Friday, October 14, 2011

Together Forever (For Real)

Just a quick post to join in with Unity's Friends With Flair.

My brother-in-law got engaged last week to a very sweet woman. I'm really happy for them...they were both burned pretty badly in their first marriages, and it's nice to see my brother-in-law so happy again. When they told my in-laws about their engagement, they both said they wanted to do everything they could to make it work. With that idea, I made a card to celebrate their engagement:


I used Unity's October 2009 store KOTM ("Wonderful...You") for the hearts and the sentiment. The hearts were stamped, embossed, and fussy cut, and the cardstock panel was dry embossed with the PTI Linen IP (squint, squint). The natural twine from May Arts finished the card.

Thanks for looking! If you get a chance, join in with Friends With Flair. Have a great weekend!

32 comments:

Anne Tussing said...

Lovely CAS card!

Jen said...

Lovely!! Congratulations to the happy couple! !

Glenda J said...

Stunning! Congrats to them!

Annette said...

Congrats to your Brother In Law...how exciting...your card is so amazing... This royal blue is so beautiful... Awesome awesome card...

Brandi said...

What a sweet card. I wish your brother-in-law and his soon to be wife, the best of luck!

Marion said...

The hearts positioned off the card are really effective Jocelyn. It is such a lovely blue. I am sure your BIL and his fiancée will love it.

Beejay said...

Great card! Beautiful hears!

JPScraps said...

Gorgeous card!

Ruby said...

Very nice CAS card.

Jen W. said...

Congrats to your BIL! Love how you kept the card sweet but not too girly with the blue hearts. :)

jennifer mitten said...

This is just lovely. I wish them happiness!

Lynnda Hosni said...

Beautiful CAS card love it...Awesome Jocelyn!!...And..Congratulations to the happy couple!!! hugs..xoxo

Karen B. said...

Fantastic card, I love the way the linen plate adds just a subtle amount of texture.

Danie May said...

A truly gorgeous CAS Creation I am sure the lovely couple will treasure.

Marsha said...

Really pretty.

Noelle Reese said...

Super cute! I love the colors!

Emily Keaton said...

Your engagement card is absolutely lovely, Jocelyn! I can't believe how vivid and striking that blue is. :)

Emily Leiphart said...

What a sweet story, Jocelyn! I love the brilliant blue with deep red. Those hearts look amazing!

Kary said...

Hi Jocelyn! Love the bright blue hearts!! It's a great design & love the texture on the background too. Great job! And congrats to your brother-in-law.

Pryn said...

This is GORGEOUS!!! The blue POPS off of the white background! I love how the twine plays a roll in symbolizing they will tying the knot...so clever! Congratulations to your BIL and his soon to be bride! May they share a lifetime of love and happiness!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Beautiful card and the blue really pops! Wishing them the best.

Rachel B said...

Congrats to the happy couple! I love those BRIGHT blue hearts!

Roslyn said...

Beautiful card - so elegant and lovely with the pop of blue!

lisa arana said...

Stunning! I love the rich royal blue.

Lindsey said...

Beautiful embossing (both kinds)! I was just admiring that heart and sentiment combo on the Unity website... you've used it perfectly here! And a perfect card for the occasion, too.

sharon g said...

So sweet of you to make them a card! I like the simplicity...

Joni Kix said...

I LOVE the bold colors! It makes this simple card, simply STUNNING!

lostinpaper said...

Stunning card Jocelyn! Love the embossed hearts and that fabulous linen background (I think I 'need' that one)!

Meg said...

Great card--I love that rich blue.

I'm glad I'm not the only who feels squinty about the linen impression plate, yet I still love to use it and it does add just that little "something" to a card.

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

HOOOORAY for love--congrats to your BIL!!! What a fabulous card--great colors and great design!

Virginia L. said...

Gorgeous card for your BIL!! So wonderful to hear that your BIL found his true love!

onecraftymama said...

I love the colours you've chosen! That heart is gorgeous.
Congrats to the couple - I can't imagine how hard it would be to jump in again after experiencing divorce...