Win Some, Loose Some

My last 4 submissions to publications were not picked up.  Rejection is never easy to take even though you know they had hundreds of great cards to choose from.  I looked at my cards again & I'm actually happy with them.  Everyone has different taste, so just have to keep trying.  At least I had some luck, though--my name was drawn for the May Stampendous! challenge--first time I entered one of theirs.  Today is my friend's wedding & still need to wrap the gift, so I'll get to my card.  Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge is to create a thank you card HERE.  That worked out well since I was already going to make a card for our neighbors.  There aren't too many people who would loan you a power tool to cut the hedge & their utility trailer to haul away old appliances, but that's what Dan did.  He always offers to help & never asks for anything in return.  I got them some sparkling cider & goodies & here's the card.  First time I've used the wreath from Flourishes Mother's words of wisdom set (sentiment is from Taglines).  I colored it using mostly Brushstix with a variety of Distress Inks--not trying to stay within the lines.  3 of the flower centers have glossy accents to attach tiny clear, glass marbles--always wanted to do that.  The dies are Spellbinders & the layers are mounted with foam tape.  I used a COPICS marker to color the clear dot stickers.  Thanks for coming by & letting me know what you think.