It's Time ..... Double Trouble Challenge #136

 There was a time when I tried to play every Double Trouble Challenge.  And then there came a time when I just didn't have the time.  But today I did!

 

 I planted a lilac bush next to my patio.  It took several years, but now it blooms wonderfully.  The fragrance is so pretty. 

When I read Twisted Sister's paragraph about her mother and lilacs, I was touched and immediately knew I had some very pretty lilac paper I would use to make a card.  Knowing you have something, and knowing where it is are generally 2 different things when it comes to my stash.  It probably took longer to find the paper than to make the whole card!

 

 Before I put the inks, stamps and papers away, I usually make a second card from the scraps.  And today I decorated the envelopes, too.  Here it is.

 Both cards will go to two very special friends on Mother's Day.

 

Challenges:

Double Trouble Challenge #136 - see image above 

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Anything Goes Florals, Mood Board #4

 

 Those colors are inspiring.

Simon Says Challenge - Things with Wings

As You Like It Challenge - Favorite Flower and why (lilacs; fragrance)

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Birds of a Feather

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