Celebrating 32 years of marriage!

Hello... yes, it's 32 years since we were married. We exchanged cards and went out for a lovely relaxed meal and spent the evening reminiscing. Here is the card I made for my husband

Happy Anniversary! xx

Materials used:
Stamp sets: Hearts a Flutter and Hostess set: Sweetly Framed
Card stock: Brushed Silver and Naturals White
Ink: Versamark
Silver Embossing Powder
Framelits: Hearts a Flutter Dies
Buttons: Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
Basic Pearls, Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

Now I know this may not interest everyone, but it's been a busy week here on the Farm. It's that exciting time of the year when suddenly all seems well with the world and there is an excited noisy, dusty buzz in the air and everyone is happy and goes around saying how thankful they are. The Buzzards and Red Kites are hovering and swooping around the field too.
It's harvest time! and they are busy working in  the barley field outside the house today. I took a few photos from one of the bedroom windows and thought I'd share some here

I hope you weren't too bored with the Harvest Time photos, but I'll be back with some crafting photos another day. Until then...

Keep Crafting,
Ruth xx

Double Side-step 70th Birthday, Shabby Chic!

 I was asked to make this for my sister-in-law's Mum. As the heading says, it's a Double side-step card using a few pieces from the gorgeous Artisan Embellishment Kit on page 10 in the Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer Catalogue 2013

The roses were made by gluing small hearts using the Small Heart Punch for the small roses and the heart die from Hearts a Flutter dies. The pretty pretty bow is made using the Two Tone Ribbon 1 1/4" in the new Spring Catalogue. I sprayed on some Gold Glow Smooch Spritz for a perfect finish.

Keep on Crafting,
Ruth x