Friday, January 16, 2015

Happy Anniversary To Us!

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Happy Friday, everyone!  Today is our 16th anniversary, so I made John a card using SU’s new Moon Lake and the spotlight technique:

LeAnne Pugliese WeeInklings Moon Lake Anniversary Stampin Up

First, I diecut and embossed the edge of my Crumb Cake card, then stamped the image in Crumb Cake ink, along with some Gorgeous Grunge.  Then I stamped the image again on Whisper White cardstock in Stazon ink and watercolored it.  I punched it out with the 1 3/4” circle punch and aligned it over the first image:

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This reminds me of our little dinghy; we use it to get out to our sailboat when it is on its mooring….unfortunately, we didn’t sail at all last year, so it’s actually sitting in our backyard, LOL!  I added a little banner sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, along with some Linen thread for an accent, then I adhered a cool piece of matching DSP from the Adventure Bound pack on the inside and added a sweet little sentiment from A Dozen Thoughts:

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I didn’t write all my lovey-dovey stuff on it yet, saving you the embarrassment!  But I am entering this in the Kraft Journal challenge 206 this week:

I actually got everything except the ribbon, glitter and snowman!!  Cool challenge!  I also used the sketch from Mary Jo’s Technostamper Monday Lunchtime sketch:

Thanks for visiting today….we will be going out to dinner later tonight, something I am looking forward to VERY much!

I am looking forward to spring, so we can take these things OUTSIDE!!!

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26 comments:

Nance Leedy said...

Happy Anniversary, LeAnne! Your card is beautiful. The background stamping is handsome on crumb cake and your colorful scene looks like a painting! Fabulous coloring job. I hope you and John have special plans today that DON'T involve Cassidy blowing that vuvuzela in the house, LOL! ((hugs))

Bev Gomez said...

Happy Anniversary to you two. Love your card! 60 days or so till Spring. Yippee! I am so ready!

Kristie Goulet said...

Happy Anniversary, LeAnne!!! Love your card! I hope you have some special plans to celebrate. Hugs!!!

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Well my friend, this card is gorgeous - john is lucky in more ways than one! Happy anniversary wishes to you; enjoy dinner and I hope you survive the noise of Cassidy's lethal-looking musical instrument!!

Doris said...

Happy Anniversary! Have a romantic dinner tonight.

None None said...

Happy Anniversary, LeAnne! Your card is gorgeous and so perfect for a masculine anniversary card. I love the stamp you used and the technique is impeccable. The twine on the sentiment is such a great way to add the nautical feel texturally. Have a wonderful dinner tonight!

Brenda in IN said...

Happy Anniversary. What a wonderful male card for hubby. I hope you have a wonderful evening planned and enjoy your anniversary.

Virginia P FL said...

Happy Anniversary! I am a silent follower of your blog and very much enjoy all your cards and inspiration. This is a lovely card and have a question about the die & embossing on the edge...is the die from Stampin' Up? I have been looking for something similar.

Sue C said...

Happy Anniversary to you both! Love the card! Another idea, because our anniversary is coming up too.

Cindy Brumbaugh said...

Oh swoon, this is fabulous, LeAnne! And Happy Anniversary to you and the hubby!

Unknown said...

Happy 16th Anniversary. It's a wonderful card and so much to enjoy in exploring all techniques and depth you used.

Lorraine said...

Happy Anniversary! Love your card. Such a sweet scene and I do love that technique. Have a great weekend.

Darlene Gabriel said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Have a great time celebrating together.
I love this card today. I love how you've done this spotlighting technique with this beautiful scene. Your watercolouring is also beautiful too. This is a great sketch. You've got me rethinking this set and wanting to look for that DSP.

Basement Stamper said...

The embossed edge on this is beautiful-love the colors.

stampwithsandy said...

What gorgeous coloring and a perfect technique for this stamp set! LeAnne I can picture you and your DH rowing away in that sailboat. I hope your anniversary is happy (and romantic)!

Lisa Elton said...

Well Happy Anniversary to you and John!! What a great card you made for him. The perfect image and design. Now about that horn.....I HOPE Penelope leaves it at home if someone buys her one LOL!!! Holy smokes :)

Elaine M said...

What a great card - LOVE everything about it. Happy Happy Happy Anniversary!!!!!!

mudmaven said...

Happy Anniversary!!! Don't feel bad - we have a dingy and two kayaks hanging in our garage in Colorado and another dingy on the boat in MA. You know how these sailors are ...

~chris

JoAnn said...

Love your card. Happy Anniversary.

~Tammy~ said...

What a beautiful anniversary card! I know he will cherish it! Another gorgeous entry in The Kraft Journal gallery and I always look forward to seeing your art there!

Yes, those nose makers are FORBIDDEN in my house! Grandmothers have more patience then mother's I tell you!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Happy Anniversary!! What a gorgeous card you made for your hubby. I love the detail in the spotlighted image. Wow! Hope you enjoyed your day! :)

lisa808 said...

Happy Anniversary! Perfect masculine card.

Marsha said...

Absolutely beautiful card and yet not too girly for your man. I love the die cut border. Your coloring is lovely. Thank you so much for entering the Kraft Journal challenge.

jengd said...

A bit late but lovely card and a very happy anniversary to both of you!

Jaydee said...

LeAnne, a belated Happy Anniversary to you both! What a fabulous card to celebrate the occasion. I love the spotlighting technique and the coloring is beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful day
hugs
jaydee

MJ said...

What a fabulous card, I hope you had a great anniversary! You really did a wonderful job with this set. I just got it and can't wait to play--I adore your version of the spotlight technique! Thanks so much for playing along with my sketch challenge this week.