Goals are Good~

I had a goal of playing in new challenges and posting on a daily basis while I am recouping.  HA! Well, goals are good -- I just didn't achieve them... so far.

Today I got a post from A Blog Named Hero and Kelly had a sponging tutorial on a flower, that really was breathtaking stunning when complete, however, talk about a ton of work.  Fast forward 30 minutes and I am still thinking about that flower.  Okay, I had to try.

Oh my!  I am in love with this card!  :) -- Yeah, lots of tiny pieces to glue down, but I have to say, well worth the effort!  I LOVE THIS!  As I was using oranges on the rose, it dawned on me that the colors over at Pals Paper Arts could be incorporated in this card :) -- there it is - today's challenge!

Sometimes Halloween colors don't have to be Halloween. :)

My image is a 1995 PSX image.  If you have ever seen these collectible images you know how beautifully detailed they are. The last time I saw a price on one of these stamps.......$75.00!!  1 stamp!  I have 2 of these and they aren't going anywhere!  That company's closing was a [huge] loss.

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My 2nd challenge today is my favorite - One Layer Wednesday - Susan is kicking off her annual Gratitude Campaign.  Make and send gratitude cards to people you appreciate.  It's a small effort on the stamper's side -- we love making the cards.  However, to the recipient you will make their day!  Who doesn't like to be told they are appreciated?  Goodness knows I appreciate Susan creating this challenge, along with her Team of Hostesses that she has recruited to help her out.

I used the happy, bright colors with GKD's Botanical Dreams stamp set.  Another successful one layer card :).

Thanks for stopping by~