Sunday, 17 August 2025

A Handmade Tribute to 50 Years Together

A customer asked if I was able to create a special card for her parents 50th wedding anniversary in July. She sent me a picture of them on their wedding day, below, and asked whether I could create a replica of the photo. "I love this photo of them" she told me.
I carefully recreated the picture of her mum in her gorgeous long blue dress and white hat, and her dad in a dark blue suit adorned with a peach boutonnière. To complete the scene, I even included the brick wall of the synagogue where they were married. In honor of the couple's 50 years of marriage, I highlighted their Golden Anniversary with a gold "50" and matching hearts.
My customer was thrilled with the card. "Hi Lisa, thanks again for my parents' card, am so in love with it," she wrote to me. She later followed up, saying, "They [her parents] LOVED it! They put it up right on the front at their party so everyone could see it. So many people came up to me complimenting it too."
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25 comments:

Melynda@Scratch Made Food! said...

What a lovely keepsake! Your skills are as deep as your caring, and both show up in every card.

hels said...

Mazel tov to any couple who live peacefully together for 5O years, raise healthy happy children and enjoy a party with all their friends and family. I wish them peace.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

A beautiful memento for the anniversary couple. You've captured the photo perfectly. Such a special gift.

Lilach Bullock said...

Thank you for the most stunning handmade card. My parents absolutely LOVED it and it stole the show at their party! Everyone was commenting on how beautiful it was, and it truly took center stage. You’re so incredibly talented, and you’ve created a keepsake we’ll treasure forever.

Kim Carberry said...

A 50th wedding anniversary is something special. Congratulations to the couple. What a beautiful card! x

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Your beautiful card is a wonderful keepsake of not just the 50th celebration but also the original marriage. Your art always impresses me. #MMBC

Teresa @ My Bookish World said...

That card is absolutely beautiful! What a perfect and heartfelt tribute to a couple's 50th anniversary. The attention to detail, from the clothing to the synagogue wall, is truly remarkable. It's so lovely that the family was so happy with it and that it was a highlight of the celebration. You are so incredibly talented!

FitFoodieMegha said...

What a beautiful gesture! You have done outstanding job! Such a thoughtful memento.

Joanne said...

That is such a fabulous celebration card. I love it!

Angela Webster said...

You have captured the celebrations perfectly! I love the fashion, weddings were lovely and colourful years ago.

R’s Rue said...

This is beautiful.

Laura @ Our Grand Lives said...

I'm always struck by how much thought and care you put into each card you make and this week's post is no exception! What a beautiful way to honor this couple on their 50th!

VeggieMummy said...

50 years! That's very impressive. I'm sure that your card will be treasured, no wonder it was put in pride of place at the party. xx

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

That is really pretty!! You are very talented!!! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog

EricaSta said...

Gratulations! A wonderful Event indeed. My grandparents had 60 years together, I remembering now...
Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday.
Greetings by Heidrun

handmade by amalia said...

It is amazing the way your card mirrors the photo, real art. They must have been so pleased.
Amalia
xo

David M. Gascoigne, said...

The card is simply wonderful. It’s a blessing to be able to create happiness like this. Well done.

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

What a wonderful card! It's not surprising everyone loves it.
And yes, the bride's blue dress and white hat were/are gorgeous.
Stay safe and well, Lisa!

Amy Johnson said...

Oh wow! This is amazing! It looks just like the photo. You are incredible!

Sum of their Stories said...

SO much like the photo, this is such a perfect keepsake card

Jayne said...

Wonderful card, Lisa. I love the little details in the clothing. Such a special card for a very special anniversary. xx

Jennifer Wise said...

I still think it's absolutely amazing what you can do from a photo! Beautiful job once again, Lisa. How special! Visiting from the Crazy Little Lovebirds linkup.

Stephanie said...

Such a lovely and beautiful card. I love the details. Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

What an amazing talent you have. Beautiful card ❤️ Details are just like the photo.

Catherine said...

This card is beautiful, such a special keepsake for an amazing milestone!

#MMBC