Word Play Saturday Challenge - April

Hello and many thanks for stopping by! And a warm welcome to my new followers!

It's time for a new challenge word here on my blog, but before I get to that I'd like to announce last challenge winner first. A random number was chosen using random.org, and the lucky entry was # 40.

That is
 Patty from Hap Scrappy!

Congratulations Patty, please email me your complete adress so I can get the stamp sent to you!
(ellibelle_blog at yahoo dot com)

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For the month of April, I thought the word  

Weather

 was very fitting. Simply create anything inspired by the word weather. It could be sunshine or rain, snow or wind, even a "under the weather" card. Whatever comes to your mind when you hear the word weather.

Sorry my card was late this week, I had two sick kids at the same time with one of them having to stay at the hospital for a few days, and he was left with tons of homework to catch up on over the weekend. So a little later than usual, here is my creation for the challenge.

Products used:

Stamps: Everyday Sayings Notables 4 (whimsy stamps)

Papers: Stampin Up, Neenah

Tools: Umbrella die (whimsy stamps), cuttlebug embossing folder, 1 1/4" circle punch, scallop border punch

Embellishments: ribbon, twine, sticky pearls

Combining this with some other challenges:

• Pile It On - Embossing 
• Card Crafter's Circle -  Die Cuts and/or Dry Embossing 
• Daring Cardmakers - April Showers-use raindrops, puddles, umbrellas, etc
• Crafty Creations - No Squares

Until then, I'll just leave you with a photo of this month's prize which comes from my personal stamp collection, so it has been slightly used.

 If you'd like to play along for a chance to win,  just follow this month's theme and link your creation below.

A few things to remember:

•  It must be a new creation
• You may combine this with other challenges
• You must mention and link this blog when entering the challenge
• You may enter up to 4 times
• Would love to have you as a follower if you like my creations, but it is not a requirement
• You have until May 10th 5pm CST to play along

Challenge Word: Weather

ETA 5/20/18:

To protect the privacy of those who entered this challenge, the linky tool has now been removed.