegant. I love it. Goregeous colours too.
    Happy crafting.
    With love, Sandra xxx

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  3. M22 April 2012 at 13:10

    I commented on how much I loved the last one, and this one is just as fabulous! That webstore sounds very interesting! M x

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  4. Stamps and Paper22 April 2012 at 13:20

    Viv this is beautiful...it really is a stunning card...love the background flourish stamp

    Anne

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  5. Jan 22 April 2012 at 13:33

    Viv your cards are so special thanks for sharing I love this one. xx Jan

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  6. Mrs A.22 April 2012 at 14:16

    What an absolutely stunning creation. No wonder they loved their card. I'm just putting the finishing touches to a ring pillow for my son's wedding next Saturday. Wish i had known about that site for embellishments!! Hugs Mrs A.

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  7. Jackie22 April 2012 at 14:48

    This is soooooooooo classy and stylish, a beautiful card :o)
    Jackie xx

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  8. craftysue4922 April 2012 at 17:55

    Stunning Viv ...Love the gold very stylish xx

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  9. pinky22 April 2012 at 18:44

    This is just gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Crafts4Eternity this week.
    Pinky

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  10. Catherine22 April 2012 at 19:01

    Gorgeous card, love that heart.......

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  11. Trimgym22 April 2012 at 19:43

    Great project, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won or made our Top3.

    Jo and Tigerlover.

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  12. Sheila in Cyprus22 April 2012 at 20:42

    This is stuning Viv. Love the gold embossing. Wish you had'nt mentioned the store though as I have had a quick peek and there are so many goodies that I like and could possibly need!
    Love Sheila x

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  13. Donna22 April 2012 at 22:54

    Stunning and elegant card, I bet the people that received this absolutely were thrilled with it. Thanks for sharing it with us at Bearly mine Challenges.
    hugs
    Donna xx

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  14. paper fun23 April 2012 at 08:33

    Your card is gorgeous. So beautiful and elegant.

    Thanks so much for sharing your lovely card with us at Craft Your Days Away.

    Mari

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  15. coops23 April 2012 at 08:40

    wow this is fantastic viv.really stylish and classy :D

    xx coops xx

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  16. Anne23 April 2012 at 10:14

    Viv this is lovely, such an elegant card.
    Anne
    x

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  17. carol23 April 2012 at 12:49

    So pretty, such a lovely card, thanks for sharing your creation with us at CRAFT x Carol

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  18. Teresa23 April 2012 at 14:39

    Wow! Stunning card Viv. xx

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  19. Jacqui's little piece of England23 April 2012 at 15:44

    lovely card, thank you for your kind comments on my blog

    you have some very nice cards yourself.

    jacqui x

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  20. June Nelson23 April 2012 at 16:16

    now this is beautiful me darlin, will you send me one when I have my golden wedding?? I will have to get married first like!!! just gorgeous xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  21. Liz23 April 2012 at 17:46

    Lovely card. Thanks for playing along at C4E this week.
    Liz

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  22. Aunty Sue23 April 2012 at 21:42

    Wow how amazing is this thanks for sharing at Craft this week

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  23. Sarahshandmadecardsx26 April 2012 at 22:09

    A very stylish and elegant golden wedding anniversary card. I love the crystal diamonte heart.

    Thanks for joining us this fortnight in our metal challenge at Craft Your Days Away.

    Hugs Sarahxx

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  24. Gibmiss28 April 2012 at 14:06

    Hi viv
    Wowee! Stunning gorgeous .... This has the x factor .... Love it
    Hugs Sylvie Xxxxxx

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  25. Isobel29 April 2012 at 15:57

    What a great card Viv ! Thanks for joining us at cards galore and good luck x

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  26. Teresa1 May 2012 at 08:26

    Ooh Viv you're a winner at Alota rubber stamps today, congratulations. xxx

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