Sunday, 31 May 2015

Ruby wedding anniversary

Hello lovely people,

I've had a weekend packed with celebrations; firstly my parents' 40th wedding anniversary and then my sister-in-law's 40th birthday.

I decided to take the plunge and make an exploding box card for my parents' anniversary card so here's what it looks like from the outside...


I kept the outside fairly simple and used several different flowers to make a little 'bouquet' on the top.


Since 40 years is ruby I wanted to use some red in the design...now, that is a colour that I have very little of in my paper collection!

I made the most of a small leftover piece of gorgeous Maja Design heart paper and scrounged together a few scraps of plain red - just enough for the heart centrepiece and a few heart stems!


The heart centrepiece is made from strips of paper and is held in place with a rather large blob of glue, which I hid with a whole heap of flowers!


The little heart stems are a real favourite die of mine and I think they look so cute 'tied' with a twine bow.



Card recipe;
DP: Vintage baby - Maja Design (available from Live and Love Crafts) and scraps of red from stash
Tag: Sentiment tags - LOTV
Dies: Circle stax - MFT Die-namics, Vintage lace - Magnolia Doohickey, Heart stems - Impression Obsession, Tiny heart set - Memory box, scalloped circles - Spellbinders I think!
Sentiments: done on computer (font - Kayleigh)

I am pleased to say that my parents loved this 'card' and we had a wonderful time celebrating their special anniversary.
I'll have more cards from the weekend to share with you soon!

Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,



Challenges I am entering;
1.  Simon Says Stamp (anything goes)
2.  A Gem of a Challenge (flowers)
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24 comments:

  1. thecraftycavalier31 May 2015 at 20:57

    I am officially in awe!!!! OMG! This is so beyond stunning! I don't know where to start with this delicious creation. Firstly, those papers are beautiful. The centre piece heart creation is a joy and the flowers are stunning. This is the first truly elegant exploding box I have ever seen. It is a complete joy and I bet your parents were thrilled. I shall now go drool elsewhere!! Big hugs, Jayne xx

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  2. Gibmiss31 May 2015 at 21:18

    Hi Kat
    This is fabulous... You are so talented ... Love the Papers and the Heart is fabulous....
    Hugs Sylvie xxx

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  3. Andrea31 May 2015 at 21:18

    I always look forward to your posts Kat, but this has to be one of my favourite projects of yours....It is beyond divine, so so beautiful, absolutely stunning...

    Andrea x

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  4. Sue31 May 2015 at 21:29

    WOW! This is truly stunning Kat. Your design is so beautiful and your detailing is breath-taking. I am sure your parents will treasure such a special gift.
    I am pleased you have had an enjoyable weekend of celebration.
    hugs Sue xx

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  5. Deborah31 May 2015 at 22:21

    WOW, this is stunning. Love all the little details and the centre heart piece is fabulous. Glad you had an enjoyable weekend.

    Deborah A

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  6. Unknown31 May 2015 at 23:52

    Absolutely stunning,what more can I say love all of this just beautiful Debbs xx

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  7. jimlynn1 June 2015 at 02:36

    GORGEOUS!!! WOW! Kat, this is just so beautiful and I know your parents will treasure it.
    Lynn

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  8. Chrissy1 June 2015 at 03:42

    So very beautiful Kat..I love the centre heart and the gorgeous flowers...stunning..
    Happy Anniversary to your Mum and Dad...

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  9. Sue D.1 June 2015 at 04:25

    What a gorgeous exploding anniversary box for your parents! It is well worth the effort that I am sure it must have taken to create it.

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  10. Unknown1 June 2015 at 06:35

    Stunning Anniversary box, so beautifully decorated. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  11. Marianne's Craftroom1 June 2015 at 07:53

    Wow this is so stunning and so beautofully made too. I love it

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  12. Katrina Bufton1 June 2015 at 08:21

    Wow, this is absolutely amazing Kat, bet they were thrilled to bits.
    Katrina xx

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  13. The Little Stamper1 June 2015 at 09:03

    What a beautiful keepsake for your parents! I especially love that heart in the centre…so clever! I bet they loved it.

    Sharon x

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  14. Rainey's Craft Room1 June 2015 at 13:07

    This is Stunning Kat! A beautiful 'card' for your parents to treasure always. I love these exploding boxes, I have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to them and guess where yours in going??
    Lorraine

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  15. Carole1 June 2015 at 13:18

    Stunning creation Kat...love all the little details you have added...a truly memorable keepsake.

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  16. Sarah1 June 2015 at 18:31

    This is a real showstopper Kat and I bet Mum and Dad were thrilled to have such a wonderful keepsake xx

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  17. Sue 1 June 2015 at 20:52

    Kat, you are such a clever and talented lady. This creative card is absolutely beautiful and no wonder your parents were thrilled with it. I love everything about it - your gorgeous paper choice and so pretty flower sprays with the pretty red heart details...all truly divine...you are a real inspiration and I hope you had a fab weekend celebrating...
    Sue...xxx

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  18. Pop's Cards2 June 2015 at 10:51

    Stunning creation sweetie!! <3 Pops x

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  19. Sammy2 June 2015 at 11:44

    Oh wow Kat, this is simply stunning! And I'm not at all surprised your parents loved it. Just gorgeous. x

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  20. Sue2 June 2015 at 21:12

    Hello again Kat.
    I am so pleased to have another chance to look at your stunning exploding box card so that I can thank you for taking part in A Gem of a Challenge.
    hugs Sue xx

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  21. debby40003 June 2015 at 07:39

    Gorgeous, beautiful Wedding exploding box card.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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  22. Annette4 June 2015 at 20:46

    OMG it's stunning Kat. Sooooo beautiful. And that heart is so perfect. I don't know how you got the heart to stay in shape so well, but it's beautiful.

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  23. Unknown4 July 2015 at 15:42

    Still catching up on your blog Kat! I keep showing this off to friends as it is so amazingly beautiful & I am so proud of such a clever daughter. Mum xxx

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  24. Drew Watts7 July 2015 at 09:00

    Oh, it is just a lovely post. That exploding box card is outstanding. You are really very creative my friend. I am getting married at a glorious wedding venue in Los Angeles. Could you please share some DIY decoration ideas for my wedding?

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