Happy Well gang, I’ve finally finished all my projects that had major deadlines.  I’m so pleased with the way everything turned out BUT alas, I can’t show you yet.  I know, I know  . . . you’re yelling NO TEASING IT’s NOT FAIR!  So sorry Charleys but you’ll get to see them soon enough – just a few more weeks until the Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy!

Oh and by the way I had a great time on the float last Saturday.  Here’s a quick picture of us after the parade.

It’s the float that floats . . . . Can you tell its a pontoon boat?  Boy I’ve spent many hours floating (as well as many other things ) on this boat!

Now I have to ask you . . . .

Today The Color Throwdown is celebrating their 100th Color Challenge!  Just For Fun® Rubber Stamps is one of the many sponsors giving away prizes.  Now I have to admit that because JFF is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate we had a sneak peek at the colors.  The JFF Gift Certificate can be found on Broni’s blog, Splashes of Watercolor.  You’ll for sure want to go there and leave a comment.  Do make sure you visit The Color Throwdown Blog so you can visit all their designers who are giving away prizes and there are some fabulous prizes being given away.  The JFF Designers participating this week are:

Kat Tucker
Starla Nelson
Roni Johnson
Glenda Brooks
Margarita Ybarra

I made a card myself for the challenge . . . oh please don’t die of !  It’s not all that much.

I water colored the peony with Distress Reinkers, die cut/embossed it with Oval Nesties and did some sponging around the edges.  I then decided to make a frame for the peony with Labels One.  The sentiment on the tag is a new sentiment set from Just For Fun®.

• Stamps:  G3192 Peony and UMS 7018 Sentiments 1 from Just For Fun® Rubber Stamps

• Paper:  Watercolor; SU Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Webster’s Pages Combo Collection Lullaby Lane and Life’s Portrait from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

• Ink:  Ranger Archival Jet Black and Vintage Photo, Broken China, Shabby Shutters, Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany Distress Inks

• Accessories:  Spellbinders™ S4-138 Petite Ovals – Large, S4-161 Labels One, S4-081 Tags 5 and S7-018 Big Scalloped Border Grand; 1.25” Olive 100% Silk May Arts Ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Sewing Machine; Foam Mounting Tape; Ranger Matte Accents and Ink Blending Tools

Well, I suppose that’s all for today!  Thanks for stopping by and remember . . . life is short, enjoy the adventures that the day brings you!