Birthday Dragons

I colored this lovely background and then needed to find something to do with it. 

Enter this adorable birthday dragon

I love them together

I had a couple of dragons I had colored that needed a home. I had some paper strips that needed a home, also. Happy, Happy

I had a bunch of white paper strips that I inked for some fun effects. I love my little glossy hearts.

Butterfly Speciman Art

I had fun coloring these lovely butterflies. I decided to color some duplicates to give a little dimension in my frame. I love the end result.

Kathy Rascoosin Color Challenge

I saw this fun Color Challenge to color for at least five minutes every day for 30 days. I've been wanting to try out coloring on black and some other colors. I pulled out my favorite Butterfly set from Simon Says Stamps. I have A LOT of butterflies...now!!! I made a few cards and pulled out two other favorites Rain or Shine from Mama Elephant and Simon Says Stamp and My Favorite Things Magical Dragons for more coloring practice.

My showers of love was inspired by this post

I had this background colored sitting in my stash of card bases for a few months

I used this gorgeous watercolor flower from a card my hubby received.

Thanks!!

I was the co-chair for the set up and decorations for our Young Women's (church group) Pasta Dinner Fundraiser. The night before we needed to set up, I was chatting with some ladies from our church group. One of them volunteered to help us set up. I was so excited when I asked her the next morning if she still wanted to help and she said YES!! I found out that she loves the color red (the floral centerpieces were red and white). She was a ROCK STAR!!! We couldn't have gotten things ready for our dinner without her. I wanted to make her something to say THANK YOU!! I'll have to think a bit on which one, but I'm leaning with the top card. 

Prayers and Hugs

I've had a few friends who have recently lost family members. Butterflies bring me peace, so I thought I would share them with my friends.

I had a cutout of the prayers sentiment from some adhesive backed paper. I gently used it as a mask with my Distress ink.

Simply the Best

We are losing my girls favorite dental hygienist. Since she's the BEST, I thought I'd send her god luck wishes for her new adventure.

I loved coloring these butterflies. It took me some time to create the right background and sentiments. I love how they turned out. I Keep Smiling every time I see them.