~For it is in giving we receive~

Happy Hump Day Everyone!! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and well wishes when I was not feeling well last week. It was greatly appreciated. Thankfully I am feeling much better. Not 100% yet but better.

Today I would like to share a card I made that I plan to use as a thank you card to a friend. The sentiment is from the recent release at Our Daily Bread Designs called Francis of Assisi. The designer paper is Basic Grey Wisteria (one of my faves!!) The sentiment is framed with Ornate Artisan Tags and Accents. The panels are cut with Spellbinders Long Classic and Scalloped Rectangles. The lavender silk bow is made with May Arts Lavender Silk ribbon and the bow easy.

challenges I am entering my creation in:
Cooking It Up With Katie - green, gorgeous, gardenLittle Darlings Challenges #22 flowersWordArt Wednesdays Waste Not Wednesday - always "use your forgotten stuff"Creative Card Crew - #9 Ribbon Deep Ocean Challenge -#24 Use punches & dies week 1Ribbon Carousel Challenge -#50 Anything GoesLexi's Creations - Use Your Punches and Dies Make it Monday - always Anything GoesLove to Create - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope you are inspired in some way by my creation!

Have a blessed day!!

hugs and blessings,

24 comments:

Lisa Foster said...: Absolutely Beautiful, Chris! I love the purple you've used..just gorgeous:)
Hugs,
Lisa; April 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM
Bhawana said...: stunning card. all those colors and embellishments are awesome.; April 25, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Wanda Cullen said...: Gorgeous as can be, Chris! Love the rich purples paired with the green! Thought of you as we drove to Lynchburg Sunday to meet our middle son at Olive Garden for lunch. Glad you're feeling better!; April 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Sandra H said...: Absolutely beautiful Chris and your colours are gorgeous too!:)x; April 25, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Kelly L said...: OH soo lovely, Chris. The purple and green go well together. I love the die cut layers and all the pretty embellishments. :); April 25, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Dawnll said...: One of my favorite sentiments and your card is beautiful...
Glad you are on the mend sweetie; April 25, 2012 at 3:48 PM
Karen W said...: Wow this is fabulous and I love all the purple on this. Your bow is gorgeous!!; April 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Danni said...: That bow/ribbon is just stunning! Gorgeous card!!; April 25, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Kelley said...: These are such pretty colors!!! Beautiful card, Chris!; April 25, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Keti's Projects said...: Super nice color combination and excellent take on layers. Perfect project indeed.

I saw you at Make it Monday. Such a nice blog and challenges. Happy Crafting.

I'll be happy if you stop by at my blog. BTW I'm number 216 ;-); April 27, 2012 at 8:20 AM
NancyD said...: Chris, you have brought a perfect sentiment together with great die cuts and colors. I love the purple and green together. Saw it on MIM. NancyD; April 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Karen Letchworth said...: Hi Chris! Sorry to hear you've been feeling ill, but glad to know you're getting better. I am recovering from surgery right now (simply NOT fun). God is my strength and my praise, and like you - will get through it.
Thanks for sharing this pretty card with us at Word Art Wednesday. It really makes me happy to see you play along. Hope you're back to 100% real soon.
God bless you,
Karen L
Word Art Wednesday; April 27, 2012 at 10:46 AM
julie_woolston said...: Stunning card Chris, the papers and colour combo are gorgeous and the beautiful ribbon and flower.

Thank you for joining us at Lexis Creations.

Hugs Julie x; April 27, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...: A really stunning card and I love the ornate die behind the sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Lexis hugs Susan x; April 27, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Merry said...: This is so beautiful....lovely colour combo. Saw you on MIM.; April 27, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...: Hello Chris. Your lovely card has caught my eye on MIM ;). Beautiful colours and I love the bow and the flower! Enjoy the weekend, hugs Asia #250 x

Ps. Please come and join my 2nd Blogaversary candy ;-). Hope to see you there and good luck!; April 28, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...: Wow! I love the brilliant color combination and the rich textures in your card. Blessings!; April 28, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Crystal said...: LOVE LOVE LOVE purple Chris and that bow is GORGEOUS!!!!!! Stunning piece of art here gf!!!!!!; April 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Jackie Randolph said...: Gorgeous Chris!!! Fabulous design and your colors are simply divine! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Love to Create Challenges!; April 29, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Jennifer said...: This is amazing! I love the bold colour and your frame is exquisite! Love the sentiment! Thank you for blessing us this week at Word Art Wednesday! God Bless!; April 30, 2012 at 12:11 AM
paper fun said...: Chris, I have been a fan of your work for a while and this card is no exception. It is just beautiful.

I love the depth of the purple on your ribbon and the softness of the purple on the sentiment.

Thank you for joining us at Creative Card Crew.

Mari; April 30, 2012 at 11:36 PM
sara said...: beautiful card thanks so much for joining us at deep ocean this week
hugs sara x x; May 1, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Niki Estes said...: Absolutely beautiful! I love the big bow!; May 1, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Carboneovbh said...: This is so beautiful....lovely colour combo. Saw you on MIM.; January 17, 2013 at 2:34 AM