Far outside of my comfort zone

I pretty much avoid CAS cards- but I saw the challenge to case VIcki Dutchr, and I wanted to try.  This is a very old cuttlebug embossing folder - which I colored with Twinkling H20's/  I think that they are my favorite coloring medium - though I do not use them very often - probably because my color selection is not that great.  (I use an aqua brush.)  I have at least 4 different shades of blues and aquas as well as Forest green for the stems and leaves.  (The blotches are not present IRL - LOL!)  I added tiny black crystals for the flower centers, and the stencil is Tim Holz.  The Blessings die (Cheery Lynn, available at Joan's Garden) is my new favoarite die.  I like it because it is a simple way to express this sentiment - and useful for such a variety of occasions;  I also like that it is available in two sizes - and positionable in a way that a stamped sentiment may not work.
Inspired by Vicki:  http://www.aaacards.blogspot.co.uk/
Several colors, with stencil and texture, with die from Joan's Garden):  http://www.joanstouch.com/
Old (embossing folder) and new(die):  http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.com/
Favorite die (see above):  http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
Something new (die):  http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/