Blessings & Blog Candy! (below post)

      I have been smitten lately with images of fairies or angels- this time I used a rubber stamp by Crafts and Me called, "Belladona" that I bought awhile ago and did not yet ink up.  I think most of us are drawn to images of angels and fairies whether realistic or whimsical.  They somehow radiate peace, inner wisdom and  protection- at least that is what I see in them!
     This card was created for my sister-in-law for being one of the most selfless and supportive women I know.  She is as much a sister to me as my own sisters and I am blessed to have her in my life. She is by my side whenever and wherever I need her and I wanted her to know how much I appreciate her. 
           "Belladonna" was stamped with Tuxedo Memento Ink on Cryrogen White Iridescent paper and colored with Copics (BV17, 13, 11,00 and BV 23 for deeper shadows/ YR24,Y11 & Y00 for wings & flower buds/all the YG's and G's for leaves as per Suzanne Dean's favorite color combos, flowers RV69, 66, 63. hair E27, 25, 31 & 50/skin E31, 000, 00 and R20.) Background was watercolored with Stormy Sky distress reinker and the new Tim Holtz waterbrush. You can't scrub too much on this paper as it will pill but work quickly and dab around image and let dry.

         DP is Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue, cardstock Bazill Bling and stash.  Mulberry Gardenias (large purple) are from Pizazz Aplenty and Roses and silver filagree metal corner from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Swarovski Crystals, silver doily and silver trim  from Michaels. While the photo does not show it, the crystals on the metal corner and on the top of the card are the same color as the dress, a brilliant blue-lavendar. The trim on the side of the card is sold on a roll at Michaels and the clear stones are also quite brilliant. Deco Art Glamour Dust and Tombow Glue Pen used to add glitter. Sentiment is "Signature Greetings" by PTI.

Challenges:

2 Sisters- Anything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges- More than one layer

Outlawz- Flower Power

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge -"B" Bling, Blooms and Blessings

Poodles Parlor- Mother's Day/Card for Female

Raise the Bar- Purple, Green and one other color

CropStop Challenge - at least 3 flowers

Cute Card Thursday- Winged Things
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge- Color Inspiration

  Thanks so much for visiting and for your kind comments...and now BLOG CANDY!!   What is the occasion, you may be asking?? Well, this blog candy is "Leap Year" candy- thought I would celebrate good ole' Leap Year!  It also a way for me to "thank you" for the time you take to visit and write such nice notes to me!

LEAP YEAR BLOG CANDY- MARCH 4TH

   Candy:

DCWV Taj Mahal 12 x 12 paper pack

Happy Birthday Rub Ons

Tattered Angels Stamps

Sizzix Bigz 3-D Flowers Die

Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Glue

Want2Scrap Nestabling (Pink)

  To be eligible to win the candy, please:

 1. Be one of my Followers by CLICKING ON "FOLLOW THIS BLOG"

2. Then, kindly leave a comment
(If you don't do both, blogger won't register the comment)

Candy is open to anyone, anywhere!

You have until midnight March 3rd to enter. Winner will be randomly selected and name will be posted on Sunday, March 4th so check back to see if you won! Winner must email me within 24 hours to claim candy.

Good Luck!