Two Card challenges

In keeping with my resolve to enter as many challenges as possible, here are another two card challenges: (1) 2 Sketches 4 You - Sketch 59; and (2) CPS 180.

2 Sketches 4 You - Sketch 59
http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/2010/08/kazans-sketch-59.html



Here is my take on the sketch above.

Close up of the sash which I opted to do a ruffled stitched ribbon.

I embellished the frame with rhinestones.

Supplies:
Linen cream base card stock
Basic Grey Lilykate, Wisteria and Celery
Fiskars Apron lace punch
Palest blue fluid silky ribbon 37mm wide
Hero Arts Clear stamp - Whimsical Frames
Clear Expressions Clear Stamps by Hampton Art
Versafine ink pad - Onyx Black
Rhinestones - Pale blue
Ivory thread for machine stitching

Card Positioning Systems (CPS) 180
http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/2010/08/cps-180-part-1.html



And here is my card. I kept it simple.

Supplies:
Pale blue, Pale pink and grey thread for machine stitching
Cloud 9 Design clear stamp, Simple Thoughts - Laughter
Versafine ink pad - Onyx Black
Patterned paper
Dark grey card stock
5" square white base card stock
Spellbinders Label 1
7mm white satin ribbon