The Pixie Cottage Challenge #102 - Monochromatic

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 "Monochromatic"

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 with Umbrella by Sandra Hammer

Francy
Using I Luv My Blankie by Alisa Ramirez

Davi
Using Dew Drop Dahlia by ArTish

Shanna
Using The Cafe Digital Image by ARTish

Tanya
Using Snow Fairy by Alisa Ramirez

Sharon
Using At The Corner of... by ArTish

Heidi
Using Stealing Hearts by Eileen Gutierrez

Audrey
Using Spring Friends by Eileen Gutierrez

Wendy
Using Plush Couch Digital Image by ARTish

Denise G
Using The Cafe Digital Image by ARTish

Tina
Using Sweetpea in Bloom By Alisa Ramirez

Mary Lou
Using Sebastian the Snowman by Alisa Ramirez

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 January 4th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on January 10th at 11.59pm CST.

The Pixie Cottage's Saturday Tutorial

 Adding Texture To a Copic Colored Image

Materials Required

Fuzzy Sock or textured cloth

Copic Markers 

Memento Ink

Stamped Image: "Not Even a Mouse" by Alisa Ramirez

Copic Blender Solution

Step One

Color in your stamped image. I only want to add texture to the bear, so I am not going to color in anything else.  Please Note:  Your image does not have to look smooth as you will be adding texture and this blends the colors together.

Step Two

Wrap the sock/cloth around your index finger and apply the Copic Blender Solution.  As seen in the image below.

Step Three

Start dabbing the colored image with the sock/cloth that has been moistened with Copic Blender Solution.  I tend to hold the sock/cloth on my image for about 2 seconds, then I lift it up to see how it looks. 

  I repeat the above step several times over the different areas of the image.  I suggest coloring large circles on a scrap piece of paper with your Copics, and play around with different cloths, socks etc. 

 The longer you hold the wet material on the colored image, the more color it removes.

Step Four

Let your image dry.  Then proceed to color in the rest of the image with your Copic Colors of choice.

In Step Two I am using the Copic Blender Ink Refill bottle, but I have to say I have a large bottle in my possession.  This technique can be quite addicting, and purchasing the larger bottle is really cost effective. Be sure to contact Michelle at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More should you be interested in purchasing a larger bottle.

 

I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and may you find peace, love and happiness in 2012.

Be sure to check out  Francy's Tutorial on January 7th, 2012.  I am sure she will have something wonderfully creative for you to try out.

Hugs,
Tanya R

Winners announcement!

Happy Friday!
I'm sure you all want to know the winner of last weeks challenge and the Blog Hop Winners too!
The challenge is Katie Butler and you have won 2 Pixie Cottage stamps of your choice! Your Christmas elf shadowbox was stunning and a surefire winner!

The winners of each stop on the Blog Hop win their choice of a Pixie Cottage Digital Stamp and they are (a few duplicates congrats to all!):

From Davi's blog Christi
From Sharon's blog Shelby
From Steph's blog Christine AKA Blankiefinder
From Denise G's blog Beckie
From Tanya's blog Jenny
From Tina's blogBeckie
From Nancy's blog Glenda Brooks
From Tanya R'sReit
From Audrey's blogGlenda (Syderstone)
From Francy's blogEnda en Scrappedame
From Wendy's blog Glenda (Syderstone)
From Katie's blog Sherri
From Shanna's blog Christi
From Mary Lou's blog Shelby

All of you please contact Please contact Michelle to claim your free digital image. Please allow a free days for a reply as it is Christmas and I know she is busy having fun with her family.

The winner of the $20 Gift Certificate will contacted privately for the "secret phrase" and when we have a definitive winner we announce it on the blog.
Thanks for playing and have a wonderful Christmas!

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #101 - Someone Special

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 "Someone Special"
This one will run for 2 weeks so the team can have a little break over Christmas.
But be sure to come back on Friday for our blog hop winners announcement!

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.

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

Katie
Using You Give the Best Hugs by Alisa Ramirez

Francy
Using Smiles and his Cupcake by Alisa Ramirez

Davi
Using Sebastian the Snowman by Alisa Ramirez

Shanna
Using To Santa From Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Tanya
Using UnFroggetable Winter by Alisa Ramirez

Sharon
Using Hannah At The Pond by Sandra Hammer

Heidi
Using To Santa From Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Audrey
Using Whispering Maisy & Matt by Di Carubia

Denise
Using Window Seat by ARTish

Wendy
Using To Santa From Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

Stephanie
Using To You from US by Di Carubia

Tina
Using May I Have This Dance by ARTish

Mary Lou
Using To Santa From Buffy by Alisa Ramirez

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 December 21st then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on January 3rd at 11.59pm CST.

Winner Announced for Challenge # 99

And the winner of The Pixie Cottage Challenge #99 is..........

Congratulations #21 Carrie.

What an amazing take of the "last minute gift" theme. We hope to see you playing along with The Pixie Cottage's newest challenge.

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

Our current challenge #100 Anything Goes  runs until December 20th, 2011.Won't you play along?  Be sure to check out our Blog Hop too!