Pixe Dust Studio Challenge!

***second posting today, scroll down for Ella's Pink Scrapbook challenge

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas who cares if it's 90+ degrees outside! Today at the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge we want to see your Christmas cards using the traditional colors Forest Green, Cranberry and Ivory. I was really stumped on this card because I haven't used these colors for a Christmas card in years then bam!  A tiny thought emerged and I created this card in no time:

 

I was so excited to be able to use one of the new images Goody Gumdrops from the soon to be released The Nutcracker! Of Course I just now realized I spelled Goody wrong on my card! OOOPS!!!  Gotta laugh it off!

Well I hope you can play along! Beth aka BR-T

Ellas's Pink Scrapbook Challenge # 16...

   Hello I am sorry today's posts are late, I am having a heck of a time with my computer!

Now on to this week's challenge at Ella Pink Scrapbook, we have another combo challenge for you, a sketch and a color combo. For the challenge we want to see your layouts using the colors Pink, Hot Pink, Green & Black along with this sketch: 


I had the best time with this sketch and love my final project:

 

I tried a new technique for me by embossing a lower portion of the photo, sanding it off then rubbing my ink pad over the swirls.  What do you think? I hope you can play along this week! Beth aka BR-T

Torendi's item of the week

Just in time to match our "Travel Time" kit!  Cosmo Cricket 12x12 Joy Ride Ready Set Chipboard is HALF OFF!! Only $2.50!! HERE!

TheTorendi Encounter!

Hello Happy Hump day!  I have a fun card I want to share with you using Torendi products. I came across this great sketch from 2S4U:

Here is my card:

Isn't that Polaroid too cute?  It's called  Insta Love , I also used Bots Like Us running down the side of my card, & the dp paper I used is  High Voltage. These are available at the shop so stop by and check out these funtastic products by BamPop!
I am entering this card into two other challenges:
Paper Sundays  Lots of layers
Ann's Creative Nook  Anything Goes
Marks Finest Papers  Punch It
If the Shoe Fits  Vacation (let me see Camera!)

Well thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow! Beth aka BR-T

A Lil Lolita Boutique Ribbon Challenge

I created this card in haste because I would so love a chance to win some more of these fantastically Quirky stamps! Lil Lolita Boutique has a challenge of using ribbon may it be one or 10. I chose two with entirely different textures:

Well I know this is a quick post but I have to get a few ZZZ's Good Night. Beth

FFF sketch

****second posting today scroll down for Pixie Dust Design Team call

Good afternoon I have a card to share with you that I am pretty excited about! Why?, you may be wondering, well I created the dp paper from Adobe Photoshop that's why! Here is my card using Jade from The Greeting Farm's awesome set Roll Call:

Now as for the stars, I just scratched into my paper to mimic the one on Jades shirt. I currently have 50 TGF images colored and ready for cards that makes me feel so happy! It's kinda fun because my kids are doing the same...I think I will be buying my daughter some Prismacolor markers for Christmas!
I would like to enter this card into a few Challenges:
Farm Fresh Friday  Sketch
CaardVarks  Birthday
Party Time Tuesday  Anything Goes Birthday
Well thanks for stopping by! Beth aka BR-T

We are looking for TWO NEW Pixies!!!
What will you get if you join the Pixies....
-You will get the complete Digital collections from each release.
-A chance to work with super talented designers.
-Friendships
-Laughter
-Support
-Hang out with WINK

If this sounds like a lot of fun, then we want you!!!

Email your application to pixieduststudio@cox.net.
Put Pixie DT in your email subject line,
Apply for the DT
Include this info...
• How long have you been doing Paper Crafts??
• Do you sell any paper craft products?? If so what, and do you have a link?
• What other, if any, Design Teams do you belong to??
• What are you looking for in a Digi Design Team??
• If you have a blog, website ,esty shoppe.. please attach links!
• Share 3 samples of your paper crafts that you have done in past.
• Contact info: Name and email!:)

Design Team basic requirements are...
-Two designs per release ( more if you want ). There are two releases a month one around the 1st and one around the 15th.
-DT members are expected to submit a project to the Pixie Challenge at least twice a month.:)
-DT members will share something on their blogs about Pixie Dust Studio at least once a week.
-On release days you will promote the newest collection and share your designs on your blog.
-Be an active member of the PCP Pixie Group.
-The DT contract will be for three months. August-September-October
Please contact me with any questions you may have. I am gathering apps until the deadline of July 28th. I will send out invitations to the ALL new team members buy July 30th.

The new team will be announced on August 1st!!!

PS Kathy has an adorable free did to share you will find him here!

Christams In July

This seems to be a popular theme for many challenge sights this month so I have a fun card using Snowman Do Laundry from the Pixie Dust Studio Shop. Here is my card:

There are so many cute snowmen out there and this is one of my favorites! I used those great digi papers from
The Craft Table blog, it takes a while to download but it's so very worth it!

Here are the challenges for this card:
Ooh-La-La Creations  Christmas
The Shabby Tea Room  Christmas in July
Fussy & Fancy  Christmas in July
Stamp Simply  Christmas
Stampin Bee's  Polka Dots

Well thanks foe stopping by! I hope to posting more frequent as I have been coloring like crazy to have a stash of images ready for the making. Beth

Our newest member!

For the record I have been staving off this moment for many years now but as of late resistance became futile...we now own a puppy Collie he is adorable! I believe my husband wants to name him Avon after a character from The Wire who just happened to be a criminal mind behind the show, don't ask! So now we own Igor our soon to be an eleven year old Collie and the Puppy. Oh le's not forget about Epifany who is none to impressed check her out after their initial intro:

Where are her ears? LOL! One had to scoff as she clung to her Ninja stance while all the while her little kitty bell tinkled away.

As for Igor I believe he wants to love this new puppy and they will become great friends here are some pictures of them together:

And finally here are a couple of Avon to melt your hearts:

This last photo is so cute I love his floppy ears too bad they lose them over time, I could weight them down but I think I'd rather let it be all natural. Thanks for stopping by! Beth aka BR-T

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge!

Happy Thursday to you all! Well last night was my daughters last game of the season, it's a glad sad moment...mostly glad! Another glad moment was finding the tiniest smidge of time to create this card for The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge. All month Pixie Dust Studio will be bringing you Christmas in July.  This week we have a great sketch for you to use.  The twist is that your card should be Christmas themed.  

 

Kathy sent out some darling Christmas images available at The Pixie Dust Studio Shop today. I just love Tinsel the Gnome, so I made a mad dash to get this card created!

 
I downloaded this fantastic digi paper free from The Craft Table blog to complete this piece. I would love to buy more digi papers but I don't want to pay all the fees required to make cards for sale so I am thinking I had better get to work on creating some of my own...someday!

This card is entered into a few other challenges:

Corrosive Challenge  Christmas

Frosted Designs  Stars & Stripes & Red White & Blue

Aly's Sunday Challenge  Red, White & Blue

Bee Crafty  3D

Pile it On  My Favorite Things (it seems to be buttons lately)

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge  7 of something (Buttons)

Creative Card Crew  Die Cuts

Well there you have it and we'd love to see your Christmas in July Creations! So stop by and play along! Beth aka BR-T

Torendi's Item of the week!

The Shinzi Katoh 30 mm In The Zoo Linen Tape would be perfect for any zoo themed project is half off this week for $6.95 a yard.

 

Torendi's new Kit!!!

Summer can only mean one thing.....

"Travel Time"

The new July kit! This kit is perfect for creating projects about all your Summer travels. 

The Papers

Stamp and Embellishments

This Kit Includes:

3 12 x 12 pieces of American Crafts Cardstock

2 12 x 12 pieces of Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride "Zoom Zoom" Patterned Paper

2 12 x 12 Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride "Are We There Yet?" Patterned Paper

1 Jillibean Soup "Repair" tag

1 Shinzi Katoh Today Stamp (Bunny Feelings)

1  Shinzi Katoh Everyday Postcard

2  Buzz and Bloom "Wham Bang Ouch" Chipboard pieces (varies with kit)

12 brightly colored oval brads

1 yard of twine

3 Making Memories Hul-la-ba-loo Glitter Die Cuts (varies with kit)

Find it at Torendi HERE!

Jammin' Out release is here lets all make some noise!

Whatever your ear fancies you are sure to appreciate the visual sounds Kathy's newest release has to offer.  Jammin' Out Is now available at The Pixie Dust Studio Shop.

I have two more cards to share with you today using Jamba the Panda & Miss Music:

To create this card I printed off the bamboo several times and joined them to create this bamboo bush.

I think Miss Music is my favorite image from this series, she reminds me of me at this age...a very long time ago!  I have a few challenges I entered this card into:
Stamptacular Sunday   Stars & Stripes
Stamp With Fun  Birthday
ABC Challenge  Xtra dimension

Well  I want to say thanks for stopping by and I am so sorry I haven't been leaving wany words as of late once again! Life is getting in the way i hope you can understand! Beth

More Red, White & Blue and a Sneak Peek

****second posting today scroll down for Ella's Scrapbook Challenge #14

Hello again I am back with some awesome goodness from The Pixie Dust Studio's Shop & Challenge!
Let's talk shop first because it's what I like to do most, tomorrow is the newest release of Kathy's fabby series Jammin Out,  you will just love these images. Here is a sneak peak I have for you using this cute couple Jam and Jelly.

Now this couple is sure to last through the ages! I created this card for several challenges:
Tuesday Taggers  Wedding Day
My Time To Craft  Zig Zags
Papertake Weekly  Stitches
All Sorts  Embossing
Creative Inspiration  Paper Piecing on tag
Our Creative Corner  Blues & Greens 
City Crafter  Shades of Green
Stampavie  Sparkling Glitter pen on dress and brown button.


My second car is for the Pixie Dust  Studio Challenge of Red White & Blue! I have been itching to use Junes Digi so here she is:

I personally am quite smitten with this card using this fun Basic Grey Offbeat paper pack. This card also fits several different challenges:
Cupcake Inspirations  Red White & Blue
Paper Sundaes  Birthday
Ann's Creative Nook   Fruit
Ooh LaLa Creations  Simply Summer
Party Time Tuesdays  Open
Secret Saturday Crafter  Strawberries & Cream
Basic Grey  Challenges Photo Inspiration 

Well that about wraps it up! Be sure to check out the rest of the Paper Pixies work and most especially stop by and see out newest Pint Sized Pixie Carlie,she's at the wonderful age of 12 and her work is so wonderful! WoW! I have one more posting for either later today or tomorrow haven't quite decided yet! But we'll be seeing you in Red White and Blue! Beth

Give us your Red,Whites & Blues

Hello and Happy July 1st to you! I don't know how it is at your homes,  it's almost better Christmas around here with all the Snap, Crackle and Pop...too bad my poor doggy hates it  so!



At Ella's Scrapbook Challenge # 14 we have a sketch and color theme this week:

Now give this great sketch a color scheme of Red White and Blue and you are on your way to creating you very own one of a kind creation!  You have to check out the rest of the teams work it's amazing! Jenn, Angela, Sarah, Mary, Beatriz, Tina, Fern, Jennifer &Kimmy. Here is mine

Do any of you recognize what I used to frame my sons photo? Yep it's those plastic decorative clips that Close To My Heart sold ages ago. I bought a bunch and never could figure out what to do with them.I colored these with my Prismacolor Markers, ran them through various embossing folders and cut them up It's a shame these are discontinued! So tell me, if you own these what did you do with them? Heck why not put them on this weeks challenge?!?  See ya soon! Beth