MMSC #9 Winds of Grace

Happy Tuesday All!!! When you see this post, I will be away on vacation. I have prescheduled this post. This week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge was so fun and when I saw it, I immediately thought it would be great for a masculine card (which I don't make too frequently). I used the Winds of Grace set from SU which is now retired. The dp is from The Nines Specialty Paper and Sweet Slumber in the SU catalog. The image is watercolored. While I usually sew on a lot of my cards, this one is not sewn. We have been having a lot of power outages lately( this is the one Kathy) and since I was preparing for vacation, I did not have the time to hand sew it.

For all the details on the prizes and awards won this week, please visit Priscilla's Blog. I now there is not just one but two blog candy prizes this week along with the Midnight Madness Mad Money Piggy Bank Give away and the bonus prize. I hope you are inspired by this creation, but for more inspiration, visit my dt sisters: Carolynn, Charlotte, Denise, Jane, Jeni, Jessica, Kimmie, Michelle, Phyllis, Priscilla, Shawne, Sonya, and Sue. If you do create a card or project using this sketch, please leave a direct link to your creation here. If you upload to SC please use the keyword MMSC9. I have so enjoyed all the awesome creations with these sketches!

Have a great day!! Tomorrow I will be back with the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments!

blessings,

Chris

29 comments:

Patti J said...: Chris, this is wonderful! As you know, I am not good at 'man-cards'! You have done a really good job on this one! I love the lacing - what an awesome touch! And girl, if I counted right, you have like NINE layers! Wowzers! Great card!; July 7, 2009 at 7:19 AM
Tina said...: Love the colors and theme of this card. So wonderful!; July 7, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Crystal said...: Wow ! What a masterpiece ! Love all your layers , " nautical" lacing and coloring .; July 7, 2009 at 9:04 AM
Stef H said...: oh my goodness... you must have been busier than a bee BEFORE leaving for vacation! this is gorgeous! i hope you're having the time of your life!!!

hugs,; July 7, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Shawne said...: Kind of liberating to not sew it sometimes huh? LOL! It is gorgeous anyway, have fun on your vacation!; July 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM
designsfromwithinbycharlotte said...: Chris, I hope you are having a wonderful and fun vacation!
Your card reminds me of the boats I see when we are out on the ocean, they always seem so tranquil and serene gently gliding on the water. The coloring is just perfect for this stamp which you coordinated so well with the papers. Details of course are perfect, as always. Just lovely!
Hugs,
Charlotte; July 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Jane, at Thepaperaffair said...: Just a fantastic card Chris. I love every little thing about it, the stamp image, the hemp cording, the colors and sentiment. I hope you are enjoying your vacation.; July 7, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Denise @ kc242 said...: This is such a beautifully done card. Perfect through and through. Love the sail boat and all of the embellishments that go together so well. Lovely!; July 7, 2009 at 10:27 AM
LINDA said...: WOW!!Such a Gorgeous card..Love everything about this one..Just Stunning..
Hugs, Linda; July 7, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Betty Wright said...: Wonderful colors and cut work detailing, Chris!!! Love the eyelet with twine border!!! Terrific card!!!; July 7, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Danielle said...: Holy smokes Chris, this is awesome!! An absolutely stunning image and so beautifully coloured! You're right, the sketch is perfect for this male card - I love the twine weaving down the side - a really great nautical touch!
Hugs, Danielle; July 7, 2009 at 12:19 PM
jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...: I love this card and the lacing on the side! Great colors! I hope you are having a fun vacation, and come back with renewed spirit!!; July 7, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Danni said...: So very pretty!!; July 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Riet said...: What a beautiful card Chris,l love the image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x; July 7, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Deborah Saaranen said...: Beautiful colors, textures and design! Your design talents are so special Chris!; July 7, 2009 at 2:07 PM
Carolyn said...: This card is just stunning. The dry embossing looks great. You need no stitching on this. I hope you are enjoying your vacation, and see you soon. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Hugs,
Carolyn; July 7, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Crystal said...: Chris WOW I love how you did the twine and eyelets..the image is gorgeous..this card is STUNNING!!! WOW I just love looking at your creations, there is so much detail and beauty to focus on...I hope you are having a wonderful Vacation!!!; July 7, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Connie M. said...: This is stunning, Chris! I just LOVE the twine on the side with this image...just perfect!!; July 7, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Sue McMahon said...: I'm just struck by the colors. I can't seem to move past the colors. They are SO PERFECT! Another awesome take on a MM Sketch!; July 7, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Angella D. Crockett said...: Oh, Chris! I have to pick my jaw up off of the floor!!! This is too awesome!!!! Wow, wow, wow!!! I hope you're having a wonderful vacation!!!; July 7, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Sandee Shanabrough said...: Amazing Chris!!! Just amazing!; July 8, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Jodi said...: I love this card!! It is definitely a wowzer!!
Perfection!
Hugs
Jodi =); July 8, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Michelle's Daydreams said...: Chris, this is such a calming and serene card. Just beautiful!; July 8, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris, what a very stunning card!! The colors and the image are just gorgeous!! TFS! ;); July 9, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Vicki G said...: Love your Nautical Knotting.....the hemp and eyelets are fab and the colours perfect!; July 9, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Chris you amaze me with your work every time I visit! You're an inspiration!; July 9, 2009 at 6:51 PM
Carol Hurlock said...: Exquisite card. I adore the eyelets with the rope lacing. It's a wonderful piece of work. Tuesdays are meant with anticipation to open the MMSC website to see what eye candy awaits us. Thanks for making it a celebration.
Carol
www.chocolatecraftsandbearsohmy.blogspot.com; July 10, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Jeni C Slack (^0^) said...: Excellent interpretation on the rivets and ribbons, you used rope, so creative! xox ~Jeni; July 11, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Kelly said...: This is an amazing card. Love the lacing up the side of the card. What a great card for MMSC9. This is my 1st time participating in a challenge, I have to say, you are the source of inspiration!; July 12, 2009 at 8:40 PM