Saturday, February 13, 2010

Happy Valentines Day to a Wonderful Couple

Here is a really sweet image from McMahon 5 Designs that I've used to create a Valentines Day card for my Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law. They met when they were in high school and were married very young. This image, from A Valentine's Collection of Love makes me think of how they must have looked as a young couple. They will be married 50 years this coming May.
Here is the inside.I also made a box-style envelope using Priscilla's Box-Envelope Template Kit. Her kits are so easy to use! I've used other envelope templates and they are not anywhere as easy to use as Priscilla's is! I used the Spellbinders Fancy Tags on the envelope. I went for a little more ornate look on the tag by adding the heart shaped die-cut from the Cuttlebug Ornamental die-cut set.
I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge ~ and the two will become one
Creative Card Crew ~ Valentines
Double Dutch ~ Valentines
Cute Card Thursday ~ In the name of love
Hand Full of Stamps ~ Open to Fun
Saturday Spotlight ~ Around the House (I've had these pink paper heart doilies for over a year)
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge ~ Dazzle

17 comments:

Carolyn said...

What a very sweet and special card for your in-laws. They will surely treasure this and will probably bring back many happy memories for them. Gorgeous coloring, and I just love those die cuts. A perfect card for a perfect couple.

Happy Valentine's Day!
Carolyn

theneon said...

Ahh, you are true to your words -- you love color -- and you sure know how to use it! 50 years is an awesome thing to celebrate and you've done a fabulous creation for your in-laws.

Darlene said...

How precious is this creation ... and it is gorgeous inside & out!! Wishing you a wonderful Valentine's Day! Thanks so much for joining us at Saturday Spotlight! We do hope you'll join us again in the future challenges!!

Sue McMahon said...

Beautiful job on this card, Michelle! I am sure your MIL and FIL will love it! You put so much thought and love into you it...just for them. I think the image is perfect for them! Your details are just the right touches too! :)

Happy Valentines Day!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful card for a wonderful couple. Thanks for playing along with us at SSCC and happy Valentine's Day!

Deb said...

fabulous card, the inside and envelope are gorgeous too, many thanks for joining in the CCT challenge, hugs Debx

Priscilla said...

Michelle, I know your in laws will just love this card.. It is all about love, young love and seasoned love..they have lived though both together. Just a lovely card to share with them. It is like you are giving them a little peace of your heart with it. Thank you for making the priscillastyles kit look so fantastic. You are so very talented.
Priscilla

Carol Hurlock said...

How sweet-both inside and out. The hearts are so cute. This image is just adorable and so nostalgic. Very inspiring and totally splendid.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :o}

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Beautiful card, Michelle. I love that paper you have used and the image is so special. Lots of nice die cut flourishes too. I'm sure your in-laws will treasure this lovely work. Great to have you joining in the fun with us at the Creative Card Crew this week.

Hugs,
Linda

Linanna DESIGNS said...

What a great card hunny loving hte image and those yummy papers! thank you for joining in with the CCC challenge this week Linda x

Priscilla said...

Was thinking of this card and was just wondering how the in laws liked it? :)

Jodi said...

Awesome idea to use doilies for your household item! Thanks for joining us at Saturday Spotlight!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Crystal said...

WOW What a great card and the use of doilies is just perfect!! Thanks so much for joining us at Saturday Spotlight!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a beautiful creation and a great take on the Around the House Challenge at Saturday Spotlight, Michelle!! I love the doilies, the sweet image and your coloring and design!! Beautiful my friend!!
hugs,
Chris

Juanita said...

Gorgeous Valentines card, I'm sure you in laws loved it. Thanks for joining us at Fussy and Fancy.

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous! I love all the heart details and beautiful colors/papers! Thank you for joining us at Fussy and Fancy Friday!
Hugs,
April

Unknown said...

Very pretty, thanks so much for playing along with HFOS.
Trish