Pixie Cottage Challenge 16 - flowers and a sketch!

It's Once Upon Wednesday time and it's time for another fabulous Guest Sketcher!
This week we are very excited to have with us Jacque from Jacques Magnolia's!!!
If you haven't had the opportunity to see Jacques work before then you are in for a treat.
Here is the sketch she has made for us this week.

This week I used Baby Blake by Lisa Schmidt. This adorable baby just melted my heart. Isn't he the cutest and I just fell in love with the sentiment.
I don't have a lot of time to post today but I can't wait to see your gorgeous creations using this sketch and your flowers, see you at The Pixie Cottage!

Skipping Stones Sketch challenge 21 and P.M.S

Welcome to this weeks Skipping Stones Challenge. This week we are featuring our last sketch from the very talented Kim Crawford and a P.M.S sale.

Not the kind of PMS that sends us to our pantry's for chocolate covered reinforcement but the kind of PMS that stands for stands for Purchase More Stamps:
The more you buy the more you save
Buy 1 stamp sets save 5% coupon code PMS1
Buy 2 stamp sets save 10% Coupon code PMS2
Buy 3 stamp sets save 15% Coupon Code PMS3
Buy 4 stamp sets save 20% Coupon code PMS4
Buy 5 stamp sets save 25% Coupon Code PMS5
There are so many wonderful stamps to choose from including the set I used for this weeks challenge, Whispering Wings.

I decided to challenge make my card clean and bright. I didn't use a scrap of patterned paper, that is a first I think!
I also used a fun technique that I picked up at Kim Teasdale's sponged backgrounds class. I am learning so much!

I can't wait to see what you do with this fun sketch!

Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge 20!

It's time for another Tuesday challenge and our sketch artist over at Skipping Stones Design, Kim Crawford has this fun sketch for the week:

Let me tell ya, this was WAY out of my comfort zone. I have never made a shaped card before and struggled with a couple of ideas. I ultimately decided on making this flower card and using the beautiful new "Whispering Wings" stamp set.
I stamped the heart design using a TH distress ink pad. I stamped it 2x on scrap paper and then onto my finished piece to make it appear to be in the background. I then stamped my sentiment and embossed.

We also have two new guest design team members this month so don't forget to check out:

Ashley Cannon

Beverly Rousch

Once Upon a Wednesday...Buttons and Guest Sketch

It's Once Upon Wednesday time and for the second week in a row we have news for you!
Not only are we now on weekly challenges but every other week will have a Guest Sketch Artist providing the sketch for you! We've secured some of the most popular artists in the card blogging world to share their talents with us for One Week Only!
You won't be disappointed and every other week you'll be surprised with a new Guest Sketcher!
Today we have our 1st guest, a very talented sketcher, it's Priscilla from the super popular Midnight Madness Challenge Blog.

The sketch, exclusive to The Pixie Cottage this week, is:

This week I chose to use the beautiful "Simply the Best" stamp by the fabulous arTish! I love this rose, it has so many beautiful petals and was a blast to color.
I used Tombow markers and an Aqua Painter to color the rose. The paper is K&Company and Bazzil cardstock. I finally had the chance to use some of the Prima ribbon I bought at Michelles Scrapbooking and more!
Make sure to visit The Pixie Cottage Blog so you can look at the rest of the beautiful DT cards!
Challenges:
Fun 2 Stamp - Flowers
Raise the Bar - Spring
Stamp Something - Stitch something
Your next stamp challenge - Sewing

Blog hop with Skipping Stones Design

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design's Blog Hop to celebrate the release of two beautiful new stamp sets, Birthday Donuts and Whispering Wings. If you just happened upon my blog today, you’ll want to go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived from Beverly Rousch's blog!

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing another great creation from Kimberly Crawford. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch. Just remember to use the keywords SSD020 if you are uploading to any online galleries or link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. We'll be looking soon for Guest Designers so you never know....
Great deals also going on at Skipping Stones! From the 13th to the 22nd, or while supplies last, Buy 4 stamp sets get Bras Volume #2 OR Bras Volume #3 for FREE

Your next stop is Michelle Giraud!

Order of participants:

Skipping Stones Design http://skippingstonesdesign.com/

Kimberly Crawford http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/

Erin Grotegut http://www.inkysmiles.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Ashley Cannon Newell http://ashleynewell.blogspot.com/

Mary Giemza http://mycardz.wordpress.com/

Chelsea Van Wyk http://www.scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/

Beverly Rousch http://bevithia.blogspot.com/

Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/

Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Amanda Sewell http://www.inkspirations.blogspot.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Challenges:
Crafty Ann's - Let the sunshine in.
My time to Craft -Pearls

New Pixie Cottage Challenge and challenge news!

Welcome to the New and Improved Pixie Cottage Challenge.

We will be holding our challenges EVERY week starting today!
In addition to more chances to win great prizes from Michelles Scrapbooking and More, we have made it even easier to participate. Each week we will have a sketch and/or a theme. It is your choice to use the theme of the week or the sketch or both!
This week we have a sketch and a theme.


The theme is Wet or Dry embossing.

My card this week features one of Lisa Schmidts GIRLS OF THE WORLD line. Lisa started out with a Dutch girl Janneke, a Scottish girl Maggie, and, the image I used, a sweet little girl from Ireland, Cassidy. I am really hoping that Lisa sketches many more of these little cuties!
I wet embossed my image and then paper pieced and watercolored. My background is sponged with Distress inks.

Card Recipe:
Paper - K&Company, Bazzil swiss dots CS, Strathmore 140lb WC paper.
Ink - TH Distress, Versafine
Accessories - Spellbinders dies, Ribbon, Brads, Flowers from Wild Orchids Crafts, Madeira Thread.

Challenges:
For Fun Challenge - Flowers/rain showers/spring
Flourishes - Use what you bought! (my new pack of K&Company paper!)
Prairie Fairy - Texture
Crafty Creations - Paper Piecing
Just add Ink - Just add.....ink
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Pollycraft - Anything Goes
S2G - Anything Goes

Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday and Sneak Peek!

Wow, spring break is over and boy did it go by fast! Welcome to the first Sketch Tuesday in April. This month we have an amazingly talented sketch artist, Kimberly Crawford. Kimberly has created some beautiful sketches to play with this month. Here is the sketch for this weeks challenge.

Also joining us this month are two incredibly talented guest DT members, Bev Rousch and Ashley Newell!
This week I am providing a sneak peek at a fabulous new stamp set called Whispering Wings. This gorgeous set will be available next week in the Skipping Stones Store. I will also have candy next week to celebrate the new releases so make sure to keep checking back!

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Card Recipe:
Paper: K&Company and Bazzil
Ink: Versafine and TH Distress inks
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
accessories: Ribbon, Martha Stewart punches, Spellbinders Fleur De Lis, squares and labels dies and Madeira Thread.

Challenges:
SSDS - Wings
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a time - Anything Goes
Stampin for the Weekend - Ribbons and Bows

Spring is in the air at the Pixie Cottage!

Today at the Pixie Cottage we are celebrating Spring with another Pixie Cottage Showcase! Make sure to take a peek at all of the DT's cards because there are some adorable new stamps being introduced.
My card today features two pixie cottage stamps. I used the beautiful "Stump&Bench" stamp by the uber talented Sandra Hammer, to create the background. I then cut out Alisa from the adorable "Alisa in Wonderland" stamp by the fabulous Alisa Ramirez. Doesn't she look so cute sitting on the bench!? I got this idea from a fabulous tutorial that our very own Pixie DT member Renata did. You can check out that tutorial here.
I colored my images with Distress inks, Tombow Markers and an aquapainter.

Recipe:
Paper - From Stash
Cardstock - Bazzil
Dies - Spellbinders fancy tags
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon - Prima Specialty ribbon collection

More fun cards to browse from DT!
Emma
Piali
ArTish
Renata
Anne
Risa
Katie
Tammy
Pam
Michelle (special sneak peek!)

Challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky - Technique (sewing, watercolor)
Cute Card Thursday - Dimension
Die Cuts R Us - Recipe,1 Stamped Image, 2 Die Cuts, 3 Buttons/Jewels, Ribbon
Charisma Cardz - Spring!

New Pixie Cottage Challenge + New DT Announcement!

Welcome to a new Pixie Cottage Challenge! This weeks challenge is Circles! Just make sure your card uses circles and post your link. There are wonderful prizes to be won from Michelles Scrapbook store.
My card this weeks features this adorable image by Eileen Gutierrez called "Sweet Molly"
This image was so much fun to color! I used my favorite Distress inks and an aquapainter then popped her up with dimensionals for a 3-D effect. My papers are K&Company and Bazzil cardstock. I used lots of stickles and sugared brads for sparkle!

Exciting News!
Michelle just announced our new DT! You can find the names of these talented ladies HERE!

Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones and a Blog Candy Winner!

Wow, it has been such a busy week for me and I couldn't believe that it was time for another sketch Tuesday! We are still celebrating the release of the new Chick Chat set at Skipping Stones. I love these little guys and there are so many fantastic sentiments that the uses are endless! Our sketch artist of the month Jami Bova has created another fun sketch this week! I haven't used corners like this in a long time and I had forgotten how much fun they are.
Here is this week sketch from Sgt Stamper!

Blog Candy Winner!

Last week I had a drawing for a brand new Skipping Stones stamp set. Thank you to everyone that left me comments.
The winner is....chosen by Random.org
True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 12

Chris!
Congratulations Chris! I will send out your stamp set!

Thank you everyone and I hope to see your entry at Skipping Stones!