Tuesday, August 3, 2010

16 Years


16 years ago today Rich and I got married. It is hard to believe that much time has gone by. We have had our ups and downs like all couples do. Our biggest problem is we are both first born children and like to get our way but one of us, usually him gives in. Some things that I love about him the most are:
He is always on time and very dependable.
He is a hard worker and good at what he does even if he doesn't always like it.
He supports my stamping obsession!
He is a good father.
He is there for me when I really need him.
Something I will always remember is how he never left my side when I got so sick after having Emilia. I am very grateful to have him as a husband.
In honor of our anniversary I made him this card.

Recently he has gotten into bird watching. We have feeders in our back yard now and we sit outside watching the birds. The last few days there have been a pair of doves sitting on the power lines and he likes to make up stories about them. I tried to represent that in the card. The green bird is him and the pink bird is me. This card also qualifies for the current Embellish magazine challenge.
I started by stamping the text on stampers select white cardstock with dark chocolate ink then I matted it on Ripe Avacado Cardstock and attached it to the Brown base. After that I cut a circle through all three layers. Inside I attached the birds from the PTI Birds Of A Feather set so when you open the card you will only see them there.

Once again a very simple card but that is what he likes.
That's it for now I will be back soon with more things to share. Until then I hope the rest of your week is a great one and thanks for stopping by!

21 comments:

Cammie said...

Happy Anniversary! I am sure your husband will love this most thoughtful card!

Diane Jaquay said...

Happy Anniversary Terri! Your card is beautiful!

BethieJ said...

Happy Anniversary Terri and Rich! I LOVE the card.. it turned out just WONDERFUL Terri.. hope your having a GREAT anniversary!!!!

Aimes said...

Happy Anniversary to you both!!!
What a super card - I love that each bird represents you!!! The inside is a fabulous finishing touch too!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Jill said...

Sweet and clever, Terri! I loved your story behind the card too--thanks for sharing it! And Happy Anniversary to you both!

Sharron said...

Love your sweet card and Happy Anniversary to you both!

Atticelf said...

Happy Anniversary! That's funny...we just celebrated our 16th on July 30th. It was a good year. :)

Sarah Martina said...

Happy Anniversary Terri! What a perfect card! I love that you finished the inside! :) So glad you joined us for the Embellish Color Challenge!

Michele said...

your story and your card inspire! xo.

Sue Ann said...

AWWWW the Happy Love Birds!!! Hope your Anniversary is wonderful!!!

Angy said...

Happy Anniversary! Mine is in 2 weeks (20 years). What a blessing and a great card as well.

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Happy sweet sixteen! How special your card is. Just love the birds on it. Very pretty. Have a wonderful anniversary day and year ahead!

peggysue said...

Very sweet and thoughtful! Happy anniversary! I had to laugh when I read you were both first born, but it sounds as though you have found a good middle ground to compromise.

Chris said...

Sweet card! I love that you have a window on the front, and the script and two colored birds adds so much interest. I'm sure your hubby will love it!

Thanks for playing along with Embellish's challenge this week. I'm tickled to be their sponsor and I have one more prize on my personal blog!

Nerina said...

Happy Anniversary Terri! How great to hear words of affirmation after 16 years these days - may you continue on to have many more years of love and support!

What a gorgeous card! I really do like the way you've interpreted theh challenge - with 'his' and 'hers' birds! It's wonderful!

Mel said...

Happy Anniversary! I love the card!

Barbara said...

Wonderful card, Terri! Happy anniversary!

Kathy said...

Totally adorable :)

Heather P. said...

I'm a little late, but I hope your anniversary was wonderful!!!!!!!! :)

Linda said...

A very belated congratulations on your Anniversary. What a lovely card to celebrate!
And more congratulations for your win in the previous post. Very creative!

Mariana Grigsby said...

This card is so pretty and sweet!!!!
And Happy Anniversary!!!! I am sure your hubby loved this beautiful card! ;)
Thanks for playing along with us!