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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #63 - Stitching


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 "Stitching", you do machine, hand or even faux stitching, all work!
I decided to do a little altering this week instead of a card and so I decorated a box.
I took the hinges and lock off before covering it with paper and then added the embellishments. All the edges are inked and I used Creative Inspirations Paint in Fairy Dust for sparkle.

Challenges:
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Sugar Creek Hollow - Stitching
Crop Stop - Lace
Meljen's - Punches
Paperplay - Distressing
Just Magnolia - Bingo (I chose Paper Piecing, flowers and distressing)
Magnolia Down Under - Shabby Chic
Make It Colorful - Color a Background
Allsorts - For A Special Lady
Crafty Pad - For Mum
My Time To Craft - For Mum
ECP - For Mum
Cupcake Crafts - Flowers for Mum
Quirky Crafts - Mothers Day Gift
Creative Inspirations - Mothers Day/Mum
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Ribbon
Creative Inspirations Paint - Flowers
Let's Ink It Up - Dies or Punches (must use Rubber stamp)
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Paper Piecing
House of Gilli - Ribbons and Pearls
Stamping Scrapping Challenge - Sparkle
The Shabby Tearoom - Photo Inspiration and Flowers
Lexi's - Ribbon (but no bows or knots)
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Hat (Tilda is holding one)
Scrappy Frogs - Flowers and Lace
Delicious Doodles - Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown - Florals
Ladybug Crafts - Handmade Flowers
The Stamping Boutique - Handmade Flowers
Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes with a Handmade Flower
Anything Goes - Make You Own Embellishments


Card Recipe:
Image - At The Corner Of by ARTish and Tilda With Hat
Paper - - K and Co McKenna
Medium - Copic Markers
Fabric Brad - Heidi Grace
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Trim - Hobby Lobby
Lace - Offray
Ribbon - Offray
Roses - Wild Orchid
Box - Darice


Remember you can use the sketch or the optional technique or both!





I paper pieced Tilda's dress and added paint to her wings.
I made the rosette flower and then spritzed it with Smooch Spritz in Spun Sugar, I added Spritz to the Butterflies too.
This would make a great Mother's Day gift or for a special birthday.
I hope you've enjoyed this :)
Katie
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60 comments:

  1. FlissMarch 30, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Gorgeous card Katie. Love the vintage feel of the colours and the trim is so pretty.
    Thanks for sharing your project with us at LIIU and good luck!
    x

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  2. Random Acts of KraftingMarch 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    How super fantastic is this! You certainly put alot of TLC into this and it shows.
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  3. RenateKreativMarch 30, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    super fantastic is this! Great job.
    Hugs Renate

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  4. scrapperdianeMarch 30, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful scene and coloring..
    The box is fantastic.

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  5. Jackie RandolphMarch 30, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Katie, this is gorgeous and would make a fabulous Mother's Day gift!! WOW!! I {heart} all the beautiful embellishments!! Such a Fabulous gift box!!

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  6. IuliaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Great box, perfect for a gift! Love the paper pieced dress and the great scene you have created
    All the embellies are fantastic!
    Hugs, Iulia

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  7. Suzi MacMarch 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Stunning box Katie, love all the pretty elements you've used. Some one is going to love this gift when it's given.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  8. MirandaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    gorgeous card Katie and your flower is awesome, just fantastic
    thanks for joining us at the TSB challenge #3
    hugs
    Miranda

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    So beautiful Katie! Great coloring and I love the scene you created. Gorgeous!

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  10. Lisa JaneMarch 30, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    wow what a stunning box. Gorgeous colours and that rosette flower is fabulous
    Thanks for joining us at LCI this week
    Lisa x

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  11. anaRyMarch 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    You are so creative! Lovely project!
    Thank you for joining house of Gilli Challenge!Huggies,
    anaRy

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  12. VickiMarch 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Lovely card! Your rosette flower is amazing! Thanks for playing along with our CropStop Challenge Blog.

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  13. TeriMarch 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Wow! You are the queen of embellishments on this one!! It is so very pretty! I love that Tilda!! And the colors you used are just beautiful!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  14. KathrynMarch 30, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous box, love that rosette and the trim is lovely, Thanks for joining us at Anything Goes, K x

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  15. Julie MMarch 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Gorgeous work, Katie - such a lot of time and effort has gone into it - I love all those vintage embellies.

    Thanks for joining us on PaperPlay this week.

    Julie :o)

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  16. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    WOW Katie what a stunning box! I love the trim and all the beautiful embellies! Great job! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful creation this week at The Shabby Tea Room :-)

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  17. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    This project is amazing! Every detail is so beautiful. Thanks for joining in the fun this week at The Shabby Tea Room.

    Hugs,
    Kristin

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  18. SpyderMarch 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    This is a fabulous box! Love all the detail!!! Thank you for joining Quirky Crafts Challenge this time. Don't forget to pop back April 8th or 9th (Friday and Saturday) to vote for your favourites and ask your blogging buddies to vote for you too!
    (Lyn)

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  19. BarbaraMarch 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What a gorgeous box. I absolutely love the top that you decorated. So much going on and you coordinated it so fabulously! I too love Magnolia images.Thanks for joining us this week at The Crafty Pad for our "Mother's Day" challenge. Hope you will condsider participating in our mid week challenge too...Great prizes available!!

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful!!!!
    What a creation!!!!

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  21. Lynn's PlaceMarch 30, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Love the Tilda and your paper flower rocks...tfs

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  22. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Nice project! Thanks so much for joining us at Meljen's Designs!

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  23. Sabrina JacksonMarch 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    WOW, Katie, what an amazing project!! I love all of those special little details you have added! Thanks for joining us this week over at Stampin' Sisters in Christ!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

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  24. RosieMarch 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, this altered box is amazing!! I love all the details and that lace border is fabulous. Thank you for joining in our CropStop challenge. I hope your join in our future ones. Hugs, Rosie

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  25. cabio's craft cornerMarch 30, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Gorgeous altered box Katie. Love the beautiful background and the lace trim is such an elegant touch. Thanks for sharing :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  26. SandyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Super job you did with your box. Love the scene!
    Sandy

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  27. ChrisMarch 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Awesome! I just got the Pixie Cottage stamp and can't wait to use it. You inspired me!

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  28. AnitaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    What a lovely box. That Tilda scene is adorable. Thanks for joining us over at Meljen's Designs this week.

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  29. Tamara MortonMarch 31, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Fabulous card Katie, I adore your flower wonderful work Thank you for joining us at Anything Goes
    Hugs
    Tamara

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  30. CaroMarch 31, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Wow, that is a fantastic altered box. Thank you for joining in with us at Qurky crafts.

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  31. CatherineMarch 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Thank you for joining us at Cupcake Craft this week ! Your altered box is simply gorgeous ! Love this big flower ! Good luck !

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  32. DonaldaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh this is just beautiful dear. I so love the border and that scene is so pretty dear. Thanks for joining us at JM and Hanglar dear

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  33. Michelle PearsonMarch 31, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    another gorgeous lace creation!
    thanks for playing the Crop Stop Challenge!

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  34. NancyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    A gorgeous creation!! I love the colors that you have chosen!! Thank you for joining us this week in both the Party Time Tuesdays and Sugar Creek Hollow challenges!!

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  35. BeccyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Such a great altered box - love it. The scene you have created is brilliant and that flower is amazing. Thanks for joining our colour challenge at Make it Colourful

    Beccy x

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  36. PatMarch 31, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Super projects, thanks for sharing at MTTC this week.

    Pat xx

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  37. kramer_buffyMarch 31, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    wow katie, that box is amazing!

    -- dalis
    Cropstop's DT

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  38. PoppitMarch 31, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Wow - what a beautiful project. Such lovely details. Thanks for joining us for this week's Cupcake Challenge.

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  39. MiesjeMarch 31, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    WOW - very, very pretty card! Love all the details. Thanks for joining us at Stampin Sisters in Christ!

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  40. MinaMarch 31, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    wow Katie what an incredible piece of work...amazing...thanks for joining in with our Just Magnolia & hAnglar challenge
    Mina xxx

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  41. DebsMarch 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Stunning box Katie.
    Love the lace trim around the lid.
    Thanks for sharing it with us at LC this fortnight & good luck.
    Debs xx

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  42. ClaireApril 1, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Stunning creations Katie! Thanks for joining us at LIIU and good luck
    Claire xx

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  43. DianeApril 1, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Beautifully detailed box. Thanks for entering over at Quirky Crafts!

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  44. SharonApril 1, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Wow Katie this is just stunning! I love that Pixie Cottage background stamp and it looks great with Tilda :)

    Thanks for joining us at Magnolia Down Under.

    Sharon x

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  45. The Crafty DenApril 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Hi Katie, what a gorgeous card. I love the image and papers you've used. Definitely a card any mum would be delighted to receive. Thanks for joining in with my challenge over at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  46. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~April 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Stunning as always Katie! I love your work! This is just breathtaking with all the details. Thank you for playing along with us at The Crafty Pad this week, & don’t forget we are running an additional special two week altered CD challenge too! Hope to see you again on Sunday!

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  47. BassladyApril 2, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    a brilliant and fabulous card!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  48. MichelleApril 2, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Wow, absolutely beautiful altered box. So many pretty details.

    Thank you for sharing over at Make It Monday this week.

    Michelle :-)

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  49. DebbieApril 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Wow!! This was definately a labor of love, magnificent..thanks so much for joining us a Creative Inspirations

    Debbie

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  50. LesleyApril 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful box, I love the pink braid round the edges! Thanks for taking part in the MTTC challenge xx

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  51. Lou MacApril 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous box! I love the colours you've used and that rosette flower is lovely!

    Thanks for joining us over at Lexi's Creations this fortnight in our 'Ribbon (No Knots or Bows)' challenge - good luck.

    Lou Mac. xo

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  52. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieApril 2, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Lovely job on altering the box, Katie. Love the paper and the sweet lace trims. And of course, Tilda is always adorable. Love that rosette to! So happy you joined in our hat challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show.

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  53. KimApril 2, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    This is gorgeous Katie. The embellishments are beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown.

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  54. jaine drakeApril 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Wow what a gorgeous project. Thanks for entering the mothers day challenge at creative inspirations.

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  55. Renee MatareseApril 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    What a fantastic project! I love that unusual flower and how well the brad goes with your trims! The box is so pretty. Thanks so much for playing along with our challenge at Party Time Tuesdays! Hope to see you again soon!
    ~Renee
    PTT DT

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  56. KarenApril 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful!! Thanks for joining us at SSCC and MSL!! : )

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  57. Gorse Auto DetailingApril 5, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Simply beatiful!
    I'm so glad you decided to share this project with us at our Stamping Boutique challenge!

    Stacie
    TSB DT

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  58. HeideApril 6, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    What a great altered box. Love your flowers and all the lacy ribbon. Thanks for joining us at TSB.
    Hugs, Heide
    TSB DT

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  59. AprilApril 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wow....this is an amazing project. I just love your flower! Wow is all I can come up with....just fabulous!! Thanks for joining TSB!

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  60. Creative InspirationsApril 12, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    This is just BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing it with us at Creative Inspirations Paint.

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Thanks for taking a moment and making me smile :)