I love to play with color.  I love the moods and energy it evokes, and the simple pleasure that comes from looking at a pleasing combination of colors.  When I chanced on the photo for the Inkspirations Challenge, it felt deeply feminine…like a Southern Belle sitting on a porch, all dressed up and sipping iced tea – without leaving a trace of lipstick on her glass, of course!

Big, full pink blossoms, crystal and tapers…in pink and cream…doesn’t that say feminine to you?  Here is my response:

• Thoughts and Prayers, All Holidays and Bella Toile stamp sets
• Naturals White, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Close to Cocoa card stock
• Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo Classic ink pads
• Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo Stampin’ Write Markers and a Blender pen
• Scallop Trim Border and Double Rectangle punches; Rhinestone and Filigree brads
  
• Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and Vanilla Smooch Spritz

Yeah, you can see I got a little carried away with the Smooch, huh?  But doesn’t it give a nice candle-lit sort of look?  That’s what I was going for 🙂

Be sure you take a good look at that pretty little Filigree brad.  You could have a package of those (or stars, flowers or circles) for free with the purchase of select stamp sets this month from Stampin’ Up!  Check my Online Store in the Promotions page for details.

If you’d like to see what others have done for this challenge, check this post from Kirsty.  She’s helping out this week.