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Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Anything with wings over at Flutter By Wednesday!

A new challenge has opened over at Flutter By Wednesay and this week we want to see....

Anything with Wings!


We normally only allow butterflies, angels or fairies, but just for this week you can use anything as long as it has wings!  So I decided to have some butterflies but use a bird for the main focal point...




I am really getting into my non-stamp cards!  It's scarey not to use an image to work with and it feels little like cheating by not colouring in!  But I am loving stretching my creative skills by using die cuts - and goodness knows I own A LOT of dies that are barely used!  I haven't decided whether to use this for an engagement card or a wedding card - what do you think it is most suitable for - advice please!

I used more yummy papers from Echo Park's Be Mine 12 x 12 collection (from Quixotic Paperie here) and a My Favorite Things sentiment along with a varity of their dies too.

You can see more fluttery gorgossity over at the Flutter By Wednesday blog!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

  
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50 comments:

  1. debby400015 February 2012 at 07:46

    Adorable sweet card, beautiful colours and details.
    luv
    Debby

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  2. Tamara Morton15 February 2012 at 07:57

    Hi Mary, wonderful card I love the design inside and out..
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  3. Doreen15 February 2012 at 08:52

    A beautiful card Mary,love the bird cage.xxx

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  4. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä15 February 2012 at 09:04

    Gorgeous colour combo, love the die cuts.

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  5. Chrissy15 February 2012 at 09:18

    Beautiful Mary, love the colours and the birdcage...looks like a CHRISSY card...lol..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  6. coops15 February 2012 at 09:42

    love this mary.stunning stylish design and your gorgeous colour combo :D

    xx coops xx

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  7. DesignerDiva15 February 2012 at 10:39

    Gorgeous Mary I had to buy another pad of these papers the other day as I had used more than half of them and couldn't be without!
    I think it lends itself to a wedding card
    Hugs Laurie x

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  8. Denise 15 February 2012 at 11:12

    This is gorgeous Mary - love all the die cuts and those stunning papers.
    Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week.
    Hugs
    Denise xx

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  9. The Crafty Blonde15 February 2012 at 12:18

    Beautiful card, love the gorgeous bird and cage. Fabulous papers and colours. I think the card could be for either or maybe even anniversary.
    Lyndsey xx

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  10. Creations by Shirl15 February 2012 at 12:26

    pretty bird cage and the colour combo is awesome Mary! I say this card is great for any occasion....

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  11. Hanneke15 February 2012 at 12:50

    Wow, such a stunning card Mary! Love the die cuts you used! Great color combo as well! I think this would suit engagements and weddings both, but maybe a bit more for a wedding (the sentiment would be great for the honeymoon phase as they call it). Hugs, Hanneke

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  12. Lisa Jane15 February 2012 at 13:10

    ooh i love this .. as i love bird cages even though i am scared of birds lol
    The papers and colours are right up my street .. fabulous
    Lisa x

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  13. Unknown15 February 2012 at 13:40

    That's so sweet

    kitten - DYSU team

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  14. Nikbee15 February 2012 at 13:51

    A gorgeous card. I love the bird and the cage and the flower is fab.
    Nikki x

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  15. heidy15 February 2012 at 13:56

    Oh this is gorgeous Mary J1
    Love the flower!
    XXX Heidy

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  16. Sandy15 February 2012 at 14:24

    Fab card, love the pink, black & grey theme and the lovely bird and cage. The colour of that pearl in the flower just pops.
    Sandy

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  17. Lorraine15 February 2012 at 14:49

    Ooh, just gorgeous, Mary J! Love the colors, papers, die cuts and embellies! So pretty!

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  18. Karen Giron15 February 2012 at 15:36

    Wow - you knocked this challenge out of the park and I love how you used so many die-cuts for your focal image. The butterflies are the perfect little accent too!

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  19. Christine L15 February 2012 at 15:36

    Beautiful card Mary - I think it should be an engagement card... love the 'love birds' sentiment! And I know what you mean about not colouring something.... But that was all I used to do before I discovered alcohol markers!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  20. Anita15 February 2012 at 16:12

    Gorgeous card Mary J! Love the colors and the little diecuts are adorable. Such a different style from what you usually make but I love it. You are so talented :)

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  21. Liz McGuire,15 February 2012 at 18:15

    This is truly stunning - love those shades of grey and pink together. The scroll, flowers and birdcage - all perfect,

    liz x

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  22. WencheP15 February 2012 at 18:40

    Oh my gosh - I love your card! The colours are fabulous and everything is just perfect! Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

    -Wenche

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  23. Anonymous15 February 2012 at 19:33

    I absolutely love this Mary!! Just the sort of card I wish I could put together. Fabulous!!
    xxx

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  24. Angela15 February 2012 at 19:59

    What a sweety...
    Thanks for joining us at Karen's Doodles this time. Good luck.
    Angela

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  25. Kathleen15 February 2012 at 20:31

    Stunning, I love it and to me it would be perfect for either.

    Kath x

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  26. Leanne15 February 2012 at 21:07

    Hi Mary!!
    This is beautiful! Love the classic shabby chic feel. It can be used for any of those occasions. It's very dreamy.
    ;)

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  27. Shelby15 February 2012 at 21:15

    Such a beautiful and striking design! Love the color scheme you went with!!! Thanks for joining us at Karen's Doodles

    Shelby

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  28. Anonymous15 February 2012 at 21:21

    Beautiful Mary!
    Helen x

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  29. Jayne A15 February 2012 at 21:46

    Gorgeous. I love the pink and black together

    Hugs
    Jayne
    x

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  30. Danni15 February 2012 at 21:52

    I think you did a fabulous job on this card!! The black stands out and also gives it an elegant feel!! Wonderful job!!

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  31. Wendy15 February 2012 at 22:17

    This is gorgeous Mary, love all the die cuts and gorgeous papers.
    Wendy xx

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  32. Michelle15 February 2012 at 23:30

    another week and another gorgeous creation! LOVE the colors and that bird cage and bird. Fabulous card!!

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  33. Unknown15 February 2012 at 23:46

    This is very pretty. I would go with engagement. I love those papers.
    Alicia xx

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  34. Amanda R16 February 2012 at 02:37

    I think it is elegant and whimsical at the same time. I would say good for a shower type of card or a birthday card for a hip but feminine kinda gal.

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  35. VanessaB16 February 2012 at 04:04

    love this card: the colors and dp you used and all the little details! so pretty :)

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  36. Clarissa Schupp16 February 2012 at 11:22

    what a wonderful projekt, love the colors you have used.
    Thanks for joining us at CSD.
    xoxo Clarissa

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  37. Brigitte16 February 2012 at 12:50

    OMG, your card is fantastic!!! It's so elegant and it would work for either occasion!!! I absolutely LOVE it!!! Thanks for joining us this month at BTC&G and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte

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  38. Karen Wilson16 February 2012 at 13:49

    You did an awesome job with this, it's stunning!! Your bird is definitely the main focal point - love it!

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  39. Fabiola16 February 2012 at 21:07

    oh trop bien j'adore, elle est top! biz

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  40. Caroline17 February 2012 at 12:22

    OMG!!! this is a stunning card. Perfect for our love & marrige theme at the Crafty Calender this month. Hope you will join us again next time.

    Caroline x

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  41. Dafi✿18 February 2012 at 09:56

    Pretty creation! Great color combo! :)

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  42. Unknown18 February 2012 at 22:58

    Beautiful card, love it!!!

    Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments new monthly challenge, good luck!

    Big hugs Jo xxx

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  43. Geraldine18 February 2012 at 23:28

    Gorgeous card and terrific use of dies. Love your Black/pink colour combo. Thank you for entering this months BTC&G challenge and good luck.
    Geraldine

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  44. Paula19 February 2012 at 23:19

    A well deserved featured card at the Joanna Sheen challenge!

    Paula :D x

    http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/

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  45. Kristie W. 21 February 2012 at 00:04

    This is gorgeous, Mary!! Great color combo and fantastic job not using stamps :)

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  46. Jen Nelson21 February 2012 at 17:45

    beautiful Mary

    thanks for joining us at Cards For Men for our Love challenge...

    Jen xx

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  47. sandra's crafty corner23 February 2012 at 10:13

    hi hun
    what a gorgeous card, thanks for joining us at Cards for men in our 'Valentines/love' challenge, good luck and hope to see you again with us soon,
    hugs sandra dt
    p.s i have blog candy on my blog if you would like to enter it
    my blog

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  48. Chrissy24 February 2012 at 01:38

    Oh! Miss Mary...this is just as beautiful the second time round...gorgeous.


    Thanks for joining in with us at Crafty Sentiments Designs monthly challenge..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  49. Clarissa Schupp25 February 2012 at 04:34

    beautiful, love the colors.

    Thank you for joining in with us at Crafty Sentiments monthly challenge.

    Hugs
    Andrea

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  50. Sazzle2 March 2012 at 10:21

    Congratulations on being picked as one of our top 5 over at Fussy and Fancy :-)

    Don't forget to pop over to our site to pick up your blinkie!

    xx Happy crafting & glittery hugs xx

    Sazzle

    http://sazzlecraft.blogspot.com/

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x