Nature's Beauty to Behold and Everything Beautiful

I hope everyone has had a good day! I know I have. Busy but good. It was a little dreary weather wise with nothing other than clouds and rain but I was still able to get some things accomplished. It feels good to check some things off my list. Tomorrow there is sunshine and warmer temps forecasted here. lol!

Today I would like to share two cards that I have made for different challenges. The first card I made for this weeks' Mojo Monday 79 Sketch Challenge, LSC212 (limited supply challenge to use soft subtles and a flower) and the CC211 (color challenge to use Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, and Kiwi Kiss) Challenge. The stamp I used for this card is entitled God's Beauty (a hostess set from ODBD) . The butterfly is stamped with Stazon Brown and watercolored using SU Markers. All the images were cut out (TLC207) and popped on dimensionals on an embossed white background. The yummy DP is from K&Co. and SU Parisian Breeze. I used an EK Success punch for the border at the bottom. As a final touch, the card was sewn in white thread and pearls, pink velvet ribbon and flourishes were added (Bosscut flourish). I think it looks very springy! I must say that Baja Breeze is one of my very favorite colors!

The second card I made for this week's OCCC sketch challenge hosted by Kim T, the LSC212 sketch, BVC09 Divine challenge, and the Inpiration Challenge 172. I used one my very favorite Dp from SU called {Parisian Breeze). The stamps are from Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 1 and Sing to the Lord. Again I used my EK Success Border punch and corner punch. I loved how they coordinated so nicely. The verse and flowers were stamped in Stazon Brown and the flowers were watercolored and cut out. I love this yummy ribbon that I received from The Little Ribbon Shop. The silver butterfly and pearls were my final touch.

I hope you enjoyed today's post. I so appreciate your comments. Have a great night!!

20 comments:

coldwaters2 said...: Oh my what two stunning cards I love them both the colours and designs are gorgeous your talent is certainly shinning through if not the sun.

Hugs
Lorraine x; March 26, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris, these are simply beautiful!; March 26, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Danielle said...: Two incredibly beautiful cards Chris!; March 26, 2009 at 9:23 PM
stampinfrog said...: Two Beautiful Cards!TFS
Hugs, Connie; March 26, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Priscilla said...: What a couple of beautiful cards..i can not wait to start joining in on some of these challenges :); March 26, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Janna said...: Two more amazingly beautiful creations!!! The soft blues and pinks on your first card are just amazing and I love the filligree that you added! The flowers and butterfly though are amazing! It almost looks lifelike! And your second card is in one of my favorite color combos, blue and brown! So rich and elegant! I love the beautiful sentiment you used and the gorgeous border punch! But the ribbon with the charm in the middle is amazing! A true work of art1

Smiles,
janna; March 26, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Chris!

Thanks so much for paying a visit to my blog and the kinds words you left! I had to come over and see your page as well and I am so happy I did :))) What beautiful cards you make! I've added you to my google reader so I can keep up with your blogging :))) Blessings~ Deb; March 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Julee (Vervegirl) said...: Wow! Stunning cards! I love all the fabulous dimension and accents. Thanks for playing Mojo Monday! :); March 27, 2009 at 1:21 AM
Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...: Beautiful cards...and thanks so much for visiting and leaving such a nice comment!; March 27, 2009 at 1:22 AM
Riet said...: woww Chris,what a beautiful cards,l love the colors.

hugs Riet.x; March 27, 2009 at 5:50 AM
Stef H said...: Chris! Are these ever gorgeous. The first one is so elegant. The use of the dark color with the baja breeze on the 2d one makes it a little more somber but beautiful too! Totally, totally awesome!

I love all the elegance you add to your cards. I must have lived in the Victorian age in another life as I love pearls, lace, elegance. Can ya tell? LOL? Of course, I still like my bling but that's the New Yorker in me! Another LOL!

Hugs,; March 27, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Michelle's Daydreams said...: These are so pretty! :) Have a great day! Michelle; March 27, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Emily said...: Drop dead gorgeous cards Chris! Such beautiful color combos! Amazing!; March 27, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Anonymous said...: WOWZER girl!! This is totally amazing!! I love each detail you've put into this!! So stunning!! :) TFS!; March 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Claire said...: Wow what beautiful cards!!; March 27, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Terri Trotter Earley said...: Stunning cards! Great job with the sketch challenge!

It's a good life!
Terri E.; March 27, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Chris, Just wanted to say Hi. I love your cards! They are so inspiring! Abby:); March 27, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Both of these are just stunning!What an eye for detail.; March 29, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Kathy Jones said...: GASP!!!! OMGosh these are GORGEOUS!!! I just LOVE the colours of these cards...so delicate, pretty and all the details....just perfect!!!; March 29, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Cheryl said...: WOW Stunning,they are both amazing!!!
Hugs xx; March 31, 2009 at 4:32 AM