Once upon a time there lived a fair maiden....

Thursdays are Delightful because I get to show you a new image from Digital Delights by Looby Lou! Meet Princess Shona...isn't she just lovely :) If you saw my post last week, then you know that Sparky the Knight is battling dragons in her honor.
This and many more fairy tale images are available at Digital Delights...check em out!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Digital Delights By Looby Lou - Princes Shona
Paper: DCWV DP, Bazzill Cardstock, Neenah classic crest solar white
Coloring: Prismacolor Pencils and OMS (gamsol)
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Glue Dots, Sponges, pearls, prima flowers, ribbon, stickles

Once Upon a Wednesday...Back to school!

Welcome to a brand new Challenge with the Pixie Cottage. This week we are challenging you to go back to school! You can choose to combine the theme with our sketch this week or you can do one or the other...isnt that easy! This weeks sketch was a blast and designed by our very own Pam!

Not only did I have a great sketch to work with but I also got to ink up a brand new Hannah by Sandra Hammer. This stamp says back to school to me. If you ask most children what they like best about school, most of them will tell you recess. My fondest memories of recess are swinging with my best friends on the playground...ah those were the days!
My card looks naked to me! I always stitch my cards but my sewing machine needs a good cleaning and oiling and I didn't have time to do both the maintenance and the creating :) I will get it done by next week I promise!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: The Pixie Cottage - Hannah on a Swing
Paper: Wild Asparagus DP, Bazzill Cardstock, HQ Watercolor Paper
Ink: Distress Ink, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Tombow Markers
Accessories: Glue Dots, Sponges, Wild Orchid Flowers, ribbon, Basic Gray pearls

Stamp Sneak peek at Skipping Stones! and a Winner!

Welcome to this weeks sketch challenge at Skipping Stones Design! This week I am excited to give you a peek at a brand new stamp set..."Always There" Let me tell you, it is gorgeous!

I also have a new and exciting sketch this week from Maren.
I decided to use these beautiful butterflies and lots of stickles! I also tried this fun ribbon technique that my friend True did a tutorial on a few days ago...while mine isn't quite as flawless as hers...I still like the effect and it is a great way to use ribbon scraps that we all hate to throw away! You can check out her tutorial HERE.

Okay...I almost forgot to announce a Blog Hop winner! I can't believe it and I am so sorry to anyone that was waiting.
the winner of the $10 gift certificate to Skipping Stones is,
Comment # 5

KC

Please contact me so I can give you the information you need and congratulations!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design - Always There
Paper: DCWV DP,Bazzill Cardstock,
Ink: Versafine Onyx, Vintage Photo
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Glue Dots, Sponges, RRR ribbon scraps, stickles

Dragons and Knights, what a delight!

It's Thursday again! That means it is a wonderful day to check out what's new at Digital Delights by Louby Loo! Wendy has some amazing new images that released the first of August. I have used two of the new releases for my project today. Meet Augustus the Dragon and Sparky the Knight! Are these guys not the cutest!


Card Recipe:

Stamps: Digital Delights By Looby Lou - Augustus the Dragon, Sparky the Knight
Paper: DCWV DP, Stardream Cardstock, HQ Watercolor Paper
Ink: Distress Ink, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Tombow Markers
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Glue Dots, Sponges, button, ribbon, stickles

Challenges:
Sew Many Challenges - Stitching
Pollycraft - In Stitches
Practical Scrappers - Stitching
Little Paper Shop - Sewing

Once Upon a Wednesday...Anything but a card!

It's time for another Once Upon A Wednesday at The Pixie Cottage and another sketch from our fabulous Special Guest Sketcher Jay Jay!

Along with the sketch we have the added challenge of making "Anything But A Card"
You don't have to use a Pixie Cottage Stamp to enter but if you do have why not try out!
Remember you can use the sketch, the theme or both and can combine our challenge with any others you like!

I used the Stargazer Lily by ArTish for my journal. I just love this stamp, it always turns out so beautiful. I colored the using tombow markers and a waterbrush.

Challenges for this project:

Digi Doodle Shop - Flowers
One Stitch At A Time - Pack A Punch
Alphabet Challenge - P is for Punches
Tanda Stamps - Beautiful Borders
Sew Many Challenges - Stitching
Pollycraft - In Stitches
Practical Scrappers - Stitching
Little Paper Shop - Sewing

Gingersnaps - Go 3D
Simon Says Stamp - Make a Gift
Everybody Art - In The Garden

Delightful Weddings!

The weekend is almost here and that means it is time for more inspiration with Digital Delights by Louby Loo!
This month is wedding central for me, My brother and my best friend are getting married in the next two weeks so of course I needed a couple of wedding cards. This brand new image from Wendy was just perfect! Add a little shimmer, some ribbon and flowers and voila...a wedding card.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Digital Delights by Louby Loo - Bride and Groom
Paper: K&Company DP, Neenah Solar White, White Pearl Linen Cardstock (Paper Temptress)
Ink: SU Rose - Prismacolor Pencils and OMS
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Pop Dots, Sponges, Ribbon, Wild Orchid Flowers, Crystal Effects, Stickles,

Challenges:
Digi Doodle Shop - Flowers! 8/19

Fancy Folds with the Pixie Cottage!

Its Wednesday at the Pixie Cottage and that means it's time for another new sketch from Pam and a new technique challenge to go along with it!

This is a fairly simple sketch as we'd like you to also make the card with a "Fancy Fold"! This can be an easel card, a gatefold, a z- fold, anything other than the regular one fold card. Of course you can just do the sketch but why not fit in both!

Our guest designer for both July and August is Lisa! Make sure to check out her beautiful work.

Card Recipe:

Paper: K&Company DP, Bazzill CS, Paper Temptress Lustre Line
Ink: VersaMark Onyx, Antique linen
Stamps: Simply the Best by ArTish - The Pixie Cottage

Misc: ribbon, spellbinders dies, MS Pearls, Basic Grey Rub-ons.
Fold instructions - SplitCoastStampers

Challenges:
Digi Doodle Shop - Use Your Favorite Stamp 8/12
Craft Your Days Away - Favorite Thing 8/20
Sentiment Sundays - Anything Goes 8/15
Our Creative Corner - Embossing 8/14
Penny's - Anything Goes 8/18
Rosie Dees = More Than One Fold 8/22

Whispering wings

Hi everyone! It's Tuesday again and that means its time for another Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge with the Stamp Tramps. We are thrilled to have the talented Maren Benedict join us for the whole month as our Guest Sketch Artist!

Look at this great sketch she provided for us this week!

I used my Whispering Wings and Timeless Textures sets for this fun card with a slightly vintage feel! I say slightly because I am by no means a vintage pro. :)

I can't wait to see what you create!

Skipping Stones Design is having a DT Call until 8/14, so be sure to check out SCS for our post on how to apply and the requirements! This is such a fun group to work with!

Card Recipe:

Paper: K&Company DP, Paper Temptress parchment CS
Ink: VersaMark Onyx, Vintage Photo, Antique linen
Stamps: Timeless Textures and Whispering Wings by Skipping Stones Design

Misc: ribbon, spellbinders dies, MS border punch, sewing machine, madiera thread

Be sure to check out the other "Stamp Tramps" and our guest sketch artist to see what they've come up with!
Amanda Sewell
Jen Ingle
Michelle Giraud
Kandi Phillips
August Guest Sketch Artist Maren Benedict

Winner of The Digital Delights Blog Hop Image...

Remember this little guy? He was the free image for the Digital Delights Birthday Blog hop. My drawing is a little late because I was on vacation but good things are worth waiting for right!?
Okay...without further ado, here is the winner of Bumble Bee Larry, chosen by Random.org.

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Timestamp: 2010-08-09 15:45:12 UTC

Tammy said...

Love the sparkles! Image can be found on your July 22 post.

Congratulations Tammy, I will send you your image.

Delightful New Releases!

Welcome to a new release Thursday at Digital Delights! Wendy has slaved away once again and come up with some adorable new images for August! Do you know anyone getting married? Are you into Knights and dragons and princesses? Well go and check them out!

I had the best of intentions for creating a field of wild flowers using the flower soft but...um...I don't think it panned out the way I had hoped :) Oh well, look past the purple flakes on the page and enjoy our little Groom Brady :) Also, that fun tree background is also at Digital Delights!

See you soon!

I will announce the winner to my Skipping Stones Design Certificate on Sunday! Don't miss it! :)