Sunday, November 4, 2012

{SSSC171} & {CQC161}


Welcome back!  How does life seem to get so crazy-hectic this time of year?  It seems like I *just* feel like I've gotten my ducks in a row and I turn around and they've scattered again!  I'll tell you what, though, I am sure looking forward to a quick trip away with my husband - Vegas, here we come!  We're only going to be there for four days but they are much needed days away...thanks mom and dad for keeping the boys!

So, it's time for another stunning Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge from Karen and she's come up with another beauty...easy to go CAS or layers upon layers - you decide:


I used the Colour Q combo to make a CAS birthday card - I {heart} a combo that includes black:




All of the fabulous Sweet Sunday Stampers have inspiration for you, so please stop by and say hello to:


... and our amazing Guest Sweet Stamper, Pam Sparks!  Thanks for joining us, Pam!

Enjoy your week! 

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12 comments:

Karen Giron said...

I love this! The fall colors are so masculine and the dark stitching is AMAZING! Love it all! Have fun on your trip - I'm just a teensy bit jealous. OK, lots jealous really.

Lori said...

Love those colors and the contrast from the black stitching. The pearl accents around the sentiment are so pretty, too.

Karen Motz said...

So pretty Melissa! I love the pearls around the sentiment! They add a nice feminine touch.

Anonymous said...

so pretty Melissa! Love the black stitching... it gives it the look of another layer...cool! Love the double banner on the side! Clever! TFS!

scrappingnana said...

Very pretty card. Love the colors.

Tracy said...

This is absolutely striking. The stitching is impecible. These colors are gorgeous. The black makes everything pop. Especially love the way you added the ribbon!!

Vicki Burdick said...

Love this Melissa!! The colors are so warm and inviting! Love the pearls around the sentiment and the two little flag are perfect!!

Leanne said...

Nicely done like those colours! Ribbon and stitching nice touch!

Dana White said...

Melissa this is stunning. The pearls are such a perfect touch. Hope you had a great time in Vegas!!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card, Melissa, love the medallions! Thanks for joining us this week at the colourQ.

Lynn Put said...

Ooo, this is very striking! Love the scallop circle and lacy stamped image with sentiment and pearls!

N@ Ali said...

beautiful card, your black stitching is such a great addition! thank you for joining us at the colourQ ; )