Stamp, Paper and Ink

Stella Birthday

2012-01-29T21:10:00.003-05:00

Happy start to a new week! I have another fun Stella card to share today. This one uses the Catch the Bug sketch challenge SSS103. I colored my image with Copics and glaze pens. The circle was embossed with a large dotted EF. Just a bit of bling and a crinkle ribbon bow and this card was done quick as a wink. It took me longer to get a good photo!

I wil be entering this card in the following challenges:
Catch the Bug Blog Challenge SSS 103 -- Stella says "sketch" 103
Inspire Me Fridays 43 -- Anything Goes

Hope everyone has a great week. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sketches by Carly #48

2012-01-22T14:38:00.005-05:00

Happy Sunday! Here's a fun card using Bugaboo's February Stella Calendar Month set. This is one of the new images I purchased with a gift certificate I won over at Sketches by Carly). Thanks Carly, Kris and Bogaboo!! I could not wait to play with this image. Of course, I had to use Sketches by Carly #48:

This was a quick card to put together. Except for the red hearts, I decided not to color the image. Although it doesn't show in the photo, glitter was added to the straps of the wings and felt heart. Really had fun with this one.

Off to pick up some groceries before the Raven's play at 3 pm. Thanks for stopping by!

"priscillastyles" -- Frog Digi Set

2012-01-20T16:01:00.003-05:00

Happy weekend, everyone! I have been having lots of fun playing with a new Frog Digi Set by "priscillastyles". This new set comes with a total of 9 digital images and sentiments that are perfect for Valentine's Day as well as Spring.

Here's how I created the heart for the image and sentiment: First, I inserted a heart shape into a Microsoft Word document. Then I formatted the heart's background fill with MDS Love Impressions DSP. Next, the image and sentiment were merged on top of the heart. Coloring was done with Copis. Shading was added to the lips with a red Prismacolor pencil. Last step was to go over the iips and eyes with CTMH liquid glass for some shine and dimension. What fun!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Cardmadfairy's Digi Challenge 25 -- Ribbon and Bows

Simply Create Too Challenge #5 -- Love is in the Air

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 71 -- Valentines/Love card

Craft Us Crazy -- Valentine/Love or animals

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend and Go Ravens!

Iris Valentine

2012-01-19T14:36:00.002-05:00

Happy Thursday! When I saw this week's sketch challenge from My Favorite Things (MFTWSC55), I thought I would give it a try, and combine the sketch with some other fun challenges.

Since I wanted to make a Valentine in non-traditonal colors, I used the Iris set by Doodle Pantry for my Valentine. I combined the pre-colored image and one of the sentiments from this set; and pulled the colors from the Iris for the color theme of amethyst, white and dark yellow.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges

MFT Weekly Sketch Challenge 55 (MFTWSC55) -- Sketch

Paper Crafting Journey Challenge 1 -- Floral

Pixie Dust Studio -- Going dotty -- use polka dots on your card or project

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been working on. Have a great day and Happy Crafting!!

Clean and Simple

2012-01-15T23:11:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone. Just a quick post of a card I made for the Clean and Simple FTL173 sketch challenge. I am a big fan of one layer cards, and love the Clean and Simple Fall to Layout sketches. IRL, I like how this one turned out, but had a heck of a time getting a good photo. I think part of the problem with the distortion is that a heavier cardstock would have been a better "one layer" choice for the base. Oh well, as they say... practice makes perfect!

BTW, to see some gorgeous one layer cards, check out the one-layer cards Kathy posts every Friday on her blog, Lucky Stamper .

I'm off to bed since I have an early doctor's appointment in the AM. Sweet dreams, everyone!

Quirky Birthday Mouse

2012-01-11T16:13:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, it's a rainy day here in Maryland... Perfect weather for crafting! So instead of running errands, I played with the new Quirky Mouse set by Doodle Pantry. The fun 'cheese' digi paper is from the same set.

I love to mix and match my digis and really had fun today playing around with them. Since I wanted to create a birthday card, I just selected and copied a candle from Doodle Pantry's Birthday Birdie set, then merged it on top of the cheese. The sentiment and yellow dotted paper are from another Doodle Pantry set -- Balloon Ants Color Plus. Copics were used to color my image, and the awesome sketch is by Sketches by Carly.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Sketches by Carly #47 -- sketch

Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #45 -- Child's Birthday

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge -- Happy Birthday Challenge

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #59 -- No Floral Embellishments

Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Midnight Madness Goes Monthly

2012-01-10T12:52:00.005-05:00

Hi All! Just a heads up to let you know that the Midnight Madness sketch challenge has gone monthly! The new monthly challenge will start on the first of every month. The first challenge will be posted on February 1, 2012. So mark your calendars and please join us for some of the best sketches around.

Faith in Nature

2012-01-08T11:06:00.002-05:00

Hi All, Happy start to a new week! Here's my take on a clean and simple masculine birthday card using the Fall to Layout Sketch 172. I combined new rubber -- SU's Faith in Nature's pear stamp -- with a sentiment (Pears and Raspberries set) and paper (Juicy Strawberries set) from Doodle Pantry. I stamped the image in Versafine onyx black ink; then heat embossed with clear EP. Coloring was done with Copics. It's been a while since I used rubber and I really missed being able to resize the image to fit my Nestabilities -- had to used larger dies than I would have liked. Oh well, you can't always combine the best of both worlds completely.

Challenges:

Clean and Simple FTL172 -- Sketch

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #38 -- birthday sentiment, optional something new. I used new rubber.

Crazy for Challenges (C4C118) -- Use something new. I used new rubber.

Crafty Creations Challenge #151 -- Heat Embossing

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a great week.

Lil Hummer with Winter Accessories

2012-01-02T18:39:00.002-05:00

Hi All! Has everyone recovered from the holidays? I took the day to relax before I tackle getting the house back in order tomorrow. Of course, I couldn't resist playing with some of the new Doodle Pantry sets -- Lil Hummer and Winter Accessories Color Plus. These sets come with both colored and outline images, sentiments and digital paper. For my card I combined the colored images and a sentiment from another DP set, Sledding Ants. The sketch used is Card Patterns Sketch146. I also gave a try at telescoping the image. Toy explains how to do this in her SCS post for the TLC challenge 349. Thanks Toy!

I will be entering this card in the following challenge:

Card Patterns Sketch 146 -- sketch

Just a reminder -- There's still time left to pick up some Doodle Pantry sets at 50% off! Just a few hours ... sale comes to an end tonight, January 2, at midnight (EST).

Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your week!

DPDC19 and a New Release

2012-01-01T06:00:00.002-05:00

Happy 2012! Doodle Pantry is ringing in the New Year with a release of some fabulous new digital sets. Plus, the Year End/New Year sale continues through January 2 -- 50% off all digital images! Click here to go to the Specials Page for details.

I am thrilled to share a card I made with the new Alphabet Sheep Color Plus set. The digital heart paper is from another new DP set, Love Snakes. After merging the precolored sheep images on top of the heart paper, I used the shadow format in Microsoft Word to add shading around the images. Lace and epoxy hearts embellish my design. Talk about easy peasy crafting!

In addition to the release, a new Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge (DPDC19) starts today on the Doodle Pantry Blog. It's easy to join in the fun -- just create a card using a Doodle Pantry image. For challenge details, featured product for playing, and prize information, click here.

In addition to DPDC19, I will be entering my card in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Crazy Egg Challenge 70 -- Something new (New images & digital paper; plus a new (for me) color combo.)

Aud Sentiments Challenge #44 -- Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter -- Tie a Bow

Stampavie and More Challenge #159 -- Hearts

I wish everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year, and thank you for stopping by. Happy Crafting!!

Candy Cane Ants

2011-12-21T15:48:00.005-05:00

Well, we are down to the wire folks; are you ready? I'm not quite done but almost... Forgot to buy the candy canes that I always tie on top of packages, ugh!

This is the last of my Christmas cards, yeah! This card is one that I will be including with gifts that we exchange with family on Christmas Eve. The pre-colored image and sentiment are from the sweet Candy Cane Ants set by Doodle Pantry. Although you can't see it in the photo, I added shading with Copics and used a clear glaze pen on the ants and candy cane. Sorry the ants appear so dark in the photo. I guess my camera was having a bad day!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Everybody Art Challenge #172 -- Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog -- Use a Sentiment

The Crazy Challenge CCH#98 -- Christmas

Enjoy the rest of your day. If I don't see your before Sunday, have a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas Cupcakes

2011-12-20T18:21:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone! Just a quick post today showcasing a card I made using the cupcake images from Outlawz Creative Freebie Challenge (CFC1218). Aren't these cupcakes the cutest! I combined the images with a sweet sentiment from the Doodle Pantry set, Candy Cane Ants. The sketch I used is my take on Clean and Simple Stamping (FTL171). Hope it was okay to change the shape of the image panel.

Off to start dinner... These cupcakes are making me hungry! Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

Dasher

2011-12-17T03:24:00.004-05:00

Happy Saturday, everyone. Only one week to go... As I was addressing my cards, I realized I was about 10 cards short. Today, I was delighted to receive cards from 3 friends I haven't heard from in ages. So, of course I have to send a reply. It looks like a bomb went off in my craft space -- living proof that the Christmas card crazies are alive and well in my house.

Two cards that I am sharing today uses one of my all-time SU! Christmas favorites -- Dasher. I have both the rubber and MDS digital stamps. For today's cards I used the digital so I could quickly get good saturation, resize and change color. Keeping fingers crossed that I will finish the rest of my cards this weekend, cause I still have packages to wrap!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a holly jolly week!

Ornament Holders

2011-12-13T11:48:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone, I finally finished the packaging for the ornament sets I made a while ago. I used Doodle Pantry's 12 Days of Christmas Color Plus set. (If you want, you can click here to see a picture of the matching ornaments .)

If you are like me and running low on time, I highly recommend decorating store-bought packaging. In this case, MS mini bags came to my rescue. I just layered various diecuts and punched layers on twinchies, then added them to the front of the bags to make them my own. Silver cord and store-bought embellishments were then added to the handles. I am so glad these are done and ready for gifting. Next up for me is getting my cards ready for the mail.... So much to do -- so little time! What about you? Ready for Christmas?

By the way, Doodle Pantry is having a 30% off sale (excluding gift certificates) going on now through December 24. Now's your chance to pick up some great sets at bargain prices!

Take care and have a great day!

Beautiful Season

2011-12-10T16:41:00.000-05:00

Hi All! Hard to believe Christmas will be here in 2 weeks. Still lots to do... Yep, panic has set in! How about you?

Before I head out to do some shopping, I wanted to finally post a card I made yesterday. The image is from the Beautiful Season brush set by MDS. I colored the image with Copics and added some sparkle to the leaves and berries with a green Spica and red Gelly Roll pens. The layers were cut with Spellbinder dies.

Sorry for the short post, but I really need to get a move on and go play Santa. Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a great weekend!

Williamsburg

2011-12-08T01:32:00.026-05:00

Hi everyone, If you have been wondering why I've been MIA, it's because my husband and I went on a spur of the moment trip to Colonial Williamsburg for a few days. It's one of my favorite places, especially during the Christmas season. The wreath above is one of many different types of decorations (all made of natural materials) that decorate the buildings.

Now it's back to reality.... It's time for me to play catch up and get ready for the holidays here at home. I should get my act together in a day or two and be back to posting and visiting blogs to see your gorgeous creations.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying this festive time of year!

Snowy Window Scene

2011-11-28T09:04:00.005-05:00

Good Morning, everyone. So glad you stopped by to see what I've been up to. Well, after seeing many cards showcasing beautiful window scenes, i was inspired to give this look a try. For my attempt, I combined images from two Doodle Pantry digital sets -- Winter Wishes and Christmas Wreath.

The main image is from the Winter Wishes set. I also used a pre-colored image from the Christmas Wreath set to create a garland, which I merged on top of the fence. Copics and glaze pens were used to color the main image. I added glitter and silver accents (done with a Spica pen) to the snow. IRL, there's lots of sparkle. To finish, I embellished the 'window' with 3 button poinsettias and a bow with brad.

I also want to mention that the Doodle Pantry is one of the sponsors of The Scrapbooking Queen Challenge #3. The theme is Christmas and Snow.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

The Scraobooking Queen Challenge #3 -- Christmas and Snow

Crazy4Challenges (C4C115) -- Crazy for Snow

Gingerloft Challenge (GL30) -- Christmas and Winter

Paper Sundaes Challenge #97 -- Winter Wonderland

Card Caravan Challenge #7 -- Make it Sparkle

Thank you for visiting! Hope you have a wonderful week.

Pinecones 2

2011-11-25T14:11:00.009-05:00

Hi all! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and to those of you who are braving the crowds on Black Friday - good luck!. Instead of shopping, I have been crafting and have 2 cards to share using the digital Pines and Poinsettias set from the Holly Berry Bouquet kit by MDS. Also used some digital Frostwood Lodge DSP and a Curly Cute sentiment.

I used Photoshop to recolor the solid image. Then I combined the image with different combinations of Spellbinder dies and DCWV patterned papers. These were easy holiday cards that were fun to create. Can't wait to try this image in different color combinations and designs!

Thanks for taking the time to stop. Have a happy weekend!

CAS145 -- Merry and Bright

2011-11-22T09:31:00.000-05:00

Hi all! It has been ages since I played a challenge on Spiltcoast. This is a card I made for their Clean and Simple Challenge 145 (CAS145). The theme is Christmas-Winter. You can find the link to the challenge here.

My digital image is from the Letters by Santa embellishments set by My Digital Studio. The coordinating Letters by Santa DSP is also by My Digital Studio. I added liquid glass to the ornaments and colored the top of the ornaments with a silver Spica pen. Talk about easy peasy!

Although I rather be playing in my craft room, I can't put it off any longer... off to tackle dust bunnies and other chores. Take care and have a great day!

Pinecones

2011-11-20T13:36:00.007-05:00

Happy Sunday and the start of Thanksgiving week. Here's a card I made with the help of Card Patterns sketch 142. The digital image is from the Pinecones and Poinsettias set by My Digital Studio The sentiment is from another MDS set called Hand-Penned Holidays. I was able to recolor this solid image in Photoshop and also used Copics and pastels to add additional coloring and shading. After cutting out the image/sentiment with a Spellbinders die, I covered the scallop circle with VersaMark ink; then heat embossed with clear EP mixed with dazzling diamonds. Wish the colors didn't look so garish but sometimes my camera has a mind of its own! I must have taken a zillion photos and this one is the best of the bad. Grrrr...

I will be entering my card in the following challenges:

Card Patterns Sketch 142 -- Sketch

Pie it On #47 - Anything with a "P" -- I used pinecones.

Paper Sundaes Challenge #96 -- Beautiful Bows

Thanks for stopping by! Hope everyone has a great week!

Welcome Christmas

2011-11-17T18:16:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone! Well I am finally back in the groove after our trip, and had some fun playing the challenges.

Anyone dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, I am not sure I'm ready for the white stuff, but I did use a digital image and sentiment from My Digital Studio's Welcome Home set, as well as Spellbinder dies, to create a snowy scene for Christmas. This was a very easy card to create, and it's postage friendly too. I kept my embellishments to a minimum and only included a bow made with a MS punch, some Flower Soft mixed with glitter, and I also added a bit of bling to the bow. Although it doesn't show in the photo, my card sparkles nicely IRL.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge #137 -- Christmas Time

CCEE Stampers (CCDD1146) -- 2 diecuts or 2 punches

Moving Along with the Times Challenge 125 -- Let It Snow

Fab' n' Funky Challenge #99 -- Baby, it's cold outside

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

Kaitlyn's Halloween

2011-11-16T10:31:00.001-05:00

It has been ages since I shared any pictures of Kaitlyn. For those that don't know, Kaitlyn is my goddaughter's little one. Hope these photos put a smile on your face. They sure did it for me. Enjoy your day!

Pilgrim Sheep

2011-11-15T14:54:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! It's great to finally be back home. I've missed all my blogging buddies and hope to visit everyone in the very near future! We really had a wonderful visit with our son and daughter-in-law. It was so good to spend time with them. I must admit, however, that the drive (2200+ miles) was the pits!

Even with laundry calling, I couldn't wait to do some crafting. So last night, I spend some time playing with Doodle Pantry's new Pilgrim Sheep Color Plus set. This set comes with both outline and colored images as well as 6 matching digi papers. Aren't these images the cutest! I used the pre-colored images and one of the sentiments from this set to make my Thanksgiving card. Yikes, hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week. I better get a move on if I am going to get my cards finished and in the mail.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

2011-11-05T12:00:00.069-04:00

Welcome to Doodle Pantry's

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

November 5-8

Here are some larger views of the ornaments:

I am very excited to be part of the DP Blog Hop showcasing the new 12 Days of Christmas Color set. If you arrived here from Donna's blog, you are in the right place. If not, head on over to the Doodle Pantry Blog to start at the beginning... it's also the place where you can find the 'rules', blog list, and prize information.

While you are reading this, my hubby and I are on a road trip to Florida. Since I won't have internet access until we reach our destination, I am keeping my fingers crossed that blogger won't have any issues, and my post went live as planned.

I used this fabulous set to create a set of ornaments with matching card. To make the ornaments, I punched out the cardstock with my SU! ornament punch; then embossed and sanded the ornament shapes. Before gluing the pieces together, I sandwiched an ornament hook between the front and back panels. To finish, I just had to add the images and embellishments ... Talk about easy peasy gift making! I definitely will be making more sets as they are perfect for the small gifts/stocking stuffers we all need for holiday giving.

Aren't Laurie's images in this set the sweetest! I think they are perfect for making all types of projects and cards. Being that the images I used are pre-colored, it really makes creating quick and easy. l know I will be using these fun images throughout the year for all types of cards and other projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have time over the next 3 days to visit all the stops along the hop. The team has created some gorgeous creations for your viewing pleasure. Your next stop on the hop is Amy's blog. Have a great weekend!

DPDC18 -- Wishbone Ants

2011-11-05T06:00:00.011-04:00

Happy Saturday, everyone! Just a heads up to let you know that a new Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge (DPDC18) has been posted on the Doodle Pantry Blog. It's easy to join in the challenge -- Just create a card or project using a Doodle Pantry image. To view the challenge details, complimentary gift set, and prize information, click here.

My card today showcases this month's complimentary gift set -- Wishbone Ants. This set includes both colored and outline images, 3 sentiments, and 2 digital papers. Wanna know the best part -- all challenge participants will be emailed this set for free!! That's even before it comes up for sale in Doodle Pantry's Store on November 25. What a deal!

Hope you have a great day, and please join us for DPDC18.

Doodle Pantry Release -- 12 Days of Christmas Color

2011-11-01T06:00:00.052-04:00

Happy Tuesday and the start of a new month. Today's the day Doodle Pantry is releasing their new digital sets, and I am pleased to share 2 cards that showcase the new Twelve Days of Christmas Color Plus set.

For the card pictured above, I created a grid in a Word document with the help of the table function. Then I inserted the images and sentiments before filling in the background colors. For dimension, I used pop dots to add another layer of individual images. I really had fun decorating the images with glitter, bling and other accents. IRL, my card sparkles nicely.

For my next card, I used the partridge image, one of the sentiments, as well as one of the digi papers from the set.

Punches and dies made this card a snap to put together. Punches used: SU! ornament punch, EK circle punches. Dies used: Memory Box Crisp Bows die, and a leaf die from the Foliage Shapeabilities set by Spellbinders. The white panel was embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

To see this new set and all the other new releases, head on over to the Doodle Pantry Store. You won't be disappointed!

Blog Hop Alert! -- November 5-8

Starting at noon on Saturday, November 5, Doodle Pantry is having a '12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop'. The hop starts on the Doodle Pantry Blog. There will be lots of prizes and fun. Please join us, and I hope you make a stop at my blog to see the goodies I have created.

Have a wonderful week!

Quirky Penguin

2011-10-25T22:54:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone. Today I had some fun with Doodle Pantry's Quirky Penguin. Isn't he the cutest! I used one of the pre-colored images from the set. Of course, I couldn't resist adding a Santa Hat from the Santa Accessories set. After copying and pasting the images and sentiment into a Word document, I filled in the dotted background digitally. After printing, the hat was colored with Copics, and white Fun Flock was added to the trim.

I fancied up the design with dies and punches . The ornament was punched with a MS punch and embellished with dazzling diamonds and some bling. The fancy edge on the black background layer was cut with a lattice rectangle die by Spellbinders.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Creative Craft Challenge -- Fancy Edges

Forever Friends Challenge -- Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week!

Snowy Scene

2011-10-23T00:59:00.000-04:00

Happy Sunday, everyone! Gosh, October is flying by. Less than 2 weeks before we leave on our trip. So I thought I better get some more Christmas cards done for my stash, since there won't be any crafting while we are enjoying time with family in Florida.

For today's card, I again used the dryer sheet technique. This time to create a sparkly snowy scene. ( You can find the SCS tutorial HERE.) . Images used are Lovely as a Tree and Welcome Christmas by SU! for MDS. Inspiration for today's card came from the lovely creations in the SCS gallery that combined these two sets... Thanks, everyone! For the background layer, I dry embossed a piece of silver cardstock with a Sizzix embossing folder. Silver metallic paste was rubbed on the surface before heat embossing with silver embossing powder. Then, it was just a matter of layering some die cuts on top of the background and adding the image and some rhinestones.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

CHNC Challenge 43 -- Make a Scene

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long -- Sparkly stuff

Wee Memories Challenge #73 -- Free for All

Have a great day and happy crafting!

Winter Wishes

2011-10-21T21:24:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone. Sorry it's been a while since I've posted; I think my mojo has been on vacation! A trip to Michaels and some new goodies has put me back in the groove.

For today's card I created a frame using 2 "Fleur de Lis " square dies by Spellbinders. Next i added a scallop circle layer. On this layer I printed the wreath from the Bright Hopes digital set by SU! for MDS. Then, I layered a small scallop circle over the wreath before adding my sentiment. Sentiment is from the Doodle Pantry set, Winter Wishes. Just a punched bow and some gold dots, and this card was finished in no time. Since this card was very easy to make, I definitely with be making more of these to add to my stash of Christmas cards!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #39 -- Use any sentiment; winter theme.

No Time to Craft Challenge 162 -- Punches and Dies

Top Tip Tuesday #56 -- Layer it Challenge and pop up card tutorial

Inspire Me Friday 29 -- Linky Party

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by; hope you have a great weekend!

Pumpkin Birdie

2011-10-14T23:20:00.002-04:00

Happy Friday, everyone! Although the temps are still warm here, the trees are starting to turn colors and the leaves are starting to fall. Yep, it's that pumpkin time of year with lots of great autumn challenges to try. So I brought out Doodle Pantry's Pumpkin Birdie and had some fun coloring her up with my Copics and glaze pens.

Thanks for the inspiration, everyone! I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenge #56 -- Orange

Crafting for All Seasons CH #11 -- Fall Flowers/Pumpkins

Crop Stop Challenge 41 -- Falling Leaves

Hanna&Friends #115 -- Autumn/Halloween

Rainbow Lady's Challenge #174 -- Falling Leaves

Stampin' B's Challenge #132 -- Use a bird on your card.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have s a great weekend!

Bright Hopes

2011-10-12T10:23:00.005-04:00

Good Morning, everyone! Sorry I have not posted in so long. We have been busy enjoying visits with family and friends, celebrating birthdays, as well as our anniversary...

I finally was able to get a card made last evening. I used a very fun and easy 'dryer sheet' technique, Essentially, you run your image face down through a Zyron; top with a used dryer sheet; then coat and press down glitter into the surface before taping off the excess . This technique adds lots of sparkle and a snowy look. Wish my photo was able to capture all the sparkle. You can find the tutorial for this technique in the resource section on Spiltcoaststampers HERE.

For the background layer, I dry embossed a piece of cherry cobbler cardstock with a Sizzix embossing folder. Silver metallic paste was rubbed on the surface before heat embossing with silver embossing powder. I added some small silverr dots to the tree and finished with a ribbon and silver embellishment. I really like how this turned out and am happy to have another Christmas card to add to my stash.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges Week #45 (-- inspiration photo

Bah Humbug Challenge 40 -- Glitz and Glitter (Must be Christmas.)

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week!

DPDC17 -- Maize Corn

2011-10-05T06:00:00.008-04:00

Good Morning, everyone, It's the fifth of the month and time for another Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge (DPDC17) on the Doodle Pantry Blog. The theme is use a Doodle Pantry image (not just a sentiment). If you don't have a Doodle Pantry image, just go to the "freebies page" and download one for free. To view the challenge details , prize information, and to see this month's free digital image that all challenge participants will receive, click here.

For my card, I used images from the Maize Corn set. I merged 3 ears of corn to form a swag, and with the help of Copics colored the ears to look like Indian corn. Then I went over my image with a VersaMark Pen and embossed with clear embossing powder. To finish my design, I added 2 jewelry spacers, and made an embellishment for the 'corn swag' that started out a single stalk of wheat by Jolee's. I added some hemp behind the wheat and tied the elements together with some linen thread to give it more dimension... Just had to attach it to my card and I was done.

I will also be entering my card in the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge #51 -- Die Cuts/Punches

Going Grey With Scrap-Creations Challenge -- Fall

Creative Stamp Friends Challenge #35 -- Autumn Colors

Card Caravan Challenge #3 -- Autumn

Dolce Stamps and Cards Challenge -- Fall colors

Sure hope you join in the fun. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Doodle Pantry Release -- Candy Cane Ants

2011-10-01T12:00:00.021-04:00

Happy Saturday and World Card Making Day! Today's the day Doodle Pantry is releasing their new images for October, and I could hardly wait to share the fun new 'Candy Cane Ants' set. This set has everything you need to make Christmas creating a snap! This set includes both color and outline images, sentiments and 2 different patterned digi papers.

For my card pictured above, I used the outline image, one of the sentiments, and the candy cane digital paper included with this set. I colored and shaded the image with Copic Markers. Then I highlighted the candy cane with a Red Spica Pen. I also added some glaze and used a Clear Star glitter pen on the cute little "mittens". IRL, there's lots of sparkle and shine! Of course, I couldn't resist adding some Flower Soft to make some fluffy snow!

I will be entering my card in the following challenges:

Inspire me Fridays 26 -- Linky Party

Meljens Designs Challenge #78 -- Shapes/Use a square and a circle in the same creation.

Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #32 -- Any Occasion/must use ribbon

Critter Sketch Challenge #84 -- Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Enjoy your weekend; and if you get a chance, stop by the Doodle Pantry for a look at all the new eye candy. While you are there don't forget to check out the Card Making Day Special -- You will get an aditional 20% Off October 1 and 2 only!

Happy Birthday Vicki and a Blog Candy Alert!

2011-09-28T15:39:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday, Vicki! I wish you the very best!

Over at Stamped Smiles, Vicki is celebrating her birthday by giving away a fabulous package of blog candy. Below is a picture of all the goodies up for grabs!

Be sure to stop by and wish Vicki a Happy Birthday and be sure to enter your name in the drawing.

Quirky Christmas Cat

2011-09-28T00:03:00.002-04:00

Hello again! Just a quick post tonight to share my Quirky Christmas cat. I combined two Doodle Pantry sets into one -- Quirky Cat (pre-colored image) with one of the hats from Santa Accessories. The hat was colored with Copic markers; then embellished with white glitter and a small pompom.

I mounted my image on a tag punch pinwheel made with the small SU! tag punch. If you are not familiar with this fold, check out the great tutorial posted on Stamp Monkeys. The digital papers used are from two different Doodle Pantry paper packs -- Four Season Digi Paper Pack and Bold Summer Digital Paper Pack. I printed the patterns on both sides of a single sheet of paper to create my matching double-sided DSP. To finish my design, I added a simple corner punch embellished with a "pearl" snowflake. Now this little guy is a wrap and ready for my stash!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Sure hope you are able to stop back on the first of October for the new Doodle Pantry release!

MMSC123 -- Bat Cat

2011-09-27T00:05:00.001-04:00

Good Morning, everyone! Here's my take on this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC123). For this card, I combined digital products from two of my favorite companies. -- "priscillastyles" Store and Doodle Pantry.

The fun, digital image is from the newly released set, Bat Cat Digital Stamp set by "priscillastyles" Store. This image was colored with Copics. I added dazzling diamonds to the mask, and MS glitter to the chair's buttons. The digital pattern papers are from the Birdie Bat COLOR set by Doodle Pantry. Bat embellishments were made using 2 different MS punches. I also used a SU! corner punch.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 123 -- Sketch

Paper Sundaes Challenge #88 -- anything goes

Crazy 4 Challenges (CC106) -- Halloween card or decor project

Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge Week 74 -- Things with Wings

Card Makin' Mamans Challenge -- Get Punchy

Hiding in My Craft Room -- HIMCR Challenge #13 -- Halloween Card

Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy your week!

MMSC122 -- Christmas Winter Skates

2011-09-20T00:11:00.003-04:00

Good Morning, everyone. Are you ready for another fabulous new sketch from the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC122)... Well, today's the today and you can find the new sketch HERE.

I combined the sketch with a fabulous new digital image from the Christmas Winter Skates set by "priscillastyles" . My image was colored with Spica pens and Copic Markers. I embossed a sheet of dark red shimmer cardstock from the DCWV Shimmer Stack. Then sanded the embossing to let the white core show through. The 'lace' background paper has been in my stash forever (sorry don't know the manufacturer's name). To finish the vintage look, I added a lace bow and added a fancy brad. Yay, another Christmas card done and ready for my stash!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC122) -- sketch

Jingle Belles -- Happy Hybrid Holidays -- Must incorporate one digital stamp or element.

Wags 'n Wiskers Challenge 63 -- Lace

Phindy's Friday Challenge #72 -- Christmas

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a great day!

Birdie Bat Color

2011-09-18T17:01:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone and a Happy Sunday to you. Gosh September is flying by... I can't believe this month is half over. Since Halloween will be here before you know it, I couldn't resist using the new Birdie Bat COLOR for the Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge that Doodle Pantry is sponsoring this week.

The new Birdie Bat Color is a colorized version of a DP Halloween set released last year. Pre-colored digis really make quick work of getting the job done, and I just love the digi papers that are also included with this set! I combined the blue with traditional Halloween colors; added some punched bats; and I also added a big bow w/sentiment to finish my design.

I will be entering my card in the following challenges:

Send a Smiled 4 Kids -- Halloween/Fall for kids

Corrosive Challenge #133 -- Punches and/or dies (I used both.)

Sketch Colors #85 -- orange , white and black

Have a great week and thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!

Funny Disguised Sheep

2011-09-11T16:36:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone, I have been having so much fun playing with Doodle Pantry's new set, "Funny Disguises". I merged one of the funny masks over one of Laurie's "Happy Sheep" in a Word document. I then inserted a 'callout' shape, then added my sentiment. What fun!

Coloring was done with Copics and I also used some pastels to create the cloud background. Finishing touches include Flower Soft grass and my favorite embellishments, buttons.

I will be entering this card in some wonderful challenges:

Corrosive Challenge #132 -- Funny or Punny

Gingeloft Challenge (GL24) -- Create a Sky

One Stitch At A Time Challenge #79 -- Anything Goes

I hope everyone has a wonderful week, and thank you for stopping by.

Berry Christmas

2011-09-08T00:16:00.002-04:00

Hi All! Just a quick post tonight to share some cards I made using a MDS by Stampin' Up brush set, Berry Christmas, to create some postage-friendly Christmas cards. The first two cards also incorporate some MDS Christmas Cocoa DSP. The third card's patterned paper is by DCVW. I kept the design simple and used a FTL sketch for the first and third cards. Although I have lots more to make, I am very happy to have a few more done to add to my stash!

Well, it's time for me to say goodnight and head to bed. Take care everyone and thanks for stopping by.

MMSC120 -- Pair of Skates

2011-09-06T00:13:00.001-04:00

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I have a card to share today for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (SC120) . I combined the sketch with a beautiful, new digital image, Pair of Ice Skates, by "priscillastyles". I colored my image with Copics; added some jewelry spacers and silver rhinestones to create "faux" metal pegs; and used some patterned 'ice skates' paper that I have been hoarding in my stash waiting for the perfect image. I also added a panel of striped vellum for interest and texture. A big glitzy bow was all I needed and my design was finished. Don't you just love when an idea you have in your head works out on paper!?

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 120 (MMSC120) -- Sketch

Clearly Inspired Challenge #35 (CIC35) -- Patterned Paper

Stamp Something -- September Digi Day Challenge - Getting your digi on

Creative Belli Challenge #125 -- Acetate or Vellum

Aly's Sunday Challenge (September) -- Bows

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 78-- Use a Digi

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

New Doodle Pantry Release and DPDC16

2011-09-05T06:00:00.007-04:00

Good Morning!. Today, Doodle Pantry is releasing their September images, and has also posted a new Doodle Pantry Digi Challenge (DPDC16) on the Doodle Pantry Blog -- the theme is use a Doodle Pantry image (not just a sentiment). For more information, click HERE to view the challenge details and prize information.

I am also pleased to share 2 cards today using newly released DP sets. For my first card, I used the new 'Cowboy Birdie' set. This set comes with both outline and colored images, sentiments, and 1 sheet of digi paper. I combined the Cowboy Birdie digi paper with one of the blue patterned digi papers from the matching 'Western Digi Paper Pack' to created my teabag folded motif. The sweet birdie was colored with Copiic Markers; the hat band and neckerchief were paper pieced.

I wil be entering this card in the following challenges:

Forever Friends Monthly Challenge of September -- Paper Piecing

DYSU Challenge #35 -- Friendly Critters

Card Makin' Mamas Challenge #28 -- Going Digital (digi images and/or digi paper)

The Poodle Parlour Challenge -- Animal Antics

Next up is a card using another new set called 'Funny Disguises'.

I really had fun using these images to create an anniversary card for my niece and her husband. Images were colored with Copics and Spica pens. Of course, I had to add wiggly eyes and some bling! I finished my design with a handmade flower created with the help of punches and a computer-generated sentiment.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 180 -- A pinch and a punch (Use at least 1 punch. I used two.)

Cardmadfairy's Digi Challenge 16 -- Add flowers

Moving Along with the Times Challenge 114 -- Handmade Flowers

While you are at the Doodle Pantry checking out the new sets, don't forget to check out the Specials. Lots of great September deals. Plus Laurie is having a Labor Day sale -- 30% off entire cart!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week and wshing everyone in the States a relaxing Labor Day!

Balloon Ants Color Plus

2011-08-30T06:00:00.002-04:00

Good Morning! The weather has certainly been unnerving here the last week. Hard to believe the East Coast experienced an earthquake and hurricane/tropical storm in the same week! My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the storms and earthquake.

I'm finally back to stamping and made this card for today's Digital Tuesday Challenge #126 --"Going Buggy" sponsored by the Doodle Pantry. The pre-colored image is from the DP Balloon Ants Color Plus set. This set comes with both colored and outline images, sentiments and digi papers. I inserted one of the sentiments inside the balloon and used one of the dotted digi papers included with the set.

I will also be entering this card in the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 95 -- As you like it!

Jellypark Friends Friday Challenge -- Die Cuts and/or punches

Our Craft Lounge Challenge OCL#80 -- Clean & Simple - Lots of Dots

Polka Doodles Week 34 Challenge -- Spots & Dots

So glad you were able to stop by. Thanks so much and enjoy your week!

MMSC118 -- Buggy for Crafting

2011-08-23T00:15:00.004-04:00

Good Morning! It's time for another Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC118), and I have a card to share with you today that combines the sketch with the "priscillastyles" Craft Bug. I included one of the sentiments from this set and colored the image with Copic markers. Doesn't this image just make you smile?!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 118 (MMSc118) -- sketch

Crafty Ann's Challenge #47 -- scallops or fancy borders

Designed 2 Delight Saturday Challenge -- anything goes

Paper Creations Ink Challenge #7 -- show us your flowers

Stamps R Us Challenge -- Anything Goes

Karen's Doodles -- Punch it Challenge -- punch it out

I really appreciate your stopping by! Enjoy your day and Happy Crafting!

DPSTP05 -- Quirky Crab

2011-08-21T14:17:00.001-04:00

Hi all! Doodle Pantry has posted a new Stock the Pantry Challenge (DPSTP5) on their blog. It's easy to play along -- just use a Doodle Pantry image. So don't be crabby -- get crafty and join in the fun! There are lots of prizes up for grabs. Click here for all the details.

Now about my card... I merged two Doodle Pantry images into one. First, I selected and cropped some of the grass from the Caterpillar Hug set. Then pasted it into a Word document. Next, I selected the outline png image from the Quirky Crab set and merged it on top. I colored the images including the sky and sand with Copic markers. Then I covered the crab and grass with a VersaMark pen before heat embossing with clear embossing powder. I also added "faux" sand for dimension. The DSP is also from the Quirky Crab set.

This card incorporates some wonderful challenges. Here is a list of the challenges I will be entering:

Sketch by Carly #38 -- Sketch

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge (CFC16) -- Embossing ( i used both heat and dry embossing.)

Sew Many Cards Challenge #65 -- Summertime

Digi's with Attitude Challenge #32 -- Anything Goes

Hope you have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

School Sheep

2011-08-15T23:04:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone! I have a fun 'back to school' card to share with you today. I used a Doodle Pantry pre-colored image from the School Sheep COLOR plus set. The matching digi papers are from School Time Digi Paper Pack. The sentiment on the inside fold was computer-generated. To create the banner I used a pennant border from Taylor Expressions... talk about easy peasy!

For this card, I used an accordion fold. Below is a picture of the card showing the front and last panel.

I really had fun with this one and will be entering this card in the following challenges;

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #124 -- Fancy Folds

Stamp Fairy Challenge -- Back to School

Paper Playtime Challenge #5 -- Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Challenge 66 -- Back to School

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge -- Animals

So glad you were able to stop by. Thanks so much and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Plain and Simple Ornaments

2011-08-13T21:30:00.006-04:00

Hi All! Since it's a rainy day here, I decided to pass the day by catching up on some challenges and getting some Christmas cards made for my stash. With the help of a combined challenge sponsored by Clean and Simple FTL and CAS-ual Friday Challenges, I was even inspired to make a postage-friendly card, without lumps or bumps. Even though my card is square, I sized it (41/4" X 41/4") to fit in an A2 envelope to avoid extra postage. Letters to Santa DSP and Embellishments by MDS were used to create my card.

Thanks everyone for the wonderful challenges! Here's the list of challenges I will be entering:

Clean and Simple FTL153 -- Sketch

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge (CFC15) - Sketch

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #147 -- Christmas is coming!

Inspire Me Fridays 19 -- anything goes

Fab "n" Funky Challenge #85 -- It's Christmas!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!

Letters to Santa

2011-08-12T03:46:00.006-04:00

Hi All! Just a quick post today to share a card I made with some new MDS downloads - Letters to Santa DSP and Embellishments. I also added a favorite Doodle Pantry Christmas sentiment. While I like how this card turned out, I really need to make a postage-friendly version that I can mass produce. Oh well, perhaps I will be able to come up with an idea over the weekend....

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy your day!

MMSC116 -- Boy with Bug

2011-08-09T00:15:00.003-04:00

Good Morning and Happy Tuesday! Today's card is for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 116 (MMSC116). My "priscillastyles" Store image is Boy with Bug. I used Photoshop to isolate the caterpillar from the image so I could use it to embellish my main panel and sentiment. What fun!! The sentiment is from the Computer Ants set by Doodle Pantry.

My image was colored with Copic Markers. I also used pastels to highlight the sky and skin tones. Buttons and a flower from my stash finish the design. I am very happy with how this turned out and hope you like it too. I will also be entering this creation in the following challenges:

Challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 116 (MMSC116) -- Sketch

Card Cupids New Challenge Sunday #33 -- Create a card featurrng buttons or ribbon

Just Some Lines Saturday Challenge -- Outdoors/Summer Colors

Crafty Calendar Challenge -- August Challenge-Hot Colors

Crafty Ann's Challenge #46 -- Summertime

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge -- Coloring

Raise the Bar Challenge #69 -- Anything Goes

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and visit. Have a wonderful day and Happy Crafting!

Falling Leaves

2011-08-07T15:21:00.003-04:00

Hi All! While I hate to see summer end, I am ready for less humidity and cooler temps. So I decided to jumpstart the season by creating this fun card for Fall. My colored images, sentiment and digi paper are from the Doodle Pantry set called Falling Ants Combo. I distressed the edges of the main panel with antique vintage and copper inks, then embossed with clear embossing powders. To embellish the tangerine tango panel, I layered on some leaves made with MS punches and a Cuttlebug die.

Challenges:

Stamp Something - August Digi Day Challenge -- Use a digi

The Corrosive Challenge #128 -- Earth Tones

Ellephantastic Challenge -- August Challenge (add some layers)

Little Red Wagon Challenge #92 -- Put a critter on it

Stay cool and have a great week!

DPBC15 and New Release

2011-08-05T06:00:00.007-04:00

Good Morning! I am happy to announce that Laurie has stocked the Doodle Pantry with the new August releases, and I am also excited to showcase 3 of the new sets. Above is a card and altered scrapbook which I made using one of the outline images from the new Vintage Auto set, as well as 2 of the digi papers from the Vintage Auto Paper Pack. I just about flipped when I saw the images and sentiments included with the Vintage Auto set... Laurie even included black and white digi papers! The Vintage Auto Paper Pack is filled with gorgeous colored digi papers, For the projects (pictured above), I colored both cars and suitcases with Copics and Spica markers to match the digi papers.

Below is a set of cards that came together quick as a wink. I used the colored autos from the new Auto Vintage Color Plus set. I kept my designs CAS, and combined sentiments from Vintage Auto, digi papers from the Vintage Auto Paper Pack, and the fabulous pre-colored cars from the Auto Vintage Color Plus set.

I really had fun playing with these 3 new sets, The possibilities are endless as these sets work so well individually or combined. So hurry on over to the Doodle Pantry to check them out as well as all the other new releases. While you are at the Doodle Pantry Store, be sure to check out the great deals Laurie is offering during the month of August. Click here to go directly to the page which lists the specials that start August 5.

Also a new challenge (DPBC15) has been posted on the Doodle Pantry Blog. The challenge theme is -- use a Doodle Pantry image. All participants in the challenge will receive a pre-selected image for free, and one lucky participant will win a $15 Doodle Pantry gift certificate! Click here to go directly to the DP blog for challenge details and prize information.

So glad you were able to visit today. Thanks so much, and I hope you join us for the challenge and release. Have a fantastic weekend!

Quirky Alligator

2011-08-02T19:01:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone, Gosh, is it just me or is summer flying by? It's hard to believe August is here already. For my first post of the month, I used the cute Quirky Alligator set from Doodle Pantry. This set comes with both color and outline images as well as matching digi paper. For this card, I used the colored alligator and one of the sheets of digi paper from the set Also, I was inspired by 3 wonderful challenges:

Challenges:

Mojo Monday Challenge 202 -- Sketch

Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge #100 -- Use any type of creature on your card or project

Craft your Passion Challenge 69 -- Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Beaver Hello 2

2011-07-28T17:22:00.004-04:00

Happy Thursday! Just a quick post today before heading out to get groceries and my hair cut. My card today uses 'leftover' bits and pieces that were sitting on my desk. The image is from the sweet Beaver Hello Color Plus set by Doodle Pantry. I altered the image to include a pinwheel and added some ribbon and embossing to the base. Although this design is very similar to a recent post using the same set, I am thrilled to actually use some of my scraps from various projects rather than adding them to my bulging scrap bin.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Thanks so much for stoping by!

MMSC114 -- Dress Stand

2011-07-26T00:08:00.003-04:00

Good Morning, Will somebody please lower the heat and humidity! There have been record breaking temperatures in many parts of the US, and I can't wait for this miserable heat wave to break. Don't get me wrong, I love summer; but when the heat index rises to 115 degrees, I turn into a lump and don't feel like doing much of anything.

On the bright side, I did spend some time in my craft space and have a card to share using this week's Midnight Madness Sketch 114 (MMSC114). My digital image is by "priscillastyles" called, Dress Stand. It's one of my favorites and is very versatile. I also used this image to create the small postage stamp that I used to embellish my card.

I used this digi for the very first time, many moons ago, to create my very first "priscillastyles" card. You can view the original card HERE. This time, I went with a CAS 'shabby chic' look and changed the colors. Background paper is from Sweet Stitches DSP by Stampin' Up's MDS. I also added some punched flowers, one of my favorite embellishments.

Challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 114 (MMSC114) -- sketch

Priscillastyles 900 Celebration Challenge on CDAC -- CASE the very first card you made with a "priscillastyles' image.

Come and Get It Challenges -- Make your own flowers.

2 Sisters Challenge 49 -- Anything Goes

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge 13 -- Oh so girly

Paper Cutz Challenge #101 -- Anything Goes

Stamp Something Challenge -- Something Embellished

Have a great day, stay cool, and thanks for stopping by!

DPSTP04 -- Winter Wishes

2011-07-20T06:00:00.006-04:00

Good Morning, it's time for a new Doodle Pantry Stock the Pantry Challenge (DPSTP04). So head on over to the Doodle Pantry Blog and join in the fun. It's easy to play -- just create a card or project using a Doodle Pantry image -- for a chance to be 1 of 3 winners who will receive one free Doodle Pantry product of their choice valued at $3 or less.

Now about my card, I made a square Joy Fold Card with a flap on top. I followed a great SCS tutorial by Beate Johns which you can find here. I used the Doodle Pantry Winter Wishes set for some Christmas in July. The image was colored with Copics. The 'snowy' areas were coated with glitter, and I used some sparkly DSP by My Mind's Eye. IRL, there's lots of shine and sparkle.

Challenges:

Doodle Pantry Stock the Pantry Challenge (DPSTP04) -- use a Doodle Pantry image

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C96 -- Joy Fold Card

The Crazy Challenge (CCH#76) -- Christmas in July

Christmas Inspirations Challenge 29 -- Free Christmas Project (anything goes)

The Crafty Pad Designs Challenge #130 -- Christmas in July

Hope everyone has a great day. Can't wait to see your projects -- Happy Crafting!

A Little Hello

2011-07-18T17:59:00.000-04:00

Hi All! Today I have a 'little hello' from the Doodle Pantry using the recently released set called Beaver Hello COLOR Plus. This set comes with both colored and outline images. For this card I used the pre-colored beaver and one of the digi papers included with this set. Since I also wanted to include a pinwheel in my design, I drew a line extending from the beaver's hand (this was done on the computer in a Word Document). Then I added my pinwheel (made with punches) on top. The green dotted paper is also digital and is from another Doodle Pantry set called Balloon Ants COLOR Plus. I really had fun with this one.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Die Cut Dreans Challenge #94 -- Animal Antics ( animals must have 4 legs)

Happileigh Scrappin' Challenge (HLSC31) -- Make your own embellishment (pinwheel made with a punch)

Stamps & fun = Creativity Challenge #56 -- Digistamp

I Did It Creations Challenge #64 -- Animals

I really appreciate your stopping by! Thanks so much and enjoy the rest of your day!!

Happy Anniversary

2011-07-15T14:34:00.001-04:00

Happy Weekend, everyone! It'a a beautiful summer day here in Maryland. Hope the sun is shining in your neck of the woods, too.

I have a quick post today which uses some bits and pieces that were sitting on my desk. The heart wreath image is by "priscillastyles", and it's a favorite of mine for weddings and anniversaries (not just Valentine's Day)! I love when images can do double duty.

Well, I'm off to enjoy the beautiful day. Hope everyone has a great day. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

MMSC112 -- Summer Time Fish

2011-07-12T00:12:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone, It's time for another Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC112), which I combined with a Summertime theme. I used the new "priscillastyles" image called Summer Time Fish. Isn't it the cutest!

When I first saw this image an idea popped into my head, and I am thrilled that I was able to get it to come out on paper. After coloring my image with Copics, I layered on some liquid glass. For texture, I added some "faux" sand -- just some salt colored with reinkers. The "water" is Doodle Pantry digi paper from the Little Lighthouse set. After embossing the card's base and cutting out my layers with the help of dies, it was just a matter of assembling the card and adding some Jolee 's embellishments. Gosh this was fun to make!

There are some wonderful challenges this week, and I will be entering this card in the following:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC#112) -- Sketch

Card Makin' Mamas Challenge #24 -- summertime

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 74 -- The Beach

Stampin' B's Challenge #118 -- Beach Scene; must include sand.

Crazy 4 Challenges (C4C95) -- Make a summer themed card.

Wee Memories Challenge #61 -- Summertime

2 Sisters Challenge 47 -- Summer Time Fun

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 88 -- Summertime

Lexi's Creations Challenge 44 -- At the Beach

Paper Playtime Challenge #50 -- Summer

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. Happy Crafting!

Decadent Desserts

2011-07-09T15:43:00.004-04:00

Happy Saturday, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Today was designated 'clean craft room day', and I did clear a space on my desk.... but then I found this image and it was begging me to play. So how could I resist? This fun image and sentiment are from the Decandent Desserts set by Doodle Pantry. I paired the yummy image with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. The image was colored with Copics and a red Spica pen. I also layered on some liquid glass. The embossed background was colored with various chalks and embellished with some tiny rhinestones. Talk about quick and easy!

This set always makes me smile and reminds of some fun childhood memories. When I was growing up, we did not have air conditioning. So on hot steamy nights, my dad would take us for a drive to cool off, and we would stop at "Price's Dairy" for the best milkshakes ever! -- They were so thick you could hardly suck them through a straw. Thanks Laurie, for the fun memories your sweet image evoked!

So glad you stopped by today! Thanks so much!

DPBC14 and Release

2011-07-05T06:00:00.025-04:00

Good Morning!. Today's the big day... Laurie has stocked the Doodle Pantry with the new July releases, and I am thrilled to be able to showcase one of the new sets -- Wild Rose. This set includes floral images and lovely sentiments. For my sample, I colored the images with Copic markers and filled the center of the roses with Flower Soft. This versatile set is perfect for creating cards for all types of occasions.

While you are at the Doodle Pantry checking out the new sets, be sure to stop by the Grab Bag section. The items in this section will be marked down 50% for a limited time -- from the 5th through the 19th of July.

Also a new challenge (DPBC14) has been posted on the Doodle Pantry Blog. The challenge theme is -- use a Doodle Pantry image. All participants in the challenge will receive a pre-selected image for free, and one lucky participant will win a $10 Doodle Pantry gift certificate! Click here to go directly to the DP blog for challenge details and prize information.

I certainly appreciate your visit today! Thanks so much, and have a great day!

Doodle Pantry Special!

2011-07-02T18:25:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to check in and let you know that Doodle Pantry is having a sale this holiday weekend!

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receive 25% off your cart!

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Berry Pie

2011-07-01T23:57:00.008-04:00

Hi everyone. We had a fun time at the beach, but it's also good to be home and back to crafting. I used the very sweet Berry Pie set from Doodle Pantry to create today's card. This set includes both pre-colored and outline images of the berry pie, a 'yummy' sentiment, as well as some awesome digital papers making this card a breeze to put together. Inspiration for my card came from some wonderful challenges. Below is a list of the challenges that I will be entering:

Paper Playtime Challenge #49 -- Digi Monday using red, white and blue

Clean and Simple Stamping FTL147 -- Sketch

Clearly Inspired Challenge #31 (CIC31) -- punches, dies, cut outs

Inspire Me Fridays #13 -- Linky Party

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. Enjoy!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #110

2011-06-28T00:30:00.008-04:00

Good Morning! So sorry I've been MIA... lately, life has been getting in the way of blogging. My hubby and I are presently enjoying some fun and sun at the beach. We will be home in a few days and hopefully I will be back to blogging on a more regular basis.

Today I have a card to share using the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #110. I used a new digital image created by Priscilla Heaton. I've been wanting a vintage auto image for ages, and am thrilled that Priscilla created one for the "priscillastyles" Store. It's perfect for creating masculine cards. Thanks, Priscilla!

In keeping with the image, I went with a vintage look with lots of distressing and layers. My image was colored with Copics, and I added a layer of clear embossing to the auto. The pattered papers are digital from the Love Letters DSP by MDS. Embellishments used are jewelry spacers and black rhinestones from my stash.

I will be entering my card in the following challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #110 (MMSC110) -- Sketch

Craft Your Days Away CYDA #23 -- Vintage

Rainbow Lady's Challenge 158 -- Digi Day

Thanks so much for visiting today. Have a great day and Happy Crafting!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T13:07:00.005-04:00

Just a quick post to wish all the dads a very Happy Father's Day! I hope everyone has a very fun and enjoyable day doing what they love best.

I would also like to mention that the image and sentiment I used is by Sherry K Designs. It is a "freebie" available at My Grafico.

Have a great week!

Plush Panda Two

2011-06-17T06:48:00.003-04:00

Happy weekend, everyone! Here's another card made with a cute Doodle Pantry pre-colored image from the Plush Panda set. I just couldn't resist using this set again... The sweet image just makes me smile!

This design also combines the wonderful bamboo digi paper and one of the sentiments included with this set. This card came together quick as a wink and has already been mailed to someone special.

Have a great weekend and many thanks for stopping by!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 108

2011-06-14T00:10:00.004-04:00

Good Morning! A great, new sketch has been posted today on the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC108), and my take on the sketch is pictured above. The image I used to create my card is from the "priscillastyles" Horse Head digital set. It is one of my favorites, and it's available at the "priscillastyles" Store.

I colored the image with Copic markers and coated it with a layer of liquid glass. The horseshoe paper is from the Lucky Sheep digital set by Doodle Pantry. I recolored the paper to match my design; then printed the paper twice -- once for the background; and then I resized and printed the paper to make the small squares. This formatting was done in a "Word" document. Finishing touches include flowers and die cuts. I am very pleased with how this turned out and hope you like it, too.

Challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMS108) -- Sketch

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday -- Show Us What You Got (anything goes)

Stamp Something -- Something Punched Challenge (Both the squares and scallop squares were punched.)

Do It With Digis Challenge #12 -- Animal Magic

There's Magic in the Air -- Magical Monday -- Pick Two (I chose to use flowers and die cuts.)

Lexi's Creations Challenge 42 -- no sentiment

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 84 -- flower power

So glad you were able to stop by. Have a great day!

Flowers For You

2011-06-12T21:18:00.010-04:00

Hi everyone. My card today was inspired by this post on Mel Stampz. Mel shares a gorgeous card using the 'For You Flowers' image included on the Stampin Up's So Much to Sale-A-Brate Disc. Mel also shares a brilliant tutorial explaining how to convert solid SU! images into outline images! Here's a direct link to the tutorial.

Since I have this disc, I used the same image and followed the instructions to convert the image from solid to outline. I am thrilled with the results. Thanks so much, Mel!

Instead of paper piecing, I 'filled' the flower outlines digitally with one of the digi papers from Bold Summer Paper Pack by Doodle Pantry. I also colored the center of the large flower with Spica and glaze pens. What a fun and easy card to make!

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

Plush Panda

2011-06-11T11:01:00.003-04:00

Good Morning and a Happy Saturday to you! Today I have a card to share using one of the new releases from Doodle Pantry. This new set is called Plush Panda and features both colored and outline images, sentiments, and digi paper.

For this creation, I inserted a circular shape in a 'Word' document, then merged the panda 'in front' of the circle. I also used the FORMAT feature in 'Word' to fill the circle with a dotted pattern and to add a black line around the circle. The possibilities with digis are fun and very easy to do!

Challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown #52 -- Use an animal.

My Time to Craft Challenge #144 -- Wildlife

Stamp Something -- Something Punched Challenge

Bearly Mine Challenge #12 -- Anything Goes

Have a great weekend and thanks for taking the time to visit.

SC336 - Make Merry

2011-06-09T10:23:00.004-04:00

Morning All. Just a quick post today to share a Christmas card. I used the sketch posted on Spiltcoast (SC336). Talk about quick and easy -- perfect for mass producing cards. It took longer to get a good photo.

Have a great day and Happy Crafting!

Supplies: Stamps -- Berry Christmas sentiment from digital brush set by MDS; Paper -- My Mind Eye's, GP white base; Ink - computer; Accessories -- Penquin stickers from last year's stash.

Little Lighthouse

2011-06-07T06:00:00.050-04:00

Hi All! When I first saw this new Little Lighthouse set by Doodle Pantry, I knew I found the perfect image to create a Father's Day card for my hubby. This new set is 'Free with with any purchase' during the month of June. What a deal! This set includes everything pictured below:

To create my card, I used the digi papers and pre-colored image which I combined with a sentiment from 'Reel Em In'. The shape of my card is called a "Spring Card". You can find the tutorial for this fold in the Resource Section on Splitcoaststampers. It's a snap to make, and if you have never given it a try, I highly recommend that you do. Click here to go directly to the tutorial. Grr, my camera did it again... the paper is more aqua than blue IRL. Sorry about that!

Challenges:

Stamp Something -- June Digi Day

Her Comes The Boys Challenge #3 -- Father's Day, Hubby/Partner

Card Creations and More by C -- So Saturday Challenge #11 -- Shape Card

Creative Inspirations Challenge 61 -- Father's Day or card for dad

Wee Memories Challenge #59 -- Free for All

Come and Get it Challenges -- Happy Father's Day Challenge

Have a super day and thanks for stopping by!

DPBC13 and Release

2011-06-05T06:00:00.009-04:00

Good Morning! If you are looking for my Doodle Pantry Blog Parade post, click here. You still have time to hop along with us through June 5, until 6 PM (Eastern Daylight Time).

Today's the big day... Laurie has stocked the Doodle Pantry with the new June releases. My cards today showcase the new Patriotic Turtle set. After I finished the card pictured above, I couldn't resist playing with some of the leftover bits and pieces and created another card using this set:

Talk about fun! This new set comes with both color and black outline images and sentiments. It also includes 4 sheets of digi paper. Here's a picture of everything that this set includes:

When you are at the Doodle Pantry checking out the new release, don't forget to check out the freebies page! Some fantastic new freebies have been added.

Also, check out the new challenge (DPBC13) on the Doodle Pantry Blog. The theme is -- use a Doodle Pantry image. All participants in the challenge will receive a pre-selected image for free, and one lucky participant will win a $10 Doodle Pantry gift certificate! Click HERE to go to the DP blog for challenge details and prize information.

Have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by!

Doodle Pantry Blog Parade

2011-06-03T06:00:00.046-04:00

Good Morning and welcome to the Doodle Pantry Blog Parade! I am very excited to be part of the festivities and hope you join in the fun. If you arrived here from Patti's blog, you are in the right place. If not, head on over to the Doodle Pantry Blog where the parade starts (and ends) -- it's also the place where you can find the 'rules', blog list, and prize information.

I am thrilled to preview 2 new Doodle Pantry sets for you today -- 'Critter Parade Color' and 'Stars and Stripes Digi Paper Pack'. I combined these fabulous new sets with one of the images from Cozy Gazebo (an older set), which I decorated with stars punched from the 'Stars and Stripes Digi Paper Pack'. These new sets are part of the June release and will be available in the Doodle Pantry store on June 5.

Your next stop is Robbie's Blog.

If you want to be eligible for the prize drawing, don't forget to leave a comment on all the blogs along the parade. Then leave a comment and enter your name, using the linky, on the DP blog at the end. There will be 5 winners!

Thanks so much for stopping by and Good Luck.

MMSC106 -- Victorian Hat

2011-05-31T00:15:00.002-04:00

Good Morning! I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. We had record temps here; it broke 100 degrees yesterday.

My card today uses the Midnight Madness Sketch (MMSC106). I paired the sketch with a new "priscillastyles" image called Victorian Hat . This new image is available at the "priscillastyles" Store.

Great sketch and image, Priscilla. Thanks!

Qualifying Challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC106) -- Sketch

WordPlay Weekend #44 -- Scallops

Totally Papercrafts Challenge #68 -- Pink and Girlie

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #60 -- Anything Goes

Card Cupids New Challenge Sunday -- Use ribbon and/or fibers

Squigglefly Challenge #100 (SFC100) -- Triple/Three Theme (I used 3 rectangles, 3 circles and 3 different patterned papers.)

I really appreciate your visit today. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Heads Up.... Doodle Pantry Sale

2011-05-28T14:45:00.005-04:00

Hello! Just wanted to announce a Memorial Day Sale at the Doodle Pantry. There are two specials going on this weekend starting today through 10 PM (EST) Monday, May 30.

Special One

35% OFF images, papers and templates

Enter Coupon Code REMEMBER

in the Coupon Field at the bottom of the cart and click submit.

Special Two

Get the Patchwork Star set (pictured below) for FREE with Any Purchase this weekend:

Bits and Pieces

2011-05-27T21:14:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone. After cleaning my craft space the other day, I used some of the unused bits and pieces that were sitting on my desk. This card is the result. It's nothing fancy... just a basic card to brighten someone's day.

Now If I would just do this more often, maybe I could put a dent in my scrap bin! If you have any suggestions about organizing leftover cardstock, punched shapes and diecuts, please share.

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. Thanks for stopping by!!

Congratulations, Graduates!

2011-05-23T00:10:00.003-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone. Don't know about you, but for me, May seems to be flying by and bringing on the graduation ceremonies and celebrations. So today I have two graduation cards to share. The card pictured above combines two wonderful sets by the Doodle Pantry -- the Owl set and the Grad Hats set. I love how these sets work together to create an elegant graduation image.

My card below uses a whimsical grad image and sentiment from the Go Graduate Plus brush set by MDS. Isn't this image fun?!!

To all the 2011 graduates, my very best wishes and congratulations. I hope everyone has a great day and thank you for stopping by.

Quirky Dog

2011-05-20T06:00:00.019-04:00

Hi Everyone, Isn't this pre-colored image the cutest? It's part of a surprise, bonus release that has just been added to the Doodle Pantry. Even the patterned digi paper I used on my card (pictured above) is part of this new 'Quirky Dog Color Plus' set. Talk about a bargain -- This set is priced at $3 and includes all the goodies pictured below:

I will be entering my card in the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge #111 -- Seeing Stars

Aud Sentiments Challenge #28 -- No Sentiment

Craft Us Crazy Challenge #8 -- Something New and/or favorite embellishments (I used a new dig iimage, digi pattern paper; buttons are my favorite embellishment,)

Terrifically Thrilling Challenge 5/19/11 -- Anything Goes

Amber's Crafts and Stuff Challenge #10 -- Dogs and Cats

The Paper Variety Star Studded Challenge -- Use Stars on your paper project.

Today also starts a new Stock the Pantry Challenge #2 (DPSTP02) on the Doodle Pantry Blog. There are some wonderful prizes up for grabs. It's easy to play along -- Just create a card or project which showcases a Doodle Pantry image. Don't have a DP image? Click here to go directly to the freebies page where you can pick up an image to try before you buy. For more challenge details and prize information, click here. Sure hope you join in the fun!

Have a great weekend, and thank so much for visiting today.

Noah's Ark

2011-05-18T00:08:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone! This is one of the cards I have been working on for a friend to give to her grandchildren. It was very quick and easy to make, I used a sweet digital image, sentiment and paper from the Doodle Pantry. The pre-colored image is from the Noah's Ark Color Plus set. I combined it with a sentiment from the Nutty for You set. The digi paper is from the Noah's Ark Favor Box and Digi Paper set.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown #49 -- make a baby/child card or project

Craft Your Passion Challenge #58 -- Cutie Patootie

Stamps R Us Challenge -- Goin' Digital -- use digi images, digi stamps, even digi paper

Have a super day! And thanks so much for stopping by!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 104

2011-05-17T00:30:00.000-04:00

Good Morning! A new Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC104) starts today, and my take on the sketch is pictured above. I used the "priscillastyles" Horse Head digital set to create my card. This image is available from the "priscillastyles" Store.

I also combined the sketch with the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time Challenge #62 -- Anything Goes

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge #8 -- For the Boys

Card Makin' Mamas Challenge #20 -- 1 image, 2 papers, 3 different type of embellishments

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge -- use ribbon or twine

Craft Sentiment Designs Challenge -- Buttons

Thanks so much for visiting! Have a great day and happy crafting..

A Merry little Christmas

2011-05-15T00:54:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone. I'm glad to have blogger back; bet you are too. As you can see, I have been playing with some new (to me) MDS images and digi paper... trying to make a (postage-friendly) Christmas card to add to my meager stash. Although this card looks better IRL, I think it needs to loose the green corners, or at least have them positioned differently. Sometimes, I think my camera is my best critic. It always picks up something that needs fixing. This is one of those times.... so I think I'll sleep on it and hopefully come back with a better design.

Nite all. So glad you were able to stop by!

Green Tea Birthday

2011-05-11T19:46:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, Just a quick post of a card I made for my niece. I was inpired by the Mojo Monday Sketch 190, which was designed by Debbie Carriere. Thanks, Debbie...What a great sketch!

My MDS image is from the Green Tea brush set. I paired it with a MDS curly cute sentiment and a panel of digi paper from the Doodle Pantry Easter Bunny set. This was a quick and easy card to make . I swear it took me longer to get a presentable photo. Sometimes my camera has a mind of its own... it definitely did not want this card to be turquoise!

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your week!

Supplies: Stamps -- Flowers from the MDS Green Tea Brush Set; Paper -- basic black, whisper white, Doodle Pantry Easter Bunny digi paper, Lasting Impressions textured white base; Ink -- computer; Accessories -- Spellbinder dies, decorative paper trimmer, deckle scissors, corner punch, small piece of Offray ribbon , pearls from my stash, flowers by K&Company.

Something to Celebrate

2011-05-07T00:05:00.001-04:00

Happy weekend everyone! Today I have a card to share which uses an oldie but goodie (pre-colored) image and sentiment from the Doodle Pantry set called New Happy Birthday B. This image has always been one of my favorites, and I am loving how it looks against the 3 blue coordinating papers from the new Doodle Pantry Baby Basics Paper Pack . Talk about a deal; you get 3 different patterns in 5 different colors -- a total of 15 sheets of digi paper -- for just $2! Look what's included:

Wondering how I combined the image, oval and sentiment on the digi paper? It's very easy to do! I opened a Word document ; then copied and pasted the digi paper into the document -- formatted the 'picture" to "wrap behind the text". Next, I inserted an oval shape over the digi paper -- formatted the shape to wrap "in front of text'. Then I added my sentiment inside the oval -- formatted to wrap "in front of text". Last, my image was copied and pasted into the document overtop both the paper and oval; again, I formatted the 'picture' to "wrap in front of text". Told you it was easy peasy!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Stamp Something May Digi Challenge -- Use something digi on you project. (I used a digi image, sentiment and papers.)

Creative Inspirations Challenge 10 -- Embossing (I embossed the card base with a Sizzix EF.)

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge -- Give us a Quote/Sentiment

Inspire Me Fridays 5 -- Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenge # 8 -- Diecuts or Punches (I used both.)

Thanks so much for visiting today. Hope all the stamping mamas have a very Happy Mother's Day!

Supplies: Digital image and sentiment -- Doodle Pantry New happy Birthday B set; Paper -- SU! whisper white, certain celery, pumpkin pie, Doodle Pantry Baby Basics Paper Pack, Letterpress A2 card; Ink -- computer; Accessories -- Sizzix embossing folder, Spellbinders die, Marvy flower punches in 2 sizes, Recollections epoxy dots, dimensionals.

Owl with Hat

2011-05-05T06:00:00.007-04:00

Hold on to your hats! It's the fifth of the month and time for a new Doodle Pantry Release and DP Blog Challenge (DPBC12). Today I am excited to share a card which uses two of the new sets that are being released today -- "Grad Hats" and "Owl". I especially like the Grad Hats set because it can be used alone or combined with any of your favorite DP critters... And it works so well with the new owl image. Below are examples of how to place the hats overtop other images as well as photos of the 2 new sets that I used to make my card.

So be sure to head on over to the Doodle Pantry Store to check out all the new sets and samples by the Design Team. While you are there check out the 'Specials Page'. There are 3 ways to save in May!

MAY 5th thru 8th -- MAY PRODUCT BUNDLE IS 32% OFF! This product includes 5 of the May releases: Owl, Reel 'em in, Ducky Duck, Mud Piggy, and Grad Hats. Just $8 for all 5 products when you put the MAY BUNDLE into your cart. (No refunds given if you purchase and overpay for individual products)
MAY 5th thru 8th -- Noah's Ark Favor Box SVG & Template will be 25% OFF!! Already reduced, no coupon required!
Don't forget to check the Digi Grab Bag store section! --Those products are reduced at 50% off from May 5 thru May 19.

Also, check out the new challenge (DPBC12) on the Doodle Pantry Blog. The theme is -- use a Doodle Pantry image. All participants in the challenge will receive a pre-selected image for free, and one lucky participant will win a $10 Doodle Pantry gift certificate! Click HERE to go to the DP blog for challenge details and prize information.

Thanks so much for visiting today and hope you join us for DPBC12!

MMSC102 -- Slot Mama

2011-05-03T00:37:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone, Here's a card I made for my friend, Diane, who loves to play the slots. Isn't this image perfect. It's called 'Slot Mama' and is available at the "priscillastyles" Store. I think it's a hoot. I hope Diane will get a kick out of it.

I really had fun with this one... I started with the sketch from the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 102 (MMSC102). Then I did some paper piecing, distressed the background panel with antique linen distress ink; sponged and colored the image with various inks, Copics, and Spica pens; added some liquid glass on the screen of the slot machine; and embellished with some dice and a computer-generated sentiment.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #102 (MMSC102) -- Sketch

Wee Memories Challenge #54 -- Paper Piecing

Paper Cutz Challenge #89 -- Anything Goes

Crafty Hos' Challenge Blog -- theme: Celebrate strong, influential women

Paper Playtime Challenge #44 -- April's Digi Monday -- Friends (Made this for my friend, Diane.)

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge -- Stripes and Polka Dots

Craft Your Passion Challenge #56 -- Anything Goes

Have a great day.and thanks for stopping by!

'Jack' with Fancy Folds

2011-05-02T11:56:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday, everyone. I don't know about you, but I love the sweet Baby Bud images. This one is called 'Jack' and I paired him with a fancy folded pinwheel made with my tag punch. I really like how this turned out and will be entering my card in the following challenges:

Baby Bud Designs Challenge -- Punches and Dies

Crafty Ann's Challenge #39 -- Fancy Folds

Top Tip Challenge #31 -- Square challenge

So glad you stopped by to visit. You made my day!

FS221 -- Susan Raihala

2011-05-01T13:13:00.001-04:00

Welcome May... I hope this month brings back the sunshine and sends the storms packing!

I have a quick post to share today. I am a big fan of Susan Raihala, and when I saw that she is today's featured stamper on Splitcoast, I just had to play. Her gallery is amazing and filled with inspiration. No one does CAS better!

This is the card that I cased:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...p;ppuser=49585

I kept Susan's basic design and used a round scalloped element as the main focal point. To make the card my own, I changed the colors and embellishments. Also, instead of a Christmas card, I made a get well card.

Have a super day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies: Stamps -- MDS puns from the past; Paper - real red, basic black, GP white, white letterpress ; Ink -- computer; Accessories -- Spellbinder dies and Cloud 9 epoxy dots

Hats Off to You

2011-04-26T14:36:00.005-04:00

Hi everyone! Lots of birthdays, anniversaries and graduations are being celebrated by family members and friends in May. So I have been busy trying to get a jumpstart on some of the cards I need to make. Here's a graduation card for my nephew using the Mojo Monday Sketch 188 (MOJO188). I also had fun playing with some new toys -- my new Cricut to make the mortarboard (which I paired with a Doodle Pantry sentiment from the Floral Hats set), and a new Cuttlebug embossing folder.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Mojo Monday #88 -- sketch

Creative Friday Challege #42 -- open theme

Delicious Doodles Challenge #22 -- anything goes

Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog -- Emboss it

Have a fantastic day and thanks so much for stopping by!

A New DP Release and "Stock the Pantry" Challenge!

2011-04-20T06:00:00.041-04:00

Good Morning, everyone! Gosh where did April go? I can't believe it's the 20th of the month already and time for a new Doodle Pantry release and challenge. Also, there is a new Doodle Pantry "Release Bundle" that Laurie is offering at a discount for a limited time. To see the new digi sets click here; to check out the new "Release Bundle", click here.

Laurie has released some fabulous new digi sets, and I combined two of them for my sample. I used one of the colored images from the new set called Decadent Desserts Color Plus and one of the new digi papers from the Sweet and Salty Paper Pack. Even though the milkshake image is pre-colored, I tweaked it with some Copics, a red Spica pen, and a Prismacolor poppy red pencil to match the digi paper. I also coated the image with a layer of liquid glass. Here is a peek of everything included with the new sets I used for my sample.

Starting today, the Doodle Pantry Blog will host a new "Stock the Pantry" challenge on the 20th of each month. For the first "Stock the Pantry" Challenge (DPSTP01), there is a theme -- to use buttons on your creation. How fun! You also must use a Doodle Pantry image -- There are many freebie images available here at the Doodle Pantry Store. I hope you pick one up and play along with us!

For all the challenge details and prize information, please click here to go to the DP Challenge Blog. Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy Crafting!

MMSC100 -- Flowers

2011-04-19T00:15:00.005-04:00

It's Tuesday and time for another Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC100)! I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of all the rain and am looking forward to the sunny, flower-filled days of May. With that being said, I couldn't resist using two of my favorite digital flower images by "priscillastyles" -- Vase of Flowers and the flower bouquet which I cropped from the "Man With" set.

I created a frame and filled the Vase of Flowers with a textured background -- this was done in a Word document using "picture format". I colored both images with Copics and glazed the flowers with a clear glaze pen. The vase itself is covered with liquid glass. I also punched 2 large scallop squares, 1 smaller scallop square, a circle, and small corners which I incorporated into my design. Tiny black rhinestones and metal dots were used to embellish the flowers and corners.

Challenges:

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge (MMSC100) -- sketch

Crafty Calendar Challenge -- April Showers Bring Forth May Flowers

Dig's With Attitude Challenge #22 -- Spring has Sprung!

Squigglefly Challenge #94 (SFC94) - How do you like to use your digis?

Woodware USA Challenge #23 -- Die Cuts/Punches

I hope everyone has a great day. Thanks so much for stopping by!

MMSC99 -- Cattails

2011-04-12T08:27:00.007-04:00

Hi there! Just a heads up to let you know that this week's bonus sponsor of the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge is the Doodle Pantry. Laurie is offering a great prize package with lots of goodies including a $10 Doodle Pantry Coupon.

Above is my take combining the Midnight Madness Sketch (MMSC99) with one of the DP images from Cattail Pond. For this card, I tried something different. Rather than coloring the image by hand in traditional colors, I recolored the image in a Word document using 'picture formatting'. 'Picture formatting' was also used to shade the image. For the next step, I opened another Word document; added a digi paper background; then pasted the recolored image on top. After cutting out the image, I coated it with a layer of clear, ultra microbeads. I really had fun with this one!

Hope you have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by.

Supplies: Digital Stamp -- Cattail Pond by Doodle Pantry; Paper - SU! tempting turquoise, chocolate chip, SU!-MDS digital DSP, generic white base; Ink - computer, Versamark; Accessories -- Sizzix embossing folder, Spellbinder dies, small square punch, slot punch, MFT doily die, buttons from my stash, clear ulta micobeads by pennwisearts, heat and stick powder, dimensionals.

Firely Farm

2011-04-08T10:53:00.000-04:00

Yeah for Friday! When I first saw this new pre-colored set by Doodle Pantry, I knew I had to make a card for my cousin who lives on a farmette. Her chickens live in the cutest little 'house' complete with window boxes planted with flowers. I don't think I could have found a more perfect image to send to a city girl turned farmer.

Below is a photo of all the goodies included with the Chicken Color set.

I hope you have a super fun weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by!

MMSC98 -- Bicycle

2011-04-05T09:27:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone. Today starts a new term of designers at "priscillastyles" Store, and I would like to welcome two talented ladies to the team -- Peggy T. and Valarie F.

I used the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #98 (MMSC98) as the starting point for my card. It's a perfect sketch for showcasing the new bicycle image created by "priscillastyles". I had such a fun time working with this image. I merged the bicycle onto some of my favorite cloud digi paper; then colored my image with Copics and a yellow glaze pen. Of course, I couldn't stop there.... I added some Jolee's grass, a lace rosette that I made, and a bunch of punched flowers with bling.

I will be entering my card in the following challenges:
Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #98 (MMSC98) -- sketch
Creative Cowgirls Challenge -- Spring/Easter
Crafty Pad Designs Challenge #115 -- Flowers
Sparkles Forum Challenge #8 -- Springtime
I Did It Creations Challenge #49 -- Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge Week 97 -- Blooming Blossoms

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you have a great day. Happy Crafting!

Supplies: Digital Stamp: Bicycle by "priscillastyles" Store; Paper -- My Graficio GAF Sweet Dreams cloud digi paper, PTI select white, SU! bashful blue, basic black, daffodil yellow, MDS small dotted digi paper, crimped paper from my stash (manufacturer unknown); Ink -- computer, Copic Markers, yellow glaze pen; Accessories -- Lace and bling from my stash, MS punches -- 2 different sizes of flower punches and leaf punch, Jolee's grass embellishments, and dimensionals.

DPBC11 -- Floral Hats

2011-04-05T06:00:00.003-04:00

Good Morning! Doodle Pantry is releasing their new images today, and a new challenge (DPBC11) has been posted on the Doodle Pantry Blog, which you won't want to miss. My card today showcases the new Floral Hat set outline. Here is a peek at what comes with this set:

I kept my design simple and colored the hat with Copics. The edges were sponged with SU! blush blossom ink. Papers include PTI select white, PTI dotted and SU! bashful blue. PTI ribbon, a button, and rhinestones from my stash finish my design. This was a quick, clean and simple card to make... my favorite kind!

This week's Doodle Pantry challenge theme (DPBC11) is to use a Doodle Pantry image. There is a great freebie for all participants as well as some fab prizes for some lucky winners. For more information, head on over to the Doodle Pantry Blog. And if you are like me and love a sale, head on over to the Doodle Pantry Store -- Laurie is having a 40% off sale in honor of her Doodle Pantry Store's one year anniversary. Congratulations, Laurie!