Can You Handle the Pressure - Twist - Your Favorite Color

  Hello Friends, thanks for stopping by today!

We have a new challenge starting today over on our new Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Blog and the TWIST theme is ...

Your Favorite Color

Remember, the twist is optional but you MUST use an embossing folder on our projects to qualify for the prize.  Heat embossing is also permitted but only in conjunction with an embossing folder.

 Here's what I've created to inspire you today.  

Anyone who knows me, is aware of the fact that my favorite color is PURPLE (any shade of) lol.

So of course, I have created a purple card for you today!
I've used one of my Hearty Crafts 3D Toppers for the floral portion and an old Cuttlebug embossing folder for the background.  The frames were extra off cuts that were hanging on my 'extras' board and the sentiment is a stamp/die set from The TON.  White Nuvo crystal drops were also used for a finishing touch!

I do hope you'll come check out our challenge blog and play along.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
I appreciate it more than you'll ever know!!

As always . . .

Spring has sprung!

 At least that's what the calendar says!!  LOL

Morning All . . .

Yesterday was a BEAUTIFUL day with sunshine warms and cool breezes ... I even did some outside racking & flower bed cleaning but today's a different day with rain & gloomy skies!  They are even predicting SNOW this evening ... Good Grief!!  BUT, that is Springtime in N.E. Ohio, USA!  LOL

I took this photo yesterday ... (before it gets beat down with snow). 

I spotted a few fun challenges that I'd like to play in so I created this card of Springtime Inspiration.

I've used an older Darice 'brick wall' embossing folder for my background.  After embossing it onto a Stampin' Up 'Wild Wasabi' card stock panel, I sponged a little TH distress oxide inks over top for added dimension.  My focus image is a 'birdhouse' topper from Ecstacy Crafts. 

My sentiment is a die from Frantic Stamper.

I have a few birdhouses that hubby has made for me though out my flower gardens and feeders closer into the wooded/picnic area.  I can't wait to see all the birds fluttering around them again this spring/summer!

Challenges to share in:

Ellibelle's Garden Party #1 - Anything IN or FROM a garden.
2 Sisters on the Blog #95 - Spring and/or Easter
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #27 - Anything with flowers (optional insp board)

Try it on Tuesday - Spring Fling

Well, it's time for me to get to the gym!  YES, I've been going to the gym walking everyday in hopes of building up my endurance for all the walking we will be doing on our European vacation this summer.  Wish me luck!  LOL

Thanks for stopping by ...

As always,