Friday, January 04, 2019

With Love

Hello there...
 
Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my Lantern project... I'm working on something similar but today I have a card to share
It just happens to be our wedding anniversary today and this is the card I made for my husband
 
 
You may think it's totally un-traditional and it is I suppose -  We were married in Cyprus 19 years ago so the watercolour piece represents the sea... We only knew one person living there, a Cypriot friend Andreas who travelled a fare distance to be with us on the day....


It was meant to be a quiet affair, just the 2 of us, with Andreas as a witness together with the travel agent (it was second time around for both of us) but our friend and the people of Cyprus thought differently and we had a huge celebration - even a photographer and florist were roped in.


Andreas lost his only daughter some years before so to him this was like giving his daughter away


He kept insisting that we call our first child after him... I don't think he got the fact that I was 47 at the time and babies were not an option Lol!

Now you know a little more about me Lol!

Till soon

~ Ros ~

 

18 comments:

Pat said...

Great to see photos of your wedding in Cyprus Ros, and your outfit was so elegant and pretty, and so is your card. I love the background in the beautiful blues and the hearts, music notes and the gorgeous heat embossed leaf tucked behind, and the perfect sentiment to finish it too. x

Leslie Miller said...

Happy anniversary, Ros! I think your card is lovely and perfect in the colors of the Mediterranean. You were a beautiful bride. Funny how young 47 looks these days, and you still look just as gorgeous!

Tracy said...

Now there's an interesting wedding tale. LOL Happy anniversary AND happy new year. The card is beautiful. Watercolor and embossing--a win win!

Greta said...

Oh my goodness--what a wonderful post, my friend! The perfect card for your hubby--bet he totally loved it! I immediately began humming that song when I read the sentiment--so great you have the music score element! How fun to hear the story of your wedding & see some pictures! Happy, happy anniversary!

Christine Alexander said...

Ros, such a beautiful story and beautiful card :)

Kara Lynne said...

What a wonderful story! I love that Andreas wanted you to name your child after him - lol! Such a beautiful card to commemorate a beautiful day! Happy New Year!

Maria said...

Oh, my! What a wonderful sweet post, Ros! Happy Anniversary to you and your husband! Lovely photo of the two of you! And, your card is stunning and perfect with the music notes, heart, and touches of gold!

Kathy Krug said...

Such a wonderful story






Such a wonderful story, Ros. I love your background and How simple but elegant you kept the card. The touches of gold are perfect. Happy Anniversary.








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Pauline said...

Happy Anniversary and thanks for sharing your story Ros, and I must say you were a gorgeous bride at 47 yrs young! WOW.
Your card is beautiful, love how you brought in the colours to represent the sea. Lovely composition, love it!

Marina said...

Congratulations on your anniversary. Your card is beautiful and very personal and I enjoyed seeing your lovely wedding photos.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Happy anniversary, Ros! Thanks so much for sharing your sweet story and wonderful pictures! You look terrific both 47 years ago and today. Your hubby is a lucky man! :-)
Your watercolored card is just as beautiful!
Hideko xx

Mac Mable said...

Such a beautiful bride and I can understand why Andreas wanted you to have a baby (and name them after him) because you sure didn't look like 47 years old x.......
Happy belated Anniversary Ros and hope you had a lovely day? x
Such a thoughtful card for your DH and love the colours and the water colour effect x.

Robyn Oliver said...

Ros, this is an absolutely glorious card, so special for your anniversary and a wonderful story of your marriage - hope you had a fabulous day.... I so love the colours you use and the elements here tell your special story

Marcia Hill said...

Happy Anniversary Ros and what a lovely, lovely card! And beautiful photos too! Hugs! :0)

Diane said...

Happy Anniversary!! A beautiful card, all soft and dreamy and perfect for the occasion!! Loved hearing your story and loved the fact that you and I are the same age lol!! Fabulous pictures and my how time flies by doesn't it!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Happy belated anniversary my friend, you looked gorgeous there! And a lovely card for your man too!

Darnell said...

Happy Belated Anniversary to you and Ian, Ros! I enjoyed learning about the role that Andreas played in the happy nuptuals! Your card for Ian is divine! You are really on a creative roll, my friend ... may it last and last, just like your marriage!! Hugs, Darnell

nancy littrell said...

How did I miss this wonderful post with your gorgeous Anniversary card? Congratulations on your 19th Anniversary and TFS your wedding pictures and story, my friend. Hugs..Nancy