How SWEET it is.....

... and that's no foolin'. It's the 1st of April and that means a brand new release of images from Laurie at the Doodle Pantry.  Be sure to check in on the fabulous specials and sales as well as free images with purchase and participation in the monthly challenge. No Joke....they're f-ANT-istically TWEET.  (Peaked your interest didn't I?)

I worked up this new image from April's collection, Lollipop Worm comes with both B/W outlines as well as the pre-colored image, sentiments and 2 digi papers. "SWEET"! For this card I used the pre-colored image and both digi papers.

Hope you have a SWEET Day and thanks for stopping by,

Have a Mice Day!

This Quirky lil fella comes from Doodle Pantry....All of Laurie's lil critters  in her line of "Quirkies" are simply too cute. I hope they bring a smile to the face of those who receive as much as they do to mine when I am working with these adorable images. Quirky Mouse comes precolored with a gray, brown or white mouse, B/W image, sentiments and also both of these fun digital papers. What more could you ask? Unfortunately I really wish I had only used the 'stickles' on the cheese, cheeks and nose. Oh well, live and learn.

Doodle Pantry has two opportunities to earn a free images.

Get the LOVE SNAKES product FREE with any purchase from January 1 thru 24!   You just have to add it to your cart of other products and checkout!

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JANUARY COMPLIMENTARY IMAGE FOR PLAYING DOODLE PANTRY DIGITAL CHALLENGE 19 IS WORKOUT BIRDIE, (see 1/1/12 post) which will not be available in the shop for sale until January 25.  So just enter our challenge on our blog from Jan 1 - 24, and you can get it for free!

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Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a very mice day!

Heads UP! - Doodle Pantry September Release and Sale

It's September 5th and does Doodle Pantry have some fun for you....lots of Great New Images and a special 30% off Labor Day Sale September 5-7. Be sure to check out the Specials Page at the Store.

I just love Laurie's line of Quirkies. This month brings several new additions, one of my favorites is this new Quirky Ostrich. I think she is just too too cute! That long elegant neck, lush eyelashes and those ever fashionable knobby knees....This set comes with Pre-colored and B/W Outlines Images, Great Sentiments and 3 Digi Papers. I chose to use the Precolored images,make use of the 3 gorgeous Digi Papers and of course I used one of the included sentiments.

These precolored Quirkies are so fun to make 3-D and the Ostrich is no exception, I adore the colors in this set. I cut out those cute knobby knees, fun feet, beautifully bright wing and her beak, Popped them up and then added lots of 'Glossy Accents'.

This month's Treat, and it's no Trick to get, is this fun set of Spooky Wreath Images and Digi Paper. This too comes with Precolored and Image Outlines and 1 matching digi paper. This Boo-ti-ful Image is Free for a limited time with any purchase. I used the Precolored Image, with the Spook or Treat Sentiment and the Digi Paper. Added a bit of 'Stickles' Glitter to the leaves and 'Glossy Accents' to the bats and pumpkins. Not so sure I was as successful in making this look like a wreath on a door as I wished.....

Thanks for dropping in, Don't forget to check out this month's DPDC16 Challenge which will run from the 5th-24th of Sept, with the winner being announced on the 25th. You will want to go to the Blog to find the details.

Happy Labor Day!

Don't Worry....Be HOPPY!

Some days I just feel a little Quirky and the other day was one of those...This lil Quirky Kangaroo from Doodle Pantry immediately hopped  in to bring a smile and a laugh to my day.  

This fun and quirky set is complete with B/W outlines, precolored images and the 3 digi papers shown here in this project. I printed several of the precolored images and went 3-D with the head, pocket, leg and arm. Making the pocket allowed me to tuck in a lil flower tag with a tiny message on the back.

Currently Doodle Pantry has a great 'QUIRKY BUNDLE', at a reduced price through the 19th, which includes the 4 new August quirky releases, a kangaroo, skunk, crab and lizard. Enough to satisfy even the quirkiest of days. You can find all the New Releases for August, as well as Sales, Specials, and Bonuses at Doodle Pantry and don't forget the new Challenge with a special surprise for participants.

The Corn is as High as an Elephant's Eye.....

...an' it looks like it's climbin' clear up to the sky.....Since I now reside in the Corn Husker State of Nebraska (and absolutely love it, there is just something about America's Heartland.) Laurie of Doodle Pantry's new image 'MAIZE' immediately caught my eye and I knew I just had to do something with it. Browsed around the Internet for a good 'corn' quote and then I was well and truly hooked. Nothing better than fresh sweet corn right out of the field. A burst of sunshine in every bite. My husband's favorite thing to grow in the summer, that and watermelons. I am such a  lucky woman.

I used 2 of the images out of the set 'MAIZE' , so much fun to color up and work with...just keep a napkin handy for they are guaranteed to make your mouth water at the mere thought of fresh, sweet corn on the cob.

If that wasn't enough to whet your appetite, Doodle Pantry has a wonderful crop of new images ready for you to 'Harvest' and several Specials, Sales and Bonuses to 'sweeten' the deal. You can find all the particulars at their site and blog including the new challenge. Each participant who follows the guidelines will receive a selected set of FREE images. WOW! How is that for a end of summer DEAL!

If since reading this blog entry the lyrics from "Oklahoma' keep running through your head, join the club....just thought I would share the 'LOVE'. I've found myself singing or humming them since I started working on this post several days ago.

Thanks for stopping by and may your day be filled with sunshine and laughter, no matter what the weather...

The Sweet Serenity of Books - The Sequel

I really enjoyed making the last bookmark and when I found this Lighthouse/Book quote knew just what image to choose. Little Lighthouse from Laurie at Doodle Pantry was just right. This is a precolored image and lots of fun to work with. It also incudes 2 coordinating digi papers (which I used) and the B/W outlines as well.  (Hopefully the layout was successful in my intent to make it look like the front cover of a Book) I embossed the back panel with my Cuttlebug and added a bit of 'Glossy Accents' and Crystal 'Stickles' since the person I made this for Loves Sparkly things and Lighthouses.

I decided to add the tassle so the bookmark itself would be protected inside the book. Kind of a BookMark/BookThong cross I guess.

Don't forget to stop by the Doodle Pantry Blog and get the details for the new Stock the Pantry Challenge which will begin on the 20th.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading....

What does an Alligator like to cook in?

A Croc-Pot!  I was working on this fun card using  Doodle Pantry's  'QUIRKY ALLIGATOR' when my 4 yr old Granddaughter asked me to read this riddle printed on the side of her Popcicle Stick...timing is everything. We both shared a laugh and I was able to show her the fun and quirky lil alligator Easel Card I was working on. And the BEST part of all....this guy is FREE with any purchase from Doodle Pantry, just add him to your cart. How totally cool is that?

Seriously, who could possibly find it in their heart to insult this adorable lil Gator? This precolored image comes with 2 matching digi papers, the B/W outline and some great sentiments. The precolored images are just too much fun to play with, giving you the freedom to take a bit more time with cutting and layering for different effects. If you haven't tried one, give em a whirl.

You will want to check it all out along with all of the other amazing new July Releases at Doodle Pantry, be sure to see if any specials are running and also check out the DIGI GRAB BAG, from the 5th - 19th selected images are on sale 50% off. I'm sure you will find something you just gotta have and what a great price to take advantage of.

Look for the new Doodle Pantry Challenge at the New Release and Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by and See ya Later, Alligator........

RUFF DAY? and Let Freedom Ring Sale

A get well card for my Nephew who just had surgery. This QUIRKY DOG is a precolored image from Laurie Wilson at Doodle Pantry. This set comes with the dog in 2 color Palettes and 4 digi papers, 2 of each,  B/W outline for personalized coloring and sentiments.

Precolored Digital Images are beyond FUN to work with, so many options. This little guy I printed off several images and then cut-out the whole image, then body except ears and tail, then just the head and front legs portion, and finally the muzzle and the scarf and lastly the nose. Each layer is then stuck to the previous with a foam mounting tape. For a bit more 3-D effect add Glossy Accents on the tongue, nose, his star and stripe patches as well as his tummy and ear spots.

Laurie is also having an Independence Day Sale from July 1 - 5th, 25% off your entire cart. Check for the details and coupon code HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Creating...

Home is Where the Heart Is

My Dad and Mom just purchased a home in Mesa AZ to retire to. This card is for them to congratulate them on this big step and the beginning of what I hope are happy and enjoyable years ahead. They've earned it and glad they will finally be able to enjoy the fruits of all their hard labors. It will seem odd not to have them still at the home they have lived in for the last nearly 35 years, but home is not found in a place but with the people you love. Gonna seem weird to have to memorize a new address though.

This Easel Card features the precolored image, Little CASTLE,  one of the new June releases from Doodle Pantry. I also used one of the digi papers included with this set. It is also available in a B/W outline also.

This was a really great image to work with for a 3-D effect. I printed out multiple images of the castle and then cut out and popped up, the turrets, balconies  and tower roofs. I have found that running a matching sharpie along the cut edges gives my cut out pieces a sharper, crisper look where at times after cutting the printed outlines flake.

You can find the current Doodle Pantry Stock the Pantry Challenge#3 at the Challenge Blog.

Thanks for Stopping by and Happy Creating...

PANDA POWER

We love PANDAS at our house....Jade, Granddaughter #3 really loves them, they are her favorites. This new set from Laurie at Doodle Pantry was perfect for a set of Thank You cards. I used the pre-colored PLUSH PANDA image and it worked up quick and fun. The bamboo digi paper in some of the cards is one of two papers included in the color set.  My favorite of this group of cards is this first one. We love the movie Kung Fu Panda and it features our family's favorite line of the movie spoken by Po.  "There is NO charge for Awesomeness or Attractiveness." After we saw the movie the boys used it constantly whenever I said 'Thank You' to them. 'Why you're Welcome Ma'am...There is NO charge for Awesomeness or Attractiveness'. Yeah, at almost 13 and 15 the last two at home think they are pretty clever and their older brothers only encourage the delusion.

And the inside of the card continues the thought...

I actually got a 2 thumbs up from my teenage boys with this one. Well Ok, it went something like this...."Hey Mom I like this card better than some of your others....it's actually funny.."  Gee guys, I love you too.... Actually the 'ok, that was Awkward' phrase I borrowed directly from my youngest of 5 sons who is almost 13. These days everything is awkward as far as he is concerned, including complimenting your Mother.

This image is just so cute I made several for my granddaughter to send out following her Birthday as Thank You Notes.

You can check out Plush Panda, all of Doodle Pantry's New June Releases and the current Challenges at the Doodle Pantry Blog and Store .

Thanks for droppin in and Hope you enjoyed it Bear-y much.

Another Day another Doodle

If you are looking for the Blog Parade Click HERE.
Well acutally lots of Fabulous New Digi Doodles from Laurie at Doodle Pantry. You will want to see all the fun new images she is releasing today. So toodle on over to the SHOP to check out the new images, incredible specials and some great freebies with purchase or for participating in the new Challenge at the DESIGN TEAM BLOG. Lots of Freebies for the Challenge available HERE.

Thanks for checking in and Happy Creating...

It's time to Parade Into Summer...

Welcome and come join the Fun at Doodle Pantry's Summer Blog Parade.If you've already joined the Parade Route you should have arrived here from Pat's Blog. If not, be sure to start at the beginning at Doodle Pantry's Main Blog. Follow the Parade Route from there, leave a comment at each stop along the way ending with the DPBlog, make sure to add your name to the linky at the end for a chance to receive 1 of 5 great prizes. All the details for the Blog Parade can be found at the Main DPBlog.

My project features Laurie Wilson's 'Critter Parade' which will be a new release on June 5th. This 'High Flyin', F-'Ant'-astical image is just what 'Ewe' will need to March into all the Summer Fun and Celebrations.

                                       

Thanks for 'Marching' by and Joining all of us at Doodle Pantry as we Parade Into Summer. Be sure to March on over to Kathy's blog from here.

Doodle Pantry Memorial Day Sale; Friendship

This Memorial Day Weekend brings a special sale at Doodle Pantry. 35% OFF IMAGES, PAPERS  AND TEMPLATES from 8 AM eastern Saturday May 28 through 10 pm Monday May 30. It gets even better... Laurie is offering this patchwork star set of images that you can add to your cart for free with any purchase.

Be sure and check the SPECIALS page at Doodle Pantry for the details.

My latest project for Doodle Pantry is this card for a dear friend who has moved away. It is always sad to have a special friend move away but I have found that "Miles cannot seperate the hearts of friends."

This card uses the image GRASSY HILLS from the Doodle Pantry.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to look for the Doodle Pantry BLOG PARADE June 3-5 at http://www.doodlepantryblog.com/. This will be one stop along the way.  Come join in on the FUN as we PARADE into SUMMER!  

Happy Creating....

Just Ducky....

This guy from DOODLE PANTRY just QUACKS me up. DUCKY DUCK is the perfect image for a friend who when asked how she's doing more than often not replies, "Oh, Just Ducky...".



If you get a chance feel welcome to waddle on over to the DOODLE PANTRY for the CURRENT SPECIALS and also check out the new 'STOCK THE PANTRY' challenge that runs through 5/30 with winners posted on 6/1.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a DUCKY day....

One of the Secrets Of Life....

Where would any of us be without those friends in our lives who share our joys and sorrows and brighten our days with their love, concern and prayers. This sweet image, Harold and Fred, is from Laurie Wilson at Doodle Pantry. The sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs via Sentimental Sundays.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Creating...

Tender Mercies

I just love this sweet 'Fuzzy Duckling' from Laurie Wilson at Doodle Pantry and this sentiment from her 'Merciful and Good' set is the perfect companion. Spring is such a lovely reminder that every day is a new beginning and that we all have the opportuntiy to change and improve.

You will want to be sure and checkout all the New Releases at Doodle Pantry and pay particular attention to the current specials as well as the new challenge. Everyone who participates in the May 5th Challenge will recieve a free complimentary image, Ducky Duck.

Thank You so much for stopping by and Happy Creating...

The Early Bird Can Have The Worm

Saw a Swing (Flip-Flop) Card online the other day and I immediately thought of these images and couldn't wait to try it out. The front image panel in a Swing Card swings/flips to show the backside of the panel and another image when you pull the right and left side of the card. Hope you enjoy the card and that perhaps it will even bring a smile to your day. A very fun interactive card and was simple to make, especially after the first one. ;o)

The Early Bird Can Have The Worm.....

I'll Meet You Around Noon With A Danish.

The images are from Laurie Wilson at Doodle Pantry. I just LOVE her lil Birdies. For the front of the card I used one of the images from Everday Birdies. For the Backside of the Flip panel I used the adorable Having Tea. The sentiments I did on the computer and then printed. You can find a tutorial for the Swing (Flip Flop) Card HERE at SCS and a video tutorial using the same measurements HERE by DreamingAboutRS. It was simple enough, but I have to admit seeing the video really helped me to understand the written directions.

Thanks for stopping by, hope it brought a smile to your day and Happy Creating....

My Hero......

To say this was a timely release would be an understatement. Just before I saw this new image from Laurie and Doodle Pantry I had spent the last couple of days telling my Husband over and over that he was 'My Hero'...he had worked on the car, the house, fixed the water heater, takes over at night and on the weekends with the granddaughters, hung a couple of swings from the tree for them, BBQ'd the world's best pork steaks, made cinnamon rolls from scratch and the list goes on and on.

When I saw this Super Birdie I knew I wanted to make him up, create this sentiment on the computer and combine it with one of the Everyday Birdies wearing one of this month's Floral Hats as well. Super Birdie is truly a Super set that includes B/W outline, precolored image, sentiments and 3 digital papers. Wow!

You'll want to peek in to see what all is new at Doodle Pantry and also check out the new 'Stock the Pantry'(DPSTP) Challenge #1: 'Burstin with Buttons'. Laurie is offering a special New Release Bundle at a discount price so be sure to take a look.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Creating...