Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Welcome New Pixies and a Contest!

We have NEW Pixies at Pixie Dust Studio! Click HERE to see their creations, and leave a comment. You could win TWO Pixie Dust digis of your choice!

Monday, January 31, 2011

It's Release Day for "Cupid's Corner" at Pixie Dust Studio!


It's Finally Here! I was so excited when I saw this newest release, and I couldn't wait to ink them up!
I have one more card to share today!
This is "Jar of Hearts". Isn't it delicious! So much fun to color! The talented Pixies have more eye candy for you! Stop by their blogs. Their links are in my sidebar.
Don't forget to stop by The Pixie Dust Studio and pick up "Cupid's Corner" Today!!!!

Our New Pixies!
Welcome to the Pixie Team!
February Guest Designer

CHALLENGES
Creative Cowgirls- Love is in the Air/Valentines  (Sun.)
Paper Play Challenges- Layer It Up (Thurs.)
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges- Anything Goes  (Wed.)
My Time to Craft- Emboss, Emboss, Emboss!  (Tues.)
Pile It On- Punch It 
Crafty Sentiments Designs- My Favorite Things (Hearts and Punches)  (Thurs.)


Sunday, January 30, 2011

Day Two:Sneak Peeks for Cupid's Corner" at Pixie Dust Studio!

Today I am showcasing two cards from the soon to be released collection "Cupid's Corner".

The first features "Lover Boy". Isn't he Gorgeous!!!!! Swoon! I couldn't resist giving him a "five o'clock shadow"! LOL

CHALLENGES
Craft Your Days Away- Love  (Sat.)
Charisma Cardz- Valentines/Love  (Thurs.)
Mark's Finest Papers- Valentine Card  (Fri.)
Tellen's Place- Make It for the Guys  (Fri.)
Aud Sentiments- Sentiment with a Love theme  (Wed.)
Simply Create- Give Your Heart Away  (Fri. Feb.11)
Digi Doodles Shop's Best- Swirls  (Thurs.)
Southern Girls- Dry Embossing  (Thurs.)

The next card is...
"Love is in the Air", and it features another of Kathy's adorable Pixies! How do you like her shoes? They were inspired by Helena Bohnam Carter at the Golden Globes. She wore one red shoe and one green shoe on the Red Carpet!
What will inspire you in your cardmaking? Need help? See what the Pixies have for you! Their links are in my sidebar.
Stop by tomorrow! It's Release Day at the Pixie Dust Studio! I'll have another peek for you, and all of the new digis will be available for purchase!

CHALLENGES
Delicious Doodles- Spots or Stripes (Fri.)
Lexi's Creations- Valentines  (Sat.)
Freshly Brewed- Photo Inspiration  (Wed.)
Fab'n Funky -Delight in Your Digi  (Wed.)

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Day One: Sneak Peeks for "Cupid's Corner" at Pixie Dust Studio and...

.....Happy Birthday to me! It's Day One of Sneak Peeks, and it's also my B'Day!
This image is "The Notebook". Do you remember the movie? It's one of my faves! Did you know that the "Kiss" scene won "Best Kiss" at the People's Choice Awards? The acceptance on stage actually rivaled the scene in the movie!
This collection is perfect for Valentine's Day or any day that you need a card  for a special someone. Wouldn't this image make a sweet anniversary or engagement card! Check out Pixie Joyce's blog for more inspiration. She has the cutest project to share! I'll have more peeks for you tomorrow and for the release day on Sunday. Hope to see you here! Pixie Hugs!
CHALLENGES:
Stamp Fairy- Circles and More Circles  (Sun.)
Pile It On- Love is in the Air  (Sun.)
Pixie Cottage- Flower  (Wed.)
Paper Play Challenges- Layer It Up!  (Thurs.)
Simply Create- Give Your Heart Away (heart border)  (Fri.)

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Who's the Chef? this Week at Pixie Dust Studio!

It's not me! LOL Hubby does the cooking around here! Lucky me! I do bake and occasionally cook.

I chose "Baker Fairy" from The Goodies Collection at Pixie Dust Studio. It was so much fun coloring her wings! I also got to use my brand new MS "Heartbeat" punch on this card. How will you interpret this week's theme? Need some inspiration? Check out the blogs of our talented DT. Their links are in my sidebar. Link your card or project HERE for a chance to win a free digi and a Winner's Badge for your blog. Tomorrow is the last day to enter your application if you'd like to be a Pixie. All the deets are HERE.
Stop by on Saturday, Jan. 29. Sneak Peeks begin for Kathy's newest release "Cupid's Corner"! You are going to LOVE it! It's perfect for Valentine's Day! See you then! Hugs
Challenges:
Creative Belli- P is for Pink  (Wed.)
Stamp Something- Cute Somethings (over)
Whoopsi Daisy- Valentine and Love (Sun.)

Thursday, January 20, 2011

"Button Up" at Pixie Dust Studio this Week!

Use buttons on your card or project this week.

I found the cutest, teeniest buttons at Hobby Lobby. They were in my stash, and I thought they would be just perfect for this card.

The digi I chose is from the newest Pixie Dust Collection "Dino-mite. It's called "Friendship is Dinomite". It's available now in the Pixie Dust Studio.
Enter this week's challenge HERE and you could win a digi of your choice and a Winner's Badge for your blog! Need inspiration? Check out the Pixies' creations! Their links are in my sidebar.
Would you like to be a Pixie? Kathy is having a DT Call! The  deets are HERE. The call ends Jan. 28.

My card is entered in these challenges:
1. Pile It On- Anything Goes
2. Aud Sentiments Love theme
3. SSDS- Anything Goes
4. Stamp Something -Anthing Goes (over)
5. Pixie Cottage- Who Do You Love?
6. Penny's Challenges- Anything Goes
7. Truly Scrumptious- Pink, Brown, Green

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Stylish Blogger Award!



My dear friend, Elizabeth, owner and designer of Softpencil Designs, gave me this award!
Thank you, Elizabeth! Now I have to tell you 7 boring things about myself. LOL

1. Like Elizabeth, I cut my own hair. I have always cut my husband's hair and my sons' but not until about 5 years ago did I start cutting my own hair. It was around Christmas, and I had planned to go to the hairdressers, but it snowed, and I couldn't get out of the driveway. So in desperation, I cut it myself! I had watched hairdressers cut my hair in the past, so I didn't feel too intimidated. I can even do layers front and back!

2. I have been in the same Bunco group for 23 years. We meet once a month to roll dice, chat, and eat delicious food.

3. I am a procrastinator. When something is looming over my head instead of tackling it right away, I start cleaning anything and everything that doesn't move. Usually I'll start in the bathroom. I have it down to a science, and I can clean the entire room in 15 minutes. Hubby always asks when he sees me whirlwind cleaning, "What are you putting off that you should be working on?" Actually cleaning is mindless work, and I'm able to think a lot of things through before beginning a task. 

4. I LOVE chocolate! I have to eat at least two pieces every day. My favorite are the Hershey's Nuggets with milk chocolate on the bottom and dark on top. I keep them in the freezer.

5. I love my kids and grandkids sooo much. I pray for them all the time. Someone once said that a mother's prayers are like a bright shining star shooting straight to Heaven. I certainly hope so.

6. Hubby spoils me. He cooks for me, and I clean up afterward. Before starting college he worked as a cook. He cooks fast too! He hates cleaning up afterward, and I don't mind at all. I do enjoy baking. I love making desserts. I have made three wedding cakes and a huge engagement cake for my children over the past five years. 

7. I read every night before I go to sleep. Right now I am reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I heard about the book on NPR (National Public Radio) and one of my Bunco friends had just finished reading it, so she lent it to me.

Now I need to pick 15 victims Blog friends to send this award to:
Patty J-who was one of my very first followers
Beth- (Nana's Memories and More) who shares stories and pix of her family and "Mr. Bear"
Lorraine- who always leaves such sweet comments on my blog
Georgia-my BFF and fellow Bunco buddy
Chris Veneruso- who always makes me laugh!
To 4 members of the S2G DT whom I had the honor of working with for 12 months:
Anne who also served on S2G and inspires me with her creations and challenges she participates in.
Beth (Itsabrt) who regularly visits my blog and leaves such nice comments
Melissa who served with me on S2G and now on Pixie Dust Studio DTs
Kathy Owner and Illustrator of Pixie Dust Studio who allows me to work with her fabulous images every week
Ileana who makes such gorgeous projects
Jennifer Scull a former S2g member who always makes lemonade out of lemons
Big Hugs to you all and to all of my followers who make my life so happy!