New Release at Doodle Pantry

Today is the first day of October!  (Did you know that October is the best month of the year? :)  Yep, I was born in October!)  But something else very special this month is Doodle Pantry's New Release.  Laurie has lots of wonderful sets that you will love!

Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 51 begins today at noon, so be sure to play along!  The theme is always "any digi goes" but if you play along and use a Doodle Pantry image, you will receive this month's featured set FREE!  This month's featured set is  S'more Please and I used that set for my first card...

Check out this fun set... S'more Please...

I also used Card Cut 9 for the design of my card...

My second card is a Christmas card made with Charlie Reindeer...

With any purchase October 1-24, you will receive Nut Costume FREE!!

And be sure to check out this deal... 

OCTOBER 2014 SPECIALS

The NEW October 2014 releases are 25% OFF from October 1 thru October 6!

No coupon needed, they are already reduced for you!

(NOTE: There is a 1.50 minimum cart total to complete any purchase)

Lots to look at and play with this month at Doodle Pantry!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

TMS #269

Happy Tuesday!  Yay!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!! :)

I don't have a card for you today.  *stunned silence*   But I do have a tag to show you. ;)  This was fun to make.  My image and sentiment seemed more suited to a project other than a card.  See?

 It's a tag on a bag with a banana crumb muffin!  Yummy!  (Click on the name to find the recipe.  They are amazing!!!!!)

My image and sentiment are Baked With Love from Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps our sponsor for this week!!

 

Here's our awesome sketch by Bonnie... We're sorry to say that Bonnie has stepped down from our team! :(

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

A flower for your birthday!

A quick post because I have lots I'm going to try to accomplish today.  I've got my third birthday card in a row to show you.  (Now if I could only get these sent out on time when the birthdays are nearing!!!)

Isn't this guy cute?   My squirrel is from "Just Nutty" from Doodle Pantry.   He is cut out using Spellbinders Labels 8 and inked with TH "tea dye."  The DP is MME Lost and Found Two "Sunshine."  

Challenges...
Sister Act #76 - anything goes
Wags n Whiskers #138 - with our furry friends
Seize the Birthday - anything goes or pennants or banners (I did AG)
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes


Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Happy Bird-day! TMS #268

Happy Tuesday!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  (I know I start the same way every week, but I can't think of any better way to do it! LOL)

We've got a great sketch (as always!!) and Melissa is sponsoring with a $10 voucher to... you'll have to keep reading to find out! ;)

Here's my "bird-day" card...

My fun image and sentiment are from Doodle Pantry's Birthday Birdie COLOR plus.  The DP is MME Indie Chic "Saffron."  (Not quite as bright pink IRL!)  I cut using Spellbinders Standard Circles and Petite Scalloped Circles.  {I lost one of my circles... I have no idea how or where... it was the middle size... you know, the size needed for just about EVERYTHING!!}

Here's our fun sketch by OneCraftyMama, aka Jessi...

As I said, our own wonderful and awesome Melissa is sponsoring and giving a $10 voucher to Simon Says Stamp!!   Cool prize!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Flappy birthday!

This was a fun birthday card to make.  I love this cute image! This is the September FREE Stamp of the Month image from From The Heart Stamps. 

Isn't this fun?  Cute image!  Punny sentiment!
My DP is AC Lucky Charm, the border punch is MS, and basic twine wrapped and tied.

Challenges...
FTHS September Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge - must use this image
FTHS i {heart} card sketches w/ twist #80 - sketch or handmade embellishment or both
Crafting From the Heart #37 - anything goes
Come and Get It - use 3 of something (3 birds in image)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

New job congratulations

I've got a card to show you that I started a couple of weeks ago, but then I was away for several days, so I just got it finished. 

I'm very pleased with this card and it was quite quick and easy to put together.  The DP, image and sentiment are all from Antique Desk.  This is a September release from Doodle Pantry.   The bottom half is embossed using Cuttlebug's Roman Bath EF.  I used Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A.  The ribbon is my last scrap of this.  I thought it was a perfect match!  A few buttons finished it all off.

Be sure to visit Doodle Pantry to see some more new releases.  Laurie had a mini release earlier this week.  Really cute sets!  And there are now 2 FREE w/ purchase sets until Sept 24!!    Check out all this month's new releases HERE.

Challenges...
Cuttlebug Mania - anything die cut (used Matting Basics)
Through the Craft Room Door Sept 16-22 - anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #150 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment
Paper Pretties PWC328 - buttons
Kraftin' Kimmie Wonderful Wednesday - anything goes *this is my first time playing along here.  I'm excited because I just ordered a couple of KK stamps, so next time I'll have them to use!! :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Happy Birthday to Ewe - TMS #267

Happy Tuesday again!!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!   We've got a great sketch and a great sponsor again this week!!

Here's my card...  I'm sure that at first glance, you think "Christmas" because of the red and green, but it is actually a birthday card!

My DP is MME Lost & Found Two "Rosy."  The flowers are Flora Doodles.  The image, colored with my Spectrum Noir markers, is Make It Snappy - Birthday Ewe from Bugaboo... our sponsor this week!! 

Here is our awesome sketch by Melissa...

I'm submitting my card to a few challenges...
Seize the Birthday - Sweet Treats or Anything Goes (I did AG)
613 Avenue Create #89 - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge #74 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

I remembered...

I really need to make more cards like this one!  I have a tendency to be late with birthday cards! :-O  So it is a big deal when I remember! LOL

I used Tall Trio from Doodle Pantry.  This is a fun set!   I'm away right now and can't remember for sure what my DP is... I think it's AC Lucky Charm.  The epoxy button is Making Memories.   I used Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A to cut the frames for the pic and sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping and have a blessed day!!!

Back to school - TMS #266

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  This week is our

 Judged Challenge with a Twist!!  

This week's twist is Back to School!  

This means that in order for a chance to win this week's prize, you must use the sketch and do the twist.  We also pick a Top 5 this week!  Please play along!!

My image and sentiment are from Teacher's Pet from our sponsor, Deedee's Digis!  Deedee has adorable digi sets!! The DP is 7 Gypsies, AC ribbon, and a fun button from my stash.

Here's our wonderful sketch for this week...

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the wonderful creations from the rest of our DT...

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We want to see those "back to school" projects, so please come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

Merry Christmas!

No, I'm not seasonally challenged!  I am trying (though very pathetically) to get some cards made before December comes and I run out of time and resort to buying them! :-O

This one was quick to make, but I think it still looks very pretty and will be fairly mail-able.  I plan to do more of this type but will not pop the layers and will try to make a flat bow. 

 

Supplies...

~Little Christmas Scriptures from Doodle Pantry (obviously, this set has greetings as well as Scripture!)

~MME "Vintage Christmas" DP

~Darice "Snowflake Swirl" EF

~Spellbinders Labels 8

~MS ink

~Kraft Outlet Hand Stained Bias Tape

Challenges...

Cuttlebug Mania - anything embossed (used the Darice EF, Spellbinders Labels 8, and my Cuttlebug)

Clear It Out - anything goes + anything goes from stash (I've had this DP for at least 3 yrs!)

{PIN}spirational Challenge #123 - photo inspiration (I used the colors)

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long #25 - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday #148 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment 

V's Sweet Ideas Challenge VSC 27 - Circles and Dots

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

A little trumpet player! -TMS #265

Happy Tuesday to you!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  We've got a great sponsor and 3 sketches to choose from!  Yep!  THREE!  So let's get on with it!

My card is for my son who is learning to play the trumpet.  A couple of years ago, he heard "Bugler's Holiday" at the Christmas concert played by the community band in which our oldest daughter plays.  Her teacher (whose proficiency is trumpet) had a solo part in the song that was amazing!!  After hearing it, he turned to me and said, "I want to play the trumpet!"  So we are making it happen!

My DP is DCWV "All About Boys."  The sentiment is Inkadinkado.  Brads are OLD ones that I can't remember where they came from.  My image is Tommy Trumpeter (colored) from Digital Delights by Louby Loo who is sponsoring us this week.  Play along for your chance to win some adorable images!! 

 And this week is fun because you can choose any one of these three sketches for your card!!   If you're feeling really creative, feel free to use more than one of them!  I used the lower right sketch but made it vertical. 

Can't wait to see what you create with one (or more) of these wonderful sketches!!  

Challenges...
Use Your Stuff #151 - brads 
Crafting From the Heart #34 - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

New Release at Doodle Pantry!!

Another month has arrived and with it, Doodle Pantry's New Release for September!!  Some really great sets that you will love creating with!!

My image is the F-18 Hornet from Glory Days.  I printed it twice, and fussy cut one to pop up.  I used my Spectrum Noir markers.  The DP is digi paper from the set, too.

Be sure to check out the entire new release at Doodle Pantry!  From Sept 1-24, you will receive Ageless Antiques 1 FREE with purchase!!

Don't forget to play along with Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 50 for a chance to win some DP digis!  The theme is "any digi goes" but if you use a Doodle Pantry digi, you will receive the featured set FREE just for playing!   This month's feature is Cheer Spirit! 

You still have time to get in on Doodle Pantry's 30% off Labor Day sale!

AUGUST  29 - SEPT 6 ONLY

30% OFF cart total!  (excludes gift certificates AND bundles) ($2.00 minimum)

COUPON:    LABORDAY14

How to redeem:

1. Fill your cart with products and click to view cart ($2.00 minimum required)
2. Don't forget to add any "Free with purchase" items you might want
3. Enter the code LABORDAY14 (Aug 29- Sept 6 only) in the field under the cart contents and CLICK SUBMIT (if you do not click submit, the coupon will not deduct)
4. Continue checkout, confirm order and pay

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Happy fall!

I know that it seems I'm rushing the seasons.  I'm really not!  This has been a cooler than normal summer, so I'm in no hurry for fall though I love the changing of the leaves and the fact that winter and SNOW are not far behind.   Now that I've got you all upset with me at the thought of winter and snow...   "Happy fall, y'all!"   That is just my card's sentiment.

My image is the free image of From The Heart Stamps August FREE Stamp of the Month Challenge... Pimpkin Pigwit.  I colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers.  My DP is We R Memory Keepers "hall Pass" 6x6.  It has a lot of school related pages but also lots of other fun papers.  The image is cut out with Spellbinders Lacy Circles and Circles.  A few brads and twine bow and it was all done.

Challenges...
FTHS Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge - August
Papertake Weekly - Sketchie Free For All (I used #93)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!!

Garden sympathy

On one hand, sympathy cards are my least favorite to make, but on the other hand, I enjoy making them for the fact that I know they can be a blessing and encouragement.   I needed to make one this past weekend, and ended up making a few to have on hand.   I pray this is an encouragement to the recipients.

My image is Asian Garden COLOR Plus from Doodle Pantry.   My DP is Prima "Madeline," the border is a MS punch, and the sentiment is a Stampabilities rubber stamp.   I used Spellbinders 15 and cut it using a technique called "layering nested frames" that I found at this blog post.  It's looks really neat IRL!! 

Challenges...
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - anything goes
Come and Get It - anything goes w/ sentiment
613 Avenue Create #86 - anything goes w/ optional post-it notes twist (did not do twist)
Word Art Wednesday #147 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment
Craft-Dee BowZ August CDB16 - anything goes w/ handmade bow

Thanks for stopping by and have  blessed day!!

Anniversary wishes

**Scroll down or click HERE for my Tuesday Morning Sketches post**

Today I've got an anniversary card to show you.   Anniversary cards usually take me quite a long time in comparison to other cards because I want them to be really special.  This one was made a little quicker so it leaves a little bit to be desired IMO.  :/   {I do think the mushy stuff I wrote on the inside to my hubby made up for it!! :) }

Supplies...
~DRS "Song in My Heart Greeting" (I actually used a rubber stamp and not a digi!!)
~AC "Lucky Charm" DP
~Spellbinders Postage Stamp die
~TH "tea dye" ink
~CB Love Language EF
~Brown natural ribbon, button, and baker's twine

Challenges...
Twisted Tuesday #2TC83 - Chevron + ribbon [This is their last challenge :( ]
Shopping Our Stash #166 - A, B, Cs [A-anniversary, B-button, C-Cuttlebug folder -that may be stretching it too much! ;) ]
Word Art Wednesday #146 - anything goes w/ Scripture or uplifting sentiment
Sister Act #71 - anything goes

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

"Cool" card - TMS #264

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It's challenge time at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  :)

Today, I have a really "cool" card for you!  [Does anyone know if it is still "cool" to say "cool"??  LOL]   No matter... this card is cool anyway...

This was really fun to put together!  My BG paper is DCWV 6x6 "Spring & Summer" Corrugate Stack.  The frame around the image is Spellbinders Tile Works.  I used Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A to cut out the sentiment. Both panels were inked with TH "tea dye."  A  bit of ribbon and hemp were the final touches.

My image is "Ice Cream Man" from Zap Pow Designs... our sponsor for the week.  Play along for your chance to win 3 digis from Zap Pow!

Here is Melissa's wonderful sketch...  This is a great one that you can make your own... fancy... CAS... whatever your style!

 
Challenges...
Through the Craft Room Door Aug 26-Sept 1 - anything goes
Clear It Out - Fave color combo (RED and cream) + anything goes from stash (old ribbon and hemp)
Tuesday Throwdown #210 - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT... 

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 
 

Need a little pickup?

I've got a fun card to show you today...  It's got an old clunker on it!  LOL  We never had one exactly like this, but when I was first driving, our family did have a clunker or two.  My dad taught motor mechanics so he was always fixing up cars.  It meant I always had wheels even though they may not have been pretty! ;)  Some of our friends would tease us about our "lemons"... that is until they wanted a ride somewhere!!  

My colored image and sentiment are from Doodle Pantry's Classic Clunkers 2.   Fun set!!  My image is cut out using Spellbinders Labels Four.  I used a couple of papers from my scrap pile that I thought looked "distressed" too.   I wrapped some baker's twine on a diagonal, added a few black "raindrops" and it was all done.

Challenges...
613 Avenue Create #85 - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door Aug 19-25 - anything goes
Clear It Out - theme: anything goes + stash: anything goes (scraps of paper, last bit of twine, and OLD adhesive dots)

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!  I'm off to celebrate with my ♥husband♥ for our 26th anniversary!!

Birthday blossom - TMS #263

Happy Tuesday to you!  Best day of the week because it's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches again!!   It's hard to believe that is is Tuesday already.  This summer is going by soooo quickly, and though I love fall, I'm not ready for it just yet! 

Oops!  I have to correct one of those statements... tomorrow will be the best day this week... it's our 26th anniversary!  :)

Here's my card...

It was made according to my sketch! :)

Supplies I used...
~AC "Lucky Charm" 6x6 DP
~Prima flowers
~TPS Studio clear sentiment
~MM Jumbo brad
~MM mini brads
~Darice "Dot" embossing folder

Our sponsor for this week is Sami Stamps!  Play along for your chance to win a $12 gift certificate for Sami Stamps!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

We're sorry to say "so long" to Angela!!  Family comes first and we totally understand that decision, but we'll miss her!

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

Watercolor wonders -TMS #262

Happy Tuesday to you!!  It's time for Tuesday Morning Sketches and this week is our JUDGED CHALLENGE with a TWIST!!   I love the challenges with the twist, BUT I have to tell you that this one really challenged me!  This week's twist is "Watercolor"!!   You can use watercolor pencils, or paints, or inks, etc., on any part of your creation for this one.

I've never played with watercolor, so I looked up some tuts on Youtube for inspiration and instruction.  My first attempt was inking a stamp block, spritzing it with water, then using a brush to "paint" my watercolor paper.  Unsuccessful!  Then I tried inking the block, spritzing it with water again, and applying that to the paper.  HA!  It looked like my whole craft room puked on it.  Not good!!   As I was silently muttering about this "awesome" twist, I decided to try one more time...  I used a small SU ink pad and randomly placed it on the paper.  Then I spritzed the inked areas with water and let it all dry.  Nothing impressive but far better than the other attempts!!  (They are all in the trash!)  Some areas got too much water and some didn't get enough, but I was happy to finally have something I could actually use! 

My DP is scraps from my desk.  The sentiment is a M5D clear stamp.  The rolled flower is a free SVG from Paper This and That.  It makes the card about 1 1/2" high so no mailing this baby! LOL

Our sponsor this week is Craft Classes Online (formerly My Creative Classroom) and you can win a seat to a class of your choice.  Maybe I should see if they have a watercolor class!  ;)

 
Here's Melissa's wonderful sketch...

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...  Viewing THEIR creations you will see some watercolor wonders!!

Angela

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!! 

Happy Camper!

Summertime and camping.  For many people, the two always go together.  When I was a child, my family always went camping.  One year, we traveled all the way across Canada and down through the States all the way back home.  That was a wonderful trip!!  As an adult, I now appreciate all the work that my parents had to do did for that to happen!  Our family now has camped a few times, but we prefer using our timeshare.  I've gotten soft, and this is the easy way to vacation!  :)

Why am I blabbing on about camping?  Take a look at my card...

This image and sentiment are from one of this month's new releases at Doodle Pantry....  "On the Road"  is a fun set!!  My paper was all scraps. :)  I added a bit of burlap and 2 antique copper brads. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed day!!

Smile everyday - TMS #261

Happy Tuesday!!  It is time for Tuesday Morning Sketches!!  And today is a special day... we are introducing a new DT member to you... Nina from Notes by Nina!  We're so excited to welcome Nina to the team!!   On a less happy note, Bonnie is taking a break and we hope she is able to be back very soon!!! 

Supplies...
Kraft card base
Background DP is DCWV Embossed Dots
Banner is MME Lost & Found Two "Sunshine"
Flower and sentiment are A Greeting Farm's Mini Fleurs with Die
Memento Rich Cocoa, Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves, and Pear Tart  

Our sponsor is Yours or Mine Paper Crafts.  {My DP and flower/die are both available at Yours or Mine Paper Crafts.}

Here's our wonderful sketch from Melissa that you can make your own!!  We just need to be able to see the sketch in your creation...

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to go check out the creations from the rest of our DT...

Angela

Jenee 

Jessi
Kris

Melissa
Nina

We'd love to have you come and play along with us this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

Celebrate - Doodle Pantry August Release

Happy Friday to you!!  Today is August 1!!!  Wow!  This summer is flying by waaaaay too quickly for my liking!  But I'm happy that today is the 1st because that means we have a wonderful new release over at Doodle Pantry for you! :)  

My card features Carousel Horse 6.  This is the latest of Laurie's wonderful carousel animals.

I printed the colored image twice, fussy cut just the horse, and popped it up a bit for some dimension. 

Carousel Horse 6 (click on name to go find it)...  Beautiful set!!

Supplies...
~Carousel Horse 6 image and sentiment
~Deja Views "Skinny Stripe" DP
~Prima flowers
~Offray ribbon
~MM Antique Copper brad

Remember that Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 49 starts today at noon EST and you have until 9PM EST on Aug 24 to play along.  The theme is always "any digi" but if you play and use a Doodle Pantry image, you will receive the featured set FREE!!

This month's featured set is Camo Digi Paper Pack...

There's more....  from Aug 1-24, you will receive Flying Hi FREE with any  purchase...

There are some specials running now, too!!

AUGUST 1 - 8 ONLY

15% off the August new releases (already reduced for you, NO coupon needed to get this)

and then

20% OFF cart total!  (excludes gift certificates AND bundles) ($2.00 minimum)

COUPON:    SUMMEREND2014

How to redeem:

1. Fill your cart with products and click to view cart ($2.00 minimum required)
2. Don't forget to add any "Free with purchase" items you might want
3. Enter the code SUMMEREND2014 in the field under the cart contents and CLICK SUBMIT (if you do not click submit, the coupon will not deduct)
4. Continue checkout, confirm order and pay

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed day!!!