Hi Everyone, my card is for my hubby, we are celebrating 55 years of marriage today. The sentiment "it was Mint to be" I thought apt, as we were introduced on a blind date we didn't know was happening! arranged by our mutual friends, who were courting (dating) at the time. He asked me on a second date, I had just finished with someone and wasn't ready to start dating again, my friend said just one date to make a foursome so I can go out (with her boyfriend). I said OK.
We've been together ever since, that was 1963. We married in 1966, my Dad said as we were leaving the house, you don't have to get married if you have second thoughts! (I didn't) Bless him. I'm so glad I went through with it, as Hubby has been my rock through all our ups and downs, actually more downs that ups, but I couldn't have done it without him. AH!
OK all that romanticism is over now, just the card for you to see.
I wanted to use stamps I had and had been wanting to use for a while, I saw a card I was going to case, then it went from there, although I used a different stamp! It was only whilst stamping the background, I realised a 55 year anniversary is actually an emerald, how lucky is that! Silly me.
Anyhow, I stamped a background and die cut it to sit on a green mirror card, which also had been die cut. I then punched the heart out, stamped onto it, embossed and added separate punched hearts from card, coloured with the darker green. I stamped lots of mint leaves, fussy cut them (I don't like fussy cutting!) and layered them behind the heart. Another sentiment added and embossed then cut out with a die. It may be different, but as a man who loves his garden, I hope he will appreciate it, especially as we only send each other cards for our anniversaries when their special!
32 comments:
I think this is perfect, a gorgeous well thought out design and btw Happy Anniversary to you both, how wonderful.xx
A beautiful card Faith and a lovely verse. Congratulations on your 55th Wedding Anniversary, I think it is wonderful that you are still so happy after all these years, supporting each other through all the ups and downs is what marriage is all about - I don't think there will be many 55th Wedding Anniversaries in the future, it is sad that the youngsters don't seem able to make a commitment to each other.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Oh what a special card and celebration Faith! Huge congratulations! My husband and I met on a blind date as well ;). I went so this lady would leave me alone and it was a spur of the moment act of courage, that led to my greatest adventures! May you have many more years of happiness and joy~
Love, love, love... both the card and the story! Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations on your special anniversary Faith. What a beautiful card and verse that I'm sure your hubby will love. Your colour choices and design are fabulous. xx
Happy 55th Anniversary, Faith. Wishing you many more years of wedded bliss. Your card design is fabulous and I love the sentiment and the beautiful verse. xx
Congratulations Faith on your 55 Years together, and what a lovely story of how it all came to be. I'm a sucker for a romantic story.
Your card is so lovely, beautifully styled and a beautiful verse. I hope you have a fabulous Anniversary celebrations, Kate x
Did you get married when you were 5? Wow! What an amazing milestone. Congratulations.
I love the card. Beautiful.
WOW 55years congratulations to you both on your special anniversary and love how you met-fate !Absolutely beautiful card and verse love the sentiment on the front too
-perfect
Carol x
First of all, congratulations on your amazing milestone anniversary! There are very few couples who stay together that long in this world today! Your card is just beautiful with a great sentiment and an beautiful verse inside. I know all about those ups and downs, but staying together is what makes our bond stronger through it all. I'm not too far behind you - our 53rd is coming up in 6 months! Enjoy your very special day!
OH! I'm so glad I was able to catch up today with my blogging friends, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 55 years! That's a BFD! Congrats! I loved your story, too! And that card is amazingly gorgeous, love that green, and the mint pun too! Good work on that verse! I had to save a copy, I may scarf some lines! Just an amazing card, so happy your mojo came back when you needed it to! HUGS! xoxo
CONGRATULATIONS FAITH 55 YEARS IS AWESOME!!!
Your card is perfect and hope that you had a great day to celebrate.
Hugs.
such a great card for your anniversary. I met my hubby on a blind date also, that I didn't know was a date. Still happily married 42 years. Congrats.
Congratulations to you both.
Love the card and the verse, enjoy your special day.
Belated Happy Emerald Anniversary Faith, that is some achievement. Your card and the verse are beautiful and how lucky were you both with the blind date, you have a lot to thank your friends for I think xx
A perfect card for your husband. I love the punny sentiment. Congratulations on your 55 years of marriage. It must feel so wonderful to have been together that long.[Bunny]
This is fantastic, Faith! Congratulations on 55 years of marriage. What a great accomplishment. :-D
Stunning card Faith and congratulations!!! It's funny my Dad said the same to me when I married my first husband ..I should have said I don't want too LOL but luckily I met Paul and we've been married for 35 years now...lots of hugs Sue xxx
Congratulations to you and your mister, Faith! That's a huge accomplishment and it's clear that you are still head over heels in love with your lucky husband! The minty card you made him is exquisite and I love the beautiful love note inside! Hugs, Darnell (p.s. Thank you for your very lovely comment on my blog the other day. Mwah! Also, you can link to NBUS if you like!)
Congratulations to you and your hubby, Faith! The card you created for him is so beautiful!
What a stunning card. The colours and the design looks fabulous. Fun sentiment and what a thoughtful card Faith x. Happy belated anniversary and sending hugs x.
A real stunner, Faith! This is so clever with the leaves and the sentiment. Congratulations on your 55th!
Oh, a fabulous anniversary card for your husband!! Happy belated 55th Anniversary!! Love the creative mint leaves and sentiment, so wonderful!!
What a wonderful card you made for your lovely hubby Faith! Congratulations to both of you. I loved reading about how you came to be a couple and how much you appreciate each other. Ahhhh! Vicky x
CONGRATULATIONS to you and your husband on 55 years of marriage! No small feat in these days! Your card is absolutely fabulous inside and out, Faith. :-)
Belated Happy Anniversary wishes to you and hubby! What a stunningly beautiful card too, and I love the sentiment! Brilliant!
Congratulations to you and your husband. Love to you both.
Many congratulations to you both - a wonderful milestone to achieve. Your card is as always fabulous and also so unusual and perfect for the occasion.
hugs Lynn x
I know I am late, but congrats and a belated Happy Anniversary!!
What a beautiful card! I love the cascade of leaves and the sentiment is perfect too.
Hugs Monica
Hi Faith - sending belated anniversary wishes your way. Congrats on the milestone years. Very apt card too.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Oh my--I got teary eyed reading the insert. What an incredibly special card for an incredibly special day! You must really love him to do all that fussy cutting--haha! This one is truly a keepsake--so beautiful! Big congratulations & wishes for happy times ahead!
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary and thanks for sharing how you met. Sometimes you just know this is it!
I love your card, so beautifully made and of course a wonderful inside.
Hope you two had a lovely day.
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