...Well, my best shot at one, anyway. My family has befriended a family of refugees from Bhutan over the past few months, and they invited us to a wedding today for one of the nephews. I wanted to make a card to go with our gift, but I have to admit I have next to no knowledge of Hindu traditions and symbolism, and I was really concerned about making something that would inadvertently be a major faux pas. Yay for Google! I did a little bit of research and found that some of the major elements of Hindu wedding ceremonies are the color red, flowers, and blessings. This is not my usual style, but I really hope the couple enjoys the card -- it definitely used all of my brain power!
Materials: PP from My Mind's Eye (Magnolia collection), large red flower from Heidi Swapp, Ivory flower from Making Memories, orange flower unknown, brad from All My Memories. Gold sentiment and details hand-drawn with gel pen. Ticket corner punch from Stampin Up.
I think it's a great card and I think the couple will appreciate that you researched the traditions. I think it's very thoughtful of you to have done that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combination! And card.
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How awesome that you researched it first! I'm sure they LOVED it! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am also LDS and my husbands boss is from India and their son is getting married soon, Thanks for the idea!!! They are the nicest people I know and my husband actually enjoys going to work since working for him!
ReplyDeleteDon't remember how I found your blog but I really like your ideas, thanks!!
Very beautiful!I like your cards.
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