Dreaming of spring...

Hi there.  Hope you are all enjoying a lovely day with lots of sunshine!  That's what's happening here, and I'm loving it.  The snow is melted and the forecast looks great....hopefully winter is saying goodbye!

Today's card uses a fun image from QKR Stampede.  I'm thinking that he's sleeping through winter and dreaming of spring, something I'd really go for!  The little frogs are stickers, and they want to wake him up.

I've used markers to colour the image and a Spellbinder's die to cut it out.  A bit of doodling, some scrap DP and a die cut sentiment add the finishing touches.

Keep on smiling and thinking spring thoughts.....now I'm going out for a walk!

Now for some challenges for my card:

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - #166 ATG w/Optional Twist    Honourable Mention

Inspiration Destination - #75 Anything Goes

That Craft Place - #5 Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - #151 Anything goes

Southern Girls Challenge - Getting Wordy

Sparkles Montly Challenge - #77 Something for the Males

DL.Art -  #175 Frogs &/or Green..... alternative thank you

A Snowflakes Promise - #17 Anything goes with a spring theme

Soon It'll Be Christmas

Brrrr, winter is definitely here....hope you are keeping warm.  Won't be long now until I'm in my hibernation mode, whereby I venture outside only when necessary.

So, in tune with the weather, my card uses some cool colours.  This is an Elizabeth Bell stamp done with watercolours, and I've added some frantage embossing for some added sparkle, and a Spellbinders die to cut it out.  Keeping it relatively simple, so that it goes in the post, with just a ribbon and a bit of greenery for embellishment.

It's hard to imagine that Christmas is just over a month away.  I guess it is time to get shopping or at least put my thinking cap on.  I'm with some of my grandchildren this weekend, perhaps I can get some ideas.  Hmmm

Thanks for stopping by, and I'm hoping you have a wonderful weekend.

Some challenges for my card:

Elizabeth Bell - Favorite Color Combo    Top Picks

Holly Jolly Christmas - (Blue, white & silver)  Challenge Winner

DL.Art -  #144 Anything Christmas

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays - #188 Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter  Honorable Mention Sister Act Card Challenge - #83 Anything Goes Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #255 Christmas is Coming Creative Corner - Let it Sparkle