FBW185 Say Goodbye to the Winter Blahs!!

And, say hello to some sunshine!! I just couldn't resist this awesome paper in the background from Basic Grey from their Bittersweet line! It is bright and cheerful, and couple that with some blinding glitter ribbon, and you can help but have a sunny disposition!

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is to get rid of the winter blahs and inject some bright colors into your card! It's amazing what a little "sunshine" can do, even if it is manufactured! If you would like to play along with us this week, please upload your card HERE!
And, as always, don't forget to include a butterfly, angel, or fairy on your creations!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Valentine Girly by Whimsy and Stars Studio; sentiment by Woodware USA
Paper: Bittersweet by Basic Grey; Black and Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up
Ink: Cherry Cobbler for the sentiment
Accessories: Copic markers; Quickutz dies; holiday ribbon from Joanns;

FBW171 Whimsy and Stars!!

Hey everyone!! We have more celebrating at Flutter By Wednesday this week! Remember, that we are celebrating Danni's birthday all month long, and you are the ones who benefit, even more than the design team!! And, that is hard to beat! Also, the challenges for this entire month are OPEN, so what are you waiting for? Hop on over HERE to enter your card today! Please don't forget, like I did, to include a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation.

We have two wonderful sponsors this week -- Whimsy and Stars and Tiddly Inks! You can't beat the cuteness of either of these companies.

In addition, we have a wonderful guest joining us this week at FBW -- Amy Young! Please pop on over and say hi to her!!

I have used the above sketch from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #134 for my card today!
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On a personal note -- I have to apologize and explain my absence of late. In the immediate few days, I've been fighting an awful cold, and it seems to cloud everything. Being supermom is the only thing I've been able to somewhat maintain! LOL! This past summer and now early fall, I have been heavily involved with my daughter's school on their PTO Board. While I absolutely love volunteering, it has consumed a lot of my time and energy. In addition, I'm a Girl Scout leader to a troop of 16 girls, and of course, that is ramping up as well! So, please bear with me as I navigate this new normal. I feel busier now than I did when I was working full time!! Who would have thought...

Card Details:

Stamps: Balloon Girl by Mabelle RO - Whimsy and Stars Studio
Paper: Sugar Rush by Basic Grey; Rose Red and Close to Cocoa by SU
Ink: none
Accessories: Nestabilities; Copic markers; SU ribbon; Martha Stewart border punch; brads; Creative Memories gold pen; Bow Easy

Whimsy and Stars

I have a couple of Whimsy and Stars cards to share with you today! I just love these images, and they are so amazing to work with! You all know I love cute, and these can't get any cuter! I don't always make yellow and blue combination cards, but I just had to with this image! I colored the image called "Best Friends" first, and I knew that one of the little girls would have to be blond and dressed in blue and yellow! And, of course, there is always my favorite color -- purple -- to set things off! The paper that I used is from the Brights pack of designer series paper from Stampin' Up. The cardstock colors are Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight (hands down, my all time favorite yellow!) The shapes are cut with Nestabilities, and I added a bow in Daffodil Delight satin ribbon using my Bow Easy.

My second card is from the Freebie challenge at Crafter's Digital Art Center (CDAC), and Mabelle gave away this free image, so that we could all play along with the challenge! It is a beautiful floral image, and it too was fun to work with! I also used Daffodil Delight on this card, but the photograph makes it look more muted! The paper is from Basic Grey, and I also included Rich Razzleberry. I used Nestabilities to cut out the image! The ribbon buckle is from Stampin' Up and so is the border punch used on the panel.

Check out Mabelle RO's Whimsy and Stars Etsy store HERE for fabulous digital images!

Thanks for stopping by today! I always appreciate the visit!

FBW162 A Little Inspiration for YOU!

I realize that I didn't use sunflowers in my card, but that is the beauty of an inspiration photo...you take whatever you want from it and use it as a jumping off point. Plus, I didn't have any sunflowers!!

I've used this amazing little image from Whimsy and Stars Studio. She is drawn by Mabelle RO (you'll recognize her from the TAC catalog), and you can buy this digi image straight from Mabelle HERE.

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is to use the picture below as inspiration for your project. It is a beautiful picture! Don't forget to include your butterfly, fairy, and/or angel on your creation! My butterflies are very small in the paper at the top of my card. However, they are there! Upload your card and see some other amazing samples HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today!


Card Details:
Stamps: Faith Flowers by Mabelle RO for Whimsy and Stars Studio
Paper: Prima DSP; Soft Suede and Soft Sky by Stampin' Up
Ink: computer ink
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; CM cutting system - oval; prima flowers; brads

Summer Fun with Whimsy and Stars

I have this sweet little boy from Whimsy and Stars to share with you today! And, he is aptly named Watermelon Boy! He is designed by Mabelle RO for her very own Etsy shop. You may know Mabelle's images from The Angel Company, but she has her own designs available. They are so adorable...you have to check them out HERE!

I have used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #123 for the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Watermelon Boy by Mabelle RO - Whimsy and Stars Studio; sentiment by Paper Pretties

Paper: Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities

Whimsy and Stars New Release!!

Welcome Whimsy and Stars fans!! I'm so excited to be a part of this summer's guest design team for Whimsy and Stars Studio. And, Mabelle has an amazing new release for you today! You are going to love it! I have chosen to use Teddy Baby today for this latest release!! She is just adorable, and I couldn't wait to color that cute little teddy bear!! If you would like to see what the rest of the team has designed, please visit HERE for more eye candy!

Card Details:

Stamps: Teddy Baby by Mabelle RO Whimsy and Stars Studio

Paper: Kioshi by Basic Grey; Pale Plum and Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Ink: computer ink for digi stamp

Accessories: Copic markers; Making Memories ribbon slide; satin ribbon; Martha Stewart border punch; Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder; Nestabilities Labels 17

FBW159 - A Citrus-y, Summery Combo!

I wanted to combine today's Flutter By Wednesday post with an exciting announcement for me!! I was selected to serve on the Whimsy and Stars Summer Guest Design Team. I was just overjoyed with this news as Mabelle's designs are exactly my cup of tea! She is so talented, and I can't believe how lucky I feel!! Now, this Saturday is a new release, and I will be back then to share my cards made with the new images!! My little sweetie, Little Girl Garland, on today's card is one that you can purchase in the Whimsy and Stars Etsy store.

Our challenge for this week at Flutter By Wednesday is a wonderfully summery color combo -- pink, green, and orange! You will love it!! And, I had the perfect designer paper pack from SU to help me along -- Kaleidoscope! If you would like to join us this week, please visit us HERE for more details and to upload your card. Please don't forget to use a butterfly, fairy, or angel (like I almost did!!)

Card Details:

Stamps: Little Girl Garland by Mabelle RO - Whimsy and Stars Studio
Paper: Kaleidoscope DSP by SU; Green Galore, Pixie Pink, and Pink Passion by SU

Ink: none

Accessories: Prima flowers; SU brads; Cuttlebug embossing folder; Sizzix die cut; Copic markers; May Arts ribbon; EK Success border punch; SU Sizzix Butterfly embosslit

FBW155 A Sketch by Carly

Happy Wednesday, Flutter By fans!! I hope your days are a little calmer than mine lately! Why does everything seem to happen in May? Funny! Our challenge this week is a sketch by our favorite girl, Carly! Don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy and/or angel on your card! We would love to have you join us, so upload your challenge card HERE!

Card Details:
Stamps: Posie Fairy by Mabelle Ro - Whimsy and Stars Studio; sentiment from Woodware USA

Paper: Life of the Party by Basic Grey; Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU ribbon in Soft Suede; prima flowers and brads; Stickles

FBW151 Whimsy and Stars Cutie!

"Have a Blooming Good Day!" Well, I intend to! Today is our first day of spring break, so we are going to make the best of it! Haircut, cupcake, and lunch (not necessarily in that order, but maybe so!). Today at Flutter By Wednesday we have an open challenge -- just don't forget to include your butterfly, fairy, or angel on your project. I almost forgot to add my butterflies, but there they are resplendent in yellow! If you would like to join in with our challenge this week, you can see samples, get more details, and upload your card HERE. You must check out the winners for the fabulous prizes!!

My image today is a new one that I purchased from Whimsy and Stars Studio, and the Etsy store is owned and all of the images designed by Mabelle RO! They are awesome. I first encountered her images in The Angel Company catalog, and I was so surprised to see that I could buy her other designs in digital form from her (thanks to the enabling of Michelle, Danni, and Jackie!) I adore cuteness, and her designs just overflow with CUTE!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Flower Girl by Mabelle RO; sentiment by Pure Innocence for My Favorite Things

Paper: Ice Cream Parlor DSP, Rose Red, and Pacific Point by Stampin' Up

Ink: Rose Red for sponging; Pacific Point for sentiment

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Cloud dies by My Favorite Things; Stampin' Up punches; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; glittery felt