Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone!
It's that time again - the Saturday Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411! This weeks sketch really was a challenge for me - I had a hard time visualizing a finished project, but once I sat down to actually stamp it, everything fell into place nicely. That was a relief!
Here is the sketch that confounded me so much:

And here is my finished card:

I just LOVE this new stamp set that is coming out next month in the Summer Mini Catalog. It's called Favorite Thoughts, and this quote has always been a favorite of mine. So glad I finally have a chance to use it in a project! I've paired it with Fifth Avenue Floral which is on sale this month and which I haven't used in ages! It was wonderful to get it out and play with it again!

My supply list for this card is at the bottom of the post and I'll update with the measurements tomorrow - I don't have the card with me right now.

To make the side border, I stamped the open flower with Whisper White Craft ink onto Chocolate Chip cardstock and let it air dry. I then simply layered Whisper White cardstock and a piece of Sending Love DSP onto some Pretty in Pink cardstock, wrapping it with a piece of Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Ribbon.
I also wrapped the card base itself with a piece of Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon.

Next to the greeting, which was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink, I added a large Clear Rhinestone Brad - simple and elegant.

The finishing touch for the outside was the Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon bow then I turned to the inside of the card.

Here, I simply stamped the same flower 3 times on a piece of Whisper White cardstock and colored them in with my Aqua Painter and Pretty in Pink ink refill. It's a super easy technique that gives great results.

And there you have it! Be sure to stop by the Stamping 411 Blog to view what the other operators designed for this sketch - I've already seen them and they are fabulous!
Have a wonderful weekend! We have a birthday cookout tomorrow night and then Emma has a skating competition in Maryland on Sunday - wish her luck and say a prayer. She was diagnosed with Exercise Induced Asthma on Tuesday and she's having a difficult time still even with her inhaler. This will take time and getting used to, I think.
My Dad is also back in the hospital, so say a prayer for him too. Thanks so much to you all for being faithful to lift up me and my family - I love my stamping friends!
Blessings,
~~Robin

Supplies Used: (all SU!)
Stamps: Favorite Thoughts (sneak peek), Fifth Avenue Floral
Inks: Whisper White Craft, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink (refill)
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Sending Love DSP, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Aqua Painter