Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday

It's time for another Twisted Thursday Challenge from Shirleys2Girls. The twist this week is to use your favorite colors on your card, layout or project. I used the adorable "Cat Grass" image. I used DP from Crate and cardstock from PTI. I added ribbon, twine, a button and machine stitching. I used the Mojo Monday sketch for inspiration . Make sure you check out all the wonderful projects the DT has made for this challenge.

Mel Jen's Sea Turtle/CPS/Tuesday am Sketchers

I admit it. I am a perfectionist and I am never quite satisfied with my cards. I always look for what could be better or different. It is rare that I am 100% satisfied with one of my creations. I am this time. As soon as I saw the adorable sea turtle image from MelJen's I fell in love with it. Sea Turtles are one of my very favorite animals. I hope each time I have the opportunity to snokel that I will see one. It is a dream. I used the Card Patterns Sketch for inspiration and used my favorite colors and glitter for the Tuesday Morning Sketchers Challenge.

I colored my images with Copic Markers and added lots of Stickles for the glitter. I made a ruffle with my blue ribbon to suggest a wave. I used the sea horse images to represent the scallop on the side of my card to fulfill the sketch requirements. I used dp from Anna Griffen for K&Co. and cardstock from Couture Cardstock.

Make sure to stop by MelJen's store. Her images are always inspiring and adorable.

Pixie Dust Studio Sneak Peek!

I made a sneak peek card from the upcoming "The Pearl" new release. All the new images will be available on May 20th. I chose the Pearl Harbor image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used SEI design paper and PTI cardstock. I added machine stitching for definition. I also added ribbon, a carboard "belt buckle" and a Faith Bingo Card. I participated in the Saturday Sweet Stop Challenge. I used their sketch for inspiration and used the added twist "for the guys".

Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Prarie Fairy Friday Challenge

The Prairie Fairy Challenge this week is to use flowers in your project, layout or card. This image is called "Mushroom Break" and it is colored with Copic markers. I used Basic Grey dp from the Kioshi collection and cardstock from PTI. I added Stickles, pearls, lace and Prima roses for embellishment. I also added machine stitching for texture and interest. I used the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge sketch for inspiration. Make sure you check out all the DT members and see their take on this challenge:) Also, make sure you stop into to the store and see all the wonderful digital stamps Prairie Fairy has to offer.

Pixie Dust Studio Thursday Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to "Cut it Out". You must cut out your image. I love this technique it really makes the image pop. I added dimentionals to the back of it. I chose Super Scrappy Girl image. This is one of my very favorite images. I love how she holds a Copic Marker in her hands. Now when my mojo gets low, I am going to ask myself "what would Super Scrappy Girl do?". I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used Cosmo Cricket design paper and PTI cardstock. I added machine stitching for definition. I added ribbon and buttons. I participated in the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge and used their sketch for inspiration for my card. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

MelJen's Challenge

Meljen's Designs Challenge this week is to use flowers on your card. The new release this week is called "In the garden". I used two images on my card, the "In the Garden" sentiment and the "Little Garden Trowel". I colored my images with Copic Markers. I cut out the little trowel and added dimentionals to make it pop. I added hand stitching and machine stitching for definition and interest. I used some little Prima roses, a paper butterfly and lots of pearls to accent my card. The dp is from the Basic Grey Kioshi collection and the cardstock is from PTI. I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch as my inspiration. Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Store!

Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday

It's time for another Twisted Thursday Challenge from Shirleys2Girls. The twist this week is to use ribbon on your card, layout or project. I used the adorable "There's No Place Like Home" image. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I used a border punch from Martha Stewart. I added ribbon, Stickles and machine stitching. I used The 2Sketches4U sketch for inspiration. Make sure you check out all the wonderful projects the DT has made for this challenge.

Simply Scrapping and Crafts Copics Class-Sketch Challenge

I made this card for the Copics Tutorial class I head at Simply Scrapping and Crafts. Every other week I post a video that gives Copic instruction and on the alternate weeks we put our lesson into practice by participating in a challenge. This weeks challenge was made by one of the SSC gals Bev. She created this fabulous sketch. The image is Bella from Pixie Dust Studios. The lesson taught how to color jeans. Bella is colored with Copics Markers and highlighted with white opague pen. Paper is from Basic Grey. I added machine stitching, recycled canvas, and buttons.

Prarie Fairy Friday Challenge

The Prairie Fairy Challenge this week is to use something you have recycled in your project, layout or card. I used a box that I purchased embellishments in and I also made my flower out of canvas I had used for another project. I made this box to hold some Linsor Truffles and a gift card for my Mom for Mother's Day. My image is called "Hand in Hand" and it is colored with Copic markers. I added lots of ink for distressing, lace, pearls, hand stitching and machine stitching to give this project a more vintage feel. Make sure you check out all the DT members and see their take on this challenge:) Also, make sure you stop into to the store and see all the wonderful digital stamps Prairie Fairy has to offer.

Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday

It's time for another Twisted Thursday Challenge from Shirleys2Girls. The twist this week is to use the the word "Welcome" on your card, layout or project. I used the adorable Beehive image. I used DP from American Crafts and cardstock from PTI. I used a border punch from Martha Stewart, ribbon, and I added Prima flowers with PTI buttons. I added an abundance of machine stitching. I colored my image with my Copics. I used The 2Sketches4U sketch for inspiration. I also participated in the Simply Scrapping and Crafts Stamp it Challenge by matting each of my layers on brown or black paper.

Pixie Dust Studio Thursday Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to be "Krafty". You must kraft paper on your image. I chose Wink from the On the Prairie new release. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used Cosmo Cricket design paper and PTI cardstock. I added machine stitching for definition. I added ribbon and buttons. I participated in the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge and used their sketch for inspiration for my card. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

MelJen's Sock Monkey

I know you can tell how much I love dogs. But, one thing you did not know about me is I love monkeys and apes. I did many graduate and undergrad projects and research in Animal Behavior. I wanted to be the next "Jane Goodall". It was my dream. One of my favorite things I have ever done was to go to the Primate Center in Washington and get to visit Washoe, the chimpanze who was trained to talk in sign language. I met all of her "friends" and her adopted son Loulis signed to me and told me he wanted to see my shoes. He loves shoes and I have to say he has good taste:) They were rescued and are living out their lives in leisure and retirement instead of going into research.

My card is a wonderful sock monkey image by MelJen's Designs. She is a fantastic artist and has a new release of her digital stamps weekly. I have so much fun with her images. Every Monday she has a freebie. If you have not checked them out, do so, you won't be disappointed. I colored my image with Copics. I used Crate DP and PTI cardstock. I sewed my ribbon into a box pleat, wouldn't my mom be proud:) I also added lots of machine stitching for color and texture. I made this card for my daughter! I used the 2sketches4U sketch for inspiration.

Simply Scrapping and Crafts Stamp it Challenge

The Stamp it Challenge at Simply Scrapping and Crafts is to make a card with as many layers and DP as you want but each layer needs to have a black or brown frame. I use the wonderful Pixie Dust Studio image called "Sparkle Edward". Oh how I love Twilight. Honestly, I am a Team Jacob girl and I am so happy that his is over 18 now so I don't feel like a dirty old lady each time I sigh when he takes off his shirt. I am digressing......

I made this card using DP from American Crafts. I added red accents with machine stitching and red drop stickers. The stickers were to sybolized blood:) I colored my image with Copic Markers and used the 2Sketches4U sketch for inspiration.

Pixie Dust Studio New Release "On the Prairie"

It's time for the new relase from Pixie Dust Studios!. The release is called "On the Prairie".

I chose the little Prairie Fairy new release image to create a card. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used Crate design paper and PTI cardstock. I added machine stitching for definition. I made my cards more rustic and this style is out of my comfort zone. I Added some canvas and distressed it. Most of the papers are distressed and inked.

I participated in the Card Patterns challenge and used their sketch for inspiration for my card.

Make sure to take a look at the Pixie Dust Studio Blog and take a look at all the wonderful images in the store. Also, make sure to visit the rest of the DT to see what they created. I want to extend a warm welcome to some new DT members who have joined the Pixie Dust Studios: Beth


Caz


Cat


Joyce


Marsha


Suzi

With a little magic and pixie dust anything is possible!