CC228/ Mojo 96 Bloomin Beautiful

Hi All! Sorry I have been absent. I have been visiting with my parents and just couldn't bring myself to go away and type on the computer rather than visit. We had a fantastic time together and it will be a true memory of time well spent with their grandparents for my daughters: Nicki and Meghan. We worked in the garden together, played badminton, played on the swings, went for walks and bike rides and just had an awesome time!!

Today will be a short post since I would like to get creating, catch up around the house, and catch up visiting other blogs I have missed.

The card I am sharing with you today is for CC228 (to use pretty in pink, really rust, and not quite navy) and the Mojo 96 sketch. The colors were really quite out of the box for me. Once I settled on the SU Bloomin Beautiful set, it all began to flow.

Stamps: Bloomin Beautiful

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Really Rust, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive

Paper: Not Quite Navy DP, Pink Pirouette, White

Accessories: EK Success Morrocan, circle nestabilities, Fifth ave Floral Embossing plate, White Satin Ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by. I so look forward to visiting your blogs and being inspired by your creations!

blessings,

Chris

20 comments:

Crystal said...: Gorgeous Chris!!! I just love all those border punches and the way you used this layout and these colors!!! Your blooms are beautiful!; July 25, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Becky said...: Gorgeous card, great job on this sketch.; July 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Very pretty! Nice border punch!; July 25, 2009 at 6:52 PM
LINDA said...: Simply stunning!! Love the border punch. Very lovely work..
Hugs, Linda; July 25, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...: Goodness, me oh my oh, did you ever ace this color challenge, Chris! This is beautiful!; July 25, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Betty Wright said...: Chris, this beautiful!!! Love how you used the border to frame the card!!! Great look!!!; July 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Dawn B. said...: This is beautiful Chris. I love the border. Great job. Sounds like you had a terrific week. Those days will be precious memories.; July 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Stef H said...: this is, of course, gorgeous! love that border! i had it in my hand yesterday at michaels and i put it down and got the lattice one instead!

so glad you had a good time with your folks.

hugs,; July 25, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Riet said...: Ohhh Chris,what a beautiful card,l love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x; July 26, 2009 at 3:50 AM
Tina said...: Chris this is stunning! The border punch is perfect!; July 26, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Silli said...: Chris, your card is beautiful. I love the flowerimage and the colors... Your coloring is fabby. Hugs and happy sunday. Silke; July 26, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Jane Wetzel said...: This could just be one of my favorites Chris! love everything about it!; July 26, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Cindy Haffner said...: Gorgeous.; July 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM
bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...: Exquisite! Beautiful in everyway as are the other lovely cards I didn't have a chance to see before now....have gotten behind again.
Blessings to you dear friend!; July 26, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Cheryl said...: OMG Stunning,I LOVE seeing what you have created next and I always love everything I see!!! This set was just made for you and I have to get it,I just hope my cards look just as stunning!
Hugs xx; July 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Lovely Linda said...: Hi Chris, love this Blooming Beautiful card - that is just what it is!! LOL! I have this set and need to usee it more...love it with the Mojo Sketch - perfect! Your exra touches make this card outstanding!!! Love it Chris! Than you for sharing and always bringing us something so beauitful to inspire! God bless you!; July 26, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Grace said...: Oh Chris I'm so glad you had time to visit with your parents! My Grand kids just left and I'm trying to catch up too but those moments will be memories forever! You know... in the box or out of the box you ace every card you make! This is gorgeous and the image with the rust vase is the perfect way to work that in! Gorgeous!; July 26, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Gina Lindsay said...: So happy you had a great visit with your parents. I remember playing badminton in my grandparent's yard when I was a little girl. what great memories you are making for your daughters'. I am fortunate to still have my grandparents in good health, but those memories are still precious. I love your card. That is one of my favorite SU stamps of all time. Great colors.; July 26, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Susan (peebsmama) said...: You did a lovely job showcasing this pretty floral image. Such a great treatment with the punched border on the sides.; July 27, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Anonymous said...: What a breath-taking card Chris!! I love your beautiful details and fab take with the sketch!! HUGS; July 28, 2009 at 10:13 AM