Blooms, butterflies and bugs at Penny Black & More challenge

Our new challenge begins today over at Penny Black & More.  the theme this month is Blooms, butterflies and bugs.

For my DT card I used a new set of stamps I just bought. They are my first brushstroke stamps from Penny Black 40-601 flower pageant (and for the sentiment 30-045 wonderful day). I understand now why people like the brushstroke stamps so much as you just add the colour and stamp! Although I couldn't resist adding some pink by hand into my main flowers.

I used a MISTI to stamp the flowers in a symmetrical design. For the background I used some very old papers from my stash and a tonic die which I thought emulated a trellis.

As usual we have some fab prizes on offer and our sponsors this month are Penny Black, Swedish House Crafts and Stix2.