The challenge that almost wasn't!

This has been one crazy week! Monday was Bella's first day of school, and also my most recent dental appointment - both with their own stressors, lol!! So even though I managed to complete my card for the Ala Card Monkey challenge...I didn't get it photographed and posted in time. I was pretty bummed out about it too!

Sketch challenge layout

But!! All was not lost, because the Stampin' Royalty challenge was having a Back To School theme! YAY!!! (whew!)

My card for the challenge:

Recipe:
Stamps: Tilda with slate, Lovely as a Tree
Paper: Spice Cake DSP, Soft Suede, Cryogen White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Red Riding Hood ribbon, Lattice die, Sq. lattice embossing folder, leaf rhinestones, deckled nestie, dimensionals, Copics, mini glue dots, Autumn flower soft, flower soft glue, white gel pen

Close-up of image

These gem leaves I've had for ages, and still come in handy!

*Fingers crossed!*