Happy Anniversary...FTTC172 66

Mona Pendleton | Monday, June 4, 2012 @ 10:00 PM | , , , , ,

Hi there! It's time for an all new Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge! Thanks to all who joined along last week :) This week, Amanda is our lovely hostest and she is challenging us all to create a WHITE card/project with LACE and/or PEARLS. 
What a challenge for patterned paper / color loving kind of crafty gal! My dear husband Scott and I will be celebrating our 8th year Wedding Anniversary next week, so I used this challenge to create an elegant but not too frilly card for him :)
I stamped both the sentiment from Flourished Words, which by the way is unfortunately retired and the gorgeous heart from Fanciful Flourishes on a piece of Vellum then heat embossed using fine white embossing powder. Speaking of retired stamp sets, Flourishes will be unveiling their retired list soon, so if there are some sets you want, you will want to stay tuned before you miss out on the opportunity! Once they're gone ~ they're gone! I used a Spellbinders Classic Heart die template to cut the heart shape. Except for the Vellum, the ENTIRE card was made using Flourishes beautiful, heavy weight White Card stock.
For sketch inspiration, I played along with iSpy Sketches:
Here's a photo from our wedding day taken 8 years ago on June 15th on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. We were laughing so hard because Scott has a couple bulging discs in his back from years of playing high school and college football, he nearly dropped me in the water! 
I've NEVER made an ALL white card before so I thoroughly enjoyed this challenge! I hope you ink up your stamps, especially ones from Flourishes and join in the fun! Please be sure to visit the Flourishes blog for complete details and for some fabulous inspiration visit our June Guest Designer: Alice Wertz and the entire DT: HeatherSilkeMakikoCindyBeateAmanda


Other supplies used:
Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs and Grand Calibur
Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Flair Variety pack
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66 Sweet Comments So Far:

Greta said...

Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing the wonderful picture. Your card is stunning--can't believe you've never made an all white card--you'll have to make more! I love elegance & all white, so will be giving this challenge a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

*Michaela* said...

Happy Anniversary!!! I love the picture! Did you get married in the Caribbean?
The card is beautiful! I absolutely love it and I think you should make more only-white cards.
Hugs,
Michaela

Monia - Monika Jakubowska said...

Gorgeous card Mona! I love all of textures :)
Happy Anniversary!

Pauline said...

Happy Anniversary to you both Mona! What a beautiful non frilly card (so hard to make!) and beautiful in the WOW scheme, something I have tried and failed at! Love your beautiful wedding day pic too.

Erum Tasneem said...

it looks beautiful, and I am sure he will love it. Such a gorgeous picture of both of you... you should make a LO too, using beautiful shades of blue as your flowers with white sand background :)

Erum Tasneem said...

eek sorry! happy anniversary in advance!!

Crystal said...

Wow this is amazing, Mona!!! Gorgeous card! Can't believe you've never made an all white before!!! This turned out amazing!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful wedding photo with us! It's easy to see that you two are in love!

Unknown said...

Early wishes for a very "Happy Anniversary" Mona & Scott. Your card is gorgeous and I love the way you broke the embossed panels up. Your bling accent adds another layer of elegance and I'm loving this monochromatic card.

Ros said...

What a gorgeous photo ... and a gorgeous card to go with it ... I hope you have a wonderful anniversary

seamom said...

Your card is amazing... unique! Very cleverly designed. Congrats on your upcoming anniversary. Celebrate well!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a gorgeous card Mona!! I just love the sheer elegance and white panels!! Your photo is gorgeous as well!! We went to St. Lucia for our honeymoon and had a blast there. Congrats on your upcoming anniversary!!
hugs,
Chris

~amy~ said...

LOVE your monochromatic card..its gorgeous! and Wow...love your wedding pic:)

Beate said...

I LOVE the card you created. The embossed panels, the stitching, the vellum and pearls. It's beautiful! Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. Thanks for sharing that photo. You look beautiful and happy!
Hugs and smiles

Heather Rogers said...

Stunning Mona. I love the embossed panels and pretty metal button.

That is such a sweet photo of the pair of you. Good thing he did not drop you. ;)

Hugs~

sandi said...

Wow! Mona this card is fabulous! love the white challenge! And that pic of you and hubby is awesome...you guys look so sweet! Love it!

Lisa Elton said...

Lovely card Mona and an early happy Anniversary wish to you and Scott!

PS- Love the pretty little crown you've used as a photo prop!

Lin said...

Love seeing your wedding picture, Mona, and your card is so lovely - that flourished heart makes me swoon!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness! This is truly beautiful, Mona!! I love white embossing on the white vellum!
Happy anniversary to the beautiful couple!

Amanda said...

Mona, Sheesh, your card tops mine any day!! I think you should have been this weeks challenge hostess!! Your card is hands down the Most Beautiful and Elegant card I have ever seen, all in white!! I am blown away with your cards and creativity each and every week! You constantly inspire me and I love that about you! Truly, this is one Wonderful card that I'm sure your husband will Certainly love!! :)

By the way, I love that you added your wedding picture! I should have done that (see, inspiring me) !! I'll do it next year :)

~ Amanda :)

Gale Evans said...

OMG, this is absolutely stunning, Mona! You are so incredibly creative! Wow!

Ella Swan said...

What a beautiful card & a lovely photograph! Happy Anniversary!! Scott is one lucky man to be married to such a talented woman :)

Evgenia Petzer said...

stylish as always! love your wedding photo!

Carole said...

Beautiful card Mona and beautiful picture. You both look awesome! Happy Anniversary.

Unknown said...

Stunning card, Mona! Love all the white and the elegant embossing! LOVE the sweet photo of you and Scott! Happy {early} anniversary to you both!

Yesnir said...

Wow, Mona, this is absolutely stunning! I love the embossed white panels and the gorgeous pearls and silver accents! This is the height of elegance! You are one terrific designer, Mona! Also, thanks for sharing that sweet photo of you two. Happy Anniversary!

GabrielleH said...

Mona, this is phenomenal! The most elegant card I've ever seen! WOW! I love the all white look with the beautiful silver accents! This is amazing! Great photo of you guys as well!

Unknown said...

What an elegant card. I truly is so stunning. and what a great photo.

Hugs~

Kara said...

happy anniversary!! love your card and your sweet photo!

Angela Thomas said...

WOW!!!! Your card is absolutely phenomenal!!! Love it all!! Thanks for playing with us at Ispy Sketches.

Cindy Percovich said...

Incredible design, Mona! Wow, I'm so blown away by what you can do with only white! Thanks for the inspiration!

LeAnne said...

Well, you should make white cards more often because this is BEAUTIFUL!!! Nice wedding pic, too!

Tumbleweed said...

Heavenly card, Mona and I love the wedding photo! How cute you two are!

Dawnll said...

I just love your white on white design~STUNNING!!!
What a wonderful photo on your wedding day, you make a wonderful couple sweetie

Beth said...

So stunning, Mona! I want to give something like this a try now! I'm so inspired! Such gorgeous work! TFS!

PaperMomma said...

You've created a truly elegant masterpiece, Mona! I love the embossing and the beautiful silver highlights! Really amazing how you put this all together! Happy Anniversary! Love that photo!

1CardCreator said...

I love the embossed white on white Mona, sweet wedding picture too!

Jan Evans said...

Happy Anniversary Mona! Your card is incredible!

JennyGerber said...

Amazing, Mona! This card is so elegant and beautiful! Can't believe this is your first white only card! So gorgeous! That photo of you and Scott is wonderful! Thanks for sharing and happy anniversary!

Kary said...

Mona, your card is SO beautiful!! Love the layers and your sewing is perfect. Thanks for sharing the lovely photo, and Happy Anniversary!!

NanceB said...

Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful card! Love your sweet photo too!

Constance said...

So stunning, Mona! I really really love these embossed panels and your sweet sentiment! The pearl brads with the silver make for such an elegant contrast to the monochrome white paper! I love it and I love seeing your lovely wedding photo! Wow!

Margie Higuchi said...

Had to pop in and comment...first of all, happy early anniversary!! My birthday is the day before - what a great week to celebrate (wink wink! lol!). Great picture - great "back"ground story! Looked like a beautiful day :)

I LOVE your white card - I don't think I ever made one. The details you included in this made it really stunning. Wonderful inspiration :)

Chris said...

Mona, your card is so beautiful. I love white on white - it always looks so stylish and elegant.

Ashley said...

Beautiful card, Mona! Absolutely stunning and all in white! They embossed panels are incredible! Love that photo of you and Scott! You two are so in love! TFS!

Pamela_U said...

OMG, Mona this is absolutely magnificent! FIrst time making an all white card? Wow! Love these embossed panels and the beautiful flourished heart! Those silver accents are so pretty too! Love the sweet photo of you and your DH! So sweet!

Cynthia said...

Happy Anniversary, Mona! Love your photo! Look at that beautiful beach and those two hopelessly-in-love, gorgeous people!!!! Thanks for sharing! Oh, and your card is breathtaking! Love the all white embossed design! Stunning!

Pattie J. said...

Beautiful card Mona, and Happy Anniversary. Wouldn't it be nice to have members sign your card on front with gold ink.? or inside. just lovely......hugs

Cindy Haffner said...

Mona your work is STUNNING!~

Alice said...

love love the beautiful lace heart. such a beautiful card, Mona! and beautiful wedding photo, too. you guys are so cute together! =) thanks for sharing and happy anniversary!

stampqueen said...

Beautiful card!!! Love the white on white embossing on the heart!!!

Meredith M said...

This is absolutely breathtaking! Sweet wedding photo too! Love your style, Mona!

Fiona said...

What a gorgeous card, Mona! The all white with silver is so elegant! Can't believe you've never made an all white before!!! This is amazing! Love your sweet photo too!

Trudy said...

Gorgeous, Mona! Love the embossing! Happy Anniversary!

Sasha said...

Such a beautiful white on white card, Mona. Fabulous stitching and attention to detail... simply gorgeous!
Congratulations for your forth coming wedding anniversary on the 15th. Have a wonderful day! Your wedding photo is beautiful x

Mary Reidel said...

Wow, Mona, this is phenomenal! Love the all white look and the silver mix! Amazing embossing and I really love that heart! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photo too! Happy Anniversary!!

Silke Ledlow said...

WOWZER.....THIS IS ONE GORGEOUS ANNIVERSARY CARD! Congrats on your upcoming Anniversary too! You two are such a cute couple :) !!! Hugs ~S~

RobinH said...

OMG, Mona, this is so stunning!!!! Can't believe you haven't done something like this before! Really very elegant! Hope you have a very happy anniversary!

ScrappyFelicia said...

Mona, this card is one of your best ever! I love the gorgeous embossed panels and the incredible heart! The pretty pearls and silver are perfection! What a gorgeous crown card holder too! The total package! Happy Anniversary!

Kelly said...

Gorgeous card, Mona! I really love these embossed panels and your sweet sentiment! Thanks for sharing that wonderful photo of you two! You are definitely in love! Stay happy!

Eila Sandberg said...

Happy anniversary! what a glorious photo of you both! Oooh the card is EXQUISITE! white on white certainly is a winner, your attention to detail is spectacular! xxx

Ellen said...

Breathtakingly beautiful card, Mona! Really very unique! I love the embossed panels and those gorgeous pearl brads! What a fun photo of you and the DH! Gorgeous couple! Happy Anniversary!

Anne-Elise said...

Happy Anniversary, Mona!! Your white card is just gorgeous and so is the photo of you two!

Kim Teasdale said...

Mona! This is fabulous! It's like you were born to make all white cards! Happy Anniversary and thanks for joining us this week over at iSpy Sketches!

Sandy said...

This is so lovely.. What a lovely photo of the 2 of you on your wedding day.. Isn't it great to catch those moments when smiles and laughs are genuine. Sandy :)

Jeanne J. said...

Mona, I don't know how I missed this - I will blame it on summer! This card is drop dead gorgeous - I don't know how you got everything lined up so perfectly - every stitch in place, the beautiful embossing,.... so so elegant!!! Your wedding photo is beatiful - The magic and happiness of the day is captured in the expressions on your faces - a fairy tale romance! BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations sweet lady! As my dad would say... "you done good!"

Vickie Z said...

Not sure how I missed this...must've been during layoffs at work... Etc. Etc. Fabulous all white card...I've never tried that..gives me the newbie jeebies....everything has to be so perfect and yours is! Fabulous wedding pic....St. Lucia and St. John are on my list


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