DDIC24 True Friend

Hi All! Today is going to be a short post due to illness here. Since it is the third Thursday of the month...Lori from the Divine Diva has sent me this photo for the Inspiration Challenge this week:

I was inspired my the red flowers, the diamond shapes in the background and the colors in this photo. I chose to use the SU Holiday Traditions paper to duplicate the diamond pattern and the green of the pillow. The flower is from SU True Friend and was inspired by the other flowered pillow. I also threw in the brown since the bed frame is brown. The Martha Stewart Shell border punch was inspired by the weave on the bed frame.

This is a more simplistic layout for me.....and mostly all SU products except for my border punch.

Card Recipe:
stamps: True Friend (Stampin Up)
Paper: Holiday Traditions SU, brown and white CS
Accessories: Ms Shell border punch, SU Chocolate Chip Ribbon

For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:

Anne
Lori
Donna
Julie
Kerri

Hope you are inspired to come and play along. Just leave a comment here with a link to your card. We can't wait to see what you create! The keyword for uploading on SCS will be DDIC24. Have fun!!

26 comments:

Dawn B. said...: Chris this is beautiful.. I love the stamps you used. This set is a keeper.. I hope you all feel better soon. We are all sick too. Bring on the summer...Hugs.; March 18, 2010 at 7:35 AM
Vicki G said...: Truly gorgeous Chris!

Vicki; March 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Cassie said...: Your card is lovely, Chris! I'm sorry that you all are sick. I hope you guys get better ;); March 18, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Donna said...: Love your card, Chris! Hope you all get well soon.; March 18, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Grace said...: What a great inspired card Chris!!! I love this dp! Don't know how you do it all while sick but I'm sending big hugs to you and the whole familly!!!; March 18, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Unknown said...: Chris,
Prayers for a speedy recovery, sweetie. This inspiration photo is beautiful and your card is stunning! I love the single flower you chose, the gorgeous punches, dps, and the brown, just yummy!
Blessings,
kim xXx; March 18, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Kerri said...: This is so pretty, Chris! I love green and brown together, and your layout is fab! You call it simple, but it doesn't look simple! I hope you feel better soon :); March 18, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Karen Wilson said...: This is beautiful, Chris. I love how you incorporated the inspirational photo, but I really love the layout as well. Very pretty.

Speedy recovery to you all!; March 18, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Stef H said...: a beauty most definitely! hope everyone is beter soon and the sun is shining for you.; March 18, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Deb Neerman said...: Gorgeous, Chris! And you've used one of my favorite stamp sets, too!!

Hope everyone in your home feels better soon!; March 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM
jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...: I didn't even notice the diamond shapes! How clever you aare, GF! Feel better!!!; March 18, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Julie- justwritedesigns said...: This is just wonderful, Chris! Love the diamond pattern and colors. Your flower is just fab. Hope you feel better soon!; March 18, 2010 at 11:17 AM
stampinfrog said...: Gorgeous Chris!Hope everyone feels better soon!
Hugs,Connie; March 18, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Shawne said...: Hey Chris! I don't know if you know this but that shade of green and brown of course are my favorites! I love everything about this card, gorgeous! I hope your doing well, I can tell you are a busy busy girl!; March 18, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
Did you say simplistic? This card is beautifully constructed. I love the colours and the punched borders. A great card.
Please take care and look after yourself.
Hugs,
Fiona x; March 18, 2010 at 12:48 PM
cheryl said...: oh hun your card well its out of this world if i could only capture just a fraction of your wonderful detail and amazing,coluring hugs cheryl xxxxxxx; March 18, 2010 at 1:27 PM
Jessica Diedrich said...: This is SO cute, Chris! I love your take on the inspiration piece! Your card is super cute!; March 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM
chris said...: This is very very Beautiful,love the strong colours, very perfect.
hugs chris xx; March 18, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Lori Rider said...: Wow, stunning! Gorgeous take on the colors and patterns in the challenge. I love your layout and your use of the Christmas paper in a different way - so beautiful! I hope you're feeling better soon - hugs!; March 18, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Lori said...: Spectacular take on the inspiration photo!! Sorry to hear there is still illness at your house, hope your NOT the nurse and the patient at the same time. :{; March 18, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Caroljenks said...: Hi Chris, this is gorgeous! Love the colours and the layout is fab - your play on the inspirational pic is great :)

I hope you are all feeling better soon.

Carol x; March 18, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Cathy said...: Chris, sorry you're not feeling well. I love your card. So pretty and the colors are really awesome. I've missed you! Hugs, Cathy; March 18, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Maria Matter said...: Hi Chris!
I'm so sorry to hear illness is rearing it's ugly head again, I pray healing & health come soon!

Gorgeous card! I love that MS border, it really finishes this card off nicely! love these colors too!
Take care!
Blessings, Maria; March 18, 2010 at 9:55 PM
Sharon Caudle said...: Oh gosh, Chris! This sure doesn't look simplistic! I think it's gorgeous! So sorry you're ill! I hope this finds you feeling much better! Take care of yourself!
hugs!
Sharon; March 18, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Leigh Ann Baird said...: I hope the illness goes away quickly!

Your card is beautiful with gorgeous colors! Makes me wish I didn't sell that stamp set...; March 19, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Jennifer said...: Wow! This is just so pretty with just the right splash of color!

Jennifer L; March 19, 2010 at 9:35 PM