Challenges have me Stampin' Up a Storm ;)

This card is in response to 2 different challenges: Gratitude and Thanks - PPA10
& Inspiration in Action Weekend Sketch Challenge! (last weekend's sketch). ( http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/index.html ).

I used: SU very vanilla & soft suede CS, SU soft suede, crushed curry, dusty durango & old olive inks, a sponge, SU Branch Out stamp set, Finial Press Texture folder, Top Note Die, Modern punch & Sweetest Steams Embossit.