Sunday, June 6, 2021

Happy Anniversary!

I've been wanting to make a white-on-white card, and today is the day!  


supplies: white cardstock, white glitter cardstock, vellum, Taylored Expressions Damask embossing folder, PTI Scallops Mix & Mat die, Simon Says Stamp Leanna and Chrissy butterfly dies, pastel pearls, adhesive foam strips to lift lacy panel

Fifty years ago today, my Denny and I were married; it was a Sunday, then, too, the day after I graduated from college.

The ceremony was in the college chapel, and our reception was cake and ice cream outside in the chapel gardens.  My bridesmaids wore pastel shades of yellow, pink, green, and lavender, and our Moms wore aqua and yellow.  It was HOT and we had a thunderstorm, but it held off for most of the time.


"Way back in the dark ages" they didn't do digital photography yet, so I don't have a good quality photo to show you, and the pictures we do have have faded over time - just like us!

My dress was ivory lace, long-sleeved, with tiny satin buttons all the way down the back; thus all the lacy detail on my card today.  I added pastel pearls to the centers of the flowers in the colors of the dresses, and a glitter and vellum butterfly for new beginnings, with an ivory pearl for mine.

What's our secret?  Lots of laughter.  


Thanks for coming by today!

9 comments:

audrey doyle said...

Good Morning Lyn.....I have watched your blog for many years and never made a comment.... Yvonne and I hope you have a very happy day together....fifty years is a lifetime to live and laugh together,. CONGRATULATIONS. I had forty years with my old darling.....
Have a happy day
Audrey and Yvonne. from Melbourne.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Happy anniversary, Lin & Denny!! Such a testament to love and commitment to reach the 50 year mark - big congrats!! Knowing the mail these days my card probably didn't make it on time - many happy returns!!

Just love your white on white card with the beautiful texture & butterfly!!

Lisa Elton said...

Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing your wedding details, it sounds perfect... except for the thunderstorm! Gorgeous card!

Dawn T said...

so pretty Lin. Love the descreption of what the card is based on. Just beautiful. Happy Anniversary to you and Denny

kiwimeskreations said...

Happy Anniversary Lin and Denny, and congratulations on 50 years od marriage. Yes, I agree that laughter is an essential element in a successful marriage. Yours sounds like a wonderful wedding!
Loving your card, it is so delicate and delightfully delicate and lacy.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Bunny said...

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful card and a great memory to share with us. Laughter is a wonderful thing to have in your life. You even have to laugh at the things that would make most people upset or angry. I can't begin to tell you the things we've laughed about. It's so great. [Bunny]

JoAnn said...

Congratulations and Happy 50th Anniversary. Your card is gorgeous. Love the white on white details and pretty butterfly. It is great to make it to represent things in your wedding.

Hilda Burton said...

What beautiful memories you have of your wedding day. Congratulations on 50 years of wedded bliss. Your card is stunning with colored pearls to remind you of the dresses in this sweet way. Best wishes for many, many more years together. Enjoy your day!

Joy Meadows said...

Hi, Lin! Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary! The card you made is beautiful - love the white on white. Hope you and Denny have many more happy years together.