The Pixie Cottage Challenge #110 - Anything Goes

It's Wednesday so it means another challenge here at The Pixie Cottage!
As always we have 2 parts to the challenge and you can choose either or both to play along with.
We have a fabulous sketch and our theme this week is "Anything Goes"

Remember you can use the sketch or the optional technique or both!
The randomly picked winner will win two stamps of their choice from the Pixie Cottage Collection. The winner and the Top 3 favorites will be announced on the Friday after the challenge ends.

Now we have a fabulous Guest Designer for February and here is the last card from Glenda of Syderstone Creations!

Using Digital Stamp Car Clowns by ARTish

Here are the fabulous creations from the Design Team this week.

Katie
Using I Luv My Blankie by Alisa Ramirez

Francy
Using Girly Girl Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Davi
Using Hummingbird Stamp by ARTish

Sharon
Using Digital Stamp Piano by ARTish

Audrey
Using Digital Image I'm Not Ready by Sandra Hammer

Denise
Using Bunny With Roses by Di Carubia

Wendy
Using Digital Image I'm Not Ready by Sandra Hammer

Stephanie
Using Hummingbird Stamp by ARTish

Denise G
Using Hannah on Sled/Winter Fun Hannah by Sandra Hammer

Tina
Using Digital Image Plush Couch by ARTish

Mary Lou
Using Spring Time Hannah With Butterflies by Sandra Hammer

Heidi
Using Apple Bench by Sandra Hammer

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 29th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on March 6th at 11.59pm CST.

Winner Announced for Challenge # 108

And the winner of The Pixie Cottage Challenge #108  is..........

Congratulations #8  Dawn II.

What a fabulous ABAC creation!  A project that is easy to follow and it can be used seasonally .  We hope you continue to play along with The Pixie Cottage challenges.

Congratulations DawnII , Please contact Michelle with your details so you can choose your stamps.

Our current challenge #109 Buttons and Bows  runs until February 28th, 2012.Won't you play along?

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #109 - Buttons and Bows

It's Wednesday so it means another challenge here at The Pixie Cottage!
As always we have 2 parts to the challenge and you can choose either or both to play along with.
We have a fabulous sketch and our theme this week is "Buttons and Bows"

Remember you can use the sketch or the optional technique or both!
The randomly picked winner will win two stamps of their choice from the Pixie Cottage Collection. The winner and the Top 3 favorites will be announced on the Friday after the challenge ends.

Here are the fabulous creations from the Design Team this week.
Katie
Using Hannah at a Fence by Sandra Hammer

Francy
Using Sweet Shoppe by ARTish

Davi
Using Stargazer by ARTish

Shanna
Using Girly Girl Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Sharon
Using Vanity Digital Stamp by ARTish

Audrey
Using Baby Maisy by Di Carubia

Denise G
Using Udderly Adorable Girl by Alisa Ramirez

Tina
Using Crawling Cassie by Precious Stamps by Lisa

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 22nd then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 28th at 11.59pm CST.

The Pixie Cottage's Saturday Tutorial

Stamped Candle Tutorial 

By Davi Reid 

Stamping on candles may be a bit of a misnomer. This tutorial will give a you simple step step instruction on how to~~~

You begin with an image and candle of your choice. The pillars are the easiest because they are larger but I have used all sizes. I will use pillars today so you will be able to see. I have used some of the great Pixie Cottage Stamps for my tutorial today. You can find one to fit whatever need you have here at  
Michelle's Scrapbooking & More.

Start by stamping your image on regular tissue paper. You will find that the tissue paper has a flat side and a shiny side. The image seems to stamp a little darker on the shiny side.

The next step will be to cut out the images leaving a little border around the image.

You do not need to be exact when cutting.

Next you will want to color with the medium of your choice. I do not have copics so I had to used my water color pencils.  After coloring you will attach the image to the candles with a few dabs glue to keep them in place. On this one I spaced three images around the candle.

Using wax paper you will cut a piece large enough to wrap around the candle and have enough to hold onto. You will pull it tight making sure it is smooth with no wrinkles.

Using a heat gun you will carefully pass back and forth across the candle where the image is attached, not staying in one place to long, or you will actually melt the candle.  As you are passing the heat gun back and forth, the wax will melt and the image will settle down into the candle, the edges of the paper will disappear and the image will appear to be stamped directly onto candle. After letting it cool for a moment you will carefully peel off the wax paper. If you have any rough spots or runs you simply wrap it up in a new piece of wax paper and heat again.

You can add any type of embellishments such a string, jewels, glitter etc.

I kept these pretty simple with some ribbon wrapped around and

a few pearls on the wedding one.

I hope you will try this fun project as you can apply this technique

to any candle. You can make masculine, earthy, fun, and even create scenes.

Thank you Davi for a great tutorial!   Be sure to visit Davi's blog and send some love her way, such talent.  Stay tuned for Francy's next tutorial, which will be posted on March 3rd, 2012.
Until then, Happy Crafting.

Winner Announced for Challenge # 107

And the winner of The Pixie Cottage Challenge #107  is..........

Congratulations #45 Gro Tjelveit.

How romantic in red!  The stars and your layout look to be inspired by the sketch as well.  We hope you continue to play along with The Pixie Cottage challenges.

Congratulations Gro Tjelveit , Please contact Michelle with your details so you can choose your stamps.

Our current challenge #108 Anything But a Card or sketch  runs until February 21th, 2012.Won't you play along?

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #108 - Anything But a Card

It's Wednesday so it means another challenge here at The Pixie Cottage!
As always we have 2 parts to the challenge and you can choose either or both to play along with.
We have a fabulous sketch and our theme this week is "Anything But a Card"

Remember you can use the sketch or the optional technique or both!
The randomly picked winner will win two stamps of their choice from the Pixie Cottage Collection. The winner and the Top 3 favorites will be announced on the Friday after the challenge ends.

Now we have a fabulous Guest Designer for February and here is the second card from Glenda of Syderstone Creations!
Using Mystical Mushroom Digital Image by ARTish

Here are the fabulous creations from the Design Team this week.

Katie
Using Waterfall Scene by Sandra Hammer

Francy
Using Cupcake Set by ARTish

Shanna
Using Cupcake Set by ARTish

Sharon
Using Rose Covered Trellis Digital Image by ARTish

Heidi
Using Hannah on Sled/Winter Fun Hannah by Sandra Hammer

Denise
Using Snow Fairy by Alisa Ramirez

Wendy
Using Digital Image The Cafe by ArTish

Stephanie
Using Bird Stamp by ARTish

Mary Lou
Using You Give the Best Hugs by Alisa Ramirez

Tanya
Using Girly Girl Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Davi
Using Simply The Best by ARTish

Audrey
Using Sweet Molly by Eileen Gutierrez

Nancy

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 15th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 21st at 11.59pm CST.

Winner Announced for Challenge # 106

And the winner of The Pixie Cottage Challenge #106  is..........

Congratulations #28 Detje.

Very clean and simple, and a wonderful use of the sketch! We hope you continue to play along with The Pixie Cottage challenges.

Congratulations Detje , Please contact Michelle with your details so you can choose your stamps.

Our current challenge #107 Red runs until February 14th, 2012.Won't you play along?

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #107 - Red

It's Wednesday so it means another challenge here at The Pixie Cottage!
As always we have 2 parts to the challenge and you can choose either or both to play along with.
We have a fabulous sketch and our theme this week is "Red". It doesn't matter if it's a little or a lot, just make sure we see Red!

Remember you can use the sketch or the optional technique or both!
The randomly picked winner will win two stamps of their choice from the Pixie Cottage Collection. The winner will be announced on the Friday after the challenge ends.

Now we have a fabulous Guest Designer for February and I'd like you all to welcome Glenda of Syderstone Creations!

Using Rose Covered Trellis Digital Image by ARTish

Here are the fabulous creations from the Design Team this week.

Katie
Using Big Valentine by Faith Skrdla

Francy
Using Valentine Hannah by Sandra Hammer

Davi
Using Girly Girl Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Shanna
Using Digital Image My Oh My Apple Pie by ARTish

Sharon
Using Digital Image Plush Couch by ArTish

Heidi
Using Valentine Hannah by Sandra Hammer

Audrey
Using Fairy Molly by Eileen Gutierrez

Denise G
Using Digital Image Plush Couch by ArTish

Tina
Using Loves A Lot Lion by Eileen Gutierrez

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 8th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 14th at 11.59pm CST.