Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts

Thursday, October 24, 2013

True Love

I believe that a single decision changed my life forever. Twenty years ago today dressed in Levi's jeans, white t-shirt and a pair of Tretorn shoes, witnessed by my dear grandmother and aunt, I married my husband in the municipal hall officiated by the mayor of our hometown. There was no wedding cake, no guests, not even a wedding ring. My husband and I kissed and promised each other our love and devotion until death do us part. And the rest is history.

Surely, after twenty years of marriage most of the romance was replaced by duties and chores. Over the years, working and raising our children have been the main focus of our daily lives. Admittedly, sometimes I feel like we've forgotten how to just be a couple anymore. We're parents, so it frightens me to think how we're going to cope once the nest is empty. Perhaps we can travel then. To be able to just get in the car and drive. In the mean time, I am grateful that I have been married to my childhood sweetheart just about half of my life. Every so often, I'd still catch a glimpse of that boy I met thirty years ago and without fail still feel butterflies in my stomach. Just a few weeks back, we met at Safeway (yep you got it, Safeway) so I could shop during my lunch break and he could then bring the groceries home. I was standing in the middle of the cereal aisle when he walked towards me with a smile and winked. Just like that, my knees weakened, my heart skipped a beat and time stood still even just for a very brief moment. I guess that's how I know that after all these many years, he is still the one for me. There was no extravagant wedding, but he's made me so happy and given me the most amazing marriage...dull and uneventful to many, full of butterflies, nonetheless.


I wanted to make this card colorful, but since it's for my husband I thought he'd appreciate this more. I used Papillon Potpourri and Best of Butterflies stamp set. I had the sentiment custom made in the Philippines. Huge thanks to my Tita Ising who had it done for me. She is awesome!

Well, that's all I have for now. Thanks for stopping by.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Faux Suede Flowers

It has been a very slow recovery and healing for me since my surgery almost three weeks ago. It's frustrating not being able to do a lot of things. Reruns of Friends, Sex and the City and Monk have been keeping me entertained. Oh, and I've been to many exotic places via the Travel channel. Watched two seasons of Downton Abbey and read a couple of books.

Yesterday, I was surprised and excited to wake-up without pain. I took a short walk and cooked some breakfast. I got so exhausted that I could not get-up all afternoon...pain returned with a vengeance in the evening. Oh well. It breaks my heart to see my crafting table untouched and my brand new stamps and goodies from my last order still in the box. I cannot wait to have my energy back and to be able to move fast. Note to self: be more patient with ME. Smile.

I just want to share with you a couple of cards from my Life's Events Cards class last month. I really like the Faux Suede Flowers technique. It takes time, but the result is definitely lovely. You can learn how to make them via this video 3D Faux Suede Flower Technique by one of my favorite Stampin' Up' demostrators Dawn Olchefske.



Card Recipe

Stamp Set(s): Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin' Round (117693), Loving Thoughts (Wood 125843, Clear (125845)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral and Basic Black card stocks
Ink: Basic Black Classic Stampin' pad, Stampin' Write markers in Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Blossom Punch, 3/8" Designer Printed Brads (122940), Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer (118772), Jumbo Stampin' Around Handle (103661)



Card Recipe


Stamp Set(s): Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin' Round (117693), Loving Thoughts (Wood 125843, Clear (125845)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black card stocks
Ink: Basic Black Classic Stampin' pad, Stampin' Write markers in Daffodil Delight and Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Blossom Punch, 3/8" Neutral Brads, Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer (118772), Jumbo Stampin' Around Handle (103661)


Well, that's it for now. I will try to spend time creating this week, it might just be the thing that will cheer me up. Have a great week, everyone!

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