Just A Little Cheer

Good Morning! As promised, I have a new card to share with you today, featuring one of Laurie Wilson's Doodle Pantry older digi images, called "Cuddly Bear". This cute set positions the bear on a bed, leaning on a pillow or sitting in grass...he's just too cute to not be colored, don't you think? I don't make "Get Well" cards very often, so it's always nice to have one on hand when I need one. The interior of the card is shown in the photo below, with coordinating papers and accents. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Cuddly Bear", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Papers & Cardstock: Making Memories "Flutter" Designer Paper, Bazill Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, RV13 Tender Pink, RV23 Pure Pink, RV29 Crimson, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y26 Mustard, YR24 Pale Sepia, BG000 Pale Aqua, B00 Frost Blue, B05 Process Blue, E25 Caribe Cocoa, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Labels 12, EK Success Corner Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Doodlebug Buttons, Paper Trey Ink Summer Sunrise Polka Dotted Satin Ribbon, Crochet Thread

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

There's a lot going on at Doodle Pantry lately! There are upcoming new releases on September 5th, along with a Clearly Delightful Monthly Challenge AND! we have a few new Doodle Pantry Design Team members who have joined us! Welcome, ladies! It is a pleasure to meet you and work along side you!!! Please be sure to visit them and see their beautiful artwork, too:

Alica Ziakova

www.aqyera.blogspot.com/

Anita Hovey

www.hoveyhut.blogspot.com/

Claudine Poch

www.cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com/

Christa Mulder

www.scrappies-van-christa.blogspot.com/

Dawn Frost

www.stamp-n-play.blogspot.com/

Jerusha Borden

www.ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com/

Shannon Neparko

www.desertdesignsstudios.com/blog/

Thank you for visiting and posting your comments/thoughts and such...I always enjoy reading them. I'll see you back here on September 5th with a new release from Doodle Pantry! Have a great week!!

Ready for Fall?

Good Morning! Ready for a new Doodle Pantry Digi Image? This cutie pie image is newly released and is called "Pumpkin Birdie". I really got into an Autumn mood just coloring this and coordinating the papers. There's something about oranges, browns, greens and golds that just warms my heart! LOL Laurie Wilson has several more newly released Doodle Pantry Digi Images, so don't miss checking them out.

The above photo shows the coordinating card interior and remember, if you right-click on any photo, you'll be able to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Pumpkin Birdie", Coordinating Computer-Generate Sentiment

Papers & Cardstock: Basic Grey "Mellow" Designer Paper, Sonburn Designs - "Cutie Pie" Collection, Paper Trey Ink Orange Zest & New Leaf Cardstock, Paper Trey White Cardstock

Ink: Stampin' Up! Certainly Celery & Only Orange Inks

Copic Sketch Markers: RV11 Pink, R08 Vermillion, R59 Cardinal, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, Y26 Mustard, YR04 Chrome Orange, YR12 Loquat, YR16 Apricot, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, G20 Wax White, G40 Dim Green, G82 Spring Dim Green, YG67 Moss, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E29 Burnt Umber, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Labels 12 Die, Nestabilities Scalloped Square Die, Cuttlebug Argyle Embossing Folder, EK Success Diamond/Scallop Border Punch, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, Stampin' Up! Oval & Scalloped Oval Punches, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sponge, Doodlebug Buttons, Paper Trey Ink New Leaf Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon, Jolee's By You Pumpkin & Leaf, Brass Pumpkin Charm, Gold Wired Cord, Crochet Thread

Techniques: Digi Printing, Dry Embossing, Sponging, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you back here this coming weekend, when I have something new to share! Have a good day!

Friends in Need...

Good Morning! I have a really cute Doodle Pantry Digi Image, called "What's Up Turtle" to share with you today. I just had to color the guy to make him look hopeful and cheerful, because I have several friends right now, who are going through some storms in life and need much prayer and encouragement...and this card, will hopefully, bring a smile. "What's Up Turtle" was released last month and Laurie Wilson has several new releases out this month, so be sure to check them all out at Doodle Pantry.

Above, is the coordinating interior of the card with computer-generated sentiment. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger. Okay, now the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "What's Up, Turtle", Coordinating Computer-Generated Sentiment

Papers/Cardstock: Recollections "Friends Forever - Hopscotch", Recollections "Mom's Diner - Cone", ColorMates Dark Terra Cotta Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink New Leaf Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV11 Pink, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, Y26 Mustard, G20 Wax White, G24 Willow, G94 Grayish Olive, YG63 Pea green, YG67 Moss, E25 Caribe Cocoa, 0 Colorless Blender

Tools/Accents: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Regular & Scalloped Octagonal Dies, EK Success Dotted Wave Border Punch, Martha Stewart Circle Punch, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, Thread, Sponge, Elements Large Brads, Offray Satin Ribbon, Doodlebug Button, Crochet Thread

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Sponging, Copic Coloring & Blending

Thank you for visiting today...I hope that you'll leave your thoughts & comments, as I love reading them. They really brighten my otherwise dreary day!!! I'll see you back here in a few days when I'll have another cute Doodle Pantry image to share...this one is fall-related. Have a great day!

Doodle Pantry DT Call!

Good Morning! Have I got some exciting news for YOU! Doodle Pantry is extending an invtation to you to apply for our next Design Team! We are looking for 6 NEW MEMBERS to add to our 6-member Senior Design Team. Want to be on the Doodle Pantry Color Crew??

YOU MUST:

• Have enthusiasm for Doodle Pantry images AND love to color
• Be a "full-time" active member of my Crafters Digital Art Center (CDAC)  and and private DT group upon acceptance
• Have some experience successfully creating paper crafts with digital images
• Have a current, active blog

 TO APPLY:

• Make something using the freebie located AT MY CDAC GROUP (you must become a member there) CLICK HERE
• Post the creation you made using the freebie on your blog

 Email Laurie Wilson at laurie@doodlepantry.com from an email that you regularly use, with your NAME, STATE or COUNTRY, and BLOG POST LINK to the project you created using the freebie (NO attachments please). If you'd like to include a personal note in your email to Laurie, she would be delighted to get to know you better, but it is not required. For more information, visit Laurie's blog, Clearly Delightful....and good luck!

I hope to see you back here in a day or so, when I'll have something new to share with you! See you then!!

Roses for August

Good Morning! I have some fabulous roses to share with you and who doesn't love pretty flowers during the "Dog Days" of August? This card was made using one of Doodle Pantry's newest Digi Images, called "Mini Rose Pot" and the great thing about this image is the variety of colors that you can color the roses. I decided to use this pretty October Afternoon paper with the floral background and after I colored the image, I got to thinking, "this looks way too flower busy"...but then as I added more layers and borders and such, I decided to run with it...after all, it's all about creativity, right? Laurie Wilson has many other new Doodle Pantry Auguest Digi Image releases, so don't miss checking them out...

Below, is a photo of the card interior with a ready-made computer-generated sentiment. Remember, you can right click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Doodle Pantry "Mini Rose Pot", Computer-Generated Sentiments

Cardstock & Papers: October Afternoon "Thrift Shop - Complete Set", Clear Dollar Stamps Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, RV23 Pure Pink, RV29 Crimson, G21 Lime Green, G28 Ocean Green, G40 Dim Green, YG63 Pea Green, YG67 Moss, E00 Skin White, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender

Accents/Tools: Nestabilities Regular Rectangle Die, Martha Stewart Lattice Border Punch, EK Success Mini Flower Punch, All Night Media Mini Leaf Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Zots, Robin's Nest Dew Drops, Paper Trey Ink "Sweet Blush" Polka-Dotted Satin Ribbon

Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Copic Coloring & Blending

Did you know that there are 2 release weeks now for Doodle Pantry Digi Images? That's right! There's a release on the 5th and the 20th of each month...so look for the upcoming images to be released for the 20th. I'll have a few things to share with you to take a peek...

As always, thank you so much for visiting and your kind comments are always a bright spot in my day!

A Passage in Time...

Good Morning and Happy 20th Birthday to my son, Christopher! Time has a way of moving us through different passages in our lives and it seems like just yesterday when Christopher was 4 years old and looked like the photo above on the left...just last summer he is sailing off the Outer Banks and looking like a grown man. I can't help but wonder where have all the years gone? ... It blows my mind!!! Yes, Christopher is beginning a new passage in life...

Believe it or not, I've never made him a birthday card or any card for that matter as I thought that he thought that my cards were "silly" or "dumb"... Then just a week or so ago, Christopher mentioned that he would like a handmade card for his birthday...He said, "well, you ARE a cardmaker, Mom!" My heart was alight with delight! I was thrilled to make him something that he would hold dear and remember...(well, I can hope anyway, that's how it'll work out - tee, hee!). So here's my birthday tribute to my dear son who is very much loved by his father and me.

I worked on Christopher's card for 4 nights! I took extra time to color his image "just right" and then it took me 2 more nights to figure out how to layout the card, what embellishments to use, etc. Anyway, I'm thinking that he just might like it! Here's a peek at the interior and the sentiment that I wrote:

Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger. This digi image is an illustration by Laurie Wilson called "Peaceful Shore", available for purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps. I just love Laurie's seaside scene...it just reasonates "Peaceful"!

Okay, here's the deets:

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps "Peaceful Shore", Computer-Generated Sentiment & Greeting

Cardstock/Papers: K&Co. "K-ology Addison" Paper Pad, Clear Dollar Stamps "Winter Solstice" Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink "Spring Moss", "Spring Rain" and White Cardstock

Copic Sketch Markers: RV000 Pale Purple, RV11 Pink, RV23 Pure Pink, YR21 Cream, G20 Wax White, G40 Dim Green, G94 Grayish Olive, YG63 Pea Green, YG67 Moss, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, B14 Light Blue, B24 Sky, B32 Pale Blue, B41 Powder Blue, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E27 Africano, E29 Burnt Umber, E31 Brick Beige, E33 Sand, E34 Orientale, C1, C2, C3 & C5 Cool Greys, 0 Colorless Blender

Tools/Accents: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Labels 7 & 12, EK Success Dotted Wave Border Punch, EK Success Corner Rounder Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Zots, Natural Hemp, Brass Brads, Brass Eyelet

Techniques: Digi Printing, Copic Coloring & Blending, Machine Stitching

Thank you so much for visiting and I love reading your comments that you so kindly leave. Hope to see you back here toward the end of the week, when I'll have something else new to share with you!

A Scarecrow, A Bird & A Splinted Finger

Good Morning! I'm a little late in posting a new card, as I have an "issue" with my middle finger. Apparently, I've torn a ligament and the finger will be in a splint for 3 weeks. YIKES! That's forever for a cardmaker!!! Anyhoo...I am allowed to take the splint off for very brief periods such as showering and that means, cardmaking, too...yeah right! Like I've ever made a card in a brief period! LOL Most of my cards take me 2-3 days by the time all is said and done. But I'll do what the good doctor says and splint my finger 95% of the time.

This card features a new Doodle Pantry Digi Image, called "Scarecrow Birdie" to be released on August 5th and is my Clearly Delightful Monthly Challenge card submission. This month's challenge, "Tag You're It!" is to use a tag anywhere on your card, and I used the Nestabilities Tags Trio Die for the sentiment. If you'd like to play along in the challenge, and I hope you do, Laurie Wilson has some fun blog candy and you receive a free digi image just for playing along! Now it doesn't get any better than that! AND! You have until August 19th to submit your card to Laurie Wilson to qualify. For more detailed information in participating in the challenge, click here.

Below, is a fuzzy photo (sorry, I think I was trying to hold back a sneeze) of the card interior showing the coordinating papers to match. Remember, you can right-click on any photo to view it larger.

Okay, now the deets:
Digi Stamp: Doodle Pantry "Scarecrow Birdie" & Coordinating Sentiment
Papers &Cardstock: My Mind's Eye "Bloom & Grow - Bloom Polka Dot Punch" & "Garden Party - My Sunshine Sunny Days" Designer Papers, K&Co. "Remake - Sunset Oranges" Mat Pad, Old Stampin' Up! Cardstock (can'r remember the name of the color), Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock
Ink: Stampin' Up! Barely Banana Ink
Copic Sketch Markers: R29 Lipstick, R59 Cardinal, Y11 Pale Yellow, Y15 Cadmium Yellow, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y26 Mustard, YR01 Peach Puff, YR16 Apricot, G17 Forest Green, YG41 Pale Cobalt Green, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B41 Powder Blue, 0 Colorless Blender
Accents/Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Regular & Scalloped Oval Dies, Nestabilities Tags Trio Die, Martha Stewart Dot/Eyelet Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Sponge, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Pebbles Ribbon, Jolee's By You Flowers, Paper Trey Ink Button, Robin's Nest Dew Drops, Crochet Thread
Techniques: Digi Printing, Machine Stitching, Sponging, Copic Coloring and Blending

I hope that you come back to visit toward the end of the week, where I'll have a beautiful digital image that I'm coloring for my son's 20th birthdaycard! DID I SAY 20???!!! See you back here then!