Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #1


Yes... you read the title correctly....The Pixie Cottage is pleased to announce our first sketch challenge...starting today!


This weeks challenge is to make a card based on the sketch that you see posted on my blog. The fun doesn't end here folks.... you can use any stamp that YOU desire, combine our challenges with other blog challenges and you have roughly 10 days to complete your card! How cool is that?! For more inspiration and challenge info. click on this link here.



One thing for sure, I really enjoyed making this card for our first challenge. I wanted to make a fun type card with bold Halloween colors. The name of my image is Little Sweet Pea and I think she is adorable! The card stocks used are SU, Papertrey Ink and Bazzill. The design paper is from my scrapbox stash. I used my largest Nestie circle die for the background circle and each square measures 1 1/4 inch. Little Sweet Pea is colored in with Copic Markers and I embellished her buttons with a bit of Stickles. The sentiment "Boo To You"is from the Pixie Cottage as well. I cut out each word and matted the words to the 1 1/4 inch squares. I also used Prima Flowers to embellish and each flowers center contains a black half pearl.

We can't wait to see your lovely cards and hope that you decide to play along! To see the Pixie Cottage DT samples click here! Feel free to add our logo to your side bar as well.

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day!

hugs

Risa

34 comments:

cats whiskers said...

Morning sweetie what an adorable card this is - Love it and love that little cheeky image
Hugs Jacqui x

queen-of-nostalgia said...

Risa, your cards always make me smile :) I love your style!

Cheers!
Kristen

Sandy said...

I am reading as many blogs as I can today. Just wanted to let you know I stopped by. That Halloween card is darling!

Andrea, said...

Oh wow Risa this is gorgeous, I love the colours and what a cute little image

Random Acts of Krafting said...

Oh my, I love the way to angled the word "to" it really makes the card pop out. Your colouring is fantastic as well.

Hugs,
Tanya

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

What a fun card Risa!! I just love your layout and the cute image!! Sweet Halloween creation. I love the sketch and sure hope I have time to play!!
hugs,
Chris

Tara said...

This is gorgeous Risa - I totally adore that black and white gingham paper with the orange, it works so well!
Hugs Tara xx

Katie said...

Risa,
I love this!
The gingham paper is perfect and the coloring just wonderful. And the flower are gorgeous!

Tammy said...

This is soooo cute Risa! Your coloring is fantastic. Great job with the sketch!

Beautiful Greetings said...

Adorable Risa! Your coloring is amazing and I just love the style you added to the layout.

Janiel/ janny said...

Risa, What an adorable card!!!
hugs, janny

Deb Neerman said...

This is such an adorable card, Risa! Love, love, love it!! Great take on the sketch!!

Lauren said...

The layers and colors here are amazing! Great job Risa!!!!

Diana said...

Dude!!!!!! This is adorable! Your coloring is awesome - I love the stickles on the little buttons. Super super great card!

Anonymous said...

Hi Risa! Your card is fabulous!I love your coloring. You did a beautiful job on this adorable image. I am so honored to be serving with you on the design team.
Hugs,
Pam
http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/

CraftyC said...

Your card is beautiful Risa, lovely!!
Clairexx

Jodi said...

oh gosh girl!! You soooo rock the copics!! I love your coloring and the clean looks you have on your cards!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Rach said...

a gorgeous card sweetie, fab colours and image. xx

Denise said...

Hi Risa,
Another great card! That is such an adorable image, too cute! Hope you are having a great week....been thinking about you....
Big Hugs~

Joy said...

such a cute card...love that little image! so darling and love the sketch challenge! you did a great job in coloring her! TFS!

Kelly L said...

Ohh, my your coloring is superb!! The design is very nice too! You are amazing with those Copics! :) Hugs, Kelly

Danni said...

What an adorable image!!Great card!

debby4000 said...

Adorable card, what a sweetie, great sketch too.
luv
Debby

Tina said...

Gorgeous lady, this is a stunner!

Teri said...

Great card! I love the vibrant colors and the sketch is such a fun one! Sweet Pea is adorable!

Rita said...

I luv it Risa!!! This card is sooooo awesome!

Hey Congrats on your winning card over on the Whiff of Joy Challenge blog...that card is beautiful & I personally think that ALL your cards are winners!!!

Unknown said...

Hey Risa,

I have a award on my blog for you. Come and get it?!

Hugs,
Renata

Elena said...

She is adorable! And I love the design of the card! Colors are so pretty! Really love how you attached the sentiment! You are so talented, Risa!

Barb said...

What an adorable card, Risa! The image is darling and you've done an awesome job coloring it. Your choice of papers and colors is perfect for fall. Very nice!

Debbie said...

A gorgeous Halloween card Risa, the image is adorable and your colouring is stunning! Debbie x

2 Worlds said...

I will try to participate cute cute card

Beth Norman said...

This is so darn adorable.

Ilissa said...

Just love your creative cards. Sorry to hear you've got a bug. Get well!!

Ila said...

What a Gorgeous card Risa!!..the image is So Cute and your coloring is brilliant..I love it!!..Hugs, Ila