Monday my husband and I celebrated our 34th anniversary. Yeah, I know - hard to believe that young woman pictured on the right is really old enough to be married that long! *snort* I was a baby when I got married....yeah, that's the ticket. I was a baby, and my parents arranged it. What? You're not buying that bullsh cockamamie story? Well, it was worth a try. ;-)
It's amazing to me that I have spent well over half my life with this wonderful man. I remember the butterflies I had when we were planning to get married.... wondering if I was capable of being in a relationship for longer than two years (my previous experience); what if we ran out of things to talk about, what if we got tired of each other? I guess I know the answer to that now.
What I couldn't know then was how love can grow and deepen, and continue to grow, even after all those years. I am so blessed that we found each other. I am blessed to have someone to share life's adventures with, that we are so compatible (we rarely have disagreements, and never fight!), that his touch still thrills me, that he shows his love for me every day in a myriad of little ways, and that I am totally secure in his love. He is my best friend (not to be confused with my BFF Barb!).
Thank you, babe, for the first 34 years. I'm looking forward to the next 34!!!
Cardstock: SU Whisper White and Tempting Turguoise
Stamps: Image- Scrappy Cat 'Sparkle Flourish', Sentiment- H&M Stamps 'Our Love'
Ink: SU Tempting Turquoise Craft
Embellies: adhesive rhinestones, Nestabilities rectangle die
The theme for this month's Crazy Card Swappers (part of the SU monthly stamp club) was to make a masculine birthday card (for age 16 or older), and we either had to use 3 different punches, or one punch three different ways. What the...?! Well, since I have a brain fart very little imagination when it comes to punches, there was no way I could think of three ways to use one punch, so I opted for the three different punch look. ;-)
I did use the tag punch a bit differently. Instead of punching a tag, I punched a tag-shaped hole and stamped the " 2 U " inside after inking the edges with SU Chocolate Chip craft ink. I also inked the edges of the punched circle and oval with the CC ink. I'm loving that Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper frpm Stampin' Up! It's really nice, heavy textured cardstock, with lovely coplors/patterns. Too bad it's being discontinued, because of the new In Colors coming out.
Anyhoooo, I thought this would do for a young man's birthday. Gosh, I do struggle with masculine cards. Wonder if I will ever outgrow it?
Have a lovely week!
Cardstock: SU Whisper White and Kraft
DSP: SU Parisian Breeze
Stamps: Star and sentiment from "Just So Sporty" and "Little Tees" by Melanie Muenchinger, manufactured by Gina K. Designs
Inks: SU Chocolate Chip (sentiments), VersaMark (stars)
Punches: Stampin' Up! small tag, large oval, 1" circle
Ribbon, Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip ¼" grosgrain
I haven't gotten lost, but I am having a hard time getting into my stampin' room! Today I'm making a batch of kosher dill pickles with cucumbers from the garden. (BTW, need any zucchini? LOL) If I have time, I'm going to get a batch of boysenberry jelly made, because the boysenberry plant we got last year is producing like crazy. THEN, if I have time, I plan a quick foray into the stamp cave to get creative.
I do have a couple of cards to post, hopefully later today. Meanwhile, please check out the new Waltzing Mouse Makes... blog I've added to the "Some Inspiration" list on the right. Claire Brennan is fantastically creative, and I can't wait to try some of her tutorials!
