Please Welcome New Stamp Illustrator Also Coming Soon A Pixie Challenge

First of all, I want to let you all know that The Pixie Cottage will be starting a bimonthly challenge here on our blog, so please be watching for details. I think it will be a lot of fun, and we will be giving away some of the Pixie stamps among other things as prizes.

I am excited to welcome a new illustrator to The Pixie Cottage. Welcome Eileen Gutierrez! Eileen is an accomplished artist who has been selling her paper piecings and premade scrapbook pages on ebay for several years. You will love her fun and whimsical characters. I have decided to tease you with a a snippet of one of her stamps I have coming in this week. Please check back here on Saturday to see what our design team members create using some of her stamps. Here is a little peek!

Remember to stop by Saturday to see some beautiful cards by the Design Team here at The Pixie Cottage.

Also, check back next week as I welcome yet another talented artist to The Pixie Cottage.

Take Care, Michelle

Pixie Blog Candy... thanks Tanya!

I just wanted to stop by and let you know that Tanya has PIXIE BLOG CANDY to give away.

I want to say thanks to Tanya. (for everything!!) It is so heartwarming to have gotten to know some of the great people out there that craft. Tanya is one of those people. She has been nothing but encouraging and nice to me, and I consider myself lucky to have "met" her. Funny how everyone warns you to be "careful" on the internet, but you never hear any stories about the GOOD people out there.

Well Tanya is one of those good people.... Stop by for a chance to win some of her candy, and to read about everyone's Halloween memories.

Oh and be watching the Pixie Blog for a great Blog Candy Giveaway this month!

Good night, Michelle

Celebrating with a Sneak Peek... World Card Making Day

World Card Making day celebrates creativity and connects fellow card makers. This event recognizes the power of handcrafted goodness, and the empowering nature of creativity.
The Design Team at Pixie Cottage is celebrating this event by offering sneak peeks of the magical world of Pixie Cottage. Join in the fun! And see if you too can find your creative magic...

Kristen

Katie

Peggy

Tammy

Renata

Risa

More and more stamps are coming in, and the Design Team can't wait to show you more! Many stamps are available now, and some are available for pre-order. Click here to find out more!

The Pixie Cottage Design Team

Well, I know you have all been waiting to see who is on The Pixie Cottage design team and I apologize for the delay. I had to look and re look at every one's work. There was just such talent to choose from. I want to thank everyone for applying and tried to send everyone an email today for whom I had an email from. I apologize if I missed anyone, a few people posted here and did not email their information, and a few emailed me who did not post here, so I am sorry if I somehow missed anyone.

Joining my friends Kristen Kelsey of Queen of Nostalgia and Andrea Seiler from Andrea T. Designs A Paper Boutique on the design team will be:

Pam Limric of Stamps, Inc

Tara Welch of Happily Ever Crafting

Katie Tate of Both Sides of the Paper

Renata Elenbaas of CreaRenata

Risa West of Life's Simple Pleasures

Tammy Maynard of Life Enjoy It

Anne S. F. Lysheim of Skaperglede i Anne`s hobbyhule

Peggy Russell of Beautiful Greetings

Congratulations and thank you to these talented ladies. I cannot wait to see what designs they come up with for the stamps! I was going to post a sneak peek of a new stamp tonight but am having computer problems and am on another computer tonight, so it will have to wait:(

But I will direct you to my friend's blog HERE . If you haven't seen Jan's work before you are in for a treat. She has recently done several cards with Pixie Cottage stamps and they came out just fabulous.

Another Card to Share

It sure takes me a long time to get anything finished. I colored this image before I went on vacation and had all the pieces and parts sitting out waiting for my return. After pushing it aside for over two weeks I finally have it done and a picture of it to share.

I really like the image (Hannah Witch by Sandra Hammer). However,

I am not sure if I have done her justice. I tried to make a vintage looking card, but I do nowhere near as good a job as my friend Kristen (aka Queen of Nostalgia) Lucky for me she has agreed to help out with my design team and this blog. The girl is so creative and nobody does vintage like she does.... I mean NOBODY. So Kristen....I cannot wait to see what you do with a Pixie Cottage stamp.

I will be posting another card on my personal blog. It also has a Pixie Cottage stamp on it, but since I am entering a challenge I should post it there. It has the cutest image from Alisa Ramirez on it. It is called Little Sweet Pea, and until now has not been shown. So this will be Little Sweet Pea's debut. I will be putting her up for sale HERE next week. So stop over and have a look at that card too if you have time.

Basic Grey Wisteria Patterned Paper

Bazzill Cardstock

Spellbinders die

Copics

Ink

Prima Flower

Crochet Flower by SandyVint (she makes the best flowers)

Sentiment and Image stamp by The Pixie Cottage