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Thursday, May 28, 2009

50 Years and Counting

Yesterday's 365 Cards challenge was to create an anniversary card. It just so happened that I needed one of those...for a local pastor who's celebrating his golden anniversary in the priesthood.

At first I had NO clue what to make. Not only do I have zero gold supplies in my stash (I'm a silver girl), but I had to create a masculine card...for a man I don't know well...who's also a priest...you get the idea.

I decided to use Summer Sun cardstock in place of gold, and I happened to have these coordinating Thickers in my stash. I choose brown as a coordinating color, since Father Ric is a Franciscan (and they traditionally wear brown robes).

Since this card will be signed by the teachers at my school, I made it larger than usual (5 3/4" square) to accomodate all the signatures.

I think it turned out pretty good. What do you think?

Stamps: Congrats (SU)
Paper: Summer Sun, PTI white
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Cuttlebug Houndstooth, circle punch, Thickers Daiquiri, ribbon (SU), pearls (Kaisercraft)
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37 comments:

  1. DanniMay 28, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Really nice card! I really like how you did the cutout with the 50 and the pearls!

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  2. JacquelMay 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Too cute Ann! I like the colors you used & the layout...great job!!!

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  3. BeccaMay 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I think you totally nailed it! I hate those cards that all I can think about are obstacles. But this turned out fabulous! It's a great guy card!!! And I love that it could be turned girly, too.

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  4. Susan RaihalaMay 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    OMG, I love this! I just used summer sun on a mostly white card, too and loved the effect. Gonna have to try that half-circle thing...very, very cool!

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  5. ~amy~May 28, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Ann...I love it!!!

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  6. Rachel Liberty PhotographyMay 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    This is an awesome anniversary card! I'm sure the pastor is going to LOVE it!

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  7. AUsome momMay 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I think it's fabulous! I too love the cutout with the 50 inside. Did you do this with a circle punch? Great, great idea!

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  8. Cindy HaffnerMay 28, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Oh wow, love this!!!! Hugs Cindy xxoo

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  9. AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Oooh, this is such a simple yet sophisticated and elegant card! Great colors too! Love this Ann!

    (-: Heidi

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  10. Beth AdamsMay 28, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Great card...now I know what to do with SU Billboard Sizzix!

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  11. xiumaiyukiMay 28, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Simple but sophisticated!!! Perfect for the pastor. :)

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  12. Susan (peebsmama)May 28, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    I LOVE this idea. The color and embossing are terrific and the way you cut a half circle to hold the numbers and embellished it is fab. I will definitely keep this in mind when I need a similar type of card.

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  13. Lynn McAuleyMay 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    What an awesome design!!! I absolutely love it!!!

    I've never inked up this stamp set but now I have a reason to give it a try! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!!

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  14. DianneMay 28, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    It's just beautiful! Sometimes I think the simpler the cards are...the more wonderful they are!

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  15. Courtney BakerMay 28, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Oh I LOVE it. The clean crisp style is PERFECT. This is right up my alley and I just love the half circle!

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  16. MichelleMay 28, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Great job! I love that layout!! TFS!

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  17. Dori SheltonMay 28, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I think you did a fantastic job! It's a perfect masculine card. I love the way the 50 dips into the half circle.

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  18. Karen LeeMay 28, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    What a perfect anniversary card!!

    hugs, Karen Lee

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  19. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsMay 28, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Wow, I just love how you did the 1/2 circle with the "50" in it! Brilliant!

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  20. BMay 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Very cute! :) Love the fun circle you put the 50 in!

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  21. Stamp and SmileMay 28, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    SO perfect! I like how you made the best of what you had to work with... the 1/2 circle cut out and pearls make such a focal point on the card!! YOU ROCK ANN... Smiles! Michelle :)

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  22. Angie TiemanMay 28, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Wow, this turned out fabulously well! Guess you are a gold girl after all! That half-circle punch that's holding the 50 is soooo cool, truly inspired!

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  23. TracyMay 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Wow! This is perfect for your priest! He will love it!

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  24. Denise MarzecMay 29, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Oh GREAT card! I love how you cut out the circle around the number 50 and blinged it up! Beautifully done. :)

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  25. Kristen HMay 29, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    I think it is great! I am a silver girl too, so I hear you about gold.
    I love how you put the gems around your circle cut out!

    Have a great weekend!!!

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  26. Pat (mspfd)May 29, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Ann this is outstanding. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Love what you did with your sketch and colors.

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  27. LaurelMay 29, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    It is perfect!

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  28. Kristie LarsenMay 29, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    this turned out seriously great! Especially with all those stipulations on it (a masculine priest card!) great great job!

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  29. Becky CarafaMay 29, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Well, I think you did a great job considering all the "parameters", it's fantastic!

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  30. bsgstamps4fun: Barb GaultMay 30, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Great idea, great design, turned out so well!

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  31. DeannaMay 31, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Love it, you rocked it!

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  32. Virginia KillmoreMay 31, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Clean and simple!

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  33. CookieMay 31, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Love this! The half circle and the pearls are so cool! Wow 50 years being a Pastor! Thats awesome what a wonderful thing to celebrate! Great card!

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  34. BLJ Graves StudioJune 1, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Perfect!!!

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  35. KathiJune 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Great card. Awesome design. Yep. It's perfect (just like Lisa said.)

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  36. Kristin MooreJune 5, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I think it's great Ann, how thoughtful of you to consider every detail like that! A perfect masculine card for the occasion.

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  37. ElizabethJune 7, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Love the cut out for the 50 and the pearls!

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