FBW #200 - Farewell to Flutter By!

Today is a hard one, folks! I mean how do you say good bye that has been a part of your life for so long (I'm talking YEARS!). Today is FBW's 200th challenge...but it's also our last! 

To honor the occasion we have a wonderful sketch by former team member Jen to use:

I know we can use fairies and angels but for the last flutter by I just had to use butterflies...and LOTS of them!!

I didn't have the small die jar from PTI so I just cut some off and made my own. You can't really tell but I put acetate over the jar to give it more of a glassy feel. I didn't add any sparkle (I know?!?! What was I thinking???) but will go back and definitely add that to the butterflies.

Thank you to Danni and the team members for a wonderful design team and challenge blog. So many opportunities and things have happened to be because of it and the support I've received. Thank you to ALL that have joined us in playing along - you have made FBW so successful and something that we will all treasure!

I hope that you'll still stop by to visit as I'll still be creating...keep fluttering friends!

Getting Embossing at Flutter By Wednesday

This week we have a fun challenge for you! It's time to do a little embossing (any kind). Remember to include a butterfly, fairy or angel in your NEW creation!

I decided to do a card with hardly any stamping. I was inspired at Michael's in their Valentine section by the paint I saw - that's where my color combo comes from. It's such a bright happy card - perfect to send in February!

I found another card on Pinterest and knew I wanted to try it out for Flutter By Wednesday. You can see the original creation HERE.

I hope you'll join us at FBW - visit the blog for all the details. Thanks for stopping by!

Using Scraps for Flutter By Wednesday #175

This week at Flutter By Wednesday we are using our scraps! How do you store scraps? I have a couple of methods, the first being my basket by my desk. Whenever I'm working on something the scraps go into this basket. When it gets full (or I get the energy), then I empty it. When I do that I sort by color into my bigger 12x12 Iris bins. Those bins are mostly used by my daughter or when I'm doing some die cutting.

I wanted to show you that because you might not think that my card was used with scraps but ALL of it came from my scrap basket :D My inspiration came from the newest PaperCrafts Magazine. Sorry but I'm too lazy to go find it right now to give the proper credit but it was made using fall colors and leaves and is beautiful!

I used some different stamp pads and ended up embossing the butterflies because I was to impatient to let it dry. Well that and I was running out of time, lol! I do have to say since I'm no longer with The Angel Company I am having fun using all the different products that I've had FOREVER. These ink pads are at least 8 years old - all I can say is thank goodness for re-inkers!

I hope you will join us at FBW this week! Head over to the blog for all the details and to link your NEW creation using SCRAPS and has a butterfly, fairy or angel on it. This week we have a guest designer joining us. Be sure to stop by Barbara's blog and say hello! Don't forget to stop by the other team members blogs...their links are in my sidebar!

Thanks for stopping by!

Clean & Simple for Flutter By Wednesday

Today, for Flutter By Wednesday, we'd like to challenge you to make a CLEAN AND SIMPLE card with BUTTERFLIES, FAIRIES or ANGELS. I don't know about you but clean and simple is anything but simple for me. LOVE the look but it usually takes me awhile to achieve it. I found this awesome challenge blog, Clean and Simple Stamping, that provides terrific sketches and inspiration. A while ago, they posted links to all their sketches so far which is where I found this sketch (#26) for my card!

pretty cool, huh? I used PTI papers and cardstocks, punches (squares, border and butterflies) and a TAC set for the sentiment. I'm very pleased with this clean and simple card...for once. I have to tell you that I look at blogs all the time and LOVE the clean and simple look but just can't seem to achieve it. So today is a big day for me :)

Please be sure to stop by the Flutter By Wednesday blog for all the details regarding the challenge and to post your creation. I know things have been a little hectic right now but Danni and the whole DT try to visit all the participants. We LOVE seeing your creations - you are all such wonderful inspirations to us! Don't forget to visit the DT's blogs as well - their links are on my sidebar. Unfortunately we say goodbye to Chris and Shana this week. Both have brought such beautiful creations to the team and we'll miss them. I have to say that Chris has been with FBW for quite some time and I've had the privilege to get to know her - she is so sweet and caring and her work is to die for! I consider her a friend and will truly miss her!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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!