Quick Wedding Card

I don't usually like to do cards on the hop when they're for something as special as a wedding but this morning I found myself caught a bit short. I should've made this card when I had more time but this week just ran away with me! Don't they all - nearly October - it's really frightening how quickly the year passes.

I must confess I didn't have time to sift through my paper rack and find just the right supplies so I simply grabbed from what I had around me on the desk and in my scrap basket. Happily it turned out ok. I think it must've cos my hubby saw it and declared 'what a lovely card that is' completely without prompt. He doesn't usually have this reaction you understand.

This shot shows the depth of some of the elements of the card. My Big Shot was close to hand as were my Nestabilities so I simply cut and layered up- some flat and some 3D. I created the text on the computer cos I didn't feel like sifting through stamps (even though I know I have a PTI set that would've been perfect) and made it the colour I wanted.

I knew I wanted a banner type feel to the text going across the hearts so that's how I mounted it and then added a sheer bow and some punched flowers and leaves to finish it off.

It's not my best effort but it turned out really sweet and Becky will love it. I didn't get to go to the wedding as I had other plans but the rest of the family went and I'm told the bride looked really beautiful and it was a lovely service.

If I talk about the year passing quickly it's not near as quick as the time that's passed with the kids we had in our youth group who are all grown up now. I still think of them as 14 and 15 years old - sure makes me feel older. Rebecca was one of them and is now all grown up an embarking on married life - a very happy one I'm sure.