A Spring Day

No I'm not really jumping the gun, even in the midst of winter months here in Southern California, Spring is never too far away. I awoke this morning to a hummingbird flitting about outside my window. It rained yesterday and it's supposed to rain again on Saturday, but I have Spring in my heart and a hummingbird to prove it!
I have been trying to make a card for the Stamping Around challenge for a week and finally got some inspiration last night.  Here's the challenge inspiration:

 

It reminds me of a perfect Spring day.

Here's my Perfect Spring Day:

I don't usually make cards with scenes but what can I say, I was inspired! I just got the cute Hero Arts bicycle and I had to ink it up. The peachy layered flowers are punched, inked and then stitched on with crochet thread using a golden colored bead in the center. Some Hero Arts gems and a light wash of orange Stickles highlight the flowers in the basket. The tree is paper-pieced and the leaves are painted with Smooch.
Here's a close up of the detail:

Thought for the Day: I read an excellent post by Pam Merwin this week with a very important message. She writes really well and her messages are very though-provoking.  I thought I'd direct you over there today to show Pam some blog love. Her blog is called Lace and Southern Grace (i love that name).
Have a blessed day,
nancy