National Dolphin Month is March

 Who knew, that National Dolphin Month is March!!!  The parameters for Craft Roulette Week #311 worked out perfectly for me ... except I've been doing too much lately, allergies (I think it's allergies) hit me hard and sleep was calling my name...soooo ... I kind of went simple on this card, and I although I attempted to redo the embossed background card stock, I think it might be better without the "inked" color added to it (although in real life, it is shimmery, so kind of cool)... after attempting to get a STRAIGHT sentiment stamped in a strategic place (I was too lazy to use a stamp platform, I just wanted the card DONE)...  I did have a straight stamped sentiment on my inked one...and decided to move forward as is.

 I didn't put a little rope or ribbon accent through my punched hole, because the rope was too thick, and I thought the rope was the only thing at the time that would make sense to me.  If I put a different kind, then I would have nixed the rope at the bottom of the tag...that being said...that sort of fit in for me, it definitely TWISTS...so does her hair, the embossed pattern on the card stock and the seaweed, all TWIST.  Even without ribbon/rope accent through the hole where the brad is...it's still a TAG on a CARD!  I used some fun Lavinia patterned paper...I think for me, purchasing this kind of paper is better than me trying to make it myself, lol...  I'm not opposed to purchasing digitally too...  I know this can be made with alcohol inks, etc...I just am too impatient, and I absolutely LOVE this paper...perfect for fairy and mermaid cards!  :)  Anyhoo...it's colors I would envision in an aquarium, or fish tank...  I was THRILLED to learn that March is National Dolphin Month.  I have always said, one of the extra perks of participating in Craft Roulette, is that I actually learn about topics that I wouldn't otherwise explore.  My business has worked with SeaWorld and National Geo in the past, and I know how serious it is to protect our flipper friends.  

 I think I justified my parameters this week!  I was really pleased to use this set.  I used Depth of Life from Unity Stamps.  I LOVE anything that Phyllis Harris has illustrated, I'm blessed to have a good collection of rubber stamps in my stash of her artistry available through Unity Stamps.

I hope to play along tomorrow night, Craft Roulette Episode #312, it truly is something I look forward to week after week...and I LOVE going through my supplies and finding the perfect combos to make things work.  I wouldn't otherwise do it on my own.  :)  If you find you are in a creative slump, or are looking for something creative and fun to do...you ought to check it out!!!  I'm 109 in now, and I never thought I'd make it past 5!!!  :)  Time will go on either way!