For today's IC I chose the Elegant Black Lace Cake http://www.cottonandcrumbs.co.uk/wedding-cakes/ This is a 40th anniversary card for my DH. We will be celebrating tomorrow, and I'm so excited! It is such an honor to be married to my best friend! He does not like polka dots (which I wanted to add) and he likes photos straight on (so this photo is in his honor). He is not a frilly, 'let's add more' kinda guy, so I kept this simple. I water colored the image in gray picking up more or less ink to get the shading effect. The tires are black, and there is cherry ink on the cans. I wanted to add some cherry flowers too, but thought it would be too much for his liking, so instead, I cut the die twice and used extra pieces of it. The oval is only being held by the flourish! Thanks for stopping in today! ~Roberta
I read Sabrina's challenge before making my card but didn't realize until just now that it fits her HYCCT challenge too!
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014 GMT Views: 2255
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Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Sat, Oct 04, 2014 @ 1:23 PM
Congratulations Roberta! One of the greatest gifts in life is to be married to your best friend - you are both very fortunate. This card is perfect for your DH's no frills or fluff taste, so I know he'll love it. I'll bet he'd love it no matter what - because you created it.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92385
Sat, Oct 04, 2014 @ 1:28 PM
I knew the cake that inspired you even before I looked at your link, Roberta. What a stylish and lovely anniversary card with that sweet image as a focal point. Your husband will be thrilled...as I know he is about all that you create. Happy 40th!!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Sat, Oct 04, 2014 @ 2:55 PM
WOW Roberta! Congratulations of 40 years! Your watercoloring in black and white is so beautifully done! I love the way you designed this for him, with no frills! It caught my eye right away in the thumbnail. Outstanding card!
Registered: March 28, 2011 Location: Novi, Michigan Posts: 11833
Sat, Oct 04, 2014 @ 4:27 PM
Roberta, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the sweet image, the flourish and the CAS design. Your husband will love it too! Congratulations to you and your hubby and Happy 40th!