Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Anniversary Wishes

Good Morning to you ... It is still wet and cold here and very little sign of any change on the horizon ... the good news is that the workmen doing my little en suite should be finished tonight and the I can get do do some decorating ... but more importantly I get to have a little lie in rather than having to be up ready to greet them with tea and coffee every morning ha! ha!
The other upside of course it that I have been confined to my home and therefore have been able to craft a bit more and with so many birthdays coming up I am glad of my stack of cards ... today I have an anniversary card and gift to share ... one of my friends celebrates over 40yrs of marriage tomorrow ... I hope she isn't peeking ...



... the blue and cream papers are from a scrapbook kit ... wedding papers really ... but I love them and they are just as suitable for a Wedding anniversary ... I just printed the sentiment on my computer straight onto a scrap of paper from the kit ... and stamped some little birdies from THIS Eline's Huis clear stamp set


Everything else is from my stash ... glittered heart from MF ... the rose (Prima) is from a kit I bought HERE and I found the postage quite reasonable given that I live in the UK ... those pretty little crochet flowers I got on Ebay some time ago ... I'm sure I've shown them before ... 
The gift I have for my friend is a rather tall candle holder and I couldn't get a candle to match my colours so I decorated one instead ... 


and the candle holder



Looks pretty in there doesn't it? I think she will like it ... we have the same taste in lots of things which makes buying a gift quite easy ... just pick something I would like ha! ha! ... oh and this is the friend who bought me THIS beautiful cake stand ... so you get the picture ...

Have yourselves a wonderful day 

Till soon

~ Ros ~



17 comments:

Unknown said...

What a tremendously pretty gift you made for your friend Ros! That candle holder is oh so pretty and you made it look even prettier with that stunning candle inside!

lauren bergold said...

oh wow♥WOW♥wow!!!!!!!!!!!! ros!!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy crafty macaroni, missus!!! i think you should be confined to home indefinitely if THIS is the sort of thing such a restriction produces! goooooooooood grief that is ♥♥♥GORGEOUS♥♥♥ both the card and that amazing decorated candle. and again i say, "WOW!!!"

cnelson said...

WOW!!! LOOOOOOOVE the card and the candle...wow!!! soooooooo GORGEOUS!!!

~* steph :) *~ said...

beautiful beautiful card and candle, ros! i love it and your friend will definitely love it and cherish such a wonderfully sweet gift. love those crocheted flowers, they are so pretty! love the lace and trims and stamping. thanks for sharing and i wish you a lovely nite. glad your place is almost done so you can relax and enjoy and decorate (how fun!). *hugs* steph :)

Unknown said...

gorgeous this is absolutely beautiful

Sylvia said...

This is a gorgeous card and candle with holder!I love the soft blue that you added. Your friend will love this! No I do not sleep much! Not by choice! But my mind is always going!LOL! Have a great day!

Stella said...

If I were the bride I'd never burn this candle... I'd display it in my living room so I could have the daily pleasure to look at this beauty in the years to come....This is such a stunning gift; so elegant and romantic. I love it to pieces!
XXXX

Lynnda said...

WOWZERS!!! LOVE the card and the candle...wow!!! so Beautiful Ros...!!!...HUgs..xoxo

Heather Rogers said...

Oh Ros, she is sure to love this. If not send it to me. hehe :)
Hugs~

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

I am sure your gf is going to LOVE that beautiful card and candle you made specially for her! : ) They are so beautiful!

Mona Pendleton said...

Very pretty card and candle Ros! Love all the lil' crocheted flowers and pearls!

Deb Hickman said...

Such a gorgeous card and love how you've stamped the birds onto the background paper. The candleholder is stunning,what a wonderful gift.xoxoxo

Zue said...

Such beautiful work, Ros. The card is sumptuous and what a good idea to decorate a candle in that way. Your friend will be well-pleased!
Sue xx

Clare said...

What a gorgeous set, love your fab card, the lace is beautiful! Love the candleholder too, so pretty!!

Unknown said...

This is soooo pretty.. I just love everything about it. I think she is just going to love the card and candle holder..

Hugs, Linda

Linda Breedlove said...

Ooooohhhh so beautiful. Love the delicate colors with the lace. An ideal anniversary card.

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

This is soooo beautiful, Ros, what a stunning anniversary set! Beautiful colours and those crochet flowers...hmmm! I'm sure your friend will love it! I would! ;)
Hugs, Joanna x