Winter Mug of Spring flowers,,,,

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be a Design Team member at Inspiration Station Challenge Blog for the past few months and I'm looking forward to more fun in 2023.  I love seeing all the beautiful work created by all of you wonderfully talented artists.   I've been looking at today's photo for a few weeks now, since I don't like to wait until the last minute to do "my design creation."    I must admit I was struggling until I ran across this "winter woods" mug at Hobby Lobby this past Monday (day after Christmas).  In addition to card making and paper arts I love to do floral arrangements.  If you are interested in seeing some of my work in this category click here.   When I found this mug,   I knew it was perfect to create a "promise of spring" arrangement for my dining room...so while the color isn't the same I did buy some flowers that were similar in shape to the ones in the photo.  Like the cat I needed some indoor cheer.   The outdoors around my house for the past few days has looked like the outdoors in the photo!     My daughter just loves the arrangement but will not let me give it to her.    However,  she come home (her dad and my house)  frequently so she will get to enjoy it here.   I am so glad you have stopped in and I would love to know what you think.  May your New Year be a fun time of crafting.   Go on over to the Inspiration Station Challenge Blog and check out the Design Team creations and then make your own creation (cards, flowers, anything artistic).   We would love to see your take on this "interesting" photo.  I used to be afraid of photos, but now I really enjoy them.  If you tell us how you are inspired you may win a "goodie."    I am also linking this over at The Outlaws Challenge the paper ala mode (anything but a card).   The challenge is what get's you started and for me, I needed a "floral pick me up."  Again thanks for visiting me.     Smiles,  Kathy