FBW169 It's Time To Celebrate!

Welcome Flutter By Wednesday fans!! We have a fun challenge for you this week -- a theme of celebration is in the air!! We have a special birthday coming in September, and we want to kick off the celebration! Don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy or angel on your card and upload it HERE.

Can you believe that my card has no stamping on it? I wanted to build around this beautiful butterfly that I found at Michaels! The paper is from Basic Grey Marrakech, and the colors are Night of Navy and Marina Mist from Stampin' Up. The sentiment is computer generated, and the shapes are Nestabilities!

Thanks for stopping by today!

PTT31 - Anything Goes

Welcome to another fun party at Party Time Tuesdays! We have an anything goes challenge this week, and I know that you won't want to miss that! In addition, we have some amazing sponsors this week -- Chi Chi Memories, Karen's Doodles and Woodware USA. We all split up the duties, so you have to check out all of the fabulous creations from my fellow designers. You can see them all and enter your own card HERE!

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Carnival by Chi Chi Memories

Paper: Basic Grey dp; Kraft, Marina Mist, and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Ink: Pool Party by SU for sponging clouds

Accessories: Copic markers; cloud template; Nestabilities; SU ribbon

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots!

2nd post today--scroll down for Woodware USA!

We have a back to school theme this week at Paper Pretties! In fact, the name of this image and the sentiment is "Back to School." I wanted to give the blackboard effect, so I colored then cut out two sides of the image. It is hard to see, but I even used a Copic marker to make the lines of the paper appear blue with a pink line down the side. I just think this little worm is a cutie coming out of that bright and shiny apple! The paper is Real Red and Basic Black from Stampin' Up, and the ribbon is a retired style, also by Stampin' Up. The sentiment is cut out using a Nestabilities shape.

Thanks for stopping by today! If you would like to join in the fun, please visit HERE for more details and more samples!

Woodware USA #41 - a 3-2-1 Challenge

This week's challenge at Woodware USA is a 3-2-1 challenge -- 3 papers, 2 embellishments, and 1 image. It was fun to get my creative groove on with this week's challenge! The paper is one of my favorites from My Mind's Eye -- Fine and Dandy. The set is from Woodware USA and it is called Ted in the Garden. I colored the image with Copic markers, then I cut the image with Nestabilities and sponged the edges to give it a bit of a frame. It is layered on Chocolate Chip cardstock with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. The middle paper is cut with a border punch from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by today...hope all of you survived the wrath of Irene!

It's a Prettie Birthday Hop!

We are celebrating two birthdays today at Paper Pretties, and we would love to have you join in with us to wish both of these ladies the happiest of birthdays! Two members of our digi design team are celebrating -- Nadine and Lisa! So, come on along and hop with us!

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Kristine Reynolds
Lynda Benden
Cely Smith
Lawren Fowlkes
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Stephanie George
Jackie Rakoski
Lisa Rasmussen (the birthday girl!!)
Nadine Buhl (the birthday girl!!)

Thanks for joining with us today!

Card Details:
Stamps: sentiment by Paper Pretties; Everyday Lily by Paper Pretties
Paper: Urban Prairie and Sugar Rush by Basic Grey; Daffodil Delight and Rose Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Pink Pirouette by SU for sponging
Accessories: Copic markers; SU ribbon; Nestabilities; SU word window and modern label punches; Bow Easy

FBW168 A Surprise from Victoria Case!!

This sweet image is from Victoria Case, and she designed it especially for Danni at Flutter By Wednesday! We are so privileged to be able to create with her this week! I just loved this image. In fact, I wanted it to come out just right that I would only color a little bit of it and obsess over what colors to use from there on out. It took me three days to color the image. Not because it was hard, just wanted it to be right! Well, I like the way she came out! We would love to have you join us this week at Flutter By Wednesday for an open challenge. All you need to do is include a butterfly, fairy, or angel on your creation, and you are golden! Upload your creation HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by today...it's an exciting day here! Meredith is back to school! It is sad to say goodbye to summer, but she is so looking forward to 1st grade! Wow, is she growing up!

Card Details:
Stamps: Danni by Victoria Case
Paper: DSP by My Mind's Eye; Rose Red and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up
Ink: Barely Banana by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Joy Crafts ribbon die; SU ribbon

PTT30 - Back to School!

The Party Planners want to challenge you to make your Kidos, Grandkids, Favorite Teacher or that Special Teacher in your life a card. We want to see those school themed stamps and embellishments put to work! Please click HERE and you will be taken straight to the PTT blog where you can enter your card via Mister Linky. Hope to see you there!
Our sponsors this week are:

Chi Chi Memories is the labor of love of talented artist and illustrator Natalie Tong. Natalie's background in graphic design has helped her create the very happy world of Chi Chi Memories. Her line of digi images centers around kids Jordy and Candace and their world of animal friends such as Freddie the elephant and Teddy the bear, among others. Natalie's designs are meant to spread happiness and cheer around blogland. You can visit Chi Chi Memories at http://chichimemories.com where you will find the shop (where you can find FREEBIES), the blog and challenges. There is also a Papercraft Planet group for you come share your work with Chi Chi Memories images and chat. Chi Chi Memories is thrilled to be able to sponsor Party Time Tuesdays!
The winner will receive 3 digis of your choice.

Creations By AR
I'm Adela and I live in sunny Southern California with my
husband and our two teenage girls! Crafting has been a passion
of mine since I was a little girl. I love to sew, crochet, knit,
draw, paper craft, stamp... I love anything related to crafting!
With encouragement from many people, my love of paper crafting
in 3D has led me to open a website which allows me to share some
of my template designs. I feel so blessed and I truly believe that
God has given everyone their own special talents and it is our
privilege to share it with others.
Winner will receive 2 templates of your choice

Card Details:

Stamps: Image by Chi Chi Memories; sentiments from Stampin' Up

Paper: DSP from Target; Real Red and Basic Black by SU

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon by SU and unknown; SU circle punches

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - We're Blue and Brown and whatever else you would like!

2nd post - scroll down for Woodware USA

Sorry about my picture today...I don't know what was going on with my camera! And, no amount of help from PSE was going to right it today! The blue is just a little off for my liking!

We have a brand new release today from Paper Pretties, and ARTish has created a cute little image called Channel Surfers. I just love the recliner! And, we all know that cats and mice do really get along! Our challenge this week was to use a color combination -- blue, brown, and a color your choice. Well, my third color is orange (of sorts) in my colored image! For more information and some fun examples, please visit the Paper Pretties blog for more details!

Card Details:

Stamps: Channel Surfers and sentiment by Paper Pretties

Paper: Close to Cocoa CS and DSP, Night of Navy CS by Stampin' Up

Ink: none

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Sizzix embossing folder; My Mind's Eye ribbon pack; SU oval and scalloped oval punches for sentiment; Creative Memories silver Precious Elements pen

Woodware USA Challenge #40 - Try a New Technique

Hello...it's Monday! What a crazy, busy couple of weeks we have had around here! School starts on Wednesday, and there seems to be more prep in the two weeks before than there is in the first few months. YIKES! However, Meredith is very excited for 1st grade to begin!

We have a great challenge this week at Woodware USA. We want you to try a new technique. I tried to do double embossing at first, and it came out a little wonky, so I was able to covere it with the cameo in the center with the matting. Then, I moved to embossed embossing. It didn't come out exactly the way I had planned, but sometimes that is ok! I like the sparkle on this card! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

DID YOU KNOW...that Woodware USA has a new fall release? And, they are adorable. From Spooky Tots to Garden Gnomes, you have to check out the wonderful new sets HERE!


Card Details:
Stamps: Elegant Cameos by Woodware USA
Paper: Basic Black and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' UP
Ink: Palette Noir and Versamark
Accessories: Nestabilities; SU black satin ribbon; sparkle embossing powder; Bow Easy

FBW167 Break out those dies and punches!

It's a wonderful Wednesday at Flutter By Wednesday this week because we get to use my favorite things -- dies and punches! I don't know what I would do without all of them. In fact, I wish I had invented the concept! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE and don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation!

This little cutie is from an Angel Company set by Mabelle RO called "He Created Spring". She is just so talented, and of course, I have to have some rubber designed by Mabelle in addition to the wonderful digis that you can purchase from Whimsy and Stars Studio! If you haven't discovered Mabelle, what are you waiting for?

Card Details:

Stamps: He Created Spring by Mabelle RO for The Angel Company; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: Cheerful Treat DSP, Pink Pirouette, and Concord Crush by Stampin' Up

Ink: Concord Crush and Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; SU oval and scalloped oval punches; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; EK Success border punch; SU ribbon in Melon Mambo

PTT29 A fun sketch for you and 2 cards!!

This little cutie is from Chi Chi Memories and he is called Goodnight Babies...isn't he a cutie? I paper pieced him with some paper from Basic Grey. I then paired him with some old favorites from Stampin' Up -- Blue Bayou and Soft Sky! The ribbon is twisted to just give a different look, and the image where it is not paper pieced is colored with Copic markers.

This adorable image from The Paper Shelter is the image that I chose to focus my sketch card on! I had to tweak the image a bit to work with the materials I had, but I believe that you can see the basics of the sketch. This little cutie is called Sunny Day by The Paper Shelter. I used the new pennant builder die from Sizzix that is available through Stampin' Up. The sentiment is from Woodware USA, and I used all Stampin' Up paper for the card (Tempting Turquoise, Pink Pirouette, and Pink Flamingo DSP). The image is colored with Copic markers, and the ribbon is a no name brand from Hobby Lobby. The sketch from Stacy is below.

Thanks for stopping by today...don't forget to visit the Party Time Tuesdays blog for more inspiration and information on the products and stamp lines represented here!

Woodware USA Challenge #39 A Sketch for you!

Please scroll down for my Paper Pretties post

We have a wonderful sketch from our very own Kerry Urbatch this week! Just a little aside about Kerry...have you seen the new Angel Company catalog? Well, her work is in there, and it is gorgeous. That is two fabulously talented friends that have designs in the new catalog...the other being the awesomely talented Michelle McDaniel!

Anyway, I digress! Our challenge this week at Woodware USA is a sketch that you can see below! If you would like to join us please visit HERE for samples and more details!

Card Details:

Stamps: Circular Greetings by Woodware USA

Paper: Merry Moments DSP, Chocolate Chip, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Nestabilities; ribbon by both SU and May Arts; SU brad

Happy Birthday, Jackie!! The Monday Whatnots Love You!

We have a two-fold post for you all today!! We have a wonderful new release from ARTish for Paper Pretties, but we also have a very Prettie birthday to celebrate -- Happy Birthday, Jackie! Jackie is our fearless leader on the Paper Pretties Digi Design Team, and she is such a positive, kind person, not to mention a fabulous cardmaker! Happy Birthday, Jackie!!

Here is the order of the hop today:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Kristine Reynolds
Lynda Benden
Cely Smith
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nadine Buhl
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Stephanie George
Jackie Rakoski (the birthday girl!!!)

Card Details:

Card #1:
Stamps: Tutti Frutti by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Paper Pretties
Paper: CM designer paper; Basic Black and Real Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: none
Accessories: Copic markers; die by AccuCut; Nestabilities ribbon slide; SU Real Red satin ribbon; Precious Elements silver pen

Card #2:
Stamps: Birthday Sophia by Paper Pretties
Paper: Cheerful Treat DSP, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Concord Crush by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; spica glitter pens; Whimsy balloon dies; SU border punch; SU ribbon in Wisteria Wonder; silver cord by SU

FBW166 - It's a PRETTIE fabulous day!

Butterfly kisses for yellow and blue!! I've been more attracted to yellow and blue lately, so I knew that I wanted to color this adorable Paper Pretties image, aptly called Flutter By Sophia, for this week's Flutter By Wednesday challenge. We are being sponsored this week by Paper Pretties, so I hope that you will check out the open challenge HERE for more details and inspiration!

Card Details:
Stamps: Flutter By Sophia by Paper Pretties

Paper: Lime Rickey and Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

Ink: Daffodil Delight for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; SU border punch; Night of Navy satin ribbon; charm by Basic Grey; Bow Easy

PTT28 A Photo to Inspire You!!

It's time to party again this week at Party Time Tuesdays!! We have a photo inspiration for you this week, and we were fortunate to work with this dynamic digital image from Crafts and Me called Strawberry Surf! Isn't she a beauty? I decided that she needed to have blue hair, so I had some fun with her!! I've never had a color like that in my hair, so I can live vicariously through this little sassy beauty! If you would like to join us this week, the inspiration photo is below, and you can find more samples and details HERE. Thanks for stopping by this week!

Card Details:

Stamps: Strawberry Surf by Crafts and Me; sentiment by Woodware USA; frame image by SU
Paper: Pacific Point DSP, Kraft by SU

Ink: Pacific Point by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; recycled twine; SU punch; white gel pen

Woodware USA Challenge #38 - Kraft, Red, and a color of your choosing!

I have a very simple card for you today for our 38th challenge at Woodware USA!! Our challenge this week was a color combo -- Kraft, Red, and another color. I chose navy blue (Night of Navy by Stampin' Up, to be exact). I love these colors together! And, I couldn't wait to try out my new punch from Stampin' Up to make the pennants! I had very little red and white baker's twine left, but it was enough! Voila...a card is born! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details!

Card Details:
Stamps: Fancy Cakes (heart) and Circular Greetings by Woodware USA
Paper: DSP, Kraft, and Cherry Cobbler are all by Stampin' Up
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Baker's Twine; Pennant punch by SU; 1 3/8 inch circle punch; Scalloped circle punch; hole punch

Happy Birthday, Melissa!!

We have a very Prettie birthday today for Melissa!! Wish her a very happy birthday when you get the chance. And, we have a special hop to celebrate! If you would like to participate, here is the lineup:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Lynda Benden
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Nadine Buhl
Nancy Bush - you are here!!
Stephanie George
Melissa Craig (the birthday girl)

Happy Birthday, Melissa!!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pasha Panda by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: DCWV designer paper; Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Ink: Wild Wasabi by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; May Arts ribbon

FBW165 Getting Sketchy with the Flutterby Gang!

Hello, Flutter By Wednesday fans!! We have a wonderful sketch designed by Danni for you today, and I didn't want you to miss it! I'm taking a week off from my Flutter By duties, so I'm sorry I don't have a card for you, but I may be back by the weekend with something using this most fabulous sketch!! Please take the time to try it and upload it HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

PTT27 - It's a BLOG HOP at Party Time Tuesdays!

Welcome to the Party Time Tuesdays Blog Hop

If you love birthdays this hop is for you! It is also the inspiration of our challenge. So in order to see the inspiration, you have to HOP! Plus, you will have a chance to win one of 2 prizes. A $25 gift certificate to The Robin's Nest or a $10 gift certificate to Paper Makeup Stamps.

In order to be eligible, you have to leave a comment on every DT members' PTT post for today. I will then randomly "draw" 2 winners!

Here is the Hop Order:

Party Time Tuesdays Blog
Renee
Danie
Paige
Nancy
Jen S
Jackie
Suzanne
Mary
Peggy

We would love to have you join us in our blog hop today and help to welcome our new team members to the Party! Also, don't forget that our challenge theme this week is to make a birthday card! Check it out on the Party Time Tuesdays blog!

Our DT was lucky enough to get some fun images from

Pink Cat Studios

and Chi Chi Memories.

So show us your best birthday creations!!

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Remember, to see the DT inspiration and be eligible to win any of the wonderful

prizes...you must go forth and HOP!!

Good luck!

Card Details:

Stamps: Clown Car by Chi Chi Memories; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: DSP from Target; Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue, and Real Red by SU

Ink: Cherry Cobbler by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; My Mind's Eye trims; Creative Memories Precious Elements pen; Martha Stewart border punch; Nestabilities (Xyron special); SU scalloped and oval punches