Whimsy Garden Fairy

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Whimsy Garden Fairy

6:39 AM | Posted by Chris Olsen, Glowbug | | Edit Post

Happy Thursday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a good day and enjoying your week. It has been a very busy and hot week for us here with temps over 100 degrees and humid!! Yuck!! My trees and grass are beginning to die for lack of water. Boy do we need rain!!

Anywho....today I have a summery Whimsy creation to share with you using the Midnight Madness Sketch 61 and Garden Bun Bun Fairy (Meljens Designs Digital designs at Whimsy and Garden Bun Fairy Sentiments by Raindrop Echo Designs). The dp is Basic Grey Bittersweet.

Challenges:

*Cuttlebug Challenge- doilies and lace
*Little Red Wagon- Nestabilities
*One Stitch At a Time- lace, ribbon, bows
*By the cute and girly-warm summer days
*Ooh La La Creations-simply summer
*Nutty Nutshells #19- Summertime fun
*Crafty Cardmakers- Inky Fingers- inked up my edges
*Drunken Stampers- Summer Theme
*Lexis- layers
*Stamp with Sarah Kay- sparkling
*Creative Card Crew- to Die for
*Craftalicious-Cute
*PIO- Favorite Things-silk, ribbon and lace
*Speedy the Cat- die cut
*Incy Wincy-use punches
*Going Grey with Snap Creations, summer
*Midnight Madness 61- sketch
*Creative Inspirations- On the move-flying fairy
*Flutter by Wednesday- butterfly, fairy or angel

Thanks for stopping by today!! Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Have a great day!!

Labels: Whimsy

57 comments:

Jane said...: This is stunning Chris!! gorgeous papers and image and I love the lush bow! hugs, Jane xxx; July 8, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Patti J said...: Aww, Chris - this is so precious! Great card, my friend. Love the image, and that doily is so sweet! Love it :); July 8, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Unknown said...: Beautiful card, Chris!!!! Your whimsy garden fairy is just darling! Love your victorian style on this one!!!!
Blessings,
Kim xXx; July 8, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Dawn B. said...: This is so soft and sweet.. I love the fairy.. She is precious.. Keep cool. It is hot here too. We are very dry and my garden is showing the lack of rain.. Have a great weekend.; July 8, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Crystal said...: OH WOW Chris I LOVE how you used this fairy.....SOOOOOO SWEET and those papers and your bow is yummy!!! Beautiful and LOVE that border punch!!!; July 8, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Ms. Jen said...: Hey Chris! Gorgeous card. Love that MelJens design. Aren't they just so cute. I love that they offer so many freebies for those of us struggling as well. Stay cool, it's in the upper 90's here in TN as well!; July 8, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Jessica Diedrich said...: This is so adorable! What a cute image and that lace trim is perfect!; July 8, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Kerri said...: I am loving these Whimsy images! Soooo CUTE!!! Beautiful card, Chris!; July 8, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Riet said...: So beautiful card Chris,i love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx; July 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Danni said...: Now lookie at this pretty, adorable fairy!! Such a pretty card, love the image and the bow and well all of it! Thanks for playing along with FBW, Chris! Always happy to see your name!; July 8, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Chris your card is `stunningly beautiful`
Thankyou for joining in with the cuttlebug challenges,always a pleasure

terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/; July 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Carol Ann said...: Very pretty card I love the way you have used the lace around the image. Thanks for playing along at One Stitch at a time.
Carol Ann xx; July 8, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Liz said...: Wow that lace is Fab love it Thanks for joining our theme at OSAAT

Hope you pop back Sunday

Liz; July 8, 2010 at 2:22 PM
michele hileman said...: That is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors. Thank you for joining us this week at OSAAT; July 8, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Nancy said...: Chris, how adorable your card is!! The image is wonderful!! Awesome bow...so glad you joined us at FBW!!; July 8, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Jodi said...: Chris, this is just adorable! I love the pretty coloring you did and those are perfect papers to match! That lace is a wonderful addition to the card too!!
Hugs
Jodi =); July 8, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Grace said...: Ooooh Chris this is just too cute! LOVE the adorable image and that doily.... wow!!! Where did you find that or is it old? I'm lovin that!!! Love the gorgeous ribbon!!!! Hope today went well.... I was thinkin about you!!!
Hugs,
Grace; July 8, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Berry said...: This is stunning as ever Chris! Those papers are lush and I have been toying with getting this image as it is so so cute! Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this wk hugs Rebekah xx; July 8, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Just beautiful! I love that paper! Thanks for playing along with us this week at the Drunken Stampers!; July 8, 2010 at 5:58 PM
cheryl said...: wow chris hun this is just brilliant love it bless you for playing at OSAAT this week hugs cheryl xxx; July 8, 2010 at 6:17 PM
nnalorac said...: Gorgeous card, lovely colours and papers and sweet image. Thanks for joining us over on BTC&G.x; July 8, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Carol Hurlock said...: Now Chris this has got to be one of the cutest images I have ever seen!!! There is only one thing that is keeping it from being the "best" that I have ever seen....and that is.....are you ready for this....It is NOT a bear!!!! lol But, your card is adorable...simply adorable. I love how you used the lace as part of the element of the sketch. I absolutely love this card. Thanks for playing along with us at Midnight Madness.

Bear Hugs,
Carol :O}
Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge; July 8, 2010 at 7:31 PM
Tracey said...: Love love love this Chris!! Gorgeous! xx; July 8, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Claudine Poch said...: Beautiful! That border edge on the top of the card is very elegant. Thanks for joining us at Speedy's Friends.; July 8, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Linda Ledbetter said...: This is so sweet! Thanks for livin' it up with us at the Drunken Stampers Challenge Blog this week!; July 8, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Michelle VP said...: What an adorable card! I love that big pink bow with the lace and bling around your bunny fairy. :) Thanks for joining us at Flutterby Wednesday this week. :); July 8, 2010 at 9:32 PM
Sandee Shanabrough said...: Oh Chris, how cute this is! You have so much talent! I love every single detail! Thanks for playing in the CB challenge this week!; July 8, 2010 at 9:40 PM
Silke Ledlow said...: The bunny fairy is way tooooo cute!!! Beautiful card my friend!!! Stay cool...hugs ~S~; July 8, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Melissa said...: This is such a beautiful card, and the one thing that has really amazed me are all of the challenges that you have in one card...wow; July 8, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Melodie said...: Such a beautiful card, I'm speekless.
Hugs
Melodie; July 9, 2010 at 1:35 AM
Jackie Randolph said...: Oh this is absolutely stunning! What an adorable image and beautiful papers. Love the lace! Thanks for joining us at Going Grey with Scrap-creations.; July 9, 2010 at 3:17 AM
Lovely Linda said...: Awwww - way too adorable! Chris - this is just divine! I love that image and the gorgeous colours you have used. your lace is adorable and the bow - delish! Your card are always sure to delight us Chris! I love everythign about your card! Thanks for playing along with us at Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge, we hope to see you next week! {{{hugs}}}
Linda MMSC Design Team; July 9, 2010 at 4:41 AM
Lil Daffodil said...: Hi Chris,
Stunning papers and colours and a fantastic image. This card is gorgeous - I love it.
Hugs,
Fiona x; July 9, 2010 at 5:44 AM
Christina C. said...: Chris...what a darling image!!!! This card is phenomenal...love it!; July 9, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Kimberly S said...: What a sweet image! Love the lace and gorgeous bow as well! Thanks so much for joining us for this week's FBW! :); July 9, 2010 at 11:56 AM
merniebug said...: So sweet and cute and charming and just everything. I love this card and your coloring is to die for.; July 9, 2010 at 5:59 PM
pam124 said...: Chris, you know what a huge fan I am of your creations, so it's no surprise that I'm totally IN LOVE with your use of the Midnight Madness Sketch this week!! Your image is adorable and a perfect sentiment to match. Coloring is spot on and your colors, papers, lace, ribbon and stitching are spectacular!!

Thanks SO MUCH for joining us in The Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and I really hope you will share your unique talent with us again next week!

Hugs
pam
MMSC-GD; July 9, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Gem said...: beautiful card, I love the papers and the punched edge! thanks for joining in at OSAAT this week :) Gemma; July 10, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Heather "Hev" said...: Another fabulous creation :)

Thank you for joining us over at Incy Wincy Designs

Heather
Vanilla Hevn - my blog; July 10, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Carolyn Wolff said...: Beautiful card. We are sweltering in the heat here in Waterloo, Ontario too. Thanks for joining in and playing along with LRW!; July 10, 2010 at 8:40 AM
coldwaters2 said...: Absolutely gorgeous Chris loving that image and the colours
Hugs
Lorraine x; July 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Amanda said...: This is a great card and I'm impressed with the very professionally tied bow!

Thanks for joining us at OSAAT.

Amanda; July 10, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Hannapanna said...: Super cute card. Love the cute image and the patterned papers. Thanks for joining us over at By the Cute and Girly this month and good luck. Hugs Hanna; July 10, 2010 at 2:14 PM
Scrappy said...: WOW! This is amazing! All that attention to detail is FAB! Those embellies are just perfect too! Thanks so much for joining us at OSAAT and PIO! Hope to see you next challenge!; July 10, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Helen said...: Beautiful card!
Thanks for joining us at Pile It On!
Helen x; July 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Rosanne said...: Lovely card! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon!; July 10, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Jane said...: Ooh! Just Love those gorgeous papers - good luck at Crafty Cardmakers challenge XX; July 11, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Denise @ kc242 said...: Chris what a beautiful card! Love the image, it is sooooo sweet. Your dp is perfect for this lovely creation!
So glad to see you playing along with Midnight Madness!
Denise
MMDT; July 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Nana said...: Very pretty, love the papers!
Thank you for joining us at "PIO" this week!
hugs Nana; July 11, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Unknown said...: Stunning card Chris, the colours are gorgeous :-)
Thanks for joining us over at Craftalicious
Hugs
Tasha
xxxxxxx; July 11, 2010 at 5:27 PM
tbk100601 said...: Hi Chris! This is over the top cute!! I absolutely love that image as well as the colors! Thank you for playing along with us at the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge this week. We hope to see you again next week!

Brenda; July 11, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Priscilla said...: GORGEOUS Chris..just gorgeous! nough said!! What a wonderful entry and Great take on the sketch too. Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness sketch challenges.
Priscilla
MMSC Hostess; July 12, 2010 at 1:09 AM
Melissa Deuss said...: Super cute card!; July 12, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Kate said...: Love that little fairy bunny, great card.

** Kate **; July 13, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Crafteezee said...: Oh my goodness, this is my sort of card, I just love everything about it.

Thanks for joining us at Craftalicious.

Hugs Tracy x; July 13, 2010 at 8:56 AM
kaylou said...: Hi
what a gorgeous card so beautiful, thank you for joining us at Stampavie and more.
Hugs Kaylou xoxo; July 13, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Kristen said...: Oh Chris what a Great card! Love your paper, and your image is super cute. Thanks for joining us at Going Grey with scrap-creations!; July 19, 2010 at 10:50 PM