Happy Times~

Happy Monday! I have a few things to share with you today! It's Thanksgiving week here in the states. I know this week is just gonna fly by and I want to savor it as much as possible, the whole holiday season really! My birthday was last Saturday and I treated myself to a new journal. Not just any journal but, a lovely brown leather bound journal. I just love it! My intention is to record a little something every day. To really savor this truly amazing time of year. To remember because, I know that if I don't write it down I never will. 

I got a little crafty time on Saturday so I sat down and just played! It was glorious! :)

This cute little darling is Stamping Bella colored with Copic Markers. I just love her! Lots of lovely My Minds Eye (Life of the party) layers at work here. Both the border and flourish die are My Favorite Things! I added a touch of Stickles to the cake. Who wouldn't like a little sparkle on their birthday cake? LOL! A bit of Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon finishes the job! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!

Birds of a Feather~

Hiya out there in blog land. It's Thursday again and I have a fabulous Ways to Use It challenge to share. I just so happen to be the host this week over at Splitcoaststampers. I hope you will check it out and join us, or at the very least check out all of the gorgeous cards! My theme is Birds of a Feather. Basically put a bird on it! :)

With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday next week I decided to get cracking on my place cards. The turkey and leaves are fantabulous Verve stamps. I just adore this set!. I colored them in with Copic Markers in a rainbow. I just love how the colors *POP*. A few rounded corners and some punches from Stampin' Up! help complete the look. I am handwriting the names. My mini alphabet stamps met their maker at the hands of my 18 month old. Yikes! The twine is hanging out for added texture. Wanna take a peek at the inside??? You know you wanna!

It's pretty simple with just a few stamps. I created a spot where we can write what we are Thankful for. I am planning on putting them all together and making a little mini book. That's all I have for this week. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that I have stepped down from my Pixie Dust Studios design team. It was just time. I am going to miss them a lot but, who knows what the future holds. Thanks for stopping by! TTFN~

Z is for ...

Happy Friday all! This week has really flown by for me. I have a fun little card to share with you today. I made this for a baby shower I attended a couple of weeks ago.

I got lucky and found an adorable little sleeper that matched my card! Which was perfect because the Mommy-to-be's last name starts with Z and the outfit said "Z is for .." Too perfect! This adorable little Zebra is Pixie Dust Studio. The designer paper is Stampin' Up!. I used my mat pack and paper piercer to add a little subtle texture. The matching dies are My Favorite Things and the ribbon is retired Stampin' Up!. Thanks so much for stopping by the blog. Have a fabulous weekend darling! :)

Pixie Flix Time~

Hello Pixie Fans! It's time for another Pixie Flix challenge! This week we have a super fun flix for you! Are you ready?

Isn't he just the most handsome of all of the Pixies? I agree! :) Fall is in the air. Thus, a fall themed card. The paper I used is Autumn Splendor by We R Memory Keepers. Yeah, I changed it up! LOL! I colored our little friend in with Copic Markers. I just love my Copics! The flourish die is My Favorite Things, the border die is The Cat's Pajamas, and the "ribbon" is retired Stampin' Up!. This is a fairly large card, 5.25" square. I just adore a square card! Ok, if you want to know which movie this card is based on head over to Pixie Dust Studio Challenge blog! Thanks for stopping by!

Photo Inspiration~

Hey all! It's Pixie Dust Studio Challenge time again! This week we have a super fun photo inspiration challenge to play along with.

This is quite the room. So many patterns, colors, and texture. Do you want to see my take on it?

This sweet little Pixie has been sitting on my desk just waiting to be colored for a few weeks now. I had so much fun creating with her. Now this would not be my first choice of color combos. Which is why it's great to have a challenge! I colored her in with Copic Markers and mounted her on black cardstock. The pattern paper in Authentique. A My Favorite Things border die and Stampin' Up! ribbon and gemstone brads finish the job. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to head over to the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog for more Pixie inspiration!

Grandma's Attic~

It's Pixie Dust Studio time again! Are you as excited as I am? This week we have a really fun challenge for you. Grandma's Attic~ Create a card/project with a vintage look. 

I have to admit I do not normally go for the vintage look, although I love inking and distressing! I added a bit of lace and a brooch brad. This little lovely likes to  be in Grandma's Attic when she can't sleep. Isn't she adorable? I agree! :) I colored her in with Copic Markers. The pattern paper is really retired Stampin' Up!. The scallop square has been sitting on my desk for months. I am so glad to have finally used it. Yes, I do need to clean off my desk. One card at a time. LOL! I added a bit of brown thread to two corners for texture. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a fabulous weekend!

Something Borrowed, Something Blue~

It's Ways To Use it challenge time! I am the host this week. I thought that it would be fun to do a really broad themed challenge. My challeng is Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Basically create a card/project that uses one or more of these factors. Extra (make believe) points if your card is wedding themed. :)

I really embraced all aspects of this challenge. Which I suppose is only fitting since I am the host. LOL. My card is for a wedding/anniversary. As you can see I went with blue, the something borrowed is the flower ( although I'm not giving it back). HA! Something New(ish) is the Pattern Paper, which is My Minds Eye. Something Old is the stamp set, it is retired Stampin' Up!. The die is from The Cat's Pajamas. I added a bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the flourish in the corner and a half back pearl to the center of the flower. I do hope you will play along with us over at Splitcoaststampers. Thank for stopping by. Stay tuned for my Pixie Dust Studio card later in the day!