Pixie Cottage Blog Candy!

The Pixie Cottage is giving away some yummy blog candy! Lots of pretty new stamps, perfect for the upcoming winter and holiday season! In order to win these yummy stamps click here to get the details...

What a Doll!

Hello Everyone,

Today I have another card featuring this lovely image from The Pixie Cottage that I want to share with you. The name of my image is "What A Doll" and I think she has the prettiest eyes!



Because I wanted to show off my image, I kept my card design pretty basic. I embossed the top half portion with my Swiss Dots embossing folder. The bottom portion is design paper from DCWV (Nana's Kitchen). My card is embellished with ribbon, flowers and half pearls. My image is colored in with Copic Markers and I carefully applied tiny dots of Liquid Pearls to the flower centers of her dress.

Getting off the subject of my card...my husband and I are going up north for a two day get away and I won't have access to a computer. I have pre-scheduled this post and I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.

So in between Halloween parties and celebrations, I hope you have a beautiful day and thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

Pixie Cottage Challenge #2...Celebrate!

Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday Wishes To You!

This weeks Pixie Cottage Challenge theme is to make a card based on the word "Celebrate"! This is a awesome challenge because you are in control of what you want to do! How cool is that?! Before I go any further, I also want to thank all of the participants who participated in our first Pixie Cottage Challenge. We had 34 participants!!!! Way to go Pixie Cottage! As of this moment, I don't know who the winners are but to see if you are a winner.....click here.



To participate in this weeks challenge, you can use any stamp that you desire. If you have Pixie Cottage Stamps, feel free to use them. You can also combine your challenge card with other blog challenges as well! You have 10 days to complete your card. Once you are finished with your card, link it up to the Pixie Cottage Blog. All "celebrate" challenge cards are due by November 8th and must be posted to the Pixie Cottage Blog by midnight (EST). Have fun with the challenge and we look forward to viewing your creations!



For my "celebrate" card, I chose this delightful image (A Little Witch In All Of Us) created by our multi-talented DT leader, Kristen Kelsey. My card is a easel style card and I found the instructions for this card here (A picture by picture tutorial by Suzanne Dean). I was hesitant to make on of these cards because it looked difficult but they are really super easy to make!
I also made a matching treat box for my card. My kids feel that they are "too old" to go Trick-or-Treating and my boys wouldn't be caught dead with this box! Once I fill the box with candy, I think my daughter will give it to one of her friends...either way.....I'm fine with the kids decision.


For more "celebrate" inspiration....be sure to click on the DT members names below. You won't be disappointed!

• *Kristen
  
• Andrea
  
• Anne
  
• Kate
  
• Pam
  
• Peggy
  
• Renata
  
• Tammy
  
• Tara
  

Card Details
image and sentiment Pixie Cottage, c/s The Cut Cardstock Co.,Bazzill and Papertrey Ink, dp Reminisce, ribbon, half pearls, button and felt flower. Treat Box...c/s The Cut Cardstock Co. and PTI, dp Reminisce, punches EK Success and MS fench punch, sentiment Pixie Cottage, felt flowers, brads (handle) half pearls, button and felt flowers.

So sorry for the long post, I got a little carried away! *smile* Thanks so much for stopping by and have an awesome day!

hugs

Pixie Cottage Saturday.....Winter Theme!

Every other Saturday, The Pixie Cottage DT will present a sneak peak of new rubber stamps. I chose the adorable Hannah and her sled. I think Hannah is so cute and that Sandra, the creator of Hannah does such a beautiful job detailing her images!

Hannah is colored in with Copic Markers and I embellished the trim of her coat with Flower Soft. The blue background colors were airbrushed on after I finished coloring my image. To make the snow look sparkly, I added a layer of Stickles, let it dry and then I repeated the process about three time for the added dimension.


The design paper is by 3 Bugs In A Rug. The card stocks are by Bazzill and Papertrey Ink. The embellishments are ribbon, one red button and red half pearls. The sentiment is from Elzybells Art Stamps.

To see more winter themed sneak peeks, click on the names of the Pixie Cottage DT. You won't be disappointed!

• Kristen K.
  
• Andrea S.
• Peggy R.
• Anne S. F. L.
• Tara W.
• Renata E.
• Katie T.
• Pam L.
• Tammy
  

I hope you enjoy the view of our winter themed sneak peeks! Have a beautiful weekend and I hope that it is full of sunshine! If so, please send some sunshine my way.....we really need a little sunshine around here:) Take care and thanks so much for stopping by!

hugs

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

World Card Making Day and new Pixie Cottage image!

Hello Everyone and Happy World Card Making Day!

World Card Making day celebrates creativity and connects fellow card makers.  This event recognizes the power of handcrafted goodness, and the empowering nature of creativity.

The Design Team at Pixie Cottage is celebrating this event by offering sneak peeks of the magical world of Pixie Cottage.  Join in the fun! And see if you too can find your creative magic...

The Pixie Cottage DT decided to put on a little show of the new and soon to be released stamps for World Card Making Day. This was a surprise idea yet all of us came through with shining colors! Be sure to stop by the Pixie Cottage's Blog to see the rest of the DT samples!





My image is colored in with Copic Markers and I air brushed the background skies. I embellished the stars with extra fine glitter and added Fruit Punch Stickles to the bow. The DP is by DCWV and the card stocks are SU and PTI. I can't remember where I brought the sentiment at all! geez! Other embellishments are ribbon.

Have a great day and beautiful weekend and thank you so much for stopping by!