It's a colour challenge!

Good morning!  It's challenge time again at DZ Doodles.  Be sure to check it out....there's another freebie image, and the DT creations are adorable.  This time, we need to see the colours blue, yellow and white.

Well, what do you think of this little sweetie?   She's the freebie this week!  I've coloured her with Promarkers and prisma pencils.  The embossed card blank has been sponged with DI, and a few layers have been added behind the image.

The fancy corner pieces are from my latest purchase from Wild Orchid Crafts, and a few added flowers give it that little extra colour.  For a bit of sparkle, I've added some clear stickles to both the flowers and the bows on the image.  Nice and bright and sunny, even though it's raining......we really need that, as it has been raining far too much over here!

Tools used:  Fiskar's corner punch, Nestibilities Labels 18 die

A few fun challenges:
Southern Girls Challenge - Let's Hear It For The Girls
Emerald Faeries - Anything Goes First Challenge
Aud Sentiments - #28 No Sentiment

Sketch Challenge at DZ Doodles

Good morning!  Hopefully life is treating you kindly, and you can find some crafty time for yourself.  This week's challenge at DZ Doodles once again comes with an adorable free image, and also the opportunity to be a Guest Designer.  So, head on over, and also check out the lovely creations from the rest of the design team....there's lots of inspiration to be found!

As you will notice, I've switched the sketch around a bit, and I've also used a different image from the one that is offered this week.  This one is called Floral Butterfly Teapot, and as I collect teapots, it's definitely a favourite of mine!

I've coloured with Prismas and OMS, and I've used my new Nestie die,  Labels 18.  Stickles have been used to accent the butterfly, and glitter pen has been used to highlight the edges.

I hope you enjoyed your visit, and I thank you for your comments as they are very much appreciated.  Some other challenges are listed below that provide some additional inspiration.  Have fun!

Digi Doodle Shop - #55 Glitter and Glitz

Delicious Doodles - #22 Anything Goes

CES Challenges - #33 Spring Colours/Image

A Gem of a Challenge - #19 PEARLS AND SWIRLS

Paper Sundaes - #66 Pick Your Sundae Toppings (sparkles, die cuts)

The Shabby Tearoom - #59 Butterfly Wishes

Southern Girls Challenge - #17 Colour Challenge - Green & Blue

Scrap-Creations - Flowers

Black and White, and One Other Colour

Guess what?  I think it's spring!  The weather finally shows promise, and the tulips are popping up.  I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Thanks for visiting today, and hopefully you can join in with the next challenge at DZ Doodles.  The DT,  has some fabulous creations to share, and once again, there's a free image up for grabs.  But it's only available for a limited time.

Now, how about Guess Who?, this adorable little stamp from DZ Doodles.  Do you remember playing this with your friends?  Boy, that's really going back!  lol  Going with the challenge theme, black & white & one other colour, I've made these bookmarks for my granddaughter.  Her family is moving at the end of this month...closer to us Hooray!!   As she's going to be having a little party, she'll be able to give these to her friends as a keepsake.

I've kept the design simple, so hopefully they will stand the test of time.  We don't want them falling apart, but we would like them to be used.  Just black cardstock and one sheet of polka dot DP.  I've used a Nestie die and partially cut around the image.  A MS punch gives a bit of excitement to the bottom edge.  The DP is also used on the back of the bookmark, to cover the folded corners.

A few more challenges with additional inspiration:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #97 Animals/Pets

Allsorts Challenge - #98 Anything but a Square

Card-ideas - Kidding Around Challenge

Paper Sundaes - #64 Childhood Memories

Craft Your Days Away - #17 SPOTS & STRIPES

Fussy and Fancy - A Card or Project for a Child!

Kaboodle Doodles - #62 Cute and Cuddly Animals A Spoon Full of Sugar - #147 All Creatures Great and Small Fab & Funky Challenges - #68 All Spotty and Dotty

Let's Get Sketchy at DZ Doodles

Good morning everyone!  It's challenge time again at DZ Doodles, and this week we have a great sketch from Rosalien, and an adorable freebie image.  I've used them both to make a Mother's Day card, but it really could be for any occasion.  Doesn't it just shout 'Spring'!

You'll note that this time I've gone with black and white, adding some embossing swirls to the two black panels.  Behind the image I've used a piece of glossy black cardstock, which really makes the image pop.  The image itself is coloured with Prismas, and the background has been sponged with DI.  For embellishments, just a pearl in each corner, a little bow, and a bit of greenery and flowers, leaving the image as the focal point.

So what are you waiting for?  Head on over to the challenge blog for the freebie and get started on your entry today.  And be sure to check out the awesome creations made by the rest of the design team too!  Enjoy

Going with the Spring/Mother's Day theme, there are a lot of wonderful challenges to be entered today, so be sure to check them out too.

Sassy Studio Designs - #65 Bloomin' Beautiful

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #75 Pearls and Swirls

Allsorts Challenge - #96 For a Special Lady

Stampin for the Weekend - #6 For Mum/Mothers Day

Craft Your Days Away - #16 For Mum or a Special Lady

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #56 Mother's Day/Mum

One Stitch at a Time - #55 Mother's Day/or Babies

Pear Tree Designs - #42 Mother's Day

Cupcake Craft Challenges - #135 Flowers for Mum

Top Tip Tuesday - #27 Nature Inspired Tuesday Throwdown - #42 Florals

Spring Inspiration Challenge at DZ Doodles

Welcome back!  It's Wednesday, and time for another challenge at DZ Doodles,  Lots of inspiration from my teamies today, and a beautiful freebie image to get you started on your cards for spring.  Oh, and before I forget, there is also an announcement.....changes to the rules and an opportunity for a Guest Designer spot!

Now for my little project using this week's image.  Well, what do you think?  Instead of a card, I've made one of the corner bookmarks I've been seeing on a number of blogs.  I am pleased to say, it was soooo easy to make...and practical too!   I might just have to try it out....

This time I've worked with Pro-Markers by Letraset, using my Prisma pencils for a bit of added shading.  The papers are all from my scrap box, and as you can see, I've used my Nestie die to frame the image and my MS punch for a bit of lace border.

There are a number of tutorials on the web showing how to make these bookmarks, but if you have any questions just leave me a comment.   Now.....I think I will go find a good book....

Thanks for stopping by, and I do hope you will enter our challenge this week at DZ Doodles.  So head on over and check it out.....we would love to see your creative talents too!

Some challenges I'll be entering:

Card-ideas - Anything But a Card

Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Spring has Sprung

Creatalicious Challenges - #20 Two Tone/Colours

The Pink Elephant - #95 Springtime The Creative Cottage - #35 Spring Has Sprung

Sketch Challenge at DZ Doodles

Good morning friends and followers!  I hope you are all keeping well, and finding a bit of time for your crafting therapy.....one definitely needs some while this winter weather is still hanging around!

Today is challenge time again at DZ Doodles, and this week we have a wonderful sketch to follow, with an adorable freebie image too!   Not hard to love these friendly little guys, and hopefully we will get to see your creations this time around! 

 

You can use any DZDoodles image for the challenge, but we do need to see that you've followed the sketch.

As you can see, I've kept it rather simple, colouring with Prismas, adding some faux stitching, some distress inks and using eyelets to attach the image.  The flower and leaves are from Fred She Said, coloured to go with my papers.

For more inspiration, be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations here, and pop over to the store to see more of Diane's design's. 

Here are a few challenges that I will enter with this card..

Do You Stack Up - #8 Anything Goes

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #71 Friendship

Sentimental Sundays - #44 Anything Goes

Cupcake Craft Challenges - #131 Anything but Square

Paper Playtime - #40 Digi Monday - Anything Goes

Critter Sketch Challenge - #54 Sentiment

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (with very old DP) Ladybugs Crafts Ink TLT - #17 Stitching - faux or real

A Purse-O-nal Wish and a Blog Hop

It's that time again....for a mini Blog Hop at DZ Doodles.  We do hope you will play along with us this month, checking out the DT's creations and having a peek at some of Diane's new images.  As you will see, the theme this time is Purse-O-nal.....  I think we all love our purses, whether they be a fashion statement or just something to hold all those things we need...or not!

I've played in Photo Shop this time, working with the one Pocket Purse image but using it three times.  I've also added some silver heat embossing and sponged with blue distress inks, after cutting the Nestie shape.  The flowered DP behind the image has been punched along the edges with a MS punch, and a fine ivory ribbon has been threaded through.

So, for the mini blog hop, your next stop will be JuelMarie.   Make sure you leave a comment at each stop for your chance to win 3 of the lovely purse images or sentiments.  Full details can be found on the home blog here.

And now for a few challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge - #99 Punches

A Spoon Full of Sugar - #140 Birthday Wishes

Scrap-Creations - Birthday Cards

Stamps R Us Challenges - #15 For the Girls Moving Along with the Times - #87 Fashion Do You Stack Up - #8 Anything Goes

You're the Bestest!

Good morning friends and fellow bloggers.  Just because Valentine's Day is past doesn't mean that we can't use hearts on our cards, but it does mean that we are getting closer to spring.  We can just hope that Mother Nature is in agreement!

Today's card is for the new challenge at DZ Doodles, and this week it is a sketch challenge. 

This lovely sketch from Valerie is nice and easy to work with, so I do hope you will give it a try.  Maybe you will be the lucky person to win one of Diane's new images.  There are lots of new ones for you to choose from in the store.

This time around I have used the Flowerd Heart image, colouring with both markers and Prismas.  The card blank is a new purchase from Michael's.....already embossed!   It just needed to be sponged with distress inks to highlite the pattern.  I've also made good use of some gold peel-off stickers for the embellishments.  They've been in my stash for ages, but I forget to use them....

Some challenges I can enter with this card:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #89 Valentines

Winter Wonderland - To the One I Love

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #69 Valentines/Love

Stamp Something - Something for your Valentine

Allsorts Challenge - #90 It's all about the sentiment

Cupcake Craft Challenges - #129 I ♥ You

Pear Tree Designs - #36 Valentine's Day

Kaboodle Doodles - #54 Hearts and Flowers

Stampin for the Weekend - #3 St Valentines' Day

Stamps R Us Challenges - #14 Valentine/Love

Cupid....Mini Blog Hop

Today we're having a mini blog hop at DZ Doodles, to celebrate the release of 3 sweet little cupid images.  You can find them here in the store, or you could complete the hop for a chance to win whichever one is your favourite.

So, without further ado, if you've arrived here from Jen's blog, you're moving right along.....otherwise, you should start back here at the beginning. 

I've coloured the image with Prismas and glitter pens, and used white card stock and a Silhouette cutting file to make the little card.  Easy to finish, just some distress inks and a few stars.

Next on the hop is JuelMarie, with something extra special!  Be sure to leave your comments at each stop along the way, for your chance to win.  As always, we love to hear from you.  Good Luck!

DZ Doodles

Jen

Joyce  (You are here)

JuelMarie 
Rosalien

Valerie

DZ Doodles

  
Challenges I've entered:

Delightful Challenges - COME FLY WITH ME

Raise the Bar Challenge - #52 Hearts

Polka Doodle - #5 With Hearts

Winter Wonderland - Reach for the Stars

Fussy and Fancy - #29 Valentine with No Red or Pink

Digi Doodle Shop - #45 Valentines

Stamp Something - February Digi Day

The Secret Crafter - #120 Valentine

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #52 Valentines/Love

Do It With Digis - #3 Valentines

Sweet Treats in a Candy Box

Can you believe it is now February!  The time seems to be going by so fast....until I look outside and see the snow, which of course seems to have been here forever!  We don't really have that much, it's just that I have been waiting for spring since November!

So how about this little project...does it not remind you of sunny days and warmer weather?  Maybe I just need to stop making winter cards, and then Mother Nature will take the hint.

The template for this candy box is a freebie for the month of February at DZ Doodles, and today is the start of their new challenge.  It would be perfect for a few Valentine treats, and you have until February 16th to try your hand at the challenge.  Maybe you can win one of Diane's adorable images!

 

 I've used the Fluttering Threesome digi, a gorgeous set of 3 butterfly images that you can find here,

I've made the box from a heavy weight, double sided DP, only adding a few ribbons and trim, as the butterflies are really my embellishment.

For more inspiration be sure to check out the rest of the team's creations here

and also the following challenges that I will be entering.

Challenges:

Moving Along with the Times - #83 Spring

CES Challenges - #21 Bold and Bright

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #96 “WHATEVA!”

Stampin for the Weekend - #2 Getting Warmed Up

Everybody-Art-Challenge -Bag or Box Paper Playtime - #36 January Digi Day Top Tip Tuesday - #20 Girly

What's the Buzz.....it's a Blog Hop!

Good morning everyone, things are really buzzing today!  Some new releases, a fun game with prizes, and a Blog Hop at DZ Doodles!  Here's a sneak peek at what you will find as you buzz along.

Now, if you've arrived here from JuelMarie's blog, you're on the right path.....otherwise, you should start here at the beginning.  At each stop there's a letter.  Collect them all for your chance to win 3 Bee images of your choice!!!   Did you find mine?

Supplies used:
Image:  Love Bug 2 from DZ Doodles
Papers:  cardstock
Tools:  Nestibilities Labels Die
Medium:  Prismacolor pencils, gold metallic pen for doodling
Other:  buttons covered with rub-on flowers, gems

Next on the hop is Jen and then you are nearly finished.  Be sure to leave your comments along the way, as we love to hear from you!

I've included the blog list below, so hop along and collect your letters for the SECRET message!  You will leave your answer in the comments section on the DZ Doodles site.

DZ Doodles

Valerie

Rosalien

Pascale

JuelMarie 

Joyce  (You are here)

Jen

DZ Doodles

  
Challenges I've entered:

The Pixie Cottage - #53 Sketch and/or Who Do You Love
Stampin' Royalty - #55 Anything with Wings
Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge - Spotlight on Pencils
The Crazy Challenge - #50 Buttons
PaperPlay Challenges - #3 Back to Black

For that Someone Special

Good morning, and thank you for stopping by!   There's a new challenge underway today, over at DZ Doodles, and can you guess the theme?  Valentine's Day is only a few short weeks away, soooo let's make something for that someone special!  You have until February 2nd to submit your entry, and the winner will be announced February 3rd.  We hope you can join in this week, as we would love to stop by your blogs and see your creations.

My card is using the image Thank You Beary Much, which will be available as a freebie for a limited time.  Isn't he a sweetie...could be used for so many occasions! 

Other Supplies:

Paper - Basic Grey, cardstock

Tools - Nestibilities-Labels 16 die, MS punches

Mediums - Prismacolor pencils, distress inks

Other - Starform heart stickers, flowers

For more inspiration, be sure to check out the lovely creations made by the rest of the design team here at DZ Doodles.

And of course, some more challenges: 

Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps - #44 With Love

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Phindy's Place - #38 Valentines or for loved one

Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - #45 Anything New (new Nestibilities die)

Incy Wincy Designs - #77 Bears, Bears, Bears

Tuesday Throwdown - #31 Valentine

An Altered Notebook ...A New Challenge

The saying goes, there is a first time for everything, and this was definitely a first for me!  Today is the start of a new challenge at DZ Doodles, and this time we were to create something for our desk.....well, you haven't seen my desk!

I've chosen to alter a rather large hardcover notebook, something that I can't lose in the clutter, but which may help me to be better organized.  I will begin by stamping and recording all of those stamps that are hidden away in drawers!  Later I will add some examples of my punches and die cuts.   There are so many tools and stamps that never see the light of day.....because I forget all about them!  Does this sound familiar? LOL.

The image I've chosen is Chloe, a definite favourite of mine which brings back memories of sweet little girls and dress up time....   This time, while copics have been used for the skin tones, I've coloured with Tombow markers and my water brush, adding a bit of shading with Prismas.  The papers once again are all from my stash...

Other Supplies Used: 
Tools - MS punch, Nestie Die, embossing folder (dots)
Other - book purchased from Staples, Fred She Said flowers, gems, ribbon, feather,

Be sure to check out the challenge this week, and all the amazing creations from the rest of the design team.....and there may be a freebie for you too!  So, why not give it a try....we would love to see what you can do too!
 Some challenges that I can enter with this project:
Digi Doodle Shop - #39 Anything Goes
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Whoopsie Daisy - Free and Easy
Kaboodle Doodles - #48 Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - #39 Anything Goes
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - #99 Flowers
Tuesday Throwdown - #30 Add Embossing

Wishing You the Beary Best New Year

 

Good morning....only two more days to go!   Hopefully you're all ready for the holidays and can spare a few moments to check out the new challenge over at DZ Doodles.  For a limited time, this cute little Happy New Year Bear image is being offered as a freebie....call it an early Christmas present....and just what you'll need for a New Year's card!

Using the above image and this lovely sketch by Valerie, submit your challenge entry by January 6th, for a chance to win your choice of image from the new store,


Supplies Used:
Papers:  Basic Grey (Jovial line), orange and turquoise cardstock
Tools:  Nestibilities Label die, MS punch
Coloured with:  Prismacolor pencils
Other:  distress ink, stickles, peel-off border and stars, organza ribbon

Here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Other challenges I've entered, that may provide you with additional inspiration:

Totally Papercrafts - #47 Time to Party
Digital Tuesday Challenge - #90 Let's Celebrate
The Pixie Cottage - #50 Sketch and/or Party/Celebration
Paper Sundaes - #49 Cut It Out
Craft Your Days Away - #10 Punch It Out
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #82 New Year

I Love Santa....DZ Doodles Blog Hop

Welcome, and thanks for visiting!  With only 8 more days to go until Christmas, take a breather and relax with a Blog Hop at DZ Doodles.  Today is release day for six new winter images, perfect for those last minute cards and gift items, and they can be purchased here!

If you've arrived here from the talented Jen's blog, you're right on track.....otherwise be sure to hop back here to the beginning.

Today, I've used the I Love Santa image...easy to colour and perfect for the young at heart!   This time, I have cut around the image, layering over two different shaped circles.  Each of these layers is attached with pop-dots to give added dimension.

For my layout I have followed the sketch at Waltzing Mouse Sketch Challenge, using only one piece of DP and adding a silver embossed stamp to the top of a white card.  Just a few snowflakes with gem centres, some peel-off border and glitter make it complete.

Next on the hop is JuelMarie and I'm sure she has a wonderful surprise for you! 

I've included the blog list below, and remember to leave a comment at each stop for your chance to win THREE of the new release images of your choice!!!

DIANE
JEN
JOYCE  (You are here)
JUELMARIE
PASCALE
ROSALIEN
VALERIE

Some other challenges I will be entering with this card:
Pixie Dust Studio - #52 Let It Snow
Sassy Studio Designs - #50 Christmas card with non traditional colors
Raise the Bar Challenge - #47 Silver, No ribbon, One designer paper, Wording
Catch the Bug - Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps - Snowflakes
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #89 Winter Wishes
Pear Tree Designs - #30 Christmas Card
Sentimental Sundays - #33 Let It Snow
Incy Wincy Designs - #72 Non Traditional Christmas Colours

Giving a....Holiday Break

 

I think it is about time that I started wrapping some gifts, so instead of a card, I'm going with a gift bag today!

This is my DT submission for the new sketch challenge over at DZ Doodles.  For more details and a free digi image, be sure to check them out at either SNR or PCP.

This sketch, by Rosalien, worked out well for my gift bag, and I've made good use of the large circle by embossing and then inking with distress inks.  I've given it a turn, using MS punches to create the centre panel, adding a gold peel-off and then some red ribbon.  

The bag was purchased from Michaels, while the DP came from my stash drawer, (the contents never seem to go down....I must be visited by elves while I sleep!) with some stamping for a bit of added interest.

Now to the image....Holiday Break, a new DZ Doodle image that can be found here in their store.   For some, this may be hot chocolate, but for me...cafe mocha with whipped cream....mmm good!!  I've coloured and shaded with Prisma's, using Tombow markers on the red ribbon.  Cut out with a Nestie die, then sponged with distress ink, it's then attached with pop dots for a bit of extra dimension.

So, now it's time to get cracking....I mean wrapping.  I haven't noticed any elves around for that job....

Thanks once again for visiting and your kind comments, and here are a few challenges that I'll be entering:

One Stop Craft Challenge - #109 Coffee or Tea Inspiration
Paper Sundaes - #47 Gift It
One Stitch at a Time - #42 Old Stash New Stash
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #48 Christmas Gifts
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - #25 Anything but a Card
Challenge up Your Life - #33 Advent/Christmas
Pile it on Challenge - #48 It’s All in the Wrapping
Bunny Zoes Crafts - #6 Create anything for Christmas but not a card

DZ Doodles Blog Hop......Angels

Well today's the big day at DZ Doodles....where we are celebrating with a Blog Hop for the new design release!!!

During the hop you will have the chance to see the lovely new Angels images, and by leaving a comment at each stop you may just win one of these gorgeous stamps....your choice!

If you've arrived here from the DZ Doodle's blog you are going the right way, otherwise pop back over there, as that is the start of the hop.

My card uses the delightful Candy Cane Angel, and I've chosen the non-traditional colours of mauve and cream.  The image is coloured and shaded with Prismas, with different coloured stickles for her wings and candy cane, so there is plenty of sparkle!  I've cut around the image in a circle, leaving her feet and part of her wing extended.  A bit of distress ink finishes the background and also highlights the die cut mat.

Supplies used:
Paper:  Cosmo Cricket, Winter Mittens paper pad
Tools: Martha Stewart punches, Nestibilities Die
Embellishments:  Stickles, gems, piece of organza ribbon

Thanks so much for visiting, and now its time to hop along to the next stop.

Blog Hop Order:   

DZ Doodle's Blog

Joyce (me) 

JuelMarie

Pascale

Rosalien

Valerie

Be sure to leave your comments for your chance to win!! 

Challenges that also work with my card and may interest you:

Fussy and Fancy - #24 Christmas with no Red or Green

Creative Cottage - #28 Untraditional Christmas

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #60 Christmas

Christmas Stampin - #72 Anything Goes

DCD Christmas Club - #45 Use a Die Cut
One Stop Craft Challenge - #108 Christmas Cuties