FBW #114 Christmas in July Challenge

Good Morning - thanks for joining me for another Flutter By Wednesday! Today the challenge is CHRISTMAS IN JULY - however you may perceive that. Just remember you have to also include a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL.

When I got the challenge I tried to think which image makes me think Christmas. I kept thinking of Angels but wasn't sure which one I wanted to use. Then I remembered one of my FAVORITE sets from TAC, Just Dream...


Isn't she a beautiful Angel?!? She is my favorite from the set...matter-of-fact, I think she's the only one I've ever used, lol! My friend and FBW founder, Danni told me last week that I can't have too much glitter - well let me tell you this baby is one sparkling beauty! I used a Stardust Clear Gelly pen to outline part of the sentiment and added Cotton Candy Stickles to the wings.

I know red and green are usually associated with Christmas as well. In the last few years though I've really noticed a lot of pink...so I went with that and used one of my FAVORITE TAC paper lines, MIMI.

I love it when things just click! Jen's SFYTT for the week was a perfect match for what I was trying to achieve...and it turned out so freakin' pretty (if I do say so myself, lol). I got to use my new tool, the I-Rock for the gems...love that thing! It's so cool! I can't wait to use it more! You'll notice the gems at the top of the card, in the flower center and the Angel's necklace...I would have used more if I could have figured out where to put them. I'm telling you that tool is AWESOME!

So whatcha think? I hope you'll play along with us this week. Just drop on over to the FBW Blog and link your creation up. Be sure to visit the blogs of my fellow DT sisters as well...I'm sure they'll have some FABULOUS creations to share! I'm also entering this card into CUTE CARD THURSDAY's challenge #121 since it's to make a Christmas card :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Love Theme for Flutter By Wednesday

Good Morning! Welcome to another Flutter By Wednesday! With Valentine's Day right around the corner we decided to have a LOVE theme for our challenge this week. Your creations should have a LOVE theme and include a fairy, butterfly or angel. I hope you find some time to join in. We've had a tremendous turnout for our weekly challenges and I have to tell you the creations are AMAZING! I love seeing all the different styles, images and cool creations that YOU have to offer! So THANK YOU for joining us - and if you haven't WHY NOT?!?! I hope you'll decide to join us this week. After you've created your card, just go to the Flutter By Wednesday blog and leave a direct link to your creation using Mr. Linky.

For my card I used my SCRAPS again from the weekend challenge that Danni had for a few of us. I LOVE how this turned out - it's so CA-UTE!

Yes, that's Fluffles - the cutest cat ever! Now your thinking "Michelle, Fluffles isn't a butterfly, fairy or angel" at which point I'd say - oh you are so right...but look at the flower center...

It's a butterfly rhinestone :) ha, ha - gotcha ya! With this card I can also enter it in the following challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - #C4C23, Valentine Theme

PMS - #15, Pink & Bling

Cute Card Thursday - #98, Spots & Dots

Diecut Dreams - #34, Have a Heart

The sketch is from Sweet Sketch Sunday #54, which has already passed but I really liked the sketch. So can you believe I entered that many challenges with one card - it's a record for me!! Woohoo - I'm getting better :)

Well I hope you've enjoyed my card today! I so appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog and leave me comments. Believe me I know how busy life can be so THANK YOU! Please stop by the other DT's blogs when you get some time and see their beautiful creations as well - I'm telling you between the DT and the participants there is a TON of inspiration to be had here!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Delightful Day - Flutter By Wednesday

Good Morning! Sorry for the small blog break - Abby's been sick since last Friday so my schedule had to change a little. Plus I haven't been feeling the best so there has been a lot of lounging around and taking naps. BUT last night I had a little creative energy and decided to put it to some good use. Even got TWO cards done!!

It's Wednesday so time for another Flutter By Challenge! It's an OPEN one - anything goes AS LONG AS YOU INCLUDE A BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or ANGEL on it! Be sure to stop by the Flutter By Wednesday blog to link your creation. While you are there check out the fabulous creations by our guest designers - We've got three new ones! Please welcome Alex, Brandi and Randi to the team!

For my card I used The Sweet Stop sketch SSS41 and also used flowers on my card so I'm entering it into the Cute Card Thursday Challenge 97 as well!!

The image is from the Dear Friend stamp set and the sentiment is from Brighten Your Day stamp set both from The Angel Company. I decided to change it up a bit and used my pencils and OMS. The small butterflies are from a punch by Martha Stewart and I added small rhinestones to the centers. Here's a close up:

I think this set is so adorable - what a cutie! What do you think? Don't forget about the other DT's blogs - they'll have wonderful creations to share as well. You can find their links on the sidebar.

I hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks so much for stopping by!