Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Happily Ever After..

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!  We had an incredible time in Pennsylvania visiting Pat's side of the family and celebrating his cousin Ryan's ordination as a deacon. This time next year he will be ordained as a priest. The mass was absolutely beautiful and it is amazing to watch Ryan's faith continue to go. He certainly is a gift to those he will serve.

We got back midday on Sunday so yesterday was a very laid back day. The kids are thrilled that we have a pool in our neighborhood and the added bonus is that it is only two doors down from our house.  I was down there with them for a bit and then came back to sneak in some crafty time. Over at Muse, we're celebrating Ardyth's 50th...and she is 50 and fabulous for sure!  So the challenge is to case one of her cards. This was oh so easy to do as I absolutely love her style. I'm regularly pinning her cards so I decided to create one of her cards she made last week. I loved her card! This card is going into the mail to my brother and his fiancee! They just got engaged on Friday so lots of celebrating to do around here!  Ardyth - you are a dear and I hope that your family spoiled you rotten. I'm so thankful for our friendship!  xx

17 comments:

Anita in France said...

Fresh and sparkly and lovely, Lynn ... a fabulous CASE! Sounds a wonderful weekend of joy and faith ... such a blessing! Hugs, Anita :)

Shirley A. said...

Love these cards! Especially love the second with the beautiful blue flowers on the banner. Great work.

Pam said...

Lovely cards!

Marybeth said...

Congratulations to your family member becoming a deacon!
Beautiful card with a bit of shimmer!

Lisa Elton said...

Funds like a wonderful weekend! Your card is lovely Lynn. I like the little bit of sparkle you added!

Darnell said...

What a beautiful CASE of Ardyth's pretty card, Lynn! Your holiday sounded wonderful! Congratulations to Ryan on his ordination as deacon!! Hugs, Darnell

Tracey McNeely said...

A beautiful take on Muse Lynn, love those soft colours! Congratulations to Ryan for his ordination and congrats to your nephew on his engagement. So much to celebrate! xoxo

Gerrina said...

What a great CASE! Love the colours you choice; soft and bright look so beautiful together! Glad you had a good weekend and the new house and neighberhoud is a good one! Hugs, Gerrina

Ardyth said...

Gorgeous case - absolutely perfect for an engagement! Thanks so much for the happy birthday wishes, kind words and for coming to my party at Muse!

Jenni's Jems said...

You have captured Ardyth style perfectly but made it your own ...love this card x

sandie said...

The Perfect CASE-I loved this card also-so hard to choose! I love the strips of silver you used x

Marisa said...

Lovely layout and cards :)

Happy Dance said...

Lynn, this is a wonderful CASE of Ardyth's card. The flowers and vines are lovely, and the colors are gorgeously subtle. Congrats to your DH's cousin; how wonderful!!! One of my former Sunday school pupils just graduated from our Seminary, and is now a full-fledged Pastor!!! Where did that time go????!!! And you're so right, it's heart warming to watch faith grow. Hugs... Bev

Bobby said...

I loved that card of Ardyth's too and you did a great job CASEing it, Lynn.

Jacquie Southas said...

I love the touch of shimmer on this card!

Lady Joyful said...

Really pretty!

Karen B. said...

The touch of glitter is a perfect touch on your pretty card!