Bronze Anniversary Card

Hello there.  It's been a while since I posted, and I apologize for that.   But I have a simply beautiful anniversary card for you today.  Of course, when you change up the sentiment, you could use this for so many other occasions.  It's an absolutely beautiful fall card.

These are just such rich and beautiful colors.  The base of the card starts with Copper Clay cardstock.  It measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".  It's scored and folded in half.

Up next is a layer of Bronze Metallic Specialty Paper that is retired.  I think any bronze or even copper-toned paper would be lovely.  The layer measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8".  

A layer of the beautiful Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper that is an Online Exclusive is next.  It measures 5" x 3 7/8".  This is attached to the center of the bronze layer using adhesive.  These layers are then attached to the folded Copper Clay card base using adhesive for this too.  

An 11" length of Copper Clay Ribbon from last year's catalog was cut.  I know many of you purchased this and probably have some left, so let's use it!  The ribbon is wrapped around the entire front flap of the card.  The ends are attached on the front where they will be hidden.  I used pieces of Tear & Tape to hold them there.

The sentiment is on a Countryside Corners die.  It's cut from Basic White cardstock.  The sentiment is from the Layers of Beauty stamp set and is stamped in Copper Clay ink.  Like I mentioned before, just about any sentiment could be used here to fit your need.  

The oak leaves surrounding the label are from the Encircled in Nature Bundle.  I really liked the look of the bronzy leaves with the autumn looking pussy willows in the background.

The sentiment label is attached to the card front popped up on Dimensionals.  Three retired, amber-colored rhinestones were added to finish.

I love how this card turned out and I'll be happy to get it sent out next month.  I have an extra bonus for you.  My sister also made a card with most of these same components.  Thought you'd like to see what she made.

She has the same cardstock layers but changed the orientation of the card.  Instead of just using a few branches, she created a full wreath with these bronzy leaves.  She used a Basic White wreath from the Encircled in Nature Bundle as a base for the leaves.

Connie also used a sentiment from the Layers of Beauty stamp set, but you could use anything that fits onto the small banner that she tucked into the wreath.  There are three gems tucked around the wreath as accents and a small copper ribbon was tied into an accent bow and attached with a Mini Glue Dot.

There you have it.  Two designs that are very similar.  Hope this gives you an idea of how to alter ideas you see that catch your eye.  You can make things exactly the same, or just make a few minor changes and come up with something different that you love.  It's all about the creativity!

Only a couple more days of the Bonus Days sale going on.  That's over and done with at the end of the month.  Some items that were out of stock have become available again.  Don't miss out on anything!

Thanks for stopping by today.  And thank you so much for being patient with me.

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon