This week's challenge at Shopping our Stash is always a hard one for me - Masculine cards.  I almost always end up adding bling or sparkle or something to make the card more glitzy and I did so one this one too...nothing better than some glitter pooches.  The bricks were done by embossing white paper and adding several colours of ink overlapping to make them look aged.  Play along with us. will you?

 This week's challenge at Shopping our Stash is "time for a hot drink" - use a hot beverage on your project.  I am always game for a trip to Starbucks for a half sweet white chocolate mocha and this card sure gives off those kind of vibes.  Play along with us, will you?

 This week's challenge at Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers is to use a critter on your project.  I am not really sure if a balloon animal is considered a critter worldwide, but here in my craft lair it totally is :).  Play along with us, will you?