Cat's Crafty Corner

It's a Girly Girl Challenge this Week at Pixie Dust Studio!

2012-02-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

Ribbon and lace and flowes! Oh my! It's a Girly Girl challenge, so bring on the embellies!

I chose Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker Collection. Isn't she gorgeous! You can find her and other cute digis in the Pixie Dust Studio. My favorite color is blue, so I decided to indulge. What will you create for this week's challenge? For inspiration check out the blogs of our talented Pixie DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog.We can't wait to see what you create!

It's Sketch Time at MTMEPPS!

2012-02-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

It may be winter, but it feels like Spring here in the South! Spring reminds me of birds, so I chose images from Singing Silhouette for this week's sketch.

I colored the birds digitally and placed them in the cage. The cage was colored with Copic markers. DP is from the Island Love Collection. CS is Papertrey Ink, flowers are Prima, ribbon is Hobby Lobby, and rhinestones are from Michael's.

Won't you join us for this week's challenge? We would love to see what you create! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS46. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar.
Stop by the My Time Made Easy Shop for the images I used and many more. There is a HUGE selection of digital paper, too! You're sure to find something you will just LOVE!

What's your Favorite Animal? Pixie Wants to Know!

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

When I was a little girl, I wanted a pony. I got to ride a pony occasionally at a church picnic in the summer. My family used to go for rides in the car on weekends. We frequently drove past a farm called "Pony Heaven". It always sounded like such a magical place! Well, I never got a pony, but I do have a favorite pony digital stamp!

This is "Plushie the Pony" from the Toy Box Collection. Isn't he adorable! You can find Plushie and other cute animal digis in the Pixie Dust Studio.

What will you create for this week's challenge? For inspiration check out the blogs of our talented Pixie DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog.We can't wait to see what you create!

It's Time for Another Sketch at MTMEPPS!

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Happy Chinese New Year! Did you know that this year is the "Year of the Dragon"? It's the luckiest year in the Chinese calendar! Both my husband and my youngest daughter were born in Dragon years. My oldest daughter and I were both born in Rat years....Not too happy about that :( My oldest son was born in a Dog year and my youngest son in a Tiger year. To find out which Animal year you were born in, Go HERE.

I made a card to celebrate the New Year using images and good luck signs from the So Fortunate Digital Stamp Collection. DP is from the Color Infusion Collection. I ruffled some Organza ribbon from Hobby Lobby and hot glued it to the card.

This is the sketch. I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS45. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar.

Happy Chinese New Year!

It's a Polka Dot Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio!

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

I chose the image Do Little Dolly for this week's challenge. I think she's so cute! I really like polka dots, so I used lots on this card! You can find Do Little Dolly and other adorable images at the Pixie Dust Studio.

MTMEPPS #44

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for a new Sketch Challenge this week at My Time Made Easy Pretty Patterns?

Here's my card:

Here's Sketch #44

For my card, I used one of the sentiments from "Warm Winter Wishes". Then I colored it digitally. The dotted DP is from the MTME Shopping Shirley's Collection, and the striped DP is from the Spring is Here Collection. You can find them all at the MTME Shop. The punch is MS, and the ribbon is Hobby Lobby.

I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS44. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Happy Crafting!

It's a "Heart Me" Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio this Week!

2012-01-12T08:00:00.032-05:00

How many hearts can you fit on a card? I didn't even bother to count! I know there are a lot. There are hearts on the DP, and I added some too. How many can you fit on a card?

This card is doing double duty as a challenge card and as a Sneak Peek for the Love Struck Collection. The image is "Cupid Wings".

Today is Release Day! So if you've been drooling over any of these adorable images, you can purchase them now! Zap yourself over to the Pixie Dust Studio, and check them out!

CHALLENGES

My Time to Craft- Hugs and Kisses

It's time for a Sketch Challenge at MTME!

2012-01-12T00:01:00.021-05:00

I chose digital images from the Winter Knits Collection and a sentiment from Warm Sentiments for this week's card. The DP is digi paper from the Flakes and Fuzzies Set. Everything is available at the My Time Made Easy Shop.

Here is this week's sketch. I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS43. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Happy Crafting!

Day Two of Sneak Peeks for "Love Struck" at Pixie Dust Studio!

2012-01-11T08:00:00.042-05:00

It's Day Two of Sneak Peeks for Kathy's newest collection Love Struck! I have FOUR Peeks for you today! I had so much fun with these images!

This image is "Pixie Valentines". I colored her with Copics and Prisma Pencils which I then blended with a Copic blender. I made the flower myself out of Organza ribbon.

Next is "Conversation Hearts". I think it's so cute that they have little speech ballons! LOL

"Tree of Love" is the next image that I'm sharing. There is a little heart "carved" into the tree.

"Soaring" is my last peek for today.

I hope you've enjoyed my peeks for Love Struck. I still have one more image to share tomorrow. I'm also using it for this week's challenge. The Pixies have peeks for you too! their links are in my sidebar. Stop by tomorrow for this week's challenge and my final peek for Love Struck. All of the images in the Love Struck Collection will be available in the Pixie Dust Studio tomorrow.

Day One of Sneak Peeks for "Love Struck" at Pixie Dust Studio!

2012-01-10T07:00:00.062-05:00

Kathy has a brand new collection of Pixie Dust Cuties just in time for Valentine's Day! The new collection is Love Struck and it will be available in the Studio on Thursday. I have three peeks for you today.

First is "Brittney Love". I colored her with Copics and added some Stickles to the hearts. CS is Bazzil and DP is MTME. Flowers, buttons, and rhinestones are all from Michael's. Ribbon is Hobby Lobby.

Next is "Catching Your Heart". DPis also from MTME. The hearts were made with a Creative Memories punch.

My last peek for today is "Heart Garden". I love the little dragonflies! DP is MTME. The punch is MS, and the rickrack is Hobby Lobby.
For more peeks, stop by the blogs of our talented Pixies. Their links are in my sidebar. I'll have more peeks and samples tomorrow. I hope you'll stop by then. There are eight adorable digis in this collection. You can purchase yours on Thursday when they will all be in the Studio. I just LOVE this collection!

It's a Monochromatic Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio!

2012-01-05T08:00:00.028-05:00

Welcome to the first challenge of 2012 at Pixie Dust Studio! We also have a brand new Pixie, Theresa, and a returning Pixie, Taylor! I hope everyone had wonderful holiday celebrations and are ready to start a new year of Crafty Challenges!

It's a monochromatic challenge this week. I usually don't do purple, but decided to use it on this card. The image is "Glamorous Granny" from the Red Cape Collection. The sentiment is from My Time Made Easy, Warm Winter Wishes Collection.

It's Time for Another Sketch Challenge at MTME!

2012-01-05T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hi, Sketch Fans! Hope you enjoyed the holidays! I certainly did. Hate to see them end. The house looks so sad and empty when the decorations are taken down. But if they were up all the time then they wouldn't be special at Christmas, would they?

This week is Review Week. That means that you have your choice of Sketches #27-33. I chose #30. The sentiment is from the Warm Sentiments Collection. Snowflake DP is The 12 Days of Snowflakes and it's a FREEBIE! Dotted DP is Shopping Shirley's Candied Thistlestalk. Punches are MS. CS is Bazzil.

To see all of the choices available, zap yourself over to the MTME Blog. I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. The paper and images plus much more are available now in the My Time Made Easy Store. Check it out!

Anyone Else Have this Problem????

2012-01-02T12:15:00.002-05:00

Dear Blogger Friends,
Has anyone received a message when trying to upload a picture on the Layout Section of your blog saying that you have no more storage space? Then I was directed to a page to purchase more space. I did go into my online Picasa album and deleted some pictures and then I was able to upload a picture in the LO section. I had no idea that Blogger allowed only a certain amount of space. Has anyone else purchased more space, or did you just start a new blog some place else?

12 Pixie Dust Studio Favorites

2011-12-30T12:19:00.050-05:00

I have noticed that many bloggers are posting their 12 favorite cards from the past year. I decided to join in the fun! So here they are:

Miss Studio Priss from the Steampunk Collection

Pixie D and Prince Toto from the Pixie of Oz Collection

Sir Studio Punk from the Steampunk Collection

X Rated Snowman from the 15 Days of a Pixie Christmas Collection

Lover Boy from Cupid's Corner

The Notebook from Cupid's Corner

Love is in the Air from Cupid's Corner

Belle of the Ball from the Have a Ball Collection

Moonbeam the Unicorn from the Moonbeam Collection

Peter the Rabbit from the Egg Hunt Collection

The Royal Queen from the British Invasion Collection

Circus Princess from the Circus Collection

I hope you have enjoyed seeing some of my favorites. It was so hard to choose! If you missed out on adding any of these digis to your collection you can find them in the Pixie Dust Studio.

I've been MIA the past two weeks. My daughters who live out of state and my two grandkids have been visiting. I spent all of my time with them. We had a wonderful Christmas! I hope you did too! Wishing you a very Happy New Year! My regular challenge posts will start again next Thursday. Hugs

This week's challenge is to create a card with NUMBERS. Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog. For adorable digis, stop by the Pixie Dust Studio and choose your favorite image!

It's a Stitching Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio this Week!

2011-12-15T08:01:00.001-05:00

OK. I admit it! I am too ~~lazy~~ busy this week to drag out my sewing machine for this week's challenge. I did "Faux" stitching with a silver gel pen on my tag.

I used the image "Socket the Reindeer". I think he's so cute!

MTMEPPS 40 Challenge

2011-12-15T00:01:00.022-05:00

Are you ready for Christmas? It's my favorite time of year! I just had to make another Christmas card for this week's challenge.

The digital image is Mr. Claus. DP is digital from the Mrs. Candy Claus and Hot Holidays Collections.
I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS40. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. The paper and images plus much more are available now in the My Time Made Easy Store. Check it out!

It's a Glitter and Bling Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio this Week!

2011-12-08T08:00:00.014-05:00

I LOVE Christmas! It has to be my favorite holiday! I couldn't resist making another Christmas card. Glitter and bling fits in perfectly for this week's challenge. The adorable image is "Sweet Santa". Stickles were added to Santa's beard and fur trim on his suit. I used glittered striped CS, a glitter button, and glitter rickrack. So cute!

MTMEPPS 39 Challenge

2011-12-08T00:01:00.006-05:00

It's a time for another sketch challenge at MTME!

I chose another image from "Dashing Through the Snow". DP is from the new "Cool Escape" collection.
Solid color CS was printed on my computer. I made it to match the DP. I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS39. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. The paper and images plus much more are available now in the My Time Made Easy Store. Check it out!

It's a Color Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio!

2011-12-01T07:00:00.050-05:00

This week you have your choice of two color schemes.

Holiday Cheer

Or Shabby Chic.

I chose Holiday Cheer. The Pixie Dust image is Santa's Surprise. The sleigh is a My Time Made Easy Template, Sleigh Ride. The berries and gold leaves were purchased on clearance at an After Christmas sale at Michael's.

See how adding an adorable Christmas images can dress up your holiday gifts! I plan to make more sleighs and add different images to each one. Pop in a bag of Lindt's Lindor Truffles, add a bow, and you have a beautiful and delicious gift!
What will you create for this week's challenge? For inspiration check out the blogs of our talented Pixie DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog. For adorable digis, stop by the Pixie Dust Studio and choose your favorite image!
CHALLENGES
Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle Saturdays- Color Challenge
Pile It On- Sugar and Spice (What could be sweeter than Santa with a sleighful of chocolates? LOL)
Make It Monday- Anything Goes

MTME Sketches in Review

2011-12-01T00:01:00.007-05:00

This week you will have your choice of sketches 19, 21,22,23,25, or 26. Go to the My Time Made Easy Blog to make your selection.

For my card I used the digital image Dashing Through the Snow. It is available in acrylic or digital and includes 22 images. I colored the image digitally. Dotted paper is Shopping Shirley's Candied Thistlestalk. The snowflake paper, 12 Days of Snowflakes, is a Freebie!The flower is a slightly altered Cut File from MTME, Pretty Poinsettia.
I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. The paper and images plus much more are available now in the My Time Made Easy Store. Check it out!

It's a "Thank You Challenge" at Pixie Dust Studio this Week!

2011-11-24T08:00:00.038-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are enjoying the holiday and celebrating with family and friends! Did you watch the parades? That was always one of my favorite things to do on Thanksgiving when I was a child.

This week's challenge is "Thank You".

The image above is "Harvest Mouse" from the Pixie Dust Leaves Collection. It's one of my favorite images! I paper pieced the pumpkin.

How will you interpret this week's challenge? For inspiration check out the the blogs of our Pixie DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog. For adorable digis, stop by the Pixie Dust Studio and choose your favorite image!

Blog Hop Winners!

I hope you enjoyed our Breaking Dawn/Twilight Inspired Blog Hop! For a list of lucky winners stop by HERE at the Pixie Dust Challenge Blog.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Black Friday Sale!

Friday through Sunday!!!!

MTME Pretty Pattern Sketch

2011-11-24T00:01:00.007-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is having a wonderful time today with family and friends! It's time for another MTME Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge!

Thanksgiving reminded me that tomorrow is "Black Friday", so I decided to make a Christmas card for the official start of the Christmas season.

Digital paper is from The Farmhouse Fresh Collection. Isn't it delicious!

The sentiment and images are from the Beautiful Baubles Collection. The sentiment was digitally colored, and Copic markers were used for the rest. I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! You can link your project HERE. Sketch Keyword is MTMEPPS37. Need more inspiration? Check out the blogs of the amazingly talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. The paper and images plus much more are available now in the My Time Made Easy Store. Check it out!

If you're shopping tomorrow, Be Careful Out There! LOL I plan on staying home. Now is a good day to work on decorating the house. I have a good start on my shopping already thanks to some pre-Christmas sales and discount coupons. Plus everything that I bought is wrapped!

Happy holidays!

It's a Pixie Dust Twilight Blog Hop!

2011-11-17T10:05:00.012-05:00

Welcome to the Pixie Dust Twilight Blog Hop! If you arrived here from the talented Jess Marin's Blog then you're in the right place. If not, start at the beginning at the Pixie Dust Challenge Blog.

Kathy has done an amazing job on this set of images for "Breaking Dawn".

I chose Forever for my first project.

Every bride and groom needs a cake, so I "baked" Bella and Edward a Paper one! LOL

Close Up of the cake topper.

A side view

The back
I flipped the image, and glued them back to back before placing the topper on the cake. The back needs to look as good as the front!
I used Bazzill white textured CS to make the cake. I found some Paper Studio pink pearl frosted CS and used a MS punch to make the "icing"decorations. It doesn't show well in the photo, but sheer pink organza ribbon has been glued to the top of the border deco on each layer. Tulle and pearl stems were purchased in the bridal section of Hobby Lobby. The flowers were found at Hobby Lobby too. I cut them apart and hot glued them to the cake.

Next, I chose Bella Baby Bump.

This is another page for my "Never Ending Twilight" book. As Kathy makes new images, I make more pages.

The sentiment is from the book Breaking Dawn.

Here are Pixie's four new Breaking Dawn Stamps!! You can find them all in the STUDIO!!

I hope you are enjoying my projects and the Hop! There are some amazing prizes to be won!

The Prizes are....

- One grand prize will be awarded to the person who plays along with our Twilight Inspired Challenge, which will end on Wednesday, 11/23rd Noon CST. The Pixies would love to have you join the us in this FUN challenge!

The GRAND Prize random winner will win their choice of a PIXIE PACK!!!

The challenge this week, is to use the color-combination of:

Red, Black, White/Silver

with the option to add something sparkly!

Enter your project HERE for a chance to win!

- Two other prizes will be awarded to Hoppers who have completed the hop and leave a comment HERE on the Pixie Dust Studio Blog!!!!

The prize is THREE images of their choice!!!

- WINNERS will be chosen through Random.org and will be announced during next Thursday's Challenge (11/24th)

Thank you for playing along on this Sparkly Hop!!
Pixie HUGS

****Next stop is creative Alison's Blog. Enjoy the Sparkly Journey!****

Exciting News!!!

2011-11-17T00:01:00.047-05:00

While I was on vacation visiting my daughter and grandkids, I received some exciting news! I was asked to join Lauren Meader's My Time Made Easy Pretty Patterns Sketch Design Team! Whoo Hoo!

Here is my first card as a DT member. I chose the image "Made of Snow". This adorable snowman also comes with a stocking and a string of lights. The DP is "Mistletoe" and "Plaid" from the Cool Wind Collection. The digital image and DP are available in the MTME Store.

I used Scribbles Glittering Crystals 3D Paint for the snowflakes and snow accents. Silver snowflakes were made with a MS Snowflake punch.

Won't you join us for this week's sketch? Link your card HERE. Sketch keyword is MTMEPPS36.

For more inspiration, check out the blogs of the talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar.

It's a Paper Piecing Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio this Week!

2011-11-03T07:00:00.002-04:00

This week's challenge is paper piecing! I gave the little Princess a paper pieced gingham dress. The image is Princess and the Frog. This digi and many more are available in the Pixie Dust Studio now!

Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog. Need some inspiration? Stop by the blogs of the talented Pixies to see the images they are showcasing. Their links are in my sidebar. Stop by the Pixie Dust Studio and choose your favorite image!

Tea Time!

2011-11-02T14:40:00.003-04:00

Don't you just love tea sets? I wasn't much into playing dolls when I was little, but I did love a tea party! I used images from Robyn's Fetish for this card. DP is Graphic 45.

The sketch is from My Time Made Easy, Pretty Patterns Sketch.

CHALLENGES

MTMEPPS- Sketch
Pile It On- Keep Warm
Sew Many Challenges- Two Background Papers
Paper Crafting Journey- Use a Digi (stamp)

"Spooky" this Week at Pixie Dust Studio!

2011-10-29T02:20:00.000-04:00

I didn't think I could make a posting this week. But I can be spooky after all! I somehow managed to stab a safety pin into my thumb! The swelling has gone down, and it's no longer throbbing. Luckily I had most of these elements already colored and decorated, so all I had to do was glue them together. So here is my post...better late than never. This was the centerpiece for a Halloween Baby Shower.

I used My Time Made Easy templates to make the baby buggy and pumpkin: Bouncing Baby Buggy and An Apple a Day. A strip of CS was folded into a triangle and glued to the back of the witch so she could stand.

I used "Baby Boy" from the Oh, Baby Collection to make a "Punkin Baby".

What spooky creation will you make for this week's contest? Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog. Need some inspiration? Stop by the blogs of the talented Pixies to see the images they are showcasing. Their links are in my sidebar. Stop by the Pixie Dust Studio and choose your favorite image!

Day 15 of a Pixie Dust Christmas!

2011-10-28T07:00:00.023-04:00

Today is Day 15, and the final day of a Pixie Dust Christmas. Today's image is "Oh Holy Night".

I hope you have enjoyed all 15 days and images for a "Pixie Dust Christmas". I know I have! It has been so much fun working with all of these fun images! All of the images are available in the Pixie Dust Studio now. Stop by and window shop! You're sure to see some digis that are just perfect for the holiday season!

Day 14 of a Pixie Christmas!

2011-10-27T07:00:00.015-04:00

Today is Day 14 of a Pixie Christmas! "I is for Inside the Sack". And look what's inside! An adorable Raggedy Ann doll! I have fond memories of Raggedy Ann dolls. My favorite aunt was an excellent seamstress. Every time one of the neices or nephews welcomed a new little one into the family, my aunt would present them with a handmade Raggedy Ann or Andy doll. My aunt has since passed, so my sister carried on the tradition when my first grandson, her first great nephew, was born. Raggedy Ann and her friends are available in the Pixie Dust Studio now! Hurry on over and take a peek!

Tomorrow is the final day of a Pixie Dust Christmas :( I'll have one more peek for you then, when "O is for......" Stop by tomorrow to find out!

Day 13 of a Pixie Dust Christmas!

2011-10-26T07:00:00.001-04:00

We are now at the letter in "Studio". "D is for Dancing".

Isn't she gorgeous! I LOVE her hair! She is available now in the Pixie Dust Studio.

Stop by tomorrow when "I is for........" You'll just have to wait and see! Hee Hee!

Day 12 of a Pixie Christmas!

2011-10-25T07:00:00.020-04:00

We are up to Day 12 of a Pixie Christmas! U is for........

"Urban Santa"!

Santa likes "Casual Fridays" too! I couldn't resist dressing him in some comfy plaid pants with a coordinating hat. CS is Bazzill. DP is The Paper Studio. The pleated flower is "Peppermint Delight" from American Crafts. Santa is in the Pixie Dust Studio now! Stop by and visit!

Tomorrow the letter "D" will be featured. Stop by and see what we'll show!

15 Days of a Pixie Christmas is Baaaaack!

2011-10-24T07:00:00.001-04:00

Did you miss us? Well, we're back! Today is Day 11 of a Pixie Christmas! Today's image is "T is for Trio". These adorable snowmen were so much fun to color! You can find them today in the Pixie Dust Studio. Stop by and see the previous 10 days. They are all waiting to help you celebrate the holidays!
Stop by tomorrow when Day 12 will be available! See you then!

Finally Clean!!!

2011-10-23T20:28:00.001-04:00

Hubby said that I should be embarrassed to win a "Messy Desk" Contest! I did feel bad enough about it to clean up the mess. Here is the result:

I'll try to keep it clean and neat, but I shouldn't make any promises just yet! I need to finish a card for tomorrow. The 15 Days of a Pixie Christmas continues tomorrow! Stop by the Pixie Dust Studio to see all of the amazing images Kathy has created for "the most wonderful time of the year"! Stop by here tomorrow for my post. Hope to see you then!

"Embarrassed Winner"!

2011-10-23T13:04:00.002-04:00

Splitcoast Stampers had a contest this weekend for the messiest desk. As soon as I saw the announcement on FB I grabbed my camera, ran into my craftroom, and snapped this photo. This is really what my desk looked like. Nothing was added to the confusion.

Holey Moley! I was ALMOST too embarrassed to post it, but hey, it was a contest! So here goes! I was the winner! I had been working on cards, Halloween costumes, an anniversary gift, and Christmas decorations. Everything just ended up getting shoved aside so I could begin the next project, and this was the result. Now that you have seen my embarrassing secret I will be forced to clean it up. I have been fighting a sinus infection all weekend, but I will continue to sort out this mess! Hope to post an "after" picture soon!
BTW My prize was two digital images from The Greeting Farm!

It's a Birthday Challege at Pixie Dust Studio!

2011-10-20T07:00:00.001-04:00

We all need birthday cards in our card stash! I am especially short on cards for boys.

That's why I chose Captain Jack Sparrow from The Pearl Collection. The flower was made by pleating CS and placing it on top of a Nesties scalloped circle. Then a button was glued on top.

Guest Designer at "Digital Delights"!

2011-10-17T20:16:00.002-04:00

My Not So Scary Haunted House was chosen #1 at the Digital Delights Challenge last week! I was invited to be Guest Designer this week.

I chose "Tiny the Turkey". He's hoping he will be around after the holidays. LOL This digi comes with a blank sign, so you can add any sentiment you like (which I did). The image was colored with Copic markers.

My card also fits this week's challenge: Colors of Fall. What will you create? Enter your project HERE.

Pretty Patterns Sketch #31 at "My Time Made Easy"

2011-10-17T12:40:00.003-04:00

My Time Made Easy is having a DT call! This time there are six sketches to choose from. This was my choice:

And my card......

The flower was made from a recycled dryer sheet. It was sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, cut out, and Stickles were applied to the edges. The center was stitched and a rhinestone was popped in the center. The gold leaves were from the after Christmas sale at Michael's. CS is Bazzill. DP is Anna Griffin, K and Company, and The Paper Studio. Ribbon is organza (my favorite!) from Hobby Lobby.
I distressed the DP edges with Rouge ink from Color Box. The stamps are from the Tea for Two set from Papertrey Ink. Lavender ink is Stampabilities. Pop dots were placed under the sentiment and the teapot. Such a fun, feminine card to make! There's still time to enter! What will you make?

CHALLENGES

My Time Made Easy- Sketch #31
Truly Scrumptious- Distressing
Incy Wincy- Recycle (Flower made from used dryer sheet)

It's a Color Challenge this Week at Pixie Dust Studio!

2011-10-13T07:00:00.020-04:00

"Break the Habit" and join us this week! What will you create for this week's challenge?

Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home....

2011-10-12T14:27:00.057-04:00

.....or at least to my daughter's house! My sweet granddaughter who will soon be one year old is going to be a ladybug this year on Halloween. I found the most adorable Ladybug costume for her at Cracker Barrel (one of my favorite restaurants). My daughter has loved ladybugs for a long time. They seem to follow her around and bring comfort during stressful times (almost like Guardian Angels.)

I decided to make a Ladybug costume for my daughter. I bought a plain Tshirt and cut off the neckband forming a scoop neckline. Then I stitched on cording to finish it off. The skirt was made by looping strips of tulle over an elastic band, and then safety pinning the elastic ends together. Completely No Sewing required for this part.

Next I made flower for the shirt. Tulle was gathered and then topped with a bow and a ladybug button.

I twisted pipecleaners and hot glued pom poms onto a headband. I made another tulle flower similar to the one on the shirt and glued it to the headband to add a little extra bling.

A Ladybug needs wings. I used wire coathangers to make the wings and covered them with red sparkly tulle. I used Fabri-Tac to hold the tulle in place and to glue on the spots. The circles were cut out of black felt using Nesties and my Cuttlebug. The wings are currently in two pieces because they are too big to transport. They need to be duck taped in the center. I'll cover the tape with red ribbon and add two lengths of ribbon so the wings can be slipped over the shoulders.

This project was completed in two days and cost under $20. I can hardly wait to give it to my daughter!
DD wanted a costume to go with Ladybugs for my almost 5 year old grandson. I suggested a Bug Catcher with a Safari hat and a butterfly net. It was quickly vetoed by DGS who said he wants to be a Super Hero. I guess Super Hero is more exciting than a Bug Catcher! LOL

Day 10 of a Pixie Christmas!

2011-10-07T08:00:00.007-04:00

Today it's the letter "S". "S is for Stocking Full of Max."

Isn't Max adorable! He would make a sweet addition to anyone's Christmas collection. He's available with more of his holiday friends in the Pixie Dust Studio now. CS is Bazzill, and DP is from The Paper Studio. The Snowflake is a MS punch. Stickles add some bling.
We'll have five more digis to showcase soon that you'll just LOVE!

This card is also for the Pretty Patterns Sketch Challenge and DT call at My Time Made Easy.

ABC Challenge at Pixie Dust Studio!

2011-10-06T08:00:00.032-04:00

15 Days of Pixie Christmas post is below this one.

It's an "Anything But a Card" Challenge this week at Pixie Dust Studio! My FAVORITE kind of Challenge! This is what I've been working on the past few days. Hubby wanted me to make a Haunted House, and this is what I came up with. I bought a paper mache house at Hobby Lobby. It was plain brown, like a paper bag. All of the edges, doorway, and window frames were painted with black acrylic paint. I chose DP (from Archiver's) and paper pieced the entire house.

The "trees" are black pearls on stems. I hot glued orange "Got Flowers" to them and placed a dab of black Stickles in the center.

The front. "Unwelcome Mat": "Enter if You Dare" LOL The pumpkins are "Dress It Up" buttons.

Left side. The fence and spider webs in the windows are MS punches.

Right side. I placed pop dots behind all of the characters.

The back.

The roof. I folded some CS and placed it behind the witch, so she could stand on the roof.

The roof is removable. I placed two battery operated votive candles inside so it can be lit up.

Spooky!!!

Here is a collage featuring all of the elements.

What will you create for this week's challenge? Enter your project HERE for a chance to win a Pixie Dust image of your choice and a Pixie Star Award Badge for your blog. Need some inspiration? Stop by the blogs of the talented Pixies to see the images they are showcasing. Their links are in my sidebar. Stop by the Pixie Dust Studio and choose your favorite image!
CHALLENGES
Crafty Creations- Create a Crafty Decoration
Delightful Challenges- Make It Dimensional
C.R.A.F.T. Challenges- Bright Colors

Day 9 of a Pixie Christmas!

2011-10-06T07:59:00.003-04:00

Seasons' Greetings to you! Are you hearing Christmas music? We are at Pixie Dust Studio! Today"T" is for "Toys".

I accordion pleated some paper, glued the edges together, and popped a button and rhinestone on top for the flower. This image and many more for the holidays are available in the Pixie Dust Studio now. Hop on over and make your selections! Tomorrow I'll be sharing another image: "S" is for....... Hope to see you then! This week's Pixie Dust Challenge post is above this one.

Pretty Patterns Sketch #29

2011-10-06T01:26:00.000-04:00

This is a card that I made for the Pretty Patterns Sketch #29 and DT call at My Time Made Easy. I used a digital image from Pink Cat Studio, Clown Owls in Car. The yellow patterned paper is digi paper from S2G. Flowers are from Got Flowers and buttons are Dress It Up. I pleated and glued the ribbon in place. It was purchased at Hobby Lobby.

Day 8 of a Pixie Christmas!

2011-10-05T08:00:00.014-04:00

Here he is! "S" is for Santa's Helper"! He's available now in the Studio! Stop by if you need a helper for the upcoming holiday season. He has all of his friends there too ready to celebrate! Tomorrow "T" is for.....Stop by and see!

Challenge
I am entering this card at Pollycraft Monday: Sketch

Day 7 of a Pixie Christmas!

2011-10-04T11:24:00.000-04:00

Are you in the holiday spirit? We are at Pixie Dust Studio! We are spelling "Pixie Dust Studio" with Christmas cards!

Today's letter is "U" for "Under the Mistletoe". Aren't these lovebirds adorable! You can find them in the Studio now. I hope you'll stop by tomorrow. "S" is for........You'll have to wait and see! LOL

It's Day 6 of "15 Days of a Pixie Christmas"!

2011-10-03T08:00:00.005-04:00

Our Pixie Christmas Celebration continues!

Today's image is "D" is for Decorations". I just love this little house! It's all decked out for Christmas, and could even be a gingerbread house! So that's what I turned it into!

The template is "It's on the House" from Papertrey Ink. Punches are MS. I added some Stickles for a little bling. The candy canes on the roof are a button from "Dress It Up".

This image is available in the Pixie Dust Studio now. Stop by tomorrow, and see another one of Pixie's fabulous Christmas images!

Day 5: Come Celebrate Christmas with Pixie!

2011-09-30T08:00:00.004-04:00

Day 5 brings us to "E" is for "Eskimo".

Isn't he adorable?

I added some "Dress It Up" buttons from my stash. My daughter gave me the icicles. I had them in my stash for years, back when I was into scrapbooking Big Time!

This little Eskimo is now available in the Pixie Dust Studio. I hope you're enjoying Pixie's Christmas! We'll have more images for you on Monday. I hope you'll join us!

"What's Your Favorite Book or Movie this Week?" at Pixie Dust Studio

2011-09-29T08:01:00.000-04:00

The post for Day 4 of "15 Days of a Pixie Christmas is directly below this one.
Your challenge this week, if you agree to accept it, is to create a project based on your favorite book or movie.

Can you guess what I chose? It does double duty as a book and a movie! It was also an excuse to make another page for my never-ending Twi book!

Here is a close up of the scroll with a quote.

If you want to see more pages in my book, click HERE.

The Pixies want to know what your favorite book or movie is!

Day 4 of Pixie's Christmas!

2011-09-29T08:00:00.037-04:00

Day 4 brings us to "I" is for "Ingredients".

This little guy is delicious and would make a yummy addition to your holiday images!

Stop by the Pixie Dust Studio to pick up your Christmas ingredients. Another image will be released tomorrow!

Day 3: Pixie's Christmas Adventure Continues!

2011-09-28T08:00:00.005-04:00

Today's image is "X" is for "X-Rated Snowman".

I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this cute image! If you want it, it's now available in the Pixie Dust Studio. I hope you're enjoying this fun Christmas adventure! Another image will be released tomorrow!

Day 2 of Pixie's Christmas!

2011-09-27T08:00:00.026-04:00

Today's image is "I" is for "I Love Ornaments".

It is available now in the Pixie Dust Studio. Stop by tomorrow to see the newest image in Pixie's Christmas adventure!

Let the Pixie Christmas Festivities Begin!

2011-09-26T08:00:00.005-04:00

15 Days of a Pixie Christmas starts today!

"P" is for "Pixie Claus", and she is available in the Pixie Dust Studio today! A new image will be released M-F over the next three weeks. (15 images in all.) Guess what we're spelling? Why, Pixie Dust Studio, of course! Come join us on Pixie's very fun holiday adventure!

Stop by tomorrow for a peek at the next image to be released.

Happy Anniversary to....

2011-09-25T14:09:00.007-04:00

My DS and DDIL!

If you follow my blog you know that my youngest son got married last year. The first anniversary gift is paper. I was trying to think of something unique that I could make for this special anniversary. I came across Sally Ann's fabulous blog and saw her amazing explosion box! This was no ordinary explosion box. It had a CAKE inside! I was in LOVE and knew that I had found the perfect gift for my dear son and dear daughter-in-law! Sally was kind enough to post the tutorial for making this adorable creation on her blog "Sazzle Craft".

This is my version:

When the lid is removed this is what you see:

Photos from their wedding. All of the photos were taken by me. I printed them out in wallet size, rounded the corners, and attached. CS is Bazzill and DP is Miss Elizabeth.

Here is a bird's eye view.

The cake is removable. The flaps lift up and have photos on both sides for a total of 12 pages in the mini photo album.

I think I had the most fun making the cake.

I made their wedding cake for the reception too. I had leftover sequined ribbon and satin ribbon that was used on the actual cake, so I used that on the paper cake. The flowers were sprayed with Turquoise Blue Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels. The leaves were painted with acrylic paint to match the ribbons. The silver and pearls picks and flowers were purchased at Hobby Lobby.

I used smaller flowers on the paper cake and sprayed them. I also saved pearls to add to the flowers. The leaves on the paper cake were punched using a Creative Memories punch. The main difference between the two cakes is that the paper cake is three layers, while the wedding cake is two. I promised the newly weds that I would make a matching 6" two layer cake for their first anniversary. Why have a year old frozen cake for your anniversary when Mom can bake you a fresh one that looks just like the wedding cake? LOL

This is a closeup of the tag. The flower, pearls, and leaves were on their actual wedding cake. Thank you, Sally Ann for coming up with this amazing idea! I think it is the perfect gift for a first "paper wedding anniversary".

Don't forget to check out Sally Ann's tutorial. You'll be glad you did!