Retirement Card

Another of my marathon creations to share with you today & there is just as much happening on the inside of the card as there is on the outside (mind you, that isn't exactly new in my cards is it! LOL).

The front is a combination of my own cut-files & a couple from Bird's Card - bet you can guess the sentiment card frame is one of mine though. LOL. Where would I be without my Cameo???

Did I say,  "...as much happening on the inside?"  .....Well, I suppose you could say that it even more complex on the inside & of course a compendium of cut-files here too - but this time all my own. I wanted to convey that the journey into retirement was one that was being taken together & that the future, with more time together, could strengthen the bond the couple already share. The main image is probably recognisably one from Mo Manning & I coloured the couple gazing into the distance using Promarkers. There is a second image as you will have noticed, this time on the tag tucked away in the pocket. Coloured to co-ordinate with the Mo Manning image, this echo of the floral bouquet is from A&T Digital. The sentiment, like the one on the front, I created on the PC along with one on the reverse of the tag (not shown).

Being such a momentous occasion in someone's life I created a box to pop the card in & I managed to keep this uncomplicated & devoid of too much 'clutter' which would just run the risk of being knocked off or damaged in the post.

Relatively simple top to the box though there are a number of layers!

I added my usual box liner full of hopefully meaningful sentiments with a paler version of the image of the couple.

Thank you for taking the time & visit my blog - & I hope you like my projects.

Tine :)

Challenges I would like to enter this time are:

Mo's Digital (Bella & Bronte's) - celebrate love
Craft-DeeBowZ - anything goes with a handmade bow
Scrap-Creations - ribbons & bows
Artistic Inspirations - bling (pearls)
Love to Create - ribbon & bling
Songbird - ribbon
Picture & Scrap - lace or ribbon
My Craft Spot - wrap it up (box for card)
2CreativeChicks - 3D
Our Daily Bread - love, wedding or anniversary (I hope I am conveying their journey together in the years ahead)
Crafting For All Seasons - bingo (flowers, digi image, pearls)
Fairytale - favourite colours (white on white)
Digitally Sweet - use some bright colours (+digital = image &cutter)
Die Cuttin' Divas - use some Ruby Red (Promarker)
Addicted to Stamps - lots of layers
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes (with scripture or uplifting sentiment)
Crafty Ribbons - anything goes (with ribbon)
Color Me Creative (must colour) - anything goes
Through The Craftroom Door - anything goes
Sister Act - anything goes
613 Avenue - anything goes (optional 'birthday')
Creative Corner - anything goes.