Message in a bottle challenge

I have started  a new project  called Message in a bottle challenge.
 I just loved the theme  and colors in this and thought it would be a fun challenge to try.
They have a beginner category which is right up my alley since I am definately just a begginer at this.
  You can see all the things you get when you purchase the challege kit in the picture below.

You have use everything pictured in your project ,not the whole thing but at least part of each thing  must be visible.
  To read all the rules and learn more you can visit at this link.  http://www.crazyquiltingsupplies.com/Challenges_s/1825.htm

I am getting a late start since the original deadline was too close to christmas for me ,but she extended the due date for photo's of finished work to March 31st so I decided to go ahead an join in the fun.
  So far I have finished piecing my block and started a bit of the stitching.
I still have a few more bits of fabric that I need to decide what to do with.
It is definately a bit harder than I thought it would be to find the right spot for everything we have to use.
 I hope to share some photo updates soon.

I have also been dooding in spare moments on scrap cloth in hopes of improving  my stitching.

Happy valentines day !