Friday 14 August 2015

Another commissioned Wedding card and some exciting news


I have had more orders for Wedding cards this year than for any other. Pinks were requested for this one and this has to be one of my favourite Wedding cards I have made recently. I used DI Spun Sugar and distressing tool around all the edges. I decided to colour the groom's suit burgundy for a change and I really like it.
Image - LOTV
Papers - LOTV Romance and Roses
Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons
Die - Marianne church with sanded Core'dinations
Wooden heart - Ebay
Flowers - Wild Orchid and The Ribbon Girl
Other - raffia lace, pearl heart, Wink of Stella pen on the veil and wooden heart, pearl pen

Challenges
Top Tip Tuesday Ribbon and pearls 
Allsorts Inspired by Summer 
Pile it on Summer or Winter 
Country View Summertime 
Scrap and Craft Wedding
In the pink anything goes;


And my exciting news is that I have a commission to design for another magazine so I am hoping this will lead to regular commissions from them. I was also asked if I would like to demonstrate at a Norfolk craft shop. I had a long chat with the owner but I really feel it would be too much. The shop is 44 miles away and I would need to be there from 9-5. I would have to make samples with the products they send me ready to demo. It was lovely to be asked but I don't want to take on such a big commitment. I love the magazine work as I can do that at home at times that suit me.

Off for breast screening this morning and then visiting my Mum this afternoon after a trip to The Range and a huge new Next store.

35 comments:

Kelly Lloyd said...

Congratulations on your new magazine work Marianne,
Your card is beautiful, and I agree the colour of his suit is wonderful.. Love it.

Have a lovely day out, we were in next yesterday but I only looked at the boys clothes, nothing for me this time :-( lol
Have fun and don't spend too much ;-)

Kelly xxx

Sammy said...

This is a really sweet and pretty card Marianne! Congrats on the commission. x

Mervi said...

Congrats Marianne!
Sweet and adorable wedding card, totally gorgeous one.
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

Rainey's Craft Room said...

This certainly is a lovely Wedding card, the pretty papers and colour combo are just right for a Summer Wedding. Congrats on your magazine commission too.
Lorraine

Suzi Mac said...

Huge congrats on your exciting news Marianne. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous wedding card with us over at Scrap & Craft this month. Good luck! Hugs Suzi x

Pop's Cards said...

Well done on your mag work sweetie, I love this image and perfect papers to go with them, hugs Pops x

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Marianne, congratulations on your magazine post, well deserved and I wish you every success with it.
Yes you know what you can comfortably do and no use leaving yourself open to stress.

Now your card is gorgeous, I don't remember seeing this image before, but it is so lovely, all your embellishments are wonderful, hugs Kate x

Fikreta said...

very pretty
have a nice day

Sarah said...

Love this card Marianne, his plum suit looks amazing. Well done on your magazine work and to be offered demonstrations too. You were wise not to take on too much though, the fun goes out of it , I think, when you are under pressure xx

Brawny x said...

Wow fabulous card x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Marianne, I like the image the design and the colours
Kevin xx

Sue said...

Your card is beautiful ,love the image and colours.
Congratulations on your new magazine work.
Hope you have a lovely day after your screening,hugs xx

mags said...

Gorgeous wedding card Marianne. Well done on the magazine commission too.
Mags
x

Carole Pollard said...

Well done on your magazine commission sounds fab. I love your card its stunning I always love this stamp its a favorite of mine i originally bought it fro my Son and Daughter in Laws Wedding card it always looks amazing and I love that burgundy a perfect Wedding card bet the recipients love receiving this card made by a much sought after crafter.Love and hugs Carole x

Linda Simpson said...

Congratulations on your news! I do love this card it is gorgeous, the papers and image are fabulous.
Hugs
Linda xxx

misteejay said...

Beautiful card Marianne.
Fabulous newws about the magazine work.
Toni xx

Jacee said...

Fabulous design Marianne, I do love the image and the little church, lovely!
hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Unknown said...

Beautiful card and I love the LOTV image. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday. Lisa DT

Doreen said...

Love the fab image,a gorgeous card.xxx

rachel said...

gorgeous make marianne

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Congrats for all your commissions!This wedding card is really lovely!

Chrissy said...

Congratulations Marianne that is exciting news and well deserved..love you gorgeous Wedding card with the little church and such a lovely image..

luv CHRISSYxx

Donna Mosley said...

Stunning card Marianne, love the very pretty design. HUGE congrats on the commission too hun.

Donna x

Sue said...

Gorgeous card Marianne, I love the image and beautiful design.
Congrats on your new magazine commissions.
Sue xx

Carol S. said...

A beautiful image and love the colour choice. Pretty embellies too.
Congrats on your new magazine work. I agree it is easier to work when you want to. I do enjoy demoing in store and it is very good money. Although there is a lot of prep work to do before the day. I will email you an update on move. Hugs, Carol S.xx

NanaConnie said...

Spectacular, Marianne! Love your paper choices and the flower embellies. Thanks so much for playing in our "Summer or Winter" challenge this fortnight at Pile It On. Good luck and I hope we'll see you playing again soon.
NanaConnie DT

Debra K. said...

Another gorgeous wedding card Marianne! I do like the colour of the groom's clothes, it goes so well with the rest of the card design. I'm so pleased for you getting another magazine commission. I get three craft mats and often see your cards there. It did sound like a lot of work at the shop but I do agree that it was nice to be asked. Hope you had a good time at the range and with your mum. Debra x

Jackie said...

Congratulations on your new magazine design place Marianne, you will be an asset to them!
What a beautiful card, so pretty :o)
Jackie xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful wedding card Marianne...just trying to pop in and comment when Ive got a few hours spare from the grandchilren!

Anne

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Just popping back to thank you for entering the challenge at Top Tip Tuesday also.
Lorraine DT

meg said...

Love the colour of the grooms suit great idea

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Good luck with the screening, hope all goes well. Amazing and fabulous news about the magazine commission! Yay you! Love this fab card, gorgeous LOTV image and card design. Hugs, Wends x

Kat W said...

This wedding card is really stunning; absolutely beautiful colours and a fabulous romantic design :-)

Congrats on the new magazine commission and can't wait to find out what it is!

Big hugs, Kat xx

Kat W said...

I should have realised with all this gorgeous pinkness that I would see this over at In The Pink...thanks for sharing with us :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx

Words and Pictures said...

What a perfect card for a summer wedding - lovely!
Thanks so much for playing along at Country View Challenges.
Alison x