Friday 28 August 2009

My brothers 'New Beginning'!

Morning all! Well today is the day, its my brothers wedding! I'm so excited! The only fly in the ointment is the bloomin weather, looks like rain. I just hope it stays fine enough for the photographs! Anyway today's card is rather apt, it is the wedding card I have made for my brother and his new wife and I am entering it into this weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday, which is 'New Beginnings'.

I adore this Cute Hangler & Stangler image and though it was perfect for their card. I have used the swiss dots folder as my new sister inlaw loves it and has used it for her place and table settings, so I though it would fit the theme nicely.


Materials:

Image: Hangler & Stangler that I bought from e-bay, coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor

CS: from stash

Sentiment: SU Congrats set

Tools: distress inks, sponge, nesties, cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, simply said SU stamp set (heart embellishment), whispers pen for creating shadow

Misc: pearl brads from papermania, glitter glue

I decorated the inside as well with a pocket to put some money in and the sentiment 'Welcome to the wedded bliss club' which is also from the SU Congrats stamp set.

I just have a little story to share with you to prove that crafting supplies havea multitude of uses. I caught my OH in my craft room yesterday with my whispers pens. When I asked him what he was doing he turned around for me to see him colouring in the front of his shoe with a tan coloured pen. He had applied some super glue to the toe section of sole that had been coming away and it had left a small white mark. So he had got a whispers pen that corresponded in colour and 'voila' a perfect shoe with no marks! It sure made me chuckle!

Well that's all for me today. I will be in Doncaster with my family until sunday so I apologise in advance for not being around. I promise I will catch up with you all on sunday and I will hopefully have some wondeful wedding pics to share with you all!

Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to leave me a comment. I really appreciate your support and encouragement!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

22 comments:

Tara said...

So excited for you today Vicky - hope you have a wonderful time! Your card is just amazing, so beautiful and I'm sure the happy couple will love it!
Check out Just Magnolia if you get the chance before you leave ;o)
Love the shoe story, hee hee!!
Hugs Tara xx

Sarah B said...

Hi Vicky thanks for your comment, I can't believe I got choosen, can't wait to start! Love your work too! But believe it or not we have met, at one of Jules' workshops the one she did with the Stampin' Up scrapping kit, I sat opposite you!!!!
Such a small world!!! Hugs SarahB X

debby4000 said...

Fabulous card, beautiful image and the love the colours.
Congrats to your brother and I have my fingers crossed the weather stays fine.
luv
Debby

Alex said...

WOW what a sweet Wedding Card, I love the image and those Swiss Dots are a winner everytime! Hope it all goes well today and the weather holds up.

Enjoy your Bank Holiday Weekend.

Alex x

Sally said...

Hi Vicky great card, sure they will llove it. Hope you enjoy the day must post some pics.
Sal. x

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Vicky,i love the image.

Hugs Riet.x

craftyb said...

Oh Vicky...imagine "him" needing to use the craft "dung" (as my sister calls it)!! That's so funny!

By now I hope the evening party is getting under way after a fabulous day...hopefully the weather was kind, at least for the photo's!

Enjoy the weekend with your fam...I'm looking forward to a piccie!

Wonderful wedding card of course...cute couple! bx

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What a beautiful card Vicky. The image is great!
Hugs Jacqueline

craftyb said...

Back again - congrats on your win over at Just Magnolia....a nice wee welcome home pressie!! bx

Stacey said...

Ooh, the big day is finally here! Hope you hade a fab time in your nice frock! I've kept my fingers crossed that it stayed dry for you. Your card is perfect, I'm sure that they will love it! ~x~

Claire Ellen Designs said...

Ooooooh I hope you have had a scrummy day, don't cha just luuuuuuuurve weddings ? great card and i am sure they will love it too, hugs, Claire xx

cats whiskers said...

Stunning card dear beautifully laid out and coloured, congrats to your dear Brother have a great weekend
Hugs Jacqui x

Georgia said...

Fabulous card VIcky! I love the gold and white theme and I hope you have a really lovely time at the wedding!
While I'm here, I thought I'd let you know about a new challenge blog starting soon. It's called Crafty Calendar Challenge and there's a DT Call going on there at the moment! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Teresa Kline said...

this is the sweetest card, I luv the bride and groom...adorable!

enjoy *~*

Janet said...

Beautiful card.... have a fabulous day!x

Janiel/ janny said...

OH VIcki, I hope that your day went well.... I want to see some pictures sweetie. Your card is very very pretty. I'm sure that your brother and NEW wife will love it...
hugs, janny

Dena said...

Vicky, what a pretty wedding card! He will love it! You did a great job! Hugs, Dena

Dena said...

Vicky, what a pretty wedding card! He will love it! You did a great job! Hugs, Dena

Juls said...

gorgeous!! Love the embossed background! very elegant!

Carole said...

Adorable card...there is something so special about this Hanglar stamp...love it!
What a funny tale about your pens...!
Hugs
Carole x

aardvarkpest said...

Great card. Love the embossing and the image. Hope the wedding went well.

Glenda

Unknown said...

What a wonderful stamp!! Hope the wedding was fabby!! Thanks for joining in with us on Cute Card Thursday. Lol Lynn ♥