Thought of You Today

Welcome to another Flutter By Wednesday!! This week the challenge is a favorite among you - it's an OPEN challenge...anything goes as long as there is a fairy, butterfly or angel on it!

I actually colored this image for last weeks FBW but never finished the card due to getting sick. Good news, I went back to the doctor today and I got more medicine so hopefully I will kick the infections butt this time!!

I used CardPatterns Sketch 86 for my layout...it's perfect with this large stamp. Gotta love the Swiss Pixies - first time I've used this stamp too, so yeah for me! I did a combination of Copics and pencils with OMS. Check out that bow too...AWESOME, right? Love the button, twine, ribbon combination I'm always seeing and just had to try it.

I hope you find some time to join in on our challenge this week! Head on over to the Flutter By Wednesday Blog to link your creation and to see all the wonderful inspiration. This week we are saying goodbye to fellow DT member Randi for awhile as she takes cares of some things...we will miss her and look forward to her returning!! Also, I never took the opportunity to welcome Kaylou to the team as the October Guest DT...welcome!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

FBW - Paper Piecing Challenge

Hi and welcome to another Flutter By Wednesday! This week, fellow team mate KIMBERLY gave us the challenge to use PAPER PIECING somewhere on our creation. Of course, we had to include a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL as well.

Ok, I'm going to be honest - with Preschool ending next week, Abby's school winding up, getting ready for a garage sale, spending time with family and gearing up for my birthday I've been SLIGHTLY overwhelmed and well, behind. SO I starting creating my card at about 10pm last night. Needless to say, the lighting at midnight isn't the best so PLEASE forgive the washed out pictures.

Moving on...I used Nurse Nora, a fabulous Swiss Pixie I received some time ago but have never used. I also used the CAS Fall-to Layout #89 for my card (flipping it and using the image in place of the sentiment).

I realized that I forgot to add SPARKLE to her wings and will be doing that NOW! Another funny story for you - wasn't sure if the challenge was PIECING or PIERCING so I did both :) Here's a close up of my fine paper PIECING skills, lol!

So do you feel like playing along with our challenge this week? Just visit the Flutter By Wednesday Blog to link your creation. PLUS have you ever thought it'd be cool to be a part of our design team? Well now is YOUR chance to let us know. We are looking for guest designers...go to the BLOG for all the details!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Flutter By Challenge #93 & Blog Candy

Hooray it's Flutter By Day! I hope you got a chance to play along with our challenge last week. If you took the time to visit the Flutter By Wednesday Blog you'd seen that some of the DT members were giving away blog candy! Well I was one of them!! Here's what I'm giving away:

I had 44 comments and random generator picked #9:Anita Hovey

Anita Hovey said...
Beautiful card. Love your coloring.

Congrats Anita!! Please email me at made4ubymichelle@gmail.com with your mailing address by Saturday, January 23rd. If I don't hear from you by then I'll have random generator pick a new winner. Thanks to everyone that played along! I loved reading your comments and visiting your blogs!

For this week our challenge is to EMBOSS it - you must use a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL along with some sort of embossing. I decided to use an embossing folder on my creation.

I know - bright, huh? But FUN! I don't normally use these colors and yet I love them. It seems I always pick the colors I feel used to. I wanted to branch out a little and this is what I came up with. Image is from C.C. Designs - yes, another Swiss Pixie. I don't even own them all, lol! Papers are Basic Grey. The sentiment is from The Angel Company. Here's a close up of the beautiful pixie...

I applied Crystal Stickles to her wings. She's a perfect garden fairy IMO. What do you think? I hope you'll find some time to play along. Last week we had the most participants EVER!! Isn't that awesome!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE seeing all the wonderful creations. Don't forget to check out the other design team members blogs to see their fabulous cards this week. Remember if you decide to play along, just go to the Flutter By Wednesday blog and link your card using Mr. Linky. While you are there make sure you are a follower so you don't miss the wonderful opportunities that may come along...like the blog candy giveaway from last week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Winter Flutter By Wednesday

Good Afternoon - sorry I'm a little late with this post. Are you ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow? I was out late last night doing my grocery shopping so I could stay home today and get the house cleaned, start the cooking/baking and do my FBW card! I knew what I wanted to do but it didn't come out EXACTLY how I imagined but I'm pleased still the same.

I got some new Cuttlebug Embossing folders from HSN and fell in love with the snowflake one. It's even a bigger size which I'm SO LOVING...hope they do more like that! Anyway, I embossed the snowflakes and then swiped my white New Canvas Palette pad over the snowflakes. Not sure you can see it but it just gives a little bit of color. This week I had to use my Swiss Pixie - isn't she cute...she's definitely ready for the winter weather! I colored her with Copics, colored pencils and OMS and added my Stardust Clear Gelly Pen for wing and snowflake highlights.

The challenge this week is to use A FAIRY, BUTTERFLY or ANGEL along with CIRCLES on your creation. That's where I ran into a little trouble - adding circles. SO I did a half circle by the image with the ribbon and then rounded the corners of the snowflake piece. Also if you look there are circles on the ends of my snowflakes so I've got some circles, lol! I love the purple and blue color combo, especially for winter cards. Here's a close up of my image:

With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, I'm sure a lot of us are pretty busy! I know that some of the Flutter By girls weren't able to post a project but still stop by all the blogs and leave us some love. It means so much to us, to hear from all of you - makes being a part of this team so special! Also, I hope you find a moment or two that you might be able to join in the challenge. Just stop by Danni's blog to link your creation once you do!

I know first hand that time can slip away so please this holiday take a moment to tell that person how much they mean to you and give as many hugs as you can! I know how wonderful a hug can feel/mean when I get them! Have a wonderful Wednesday and thanks so much for stopping by!

Christmas Flutter By

Good Morning! If you've been to my blog before you know that I used to do a Christmas card every Monday. Well we've finished that for the year and I'm having a little withdrawals. I like having something "due" - keeps me focused. So for my Flutter By card today I decided to do a Christmas Card.

The challenge this week is an open one - there is only ONE requirement...You MUST use a butterfly, fairy or angel (for the holiday season) on your card!! We've got to see them! Now take a moment and look at your supplies - I'm sure you have a butterfly, fairy or angel SOMEWHERE. It could be a stamp, paper, embellishment, die cut, sticker - you get the picture! So why don't you play along? We'd love to see your creation!! To play, just visit Danni's blog and link your card there by using Mr. Linky.

Before I share my card, I want to welcome THREE new team members. I'm so glad to be a part of this team and it just keeps getting better and better! These ladies are AMAZING - so talented and uber nice. Please take a moment and visit there blogs as well. Well without further ado lets welcome, PAM, KRIS and KAREN to the team!!! WELCOME ladies - I'm so glad you're here!!

Okay now for my card - I finally got to use a new stamp that's been just staring at me on my desk for WEEKS! I'm in love with the Swiss Pixies from C.C. Designs. So cute and fun to color! I colored her with my Copics and even cut out the ornament and popped it up (my blogging friend, Kim is famous for this!). I used a few Stickles (Crystal and Christmas Red) to add shimmer to the ornament and wings.

The paper is a pack from JoAnn's as is the Merry Christmas stamp. I adore the colors - some of my FAV's for the holiday season! I got the layout idea from an old Mojo Monday sketch. Here's a close up of the ornament:

So whatcha think? You likey likey? Are you starting to get in the holiday spirit? It's kind of hard not too as cold as it's been. We even got a little snow! And with all the decorations, sale ads, Christmas music - well it's definitely that time of year!! Today my friend, Ruth is flying in to spend a few days with me. We're going to have so much fun and on the top of our list is the NEW MOON premiere!! Already have our tickets and am looking forward to sharing the experience with someone that "gets it"! Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Hey there, Chickadee - FBW

Okay I'll admit, I'm a little late with this post today BUT it's before midnight so technically it is still Flutter By Wednesday!! This is the last week of Danni's month long celebration. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE that made this celebration such a success. I know Danni's enjoyed giving away the fabulous blog candy and we've all loved seeing the different creations! Be sure to stop by Danni's blog and link your creation and get registered for the giveaway! So what's the challenge you ask - it's to use sapphire - either the color or bling - along with a fairy or butterfly.

For my creation I reached for my C.C. Design Swiss Pixies again - they are just so cute and fun to color.

I'm not sure what it is but I adore this card - I love the soft colors and the blue bling. Plus the saying is just perfect - something I'd definitely say! I paper pieced the pixies dress and boots. I added Crystal Stickles to the wing - I have to admit this is the one bottle of Stickles I use the most. I love that I can use whatever color I want and then add shine without ruining my color choice. I have like 3 bottles of it on hand!! The paper used was Chatterbox - love the designs and soft colors. Below is a close up of the pixie...

So whatcha think? Do you likey? Be sure to check out the other design team members blogs to see their wonderful sapphire creations. While visiting Chris be sure to tell her HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Also, welcome back Kristie and Taylor to the team - glad you're back girls!! Last but certainly not least is our guest designer this week - it's Anna and I'm sure you've seen her blog before. If not, stop by now! She is one talented and super sweet gal who I have had the pleasure to get to know. She's the one who has enabled my fairy doodle obsession!!

Quick update on me - still trying to adjust to working outside the home. Preschool is going good - the kids are darling! I've had the opportunity to sub in the 3 and 4 yr old rooms and have been rewarded each time. The laughter, smiles and comments that kids say just warms my heart. I feel blessed to have stumbled upon this opportunity and look forward to what is still to come. I think I'm starting to get the hang of things and hope to be back on a regular schedule here. With the holidays coming and all the craft shows I've signed up for I've got to get creating!

Thanks for stopping by!

FBW Challenge - Let's go PINK

Yipppeeee!!! I'm finally able to post my card for Flutter By Wednesday! We are continuing the party over at Danni's blog to celebrate her turning 40 this month! She is giving away awesome prizes so stop by and see how you can play!

Today's challenge is to make a card using a fairy or butterfly and PINK - which just happens to be Danni's favorite color! We also have a guest designer - check out Jacque's creation. Let me tell you it's BEAUTIFUL - what a talented lady she is!!!

For my card, I had to use the swiss pixies from C.C. Designs again - I mean aren't they adorable?!?! I also used Jen's SFYTT for the layout.


I just love coloring her with my Copics. Lots of open space for me which means easier for me to stay in the lines :O) I added Crystal Stickles to her wings. The sentiment is a rub on (from Making Memories) and the paper is by Chatterbox. Here is a close up of the fairy:

Hope you enjoy my card. Be sure to visit the other design team members blogs to see their wonderful PINK creations. After you make your card (come on you know you want to!) stop by Danni's blog and link it using Mr. Linky. Then enter to win her blog candy giveaway for the week - It's an AWESOME stamp set that I know you'd enjoy!!

Thanks for stopping by!!