Monday's Field Trip

It was only 41 degrees here in Florida early (for me, anyway) Monday morning when I climbed in the car and headed to Lorraine's to meet her and Sybilla.  We stopped and picked up 2 more lovely ladies before heading south to Lakeland, Florida and Violette's Scrapbook Store.  At first glance, Violette's is a very inconspicuous and unassuming shop, a bit off the beaten path.  But, once inside, we immediately realized it was everything but!  Twelve small, interconnected rooms filled floor to ceiling with fabulous papers, embellishments, stamps, dies, embossing folders and more.  I picked up some fun papers, a bit of bling, a cute hat stamp, and a pretty nativity die, proud that I was able to exercise as much restraint as I did.   Most of the papers I purchased have designs that will be perfect for this person or that.  But a few are just for fun while I am away from my stash at home.

The birthday card above features a Bugaboo Digi Image, colored with both markers and pencils, and a piece of chicken wire paper I purchased Monday.  

The balloon, cherry, beaks, and eyes have a thin layer of CTMH liquid glass over them for a shiny look.

I am entering this card in the following challenges: 

Dragonfly Journeys Challenge #39 - You Crack Me Up

Cardz 4 Guys Challenge #102 - Happy Birthday

613 Avenue Create Challenge #158 - Anything Goes with optional Birthday or Anniversary Twist 

Sisterhood of Snarkey Stampers Challenge #50 - O is for old 
Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - Anything Goes 
Craft Rocket Challenge #6 - Happy Anything
Craft Your Passion Challenge #294 - Always Anything Goes
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #94 - Always Anything Goes
Doodle Pantry Ants in My Pantry Challenge #13 - Anything Goes

Now I'm off to see what kind of mischief I can get into today.  
I'll let you know.