Think Spring and Hearts!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Think Spring and Hearts!

6:00 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Hump Day Everyone!! I can't believe it is Wednesday already!! It is time for another Flutter By Wednesday and Inky Impression Challenge!!

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is to use hearts with a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creations! If you create a card or project using this challenge please leave a direct link to your creation in Mister Linky here. If you upload to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword, FBW.We can't wait to see what YOU create!!

Since today is also an Inky Impressions challenge, to think spring and use pastel or bright colors and an Inky Impressions Stamp, I combined the two and came up with this card using Lili's Egg Hunt from Inky Impressions:

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Inky Impressions- Lili's Egg Hunt
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Bitter Chocolate Bazzill
Accessories: Scrap lace, Pink grosgrain, Stitched teal ribbon, SU Corduroy Buttons, SU Felt leaves, Prima Flowers
Challenges:
Friday Sketchers Sketch
Totally Papercrafts Challenge- buttons and bows
Stamp something- something cute
Flutter by Wednesday- butterfly, angel or fairy and hearts
Inky Impressions- pastel or bright colors and an Inky impressions image
Fussy and Fancy- Dazzle Us- my flower is sparkly
Allsorts- 1, 2,3 mine is 1 Lili, 2 corduroy buttons and 3 daffodils
Our Creative Corner- Something old from your stash-mine is the last scrap of lace I found
Daring Card makers challenge Have a heart
Pile it on- Flowers
Spoonful of sugar- springtime
Creative Belli Challenge- butterflies or dragonflies
polka doodles- hearts and flowers
sassy designs by Susie- hearts and flowers
Crafty Angels Challenge Flowers
Corrosive challenge Sew it up
SophistiCat challenge Stitching

I hope you enjoyed seeing my card and you too are inspired to join us at Inky Impressions to create a card or project with bright or pastel colors and an Inky Impressions Image (If so leave a direct link here before March 2, this challenge is for two weeks.)

For more inspiration, please visit my dt sisters:

or If you decide to play in the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge (to create a card or project with a butterfly, fairy, or angel and hearts), please leave a direct link here at the Flutter By Wednesday Blog. If you upload your creation to an online gallery please use the keyword FBW. This week there is blog candy from our sponsor: Susana's Custom Art and Card Design.
In order to be eligible for the blog candy, you must participate in the challenge and have your creation linked before February 22 at Midnight.

For more inspiration for the Flutter By Wednesday challenge, please visit:
Ann,
Cassie
Christine
Danni
Debby
Harriet
Heather
Jeanette
Jodi
Karen
Kimberly
Kris
Kristie
Lelia
Michelle-
Nancy
Nicola
Pam
Shana
Guest Designers:
Suzie
Alex, Brandi and Randi

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you have a wonderful day!! As always I enjoy reading your comments and treasure your visits.

Labels: Easter, Flutter by Wednesdays, Inky Impressions

74 comments:

cheryl said...: wow hun this is utterly brilliant love those papers and your detail is always amazing hugs cheryl xxxx; February 17, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Angelwood said...: Another beautiful card, Chris. Love the combination of colors you've used here - it really stands out! Awesome stitching around the card. hugs, Angela; February 17, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Crystal said...: OH WOW Chris this is soooo wonderful I JUST LOVE this blue!!! Gorgeous work sweetie!; February 17, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Mephisto said...: Hi Dear,
your card is wonderful. Fab Idea.
Hugs
Domi; February 17, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Karen Wilson said...: Oh Chris, this is gorgeous! WTG on all those challenges again too!! Lovin' that stitching! I really have to try that some time!; February 17, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Cheryl said...: Girrrrrrrrl, you sure know how to bring a smile to my face...it's LOVELY!! I wish we lived closer, as I would LOVE to work side-by-side with ya and dig through your stash...I KNOW you've got THE BEST papers and embellies! I LOVE everything about this one...especially that RIBBON!! Great job girly! : ); February 17, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Lelia Pierce said...: Wow! Love all the texture and the little deets on this one. Should I have expected anything else? ;O)

Hugs,
Lelia; February 17, 2010 at 8:45 AM
dolcreations said...: Wow...how do you do it girl!!!! You add so many gorgeous details to your cards! Beautiful image and coloured beautifully!; February 17, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Becky said...: This is gorgeous!! I love the dp and the coloring and the----heck I love everything, this is gorgeous.:); February 17, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Tina said...: Wowy McZowy, this is amazing!; February 17, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Maria Matter said...: beautiful Chris!!! this makes me smile with these spring colors and sweet Easter image! wonderful design too!

Hope you & your daughters are having a great time!
Blessings, Maria; February 17, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Unknown said...: Love this one Chris. The texture and the extra ribbon and lace is beautiful. Great card and thanks for sharing; February 17, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Nannieflash said...: Wow Chris not only is your card gorgeous, but the design and details are stunning. I am in awe of how long it must take you to post everything on your blog as it must be so time consumming. ~Well done with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxx; February 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Cassie said...: Very cute and springy, Chris! Love that bow and image ;D; February 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Nancy said...: Super cute, Chris!! Enjoy your vacation!!; February 17, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Stef H said...: yeah, yeah, do i have to say it???? BEEEE-U-TI-FUL!!!! love the colors too!

hugs ♥; February 17, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Patti J said...: Yep...spring is just around the corner! I can feel it in this blog post! What beautiful work you have done here, Chris!!! Love this card - thanks for being such an inspiration to me!; February 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Leigh Ann Baird said...: This is wonderful! I am so ready for spring! Actually, I am ready for summer!; February 17, 2010 at 11:02 AM
stampinfrog said...: Beautiful card Chris!Love the papers and your card does say SPRING!
Hugs,Connie; February 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM
kris said...: what a wonderful creation!! i'm really feeling spring here!! and that heart charm just added the final touch of LOVE!!! hugs, Kris; February 17, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Kimberly S said...: What a beautiful card Chris! Love all of the accents and your very pretty coloring. :); February 17, 2010 at 11:50 AM
BA said...: such a wonderful card, so beautiful colors
xoxo BA; February 17, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
What a beautiful card. Lovely papers in great colours, a fabulous image and embellishments. the stitching is so precise.
Hugs,
Fiona x; February 17, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Shelly Koskinen said...: Your card is really cute!!; February 17, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Steph Zerbe said...: Super cute and fabulous coloring!!! Love that little butterfly!; February 17, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Unknown said...: stunning Chris, I love everything about this card, many thanks for playing along at Sophisticats this week. Hugs Avril xxx; February 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Jodi said...: This is a gorgeous card Chris! Love the pretty coloring and papers you used!
Hugs
Jodi =); February 17, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Deb Neerman said...: WoWzA, Chris, this is a-mazing! Love the color combo, the adorable image, and the fab DP ... this is soooooooo terrific!; February 17, 2010 at 1:42 PM
Sue said...: Hi Chris
gorgeous card luv the image great colouring, beautiful papers and lovely layout. Thank you for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week, hope to see you next week, sue,x; February 17, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Moshie said...: This is just too cute!!! You did an excellent job with it!!! Thank you for joining the Sophisti-cats Challenge this week.
hugs, Diana; February 17, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Mandy said...: Hi Chris,
This is stunning..I love the layout,image,details everything...and your colouring is always so perfect..
Mandy xx; February 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM
Tracey said...: This is gorgeous Chris! I love the colours you used!! xx; February 17, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Robin Kirkpatrick said...: Great card, Chris! Love the bright colors and that adorable little butterfly! Thanks for playing along with us again on the Belli Challenge!; February 17, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Ann Kranitz said...: Hi Chris! Your beautiful spring colors definately have me feeling the Spring!! Love the way you incorporated everything into one card. Another WONDERFUL creation!!; February 17, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Fabiola said...: vive le printemps tant attendu bravo pour cette jolie carte; February 17, 2010 at 2:50 PM
gina g said...: Wow beautiful i love the cute image and love all your embellies. Thanks for joining the Sophisti-cats Challenge this week. luv gina xx; February 17, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Kerri said...: Gorgeous card and colors!!! Love it, girl!; February 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Riet said...: What a beautiful card Chris,i love your image and colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx; February 17, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Unknown said...: OMG Chris, I am so crazy about this card! I adore those papers and that image is simply darling! All of your deatils are so very divine!
Blessings,
Kim xXx; February 17, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Michelle said...: Beautiful card, Chris! And yes, I'm all about thinking about Spring...bring it on baby!! I need some green grass, birds chirping, sunshine and warmer weather!!; February 17, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Joey said...: Hi Chris

this is stunning as always, beautiful layout and gorgeous colour choice.

Joey.xxx; February 17, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Kristine said...: Oh sooo ADORABLE Chris!! :) Love this layout too, and your papers go perfectly with this cute LiLi image! LOVE IT!; February 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Christine said...: Such a cute card, Chris! Your added butterfly is perfect for this image!

Blessings,
Christine; February 17, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Annette Bowes said...: Hi Chris, such a beautiful card, wonderful spring scene, she is so pretty, gorgeous embellishments, take careX:); February 17, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Danni said...: Another masterpiece! So gorgeous!!! Love it!; February 17, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Liz Williams said...: WOW, so full of fabulous colors, details, and that adorable little butterfly fluttering by. Thanks for playing in the Belli Challenge.; February 17, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Melissa said...: This is so cute! Thanks for joining us this week at Stamp Something!; February 17, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Silke Ledlow said...: OH my...this card is precious!!! Fab colors and the image is totally cute!!! Check out all the challenges you've added...you rock GF!!! Hugs ~S~; February 17, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Harriet Skelly said...: Wow Chris - I love these colors and that cute image! Awesome work combining all of those challenges - I'm in awe! Hugs, Harriet; February 17, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Cheryl Walker said...: Awwww Chris your card is toooo sweet hun!!! I love it! Love the colors, and your layout!!! And of course your stamped image is just tooooo SWEET!!!!

Hugs,
Cheryl; February 17, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Cassie said...: oh my - i think this is my favorite inky card you've done to date! it's just fabulous!; February 17, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Grace said...: Gracious gf!!! THis is adorable!!! Just love every little detail on this sweet image and great layout!!! Your coloring is fantastic! I don't know how you do all you do but sure glad you do!!! You amaze me! Miss you and will be glad to hear you are home!; February 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Unknown said...: A gorgeous card, love the vibrant colours, especially the ribbon and bow.

Thanks for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week.

Hugs Joanne xx; February 17, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Unknown said...: What a sweet card, Chris! I love the LO and those DP are so yummy! Love it!; February 18, 2010 at 3:01 AM
Chrissy D said...: Such a SWEET image, Chris! Love the turquoise! Makes me want to have summer all the more! Thanks for joining us in the Belli Challenge! Have a great day!; February 18, 2010 at 8:03 AM
Lisa Foster said...: Oh my goodness! This is sooooo CUTE! ♥ it!!!
Hugs,
Lisa; February 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Jessica Diedrich said...: This is SOOO stinkin' cute! LOVE your coloring and the colors you used for this card, Chris! Gorgeous!; February 18, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Denimo said...: Chris, this isn't cute! It's beautiful... and cute! Wonderful job. Thanks so much for joining us for the Stamp Something challenge.
Hugs, Denimo; February 18, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Sharon said...: This is so very pretty Chris. love the papers and the image looks so cute.xx; February 18, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Beth aka BR-T said...: Chris this card is wonderful I love this image and her as always cut expression! You have such a way with cards that is so inspiring! Have a great day. Beth; February 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...: This is so pretty. Love the colors and the paper and the black accents and stitching really make it pop. Sweet image too and that last little bit of lace from your stash is perfect. Great to see you joining in the fun with Our Creative Corner and Pile it On this week.; February 18, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Susie Sugar said...: Wow Chris this is so cute I love it, it's a work of art
Thanks for joining in this weeks at Susie's Sassy Challenge we hope you will join us again next Thursday the 25th
Love Susie; February 18, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Jenny Gropp said...: SO MUCH detail! Looks awesome! Thanks for playing along with the OCC and the Belli Challenge!; February 18, 2010 at 7:49 PM
katesacraftybugger said...: fab card , thanks for joining us at polkadoodles this week.
hugs Kate x; February 19, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Unknown said...: Fantastic card! I especially love all the sewing. Great job on the challenge! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Our Creative Corner.; February 19, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Kerry said...: Lovely card and pretty spring colours. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles this week.; February 19, 2010 at 4:22 PM
scotspanda said...: gorgeous image and the papers you've used are lush :o)

thanks for joining us on Allsorts this week

lotsalove

Amanda xx; February 19, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Unknown said...: Lovely card, so nice and bright :-) The image is really sweer. Thanks for joining us at Sophisti-cats
Hugs
Tasha
xxxxxx; February 20, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Tracy said...: Hi Chris, this is beautiful, thanks for joining Susie's Sassy challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x; February 20, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Kristie W. said...: Adorable card, Chris! That stamp is just so cute :); February 20, 2010 at 7:02 PM
Valarie (vampme3) said...: Hi Chris! This is adorable! Thanks for pointing me to this challenge and your kind words about my MMSC card!; February 21, 2010 at 7:03 AM
Tip Top said...: Thanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!; February 22, 2010 at 5:22 AM
Alexandra Lundgren said...: you are the QUEEN of combining challenges. I bow to your greatness!

WOW- and that card is positively STUNNING too!; February 22, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Jackie Randolph said...: Beautiful! Love the DP and your ribbon is gorgeous!

Thanks for playing with the Fussy & Fancy gals!; February 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM